I grew up with this kind of food, but since it was available everywhere, I never approached the subject of actually making it from scratch. Having moved to Italy, I had no choice but to slowly bridge ...

Everyone loves a surprise. This holds true even where a sandwich is concerned. Not knowing the type of filling, for me, makes the whole experience exciting. I have held this belief when creating some ...

MANILA, Philippines – Time was when Ma Mon Luk was the preferred restaurant for siopao, siomai and mami. It was a favorite stop for people wanting a satisfying and filling meal or snack, including our ...

MILLIE: My “Why Not?†friends are my “eat†and “laugh†friends. That’s all we ever do. When we are together, we talk about food. We check out newly opened eating places to have our fill of ...

Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world, has grown from a place for trading into one of the biggest cultural heritage attractions in the Philippines. It attracts dense crowds, especially during ...

CHOWKING recently marked the National Siopao Day, treating its patrons with a Buy 2 Get 1 Free promo on its best-tasting Chunky Asado Siopao. With its freshly steamed, slow-roasted, Hong Kong-style ...

Sometimes the best gourmet moment comes over the counter—at a fast food joint, no less. As a food editor, a professional eater and drinker, I’ve had my fair share of degustation menus, fine dining ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sayyid Sha-rif Ledesma Daham, an out-of-school youth (OSY), started his small business at the age of 23 with only 20 pieces of siopao that he sold on the streets of Taguig City ...