Comforting Taiwanese Flavors at Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen

The comforting flavors of Taiwan come to the metro... 

...at Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen. From dim sum to savory main dishes, Fat Fook Manila offers diners authentic Taiwanese cuisine in a casual and contemporary setting matched with affordable pricing. It's a taste of Taiwan in the heart of the metro...

Located at the Upper Ground Floor City Center of SM North Edsa, Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen offers a wide range of authentic Taiwanese dishes at reasonable prices. At the semi-open kitchen, diners get a glimpse of the action as chefs prepare their signature dim sum for the day...

The signature Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao (P 138-5 pcs/P 198-8 pcs) kicks-off your Taiwanese feast at Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen, soft soup dumplings served with a black vinegar dip. The dough is soft and chewy filled with a flavorful pork broth coating your palate. The black vinegar dip adds a contrasting sharpness for balanced flavors. 

Next, Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen's Pan-Fried Pork Buns (P 148), a trio of soft buns with a delicately seared bottom for contrasting textures. The savory pork filling provides rich flavors for another tasty start at Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen.

But there's more. The Taiwanese Sausage (P 288), plump sausages with raw garlic slices delicately grilled on skewers is another tasty option at Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen. Each bite is announced by a crisp snap, followed by the juicy and savory notes of the sausages, capped by the nutty hint of garlic. The sausages have a similar flavor to the Lap Cheong, the iconic dried, cured meat Chinese sausages.

Other Taiwanese-style appetizers include the Spicy Pork Ears (P 148), tender pork in a mildly sweet and spicy sauce...

...the Fried Intestines (P 198), pork offals deep-fried to a perfect crispness, served with salt...

...or try something different and uniquely Taiwanese, like the Fried Stinky Tofu (P 198), fermented fried tofu cubes served with pickled vegetables. The starters alone offer diners the distinct flavors of Taiwanese cuisine, and more than enough reasons to visit Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen.

In between bites, enjoy refreshing sips of their mildly sweet iced Milk Tea (P 108), and it's time for the savory main courses at Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen.

A bowl of Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen's Oyster Misua (P 98), with plump oysters in a thick broth with noodles, is another comforting dish with fresh and clean flavors. The briny sweetness of the fresh oysters are complimented by the rich broth, opening up your palate for Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen's savory mains...

...like the Beef Tendon Hotpot (P 298), with beef so soft, it almost melts in your mouth. The thick sauce has a mild spicy hint to temper the richness of the beef for balanced flavors.

No visit to Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen is complete without their signature Fat Fook Chicken Chop (P 238), a large boneless chicken fillet breaded and deep-fried, sliced in bite-sized strips. The chicken is tender and juicy, capped by a crisp outer layer. Richly seasoned, it's great as is, with no need for any dipping sauce.

Pair your mains with their Taiwan Style Fried Rice (P 258), soft and fluffy rice cooked with soy sauce and topped with meat and vegetables to complete your Taiwanese feast at Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen.

Cap your Taiwanese feast with Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen's Masachi (P 128), soft glutinous rice balls with a sweet filling...

...and the refreshingly chilled Taho (P 58 Solo/P 298 Group), velvety smooth silken tofu with caramelized syrup and tapioca pearls. Authentic and comforting Taiwanese flavors at reasonable prices, Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen offers local diners yet another flavorful dining option, and a welcome addition to the metro's global flavors.

Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen is located at the Upper Ground Floor City Center of SM North Edsa or call 283-8936 for more information and inquiries.

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