It’s Sunday once again and our family eagerly anticipates this day as it offers a break from our work routines. This day serves as a wonderful opportunity for us to bond as a complete family. We attend mass together, and afterward, we enjoy a meal at our favorite restaurant to indulge in dishes that we all love. Dining out allows us to relax, freeing us from the hassle of meal preparation and cleanup. It’s also a time for family members to converse, share positive experiences, and reconnect. This week, after mass, we visited our favorite restaurant, Mann Hann at the Estancia branch. Mann Hann is a well-loved casual dining restaurant chain in the Philippines, recognized for its affordable and comforting Filipino-Chinese dishes. This has been our favorite dining spot for many years, Sometimes, we don’t just go to Mann Hann on Sundays; we visit whenever we crave their warm, comforting food starting with the Mann Hann branch in Megamall, and later trying out the Greenfields branch and Mann Hann in Quezon City. When the Estancia branch opened, we all agreed it was the perfect place to dine, as it’s conveniently within walking distance from our home.
As always, it’s Mann Hann for our Sunday dinner. We are a family of five, and it’s great that this Sunday is so wonderful because there’s no line here. We usually have to wait for our numbers to be called for our turn. This is a rare occasion when the restaurant isn’t full. It can get really boring and frustrating to wait when we’re hungry
The waitress brought us the menu, but as regular customers of this restaurant, we are already familiar with its offerings, even without glancing at the menu. We simply ordered our all-time favorites and decided to add a few more dishes to try. We’ve sampled nearly everything on the menu before; it just comes down to what we’re craving tonight
Here, we have additional courses to enjoy, along with a few more from our usual orders. Some items aren’t quite enough to share among five people. As a family, we prefer larger orders to ensure there’s enough for everyone
Let’s get started! I would like to share the delightful dishes we enjoyed at Mann Hann
House Tea
As a customary in many Chinese restaurants, we commenced our meal with house tea which is a complimentary beverage to initiate the dining experience. Tea is commonly served in many traditional restaurants in Philippines.
Maki Soup
We began our orders with Maki soup, dinner is not complete without soup as the first course. This dish has its roots in Binondo Chinatown and has become a favored item in many Chinese eateries. Maki soup is a rich and soothing soup made with soft pork chunks and egg white.
The soup was first served primarily and divided divided equally into 5 bowls.
Yang Chao Fried Rice
We ordered a second round, starting with Yang Chao fried rice. This particular fried rice is our favorite flavor in comparison to other cooking methods. Yang Chao fried rice is a classic dish featuring a vibrant mix of shrimp, pork, vegetables, and egg. It has a unique flavor, especially when served hot. Sometimes, when our appetite is really strong, one serving isn’t enough, which is why we usually order a machang alongside our first dish.
Machang
Machang is a Chinese Filipino dish made of sticky glutinous rice which is wrapped in leaves and filled with pork or chicken, Chinese sausage, mushrooms, and chestnuts. It is also my personal favorite.
Beef Broccoli
A delectable dish featuring tender, thinly sliced beef and fresh broccoli florets, all combined in a savory oyster sauce. It pairs exceptionally well with Yang Chow fried rice
Fried Squid Head
A well-loved fried squid head is quite renowned in Mann Hann. This savory dish is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside typically served alongside anchovies. If you glance at other tables, you’ll notice they are also ordering this dish indicating it’s a favorite among patrons.
Lechon Macau
Lechon Macau is a super popular Filipino-Chinese dish featuring roast pork belly that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with a beautiful golden brown color.
Oyster Cake
We began ordering this Oyster cake at SM Megmall back when branch in Estancia wasn’t open yet. It was one of the first original items on the menu. Even now, we still adore the same Oyster cake.
Cereal Prawns
A deliciously addictive flavor that everyone enjoys.The prawn was cut along its back which enabled the seasoning and flavor to permeate completely. This is the reason it was so tasty despite the shell remaining intact.
We concluded our meal with a dessert: Mann Hann’s Chilled Taho, which offers a cold, smooth, and sweet treat.
We introduced a convenient meal-sharing option that everyone enjoys. Almost all the food at Mann Hann is delicious. Whatever you order is sure to be a hit. You’ll definitely love the taste.
Mann Hann – Estancia > Address: Basement 1, Estancia Mall, Oranbo, Pasig Metro.Manila