Cramped. Too many tables. Everything else is very satisfying.
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We had our lunch at Lido's Cocina Tsina with my family.
We ordered:
Yang Chow Fried Rice
Not the best yang chow rice however, I like the cooked on the rice because its not sticky as compared to others. Also, it has a good amount of other ingredients, like the pork, peas, carrots and shrimps.
Put some chilli oil to add flavor.. 😉
16-Spiced Shantung Pork
This one is my favorite, its a pork rubbed with 16 spices. It has a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. A lil bit of spiciness as well. The pork was incredibly tender and well marinated. It also comes with a chinese vinegar.
Crispy Tofu in salt and pepper
One of the side dishes from Lido which I really liked because its so crispy, well seasoned, and has a fresh garlic, onion leeks and chilli. It also comes with a chinese vinegar.
Wanton Mami
Originally, we ordered beef brisket wanton mami, unfortunately it's not available at that time. So there, we ended up with this flavored noodles.
I can't give you feedback with this one because they served it tasteless. I asked the waitress if that should be the taste of their wanton mami, she said no, so she sent back the mami to the kitchen to fix the flavor. She returned to us with a hot bowl of wanton mami, but then again, it has no flavor at all. Just a taste of hot water with some pepper. So I asked her to cancel the order because we're not happy at all. I also asked her to give us a feedback on what happened to the noodles, so she go back to the kitchen and ask the chef. And then, the Manager came to us, sincerely apologized on what happened. She explained that the seasonings mixed their places. When the chef supposedly put ajinomoto in the soup, he mistakenly grabbed the pepper. It was an honest mistake.
Nevertheless, we'll go back again to try their other food.
*It was a nice gesture from the Manager named Tina, as she gave us a coupon for the free Manchurian Wings for our next visit.
:)
The place is jampacked on a Saturday night, and parking can be tricky, but the place is large enough to accommodate groups and the diners brave the traffic to get a taste of some of their favorites.
The Hunan Lomi Soup is thick, hearty, flavorful with a kick of spice - a perfect starter to your meal. Chunks of meat and mushroom lend a rich umami flavor.
Spareribs in salt and pepper make for a good meal to share - crispy, bite-size pieces of pork ribs battered, fried and seasoned to perfection. It comes with a vinegar dip that complements its flavors and renders a balance in flavor.
The Chinese Fried Chicken is seasoned moderately with Chinese five spice, and fried until it is crisp but still juicy inside.
Throw in some good old yang chow rice peppered with vegetables and pieces of their famous asado and your tongue will sing with every bite.
Lido's is a good place for a good, old-fashioned family dinner.
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I guess you can say that I'm an already "expert" in Lido dining (I've already reviewed three branches) Why? You see, I'm such a fan of the their food (well, most not all). Even after a minor issue with their Commonwealth branch, mom and I still patronize the brand. Of all branches near our place, its the Visayas that's our favorite. It's visually clean (except for their yucky toilet!), smells clean, servers pleasant and the food is much much better (I would say, a huge improvement) from THAT branch. I know that all branches adhere to the same recipe to achieve uniformity, pero iba pa rin ang Commonwealth.
Anyway, it was early in the morning one weekday, my mom asked to come with her to make a payment on a new car. We finished the transaction before and 10am and mommy complained of not having breakfast yet (maybe because of excitement?). She asked to be taken to one of my "discoveries" in the Scout area and after consulting my good friend, Zomato ended up not finding one open before 11am. And it hit me. Why not breakfast in Lido Visayas where I normally buy her Shrimp Foo-Yong? Off we went.
As expected we were greeted by a smiling and helpful staff. We ordered. Mommy didn't have to open the menu for she knew by heart what she wanted (guess?) and I, Breakfast Primera. My mom finished her Shrimp Foo-Yong and I, had half of my Breakfast Primera wrapped. I found it too dry and too tough for my teeth which are undergoing treatment. Not your fault, Lido Visayas. I will still be buying my mom's Foo-Yong there. Lastly, can you do something with your toilets?
PWD friendly staff, courteous and respectful. The food was quick to serve and the buttered chicken is to die for. Highly reccomended for families and friends alike
Yeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaah Lidoooo! It's our family's go-to place. We've probably tried everything on their menu. Things are indeed kinda pricey but most of them are so good that you won't be able to stop eating.
REALLY GOOD STUFF:
- Sizzling Asado with Plum and Taosi Sauce (WITH WHOLE GARLIC CLOVES; I can finish an entire order by myself, pls don't judge)
- Crispy Tofu in Chinese Vinegar (LOVE THE VINEGAR. LOVE THE TOFU. LOVE THE GARLIC. We try to recreate it home only to fail)
- Spareribs in Salt and Pepper (uggghh, the garlic makes it extra good
- Pugon Roasted Asado (but after tasting the sizzling one, I never went back)
Not so good stuff: The entire Rice Topping Primera menu minus the Classic Asado (love that). They taste too "malasa" and heavy for me, they're so overwhelming that you'd actually wanna stop eating.
Other good stuff: Chami! Buttered Chicken! Dimsum!
Other plus points: comfy dining, not crowded, nice staff, parking space
I like how Lido is a neighborhood Chinese joint. It serves unpretentious Chinese food, no frills and fancy cuts. Just fresh chinese food. Their breakfast is one to wait, because of its value for money price, along with the fact that you can eat it while watching the tree-lined busy road, which is Visayas avenue.
Muffy | OneHungryTeacher
+4.5
Always pass this place but never stopped. Finally my parents and i had dinner here for chinese new year and i really liked the food. The siomai, tofu, and fried rice were good! Flavourful, but not the "msg-y" kind of way.
They recommended the drunken lechon mavau but i wasnt too fond of it. The skin was soggy, and the meat tasted funky.
Other than that one bad dish, enjoyed my visit.
Moving to another country can be quite sad especially if you’ve established friendships and connections for the past 83 years of your life. Realizing that you left everything behind, you start to miss the people, the views especially the food. So when my grandmother’s longtime friend came here for a short visit, we immediately took her out for lunch. Our choice was LIDO Cocina Tsina by Panciteria LIDO.
This chinese resto had been a comfort place for a while by my mom. We love their siopao and siomai plus their Mami. 💚 though the ambiance was a bit for the elders, these days.
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