Paradise Dynasty: of Xiao Long Bao and other Classic Chinese favorites

October 02, 2018

Paradise Dynasty is one of your best options for amazing Xiao Long Bao and other delicious Chinese food favorites.

Paradise Dynasty at S Maison in Conrad Hotel commands an impressive view of Manila Bay, a vista that further emphasizes the grandiosity of the restaurant. But beyond its flamboyant interiors, Paradise Dynasty offers notable classic Chinese favorites that will satisfy your palate.

Paradise Dynasty's Xiao Long Bao
Xiao Long Bao

Paradise Dynasty: of Xiao Long Bao and other Classic Chinese favorites

    Our experience at Paradise Dynasty


    A few months ago, Khris and I met some of our friends for lunch at Conrad Hotel. We planned to have lunch at another restaurant but when we got there, we were informed that it had just opened and they were having an exclusive, by-invitation-only event. So, off we went looking for a new restaurant that can accommodate us.

    We spotted Paradise Dynasty and we quickly decided to book a table. It was our first time here, so we were quite excited but, at the same time, we did not know what to expect. 

    We were immediately impressed by how good-looking the interiors were. It was still an hour before lunchtime so there were still a lot of vacant tables inside. We chose one near the side and away from the aisle to avoid the scuttle of people.

    The food


    We placed our orders while waiting for some of our friends to arrive. We ordered the Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao, Vegetable and Pork Wanton in Signature Pork Bone Soup, Deep Fried Garlic Pork ribs, Scrambled Egg White with Fish and Conpoy, Stir-Fried Kai Lan with Ginger Sauce, Stir-Fried Broccoli with Garlic, and Kung Pao Chicken. We also ordered a plate each of Shanghai Fried Rice and Yang Zhou Fried Rice.

    Paradise Dynasty's pork wanton in signature pork bone soup
    Pork Wanton in Signature Pork Bone Soup

    We began with the soup and it was warm and flavorful. You can tell that the pork bones stock has been simmered for a long period of time to infuse flavors into the stock.

    Paradise Dynasty's Yang Zhou fried rice
    Yang Zhou Fried Rice

    The Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao is a sampler of all the flavors on offer at Paradise Dynasty, namely Signature Original, Szechuan, Garlic, cheese, Ginseng, Crab Roe, Foie Gras, Black and Truffle. 

    Paradise Dynasty's Shanghai fried rice
    Shanghai Fried Rice

    I recall that there were specific instructions on how to eat the buns – meaning you progress from one flavor to the next. However, since we only ordered one tray for your group, we just sampled the flavors that suit our fancy. 

    Paradise Dynasty's kung pao chicken
    Kung Pao Chicken

    I chose crab roe and it was savory, the filling, as well as the bun itself, tasted of seafood. I hope to have a full degustation of all the Xia Long Bao flavors in our next visit so that I can better appreciate it.

    Paradise Dynasty's scrambled eg white with fish and conpoy
    Scrambled Egg White with Fish and Conpoy

    I was looking forward to the Scrambled Egg White with Fish and Conpoy (or dried seafood) because it sounded new to me. I thought the taste would be overpowering but I was surprised that it packed mild, even delicate, flavors. The consistency was almost silken tofu with seafood undertones.

    Paradise Dynasty's kai lan
    Kai Lan

    The vegetables were also cooked just right. They were fresh and were a bit crunchy which was more pleasant to eat as compared to when they were overcooked and soggy. The deep-fried garlic pork ribs, meanwhile, were a bit tough. 

    Paradise Dynasty's steamed broccoli
    Broccoli

    I was hoping that they were going to be crunchy because they were deep-fried but they were not. I did not try the chicken though because I did not feel like eating it.

    Paradise Dynasty's deep fried pork ribs
    Deep fried pork ribs

    I would have wanted the servings to be bigger because Paradise Dynasty seemed like a restaurant frequented by big families. Then again, I was informed by my Chinese friends that that was the typical size of servings in most authentic Chinese restaurants.

    Our verdict


    All in all, food was good and service was commendable. Price was on the more steep side especially if the only basis was the size of the servings. Still, it was a memorable experience dining at Paradise Dynasty.

    Paradise Dynasty Branches


    Paradise Dynasty has branches in the following locations. You may call the corresponding telephone number for inquiries or to book a table:

    Conrad Manila

    Level 2, S Maison, Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard Corner Coral Way, Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City
    Telephone number: +63288288333

    The Podium

    Second Floor, The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City
    Telephone number: +63286823333

    SM Aura Premier

    Second Floor, SM Aura Premier, C5 Road Corner 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
    Telephone number: +63284787861 and +63284783333

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    14 comments

    1. It appears you had a gala time at paradise Dynasty with Chinese cuisine .Being Foodie myself I would love to eat something suiting my palate.yoyr description is very helpful to seek better food.
      Read my posts as well.

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    2. Wow. Love the colors of the Xiao Long Bao. How was it? Makes me want to try it now huhu.

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    3. Im not really a fan of chinese food but the food here looks palatable to the point that i would like to give this a try

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      1. It's very seldom that I encounter people who do not like Chinese food. Haha. There's always an exception. Thank you for visiting my Paradise Dynasty review!

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    4. I love how detailed your food review is! I'm a fan of Chinese cuisine and I always order Yang Zhou fried rice haha! I'll try this restaurant when I'm in Manila. :)

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    5. I was supposed to try Paradise Dynasty a few days ago but their branch at The Podium was on a break. LOL. Ended up going somewhere instead. How do you compare this with Din Tai Fung?

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      1. Thank you. I have not tried Din Tai Fung yet but I plan to eat there soon.

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    6. Goodness, when I see food. I just go hungry! Fantastic pictures by the way makes me really want to go to a Chinese restaurant. Thanks for posting.

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    7. Thank you very much! I'll try to do that.

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    8. It's very seldom that I encounter people who do not like Chinese food. Haha. There's always an exception. Thank you for dropping by!

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    9. Thank you so much! Chinese food is always good.

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    10. It was good, at least the Xiao Long Bao flavor that I tried. I was not able to have a taste of everything though. Maybe next time, I'll order one just for myself. :)

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    11. Thank you. I have not tried Din Tai Fung yet but I plan to eat there soon

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