Who would have thought that a simple question would lead us, the PEx Gluttony Society, to rediscovering a restaurant that has been serving Old Manila cuisine for over a hundred years: Comida China de Manila.
Formerly known as Panciteria San Jacinto, Comida China serves traditional Chinese dishes at really affordable prices. What I liked best is that their dishes are available in four serving sizes: poquito, small, medium, and large.
The restaurant has American-Spanish-influenced interiors and has function rooms for different occasions.
We had Comida China Soup (Php 133, poquito) for soup.
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| Comida China Soup |
Comida China Soup has bits of century egg, corn, egg, pork, green peas, and carrots and has a very inviting aroma.
We also ordered Pinsec Frito with Pork Filling (Php 120, small) and Camaron Rebosado Con Jamon (Php 316, small).
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| Camaron Rebosado Con Jamon |
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| Pinsec Frito with Pork Fillings |
Pinsec Frito is deep-fried wonton triangles with pork fillings. The staff made us try it with two kinds of sauces and I liked both sauces. Camaron Rebosado is deep-fried battered shrimp with ham on top. This dish is delicious! We should have ordered large for this.
The place used to be called a 'panciteria' (noodles shop), so why shouldn't we order pancit? So we had Seafood Comida China Chow Mein (Php 316, small).
The place used to be called a 'panciteria' (noodles shop), so why shouldn't we order pancit? So we had Seafood Comida China Chow Mein (Php 316, small).
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| Seafood Comida China Chow Mein |
This saucy noodle dish has Chinese broccoli leaves, black mushrooms, shrimps, squid, and carrots. The toppings are really overwhelming! I love this dish! This is really a must-try. :)
We also had Spicy Salt & Pepper Ribs (Php 258, small) and beef specialties: Comida China Beef (Php 130, poquito) and Beef with Chinese Broccoli (Php 250, small).
We also had Spicy Salt & Pepper Ribs (Php 258, small) and beef specialties: Comida China Beef (Php 130, poquito) and Beef with Chinese Broccoli (Php 250, small).
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| Spicy Salt & Pepper Ribs |
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| Comida China Beef |
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| Beef with Chinese Broccoli |
Salt & Pepper Ribs has always been my request whenever we go Chinese. For some reason, I like munching on this dish. Comida China Beef has cracklings on top and is similar to Asado. I really loved the tenderness of the Beef with Chinese Broccoli. I liked the sauce too. :)
Instead of having Yang Chow, we ordered Fried Rice with Asado and Chinese Sausage (Php 224, small).
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| Fried Rice with Asado and Chinese Sausage |
It was a little sweet, and almost a meal by itself. I wouldn't mind having this again.
It wasn't a surprise that Comida China de Manila has been running for more than a hundred years. With its delicious dishes, I can't wait to go back and bring my family here. I bet my whole family--from my grandparents to my siblings--will love this place. :)
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Comida China de Manila
FRDC Building,
106 E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue,
Bgy. Ugong,
Pasig City
Contact Nos.6715942, 9140832, 9140830
http://comidachinademanila.com/
It wasn't a surprise that Comida China de Manila has been running for more than a hundred years. With its delicious dishes, I can't wait to go back and bring my family here. I bet my whole family--from my grandparents to my siblings--will love this place. :)
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Comida China de Manila
FRDC Building,
106 E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue,
Bgy. Ugong,
Pasig City
Contact Nos.6715942, 9140832, 9140830
http://comidachinademanila.com/
yan may idadagdag nanaman ako sa list ng pupuntahang resto dito sa pasig ^_^
ReplyDeletenext ko ito sa list hehe.
Thanks for this!
Hi Xan Gerna! You're welcome. Hope you'll visit this place soon. :)
Deletesarap ata nung pancit!
ReplyDeleteYour post made me hungry.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gasoline Dude! :)
Deleteyummy! I'm not really a fan of chinese cuisine but their foods really look delicious. geeeezz.. I hope I can also visit this place. :)
ReplyDeletePlease do. :) You'll never go wrong with Chinese food. ;)
DeleteLooks delicious! The soup looked kinda weird at first glance though. LOL. :P
ReplyDeleteIt really has a good aroma though. :D
Deleteparang ang sarap tikman ng Seafood Comida China Chow Mein ^_^
ReplyDeleteBeef with Chinese Broccoli looks so delish! yummm! :)
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I always see this when I go to and from work. I somehow always end up in the Mom & Tina's beside it. But wow, that pinsec frito looks good! And yung camaron rebosado...with ham??? Genuis. Enough for me to go there. :D
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll try this soon, Lynne and Ray! :)
DeleteHi Michy!
ReplyDeleteThis is Paolo from Comida China de Manila. Thank you so much for the glowing reviews. The pictures look great too! We're glad you and your friends all enjoyed the food. We've been renovating lately and we hope to have our new main dining room open by the end of next month. We hope to see you there!
By the way, we also have a Facebook page. If you haven't already, please like us at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Comida-China-de-Manila/108017475965957
Thanks again and we hope to see you real soon!
Sincerely,
Paolo Garde
Comida China de Manila
comidachinademanila@yahoo.com
Hi Paolo! Thanks for visiting my blog. :) I can't wait to go back with my family. More power to Comida China de Manila. :D
DeleteHi Michy, your post makes me wanna head to Pasig to visit Comida China de Manila. I am drooling over the Camaron Rebosado Con Jamon and the Seafood Comida China Chow Mein :)
ReplyDeleteHi Drunken Pig! Hope you'll give Comida China de Manila a visit soon! ;)
DeleteI looove Comida!!! And the dishes that you featured here are what we usually have!!! I'm craving for the soup now!
ReplyDeletei just want to ask about the servings how many person for their small servings and poquito?
ReplyDeletePoquito should be good enough for one. Small is for 2-3 persons. :)
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