July 4, 2012

Dimsum at Li Li 利 利 Chinese Restaurant- Hyatt Hotel & Casino


Welcome to the Wine Cellar- One of the private dining rooms in Hyatt's residential inspired Chinese restaurat- Li Li. 

I was lucky to be one of Li Li's guests for a Gongfu tea ceremony and luncheon feast wherein we were served with Li Li's best tasting dimsum favorites. 


The Art of GongFu

The Gongfu tea ceremony is a presentation
based on the tea preparation approach
which originated in Fujian and Guangdong
in the 1940's.

The original term gong fu cha literally
means "skill" or "capability". The tradition
of the Gongfu tea ceremony is to show guests
how welcome they are in a friend's home or
place of business. 

Each gesture and artful movement is done with
deep respect and intention.

Respect for the guest being served...
Respect for self...
Respect for the art of tea.


Before we started the luncheon, we were served with some refreshments that only Hyatt offers. Their Signature Guava Iced Tea is something you should not miss during your stay in Hyatt Hotel. I must admit, it is definitely one of the best iced tea I've had. 


And to begin our dimsum feast, appetizers of peanuts and pickled veggies were served on the table.


Shanghai-style Steamed Pork & Crab Meat Dumpling


Our favorite Xiao Long Bao is made with tender pork and crab meat filling with a rich broth delicately wrapped inside a thin layer of coating.  

Biting a hole at the top part of the dumpling then putting a few drops of black vinegar with ginger would make the Xiao Long Bao tastier and more flavorful.

Deep Fried Taro Dumplings with Assorted Seafood


One of my favorite deep fried dimsum is Taro Puff but seldom do I get to taste a really good one. Luckily, Li Li's version didn't fail me. It has the right amount of puffiness that I am looking for with  generous amount of soft mashed taro and seafood filling inside. Definitely one of the best!

Siomai/Steamed Pork with Dried Scallops


A classic dimsum favorite which is a regular find in most Chinese restaurants' menu. Li Li's Siomai was big, chunky and meaty filled with pure pork and scallop goodness. How I wish every Chinese restaurants could make their siomai this good. 

Hakao/Steamed Shrimp Dumpling


A crowd favorite, Li Li's Hakao was plump with 3 big pieces of fresh shrimp enclosed in a clear translucent sheet of soft and chewy hakao wrapper. 

Lobster and Asparagus Dumpling


This plate of Lobster and Asparagus Dumpling was compliments of the Chef himself who graciously visited our table to give us a warm welcome.

The presentation was really eye catching and for the taste.. even better. 

Beijing-Style Wok Fried Pork Dumpling


Simple as it is, these Pork Dumplings have pure meat fillings that will satisfy your dumpling cravings. It's also amazing that these dumplings were not that greasy given that they've been wok-fried. You may even think that they were steamed due to its soft and chewy wrapper.

Deep-Fried Bicho-Bicho with Shrimp in Wasabi-Mayonnaise Sauce


I am not a fan of bicho-bicho 'cause I find it too oily but Li Li's take on this deep fried doughnut proved otherwise. It wasn't that oily plus the shrimp pieces inside every piece was a perfect add on to the wasabi-mayo sauce drizzled on top.

Glutinous Dumpling with White Chocolate and Peanuts


To cap off our dimsum feast are these beautiful glutinous balls coated with nuts and filled with melted white chocolate.


A great meal ender, this soft glutinous ball got everything I love from mochi, to nuts, to white chocolate all rolled into one sweet satisfying dessert. 

Li Li offers their eat-all-you-can dimsum at a promo rate of P788 net per person and is available Mondays-Saturdays 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm.

Sunday Yum Cha at Li Li starts at 11:30 am to 3:00 pm for only P1,550 net per person.

Li Li Chinese Restaurant- Hyatt Hotel & Casino
5/F Hyatt Hotel, 1588 Pedro Gil cor. 
M.H Del Pilar St., Manila
Tel Number: 245-1234

35 comments:

  1. Now Im craving for hakaw again :)

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  2. drooling!
    nasa hyatt din ako last weekend, buffet time! =)

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  3. Oh! Love them all... Katamtakam! Great presentations! Great reviews!

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  4. Oh! Love them all... Katamtakam! Great presentations! Great reviews!

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  5. Naku I love Dimsum! Will definitely try their buffet..lagot sa kin yang bicho bicho na yan..yum!!!!

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  6. Joel Carlo TumangJuly 07, 2012

    Though I might not be able to eat in such restaurant, I'm still hoping to, if given a chance!


    Mouth watering food! :D

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  7. Opening photo palang inviting na! I'm loving the pics :)

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  8. Got to be out and get some dumplings myself now... I love dumplings and that is the only I eat in Chinese resto...oh also the ___paos... :D

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  9. End your day with a delicious, energy-restoring meal. I just hit the gym this afternoon and loving this interesting post about your featured chinese restaurant.  I go for dumplings! 
    Juanderfulpinoy

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  10. GilCamporazoJuly 07, 2012

    I'm terribly mesmerized of the foods here. Tea for the Chinese is a traditional symbol of showing their genuine hospitality. I thought it was just a common practice among them. Well, reality it is an art.

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  11. Wow, those pics look awesome! Dumplings, dumplings and more dumplings. I so love dumplings! The one with chocolates and peanuts seems so yummy!

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  12. Oh man!! I am certainly going to try this out with my brother SOON! 

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  13. Wow! Sarap! I just made some wanton at home. Nothing beat home-made; but these are really tempting.

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  14. Is the bird edible? hehe. :) Would love to try all the dumplings! XD

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  15. Wow sarap!!!! I gotta try this one too.... I am an avid fan of Asian Cuisine.

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  16. I love tea ceremonies! I first experienced it in China. I was just enthralled at how meticulous they did all the pouring and changing of teacups. It does require patience though. :)) Oh, and that guava iced tea looks worth a try.

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  17. I have never experienced a tea ceremony...and I did not know bicho-bicho was Chinese in origin.  Now I do.

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  18. That asparagus dumpling is simply mouth watering. I am also curious on the guava iced tea. I want to taste it, comes a precious chance ~ http://the-urban-walker.blogspot.com

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  19. Wow daming dumplings.. Guandong remins me of Princess and I ng ABS CBN.. I wonder if they're the same.

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  20. Those looks really mouthwatering dishes. I've always love chinese foods.

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  21. Those dish really looks mouth watering! I love chinese food

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  22. WOW!!!!!!!! I see art in food. Mouth watering and really looks tasty. AND THEY HAVE EAT ALL YOU CAN!!!!! you must be kidding me. This look of a resto should be expensive....

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  23. wow, very artistic. and the dimsum foods looks really delicious.

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  24. Mouthwatering and beautifully prepared food.. Makes me hungry :3

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  25. Davao BaseJuly 09, 2012

    I'd really like to try the dumpling with white chocolate inside. Parang ansarap lang! :)

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  28. You're making me crave!!! :D Even after a lot of food tripping, I still want to go back to Li Li.. ^^

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  29. Teresa MartinezJuly 10, 2012

    This is absolutely mouth-watering.  Your pictures actually work to convince.

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  30. oh.. i miss siomai! i'm curious with the guava iced tea...sounds yummy!

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  31. Ay!
    Ang cute ng presentation ng mga 
    dishes especially the "LOBSTER
    and ASPARAGUS DUMPLING.

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