Mongkok

Moi

2.0

I was curious to try Mongkok since this place is always busy though it has low ratings on website so we visited today post a movie in Shangri-La. We ordered Cantonese Noodles (Php 280), Beef Tenderloin (Php 280) and Jasmine Tea (Php 35). Service was prompt, the quantity was good for sharing but the taste was average which explains their ratings. Fresh ingredients were used but something was amiss. Servers were attentive and ambience was ok too. Overall, reasonable and average food.

Jesse Paath

2.0

They may not have the best dimsum in town but good enough for that quick craving fix. I was a bit disappointed with the shao long pao as they were all punctured making the soup drip all over. I usually want my shao long pao eaten with the dumpling soup inside it. The beef and vegetable fried noodle has generous servings of beef on it. Their lechon kawali does not have that crispy skin that I expected. The mixed vegetables doesn't really look as enticing as it was shown on the menu's picture.

Hitesh Khanduri

3.0

Chinese dishes come up quite quickly on top when shortlisting menus for meet ups with friends. But this is the first time I've tried out Mongkok. Wasn't really too excited to eat because I just came rushing from a Bulalo-laden feast from an earlier brunch. MONGKOK SPECIAL FRIED RICEThe rice plate was very flavorful, very Chinese. It was a dish by itself already!QING DAO SPARERIBSThis dish is typically Chinese sweet and sour style. The pineapple taste wasn't too overpowering so it was definitely a nice blend to the beef dish we also ordered. But would've liked better if there were more pineapple chunks to bite into to emphasize the sweet/sour taste a bit more.Major drawback was that the meat was still very tough and chewy. SATE BEEF WITH KAILANWas very interested to know what Kailan was or meant and was surprised to know that it is the broccolli tops! Since I was looking for a veggie dish to match the ribs, I quickly suggested it. I am truly a veggie person but this is probably the last and only time I am trying this out because it was bitter to my taste. But the beef topping was very tasty and tender. One thing I loved about the place?The tall glass of refillable ice tea was a total thirst quencher!First time I've had four glasses in one sitting! Tasted very very good!Service was also fast and crew was attentive and polite. The place wasn't as loud as one would experience in a regular mall since the place is upscale and despite sitting almost parallel to the elevator and next to the walkway. Allowed us a conducive venue to chat. Food is just about right because you still get value for your money. Will pay another visit at another branch nearby to check for variances in their dishes, especially the ribs.