Saturday, October 8, 2011

Dim Sum Daze

I remember watching a documentary on Dim Sum in Discovery Channel some years back, and I remember rushing to find the nearest dim sum joint after watching it. There are numerous choices for dim sum locally, from high-end establishments to affordable hole-in-the-wall restaurants, but back then, I decided to hit the first restaurant I find on the road. And something that's easy on the wallet. And now it hits you again...hello Causeway Seafood Restaurant.

Shark Fin Siomai (Shao Mai)


Preparing the condiments: Chili in Oil, soy sauce and Kalamansi (a sweet sour local lemon). The soy sauce and Kalamansi dipping sauce is uniquely Filipino, and goes great with the dim sum.
Steamed Siomai topped with crab roe. This steamed dumpling is filled with minced pork, shrimp and vegetables. 
Steamed Tofu Skin Roll, filled with shrimp and vegetables and wrapped in tofu skin.
Steamed Prawn Dumpling (Hakaw or Ha Gau)

The deadly dim sum cart. You'll need a lot of self-control when this thing approaches your table. There's way too many choices and it's really easy to go on a dim sum frenzy! It's quite amazing to see the bamboo steamers stacked high, and peeking into the different dim sum varieties. 
The remains of the day...
Four empty bamboo steamers later, I had another pot of tea to settle down. Dim Sum's supposed to be healthy anyway, so I'm not worried...no need for meds. For just P 292 bucks (or a little over $6), it's not bad,  not bad at all. This is definitely the place to binge on dim sum...now I just have to switch channels if ever they show that dim sum documentary next time. Or simply drive down to Causeway Seafood Restaurant.

Causeway Seafood Restaurant is located at 8th Acropolis Center, 53 E. Rodriguez (C5), Pasig City.

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27 comments:

  1. Deadly dim sum cart-ha! Too many of these savory goodies to sample them all, repeated visits are required. Great price. Couldn't ask for much more. Thanks for posting this one!

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  2. Hi Tina, another visit is definitely in order, there's just too many varieties I still have to try. Great to hear from you, Tina!

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  3. This sounds like so much fun. Wish we more places to enjoy dim sum.

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  4. Hello Eating Deliciously, it is so much fun (and quite filling, too!). Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. I haven't had dim sum since I moved to DC... but this post totally makes me crave it! YUM!

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  6. Hi Tiffany, I don't think I can make it that long without some dim sum! Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. Wow - that dim sim looks delicious. Great photos, too! I've just had an enormous serve of fish and chips for lunch but now I feel eating yum cha. We always order siu mai and har gao, too.

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  8. Pretty amazing how we love pretty much the same food around the world, siu mai and har gao are always on my list too. Thanks for stopping by, mate!

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  9. All that dim sum looks amazing! I need to learn how to make it!

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  10. Hi Ruth, I'm sure you can make amazing dim sum! Thanks for visiting!

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  11. Wow.. you got all that food for $6! What a fantastic deal for such delicious food! I think my favorite was the Steamed Tofu Skin Roll, with shrimp and vegetables. I think that one would be pretty healthy and low carb. I wish they have tofu skins/wrappers in the States.. I must go research this now. : )

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  12. Hi Ramona, pretty good deal isn't it? Good food and value in one place. The tofu skin roll was delicious, let me know how you like it when you get to try one over there. Thanks for dropping by!

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  13. We ahve in Auckland(NZ) couple of fantastic places where we go with group of friends on a regular basis for happy lunch:)) Love it;)

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  14. Hi Dzoli, I would love to see pics of the great food places in Auckland! I've heard of the awesome seafood! Thanks for dropping by!

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  15. This looks like a good place to eat. Thanks for the review.

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  16. I love dim sum. This looks great and I'm really craving some now! I like your blog - all those pumpkins back in September look fantastic. Am following.

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  17. I love dim sum and seriously when I go with my mom there are at least 8 empty baskets yikes we eat way to much but I justify that it's the only meal I'll have that day lol. :)

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  18. You've just awoken a serious food craving in me, especially for the Siomai with crab roe. It all looks amazing, and the lighting is so perfect! Yum.

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  19. @ Eftychia- Hi Efty, it's a good place for great and affordable dim sum. Glad you liked it. Thanks for stopping by!

    @ All That I'm Eating- Hello, those pumpkins still amaze me to this day. You have an amazing vegetable garden! Thanks for visiting and following the Dude's blog!

    @ S.V. -Hi S.V., I get carried away myself when the dim sum cart comes rolling our way! Thanks for dropping by!

    @ Nicole- hey Nicole, I still have to show other varieties in future posts, there are just so many choices! Great to hear from you, Nicole!

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  20. that looks awesome. I love a good dim sum feast.

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  21. wow..sounds scrumptiously tasty..
    first time here...love your space..
    excellent cliks with gorgeous recipe collection..
    Am your happy follower now..:)
    do stop by mine sometime..
    Tasty Appetite

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  22. Thanks Jay, will do. Thanks for following!

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  23. Your photos made my mouth water! I love dim sum. There are some great choices in NYC Chinatown.

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  24. Thanks, I enjoy reading your posts on NYC events too! Thanks for dropping by!

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  25. We just found your blog and we're happy to be new followers! We love dim sum and the steamed prawn dumplings look amazing!

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  26. Hello Angela Leah and Marilena, thanks for following! Looking forward to sharing and reading your posts!

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