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| Pao Pao's Candy Colored Facade |
One lazy Saturday morning, the kind of Saturday where you just want to relax, eat and unwind, we were invited to try out one of the most famous snack places for Xaverians/ Icans and now, for Judenites too! (..and soon, the entire Metro Manila maybe?) Located in Barangay Little Baguio in San Juan City (Gen De Jesus corner Gen Lim Street), a candy colored place will welcome you into their cozy restaurant -- Pao Pao Xiao Chi.
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| Pao Pao Loyalty Card |
Pao Pao, actually means "very full" and Xiao Chi means "snacks". True to their word, I was surprised to discover that aside from milk teas, they offer a variety of drinks and snacks that will really fill you up to your tummy's limit!
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| Pao Pao's Pearl Milk Tea -- A must try! |
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| A line up of Milk Teas Waiting to be consumed |
My default order on shops that serve Milk Tea would be the Pearl Milk Tea. My photos won't do justice to the actual drink. You really have to try them to know what I'm talking about. Fruit teas are also served here in Pao Pao. They are made from green tea and pureed fruits.
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| Add-on toppings for your Pao Pao Drinks |
Personalize your drinks with add-on toppings like Nata, Coffee Jelly, Pearls, Lemon Jelly, Almond Jelly and a variety of Pudding including Mango, Egg, Chocolate and Strawberry.
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| Red Chili, a must try but be warned -- It's really good yet really spicy! |
Create your own flavor. Have it Spicy, sweet or both. Satisfy your own taste buds! Unlike a similar Taiwanese snack store, you have a wider variety of choices here -- Choose from Red Chili, Yellow Curry, Kimchi, Wasabi, Black Sesame, Green Tea, Lemon, Seaweeds and Orange. Haven't tried all but I've tried Red Chili, Yellow Curry and Wasabi. You can now tell that I love spicy food!
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| Snacks are packed in a ready-to-eat manner |
They also have rice meals and noodles to satisfy your hunger. Prepare your eyes and check out some of the authentic Taiwanese snacks Pao Pao has to offer,
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| Spicy Pork with Rice | Php 70 |
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| Special Dry Noodles | Php 100 |
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| Beef Brisket Rice | Php 105 |
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| Lu Rou Rice | Php 60 |
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| Spareribs Taosi Rice | Php 100 |
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| Spicy Squid | Php 50 |
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| Spicy Chicken | Php 50 |
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| Fried Shrimp Wanton | Php 120 |
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| Steamed Pork Dumpling | Php 80 |
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| Pao Pao's Latest food item -- Glazed Potatoes. Don't leave Pao Pao w/out ordering this! |
My regular order would be the Spicy pork with rice. I usually sprinkle a lot of red chili powder until I literally inhale some and eventually sneeze. Another favorite is the Fried Wanton and Steamed Pork Dumpling. You won't believe when I tell you that my tummy is actually grumbling now, as I write this and it's just an hour after a heavy lunch!
On my next few visits, I'll try out the Lu Rou Rice, Special Dry Noodles and the Beef Brisket Rice. I can't wait!
Be warned though that their food is really addicting AND affordable. Their food contains a 'secret ingredient' that's actually imported.
Love to drink while enjoying your food? Here are some of the refreshments that they serve:
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| Taro Milk Tea | Php 50 |
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| Strawberry Fruit Tea | Php 50 |
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| Green Apple Fruit Tea | Php 45 |
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| Kiwi Fruit Tea | Php 45 |
As mentioned above, my default drink would be the Pearl Milk Tea but I've also tried the other drinks and fruit teas. The Strawberry Fruit Tea has Strawberry bits! Make sure that you request your drink to have less ice so that when the ice melts, the water won't overpower the flavor of the fruit tea. The best seller according to them is the Taro Milk Tea. I'm not a Taro lover that's why I wasn't able to try it.
They also make their own Pearls and Puddings! This is why you won't find a similar store serving the quality pearls that they have. I told you, try it to know it.
Here's Pao Pao's Menu --
Quality, delicious and affordable. What more can you ask for? These are the criteria that make up a good and satisfying restaurant! More power to Pao Pao Xiao Chi and hoping for many more branches to come! (They are also open for franchising opportunities. Call 497-7244)
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| One of the friendly Pao Pao wait staffs |
PAO PAO XIAO CHI is owned and operated by Cafe 88 Food Concept Corporation. They cater to tea lovers and those craving for authentic tasting Taiwanese food and drinks.
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| Juice Towers -- Who ever said they are only for beers? |
PAO PAO XIAO CHI now has three stores within Metro Manila. The main store is located in Little Baguio, San Juan City, the second is at 999 Mall in Divisoria, Manila and the third along Ycaza Street, San Miguel Manila beside St. Jude Catholic School. They serve healthy snacks at affordable price.
For more information, please visit PaoPao Xiao Chi website at
www.paopao.com.ph or call 497-7244 for inquiries and franchising.
Disclaimer:
This restaurant is owned by my relative with several other partners. I really like Pao Pao's food and all opinions expressed above are real and true.
Cheftonio
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2 comments:
try their yakult green tea!!! its addictive and so refreshing!
@Anon,
Im not a fan of Yakult milk tea but yea, I'll try it.
They're opening one in Rockwell Powerplant Mall near the Cinemas ;)
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