From E. Rodriguez branch of Lido, I received a small feast of classic Chinese dishes two days ago.

I enjoyed most the Sweet & Sour Pork, followed by the savory, Manchurian Wings. I partnered this with a crisp serving of Stir-Fried Vegetables and Fried Rice.

Go ahead and reach out to Lido too, and have a Chinese food treat while we all stay at home for now.

Chinese food is a staple for our family, so I’ve tried out my fair share of restaurants near and around us. But one restaurant that I have yet to try is Lido Cocina Tsina— a restaurant known for their Pugon-style Asado.

A classic that dates back all the way to 1936, Lido Covina Tsina started out as Panciteria Lido, a local eatery with Cantonese roots. Serving classic Chinese dishes— some with Filipino elements interwoven in the food— Lido boasts of over a hundred dishes to choose from. Variants include Pancit Guisado, Mami and Congee.

During my visit with fellow foodies, we were served:
❤️ Manchurian Wings: sweet, salty and tangy chicken wings made with a soy sauce, garlic and ginger glaze akin to teriyaki sauce. Meat is tender and fell away from the bone easily.
❤️ Pugon-roasted Asado: the crowning glory of Lido Cocina that made them famous. Unlike the usual bright red and sticky sweet Chinese Asado variants, this one is more savory and smoky. While tender, I find it quite dry, so I'd prefer an option where they cook it in sauce (which they have in their menu!).
❤️ Yang Chow Fried Rice: a basic among the Chinese, but I have yet to find the perfect kind. While this one comes with tons of meat and veggies, it's still dry for me. If they served it with a soup Hokkien-style, I think it would taste even better.
❤️ Shrimp Foo Young: eggs, shrimp and vegetables make up this Chinese-style omelette. It's flavorful with the notable taste of shrimp and comes with a sauce that adds to the richness.
❤️ Lumpiang Shanghai: my favorite. It's meaty, Crunchy and comes with a tasty sweet and sour sauce.
❤️ Chami Special: or what we call lomi. Thick udon-like noodles, meat, seafood and veggies cooked in a rich soy sauce.
❤️ Spareribs in Salt and Pepper: tender pork, crispy exterior and a dusting of salt and pepper. Simple yet tasty.
❤️ Chunky Pork Siomai: a Dimsum must-have. It's meaty, comes with shrimp and tastes very different from the pre-packaged frozen ones that some restaurants serve.
❤️ Buchi: think crunchy mochi with a sticky monggo filling inside. It's rich, sweet but could use more filling.
❤️ Brewed Coffee: a definite must-have! Rich and strong flavors, much like Barako but without the thick tar-like consistency. I'd compare it to Vietnamese coffee— sweet and pleasantly creamy when you add sugar to it.

Thanks for the invite! ❤️
👋🏻 Flatlay by: Johnbunag