Paradise Dynasty, Home of the Best Xiao Long Bao, Opens Biggest Branch in PH

Even if you don't have Chinese heritage, the vibrant atmosphere of Chinese New Year can easily stir up cravings for delicious Chinese cuisine. ICYMI, Paradise Dynasty—the famous restaurant franchise from Singapore and home of the legendary xiao long bao—has opened its fourth and biggest branch in the Philippines at the Level 3 of Greenbelt 5, Makati.

Given that their third branch at SM Aura Premiere opened five years ago, this new milestone, while long overdue, seems to indicate a growing demand for high-quality, authentic Chinese cuisine in the Philippines.

Paradise Dynasty's spacious dining hall in Greenbelt 5

With a seating capacity of 154, the Greenbelt 5 outlet features four private rooms—an increase from the previous two, which make it ideal for intimate celebrations and gatherings—and a spacious main dining hall. The contemporary aesthethic features elegant with cream walls, adorned with gold accents, and comfortable orange chairs, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Black Pepper Beef 

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It boasts a more diverse menu, including the certified hits in Singapore, such as Spicy Szechuan Crispy Chicken, Scrambled Egg White with Fish and Conpoy, Fried Rice in Yang Zhou Style, Crispy-fried Crystal Prawns tossed with Salted Egg Yolk, Stir-Fried Shredded Pork in Black Bean Sauce served with Chinese Crepes. 

Exclusive at the Greenbelt 5 branch are the Black Pepper Beef, Stir-fried Pork Rib in Honey Sauce, La Mian with Crispy Pork Chop in Signature Pork Bone Soup, and Chilled Snow Fungus with Peach Resin.

Stir-fried Shredded Pork in Black Bean Sauce served with Chinese Crepes

Stir-fried Pork Rib in Honey Sauce

The Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao, available in eight distinct flavors, is definitely a must-try. While the possibilities for flavor combinations are endless, Paradise Dynasty thoughtfully chose to offer eight varieties (original, ginseng, crab roe, foie gras, black truffle, cheese, garlic, and Szechuan), a number considered auspicious in Chinese culture. Notice too that when the waiters open up the xiao long bao baskets, they put the lid on the side so that it resembles the number eight.

La Mian with Crispy Pork Chop in Signature Pork Bone Soup

Chilled Snow Fungus with Peach Resin 

In a previous interview with Esquire Philippines, Paradise Group CEO Eldwin Chua reveals that making the xiao long bao with color takes a lot of effort. "To maintain the consistency is not easy. We have perfected delivering the colors of the dumplings. These are all-natural, we use spinach, beet root, carrot juice, squid ink to get the colors right every time," he said.