No. 8 China House Unveils New Culinary Creations at Grand Hyatt Manila

The one address synonymous to refined and elegant Chinese cuisine in BGC adds even more tempting options alongside its solid repertoire of traditional and classic offerings. Are you ready for a tasty peek? Then, read on...No. 8 China House at Grand Hyatt Manila in BGC showcases its exquisite touch with Chinese cuisine with exciting new dishes to its menu. Known for their popular and famous Peking Duck and signature dim sum selection, No. 8 Chinese House flexes its culinary creativity with its exciting new dishes. This is elegantly refined Chinese fine dining with that theatrical touch in the distinctive style of Grand Hyatt Manila. New dishes alongside its popular bestsellers, that's more reasons to visit No. 8 China House.  And you'll be glad you did...The massive open kitchens greets guests and diners at No. 8 China House, the first in a tightly knit weave of sensory visual layers to your dining experience. Combining theater with the culinary experience sets dining at No. 8 China House apart from the usual upscale Chinese destination. And with five master chefs at any one time at the helm of No. 8 China House, one can always expect exquisite Chinese cuisine consistently any time (for more on No. 8 China House at Grand Hyatt Manila, see my previous post Unleash Your Dim Sum Cravings With Dim Sum Unbound At No. 8 China House from May last year). The metallic sounds of fire-kissed woks becomes the opening symphony the moment you enter No. 8 China House, becoming even more intense at the height of the lunch or dinner service. These are the sights and sounds of No. 8 China House......as it announces the much-anticipated arrival of the first savory starters. The Cold Yam, Blueberry Sauce (P 868) offers a delectable play on textural contrast along with fruit-forward sweet and tart flavors for a unique starter to kick-off your feast at No. 8 China House......followed by the Preserved Egg with Fried Green Peppers (P 498), an elegantly plated starter with the bold creamy notes of the egg tempered by the subtle heat and pronounced smoky hints of peppers for that delicately balanced finish. The Cantonese Barbecued Combination (P 1,988/P 3,388) with its savory medley of roasted duck, barbecued pork, jellyfish and air-dried beef teases the palate with its variety of flavors on a plate. It's these tasty bites that sets the tone for the coming feast at No. 8 China House, but first, some libations...New at No. 8 China House are the refreshing non-alcoholic Sparkling Tea (P 1908/bottle) to pair with your savory courses... ...with flavors like Sparkling Yuzu Genmaicha with its soothing citrus notes......and the Sparkling Osmanthus Golden Oolong and the Sparkling White Peach Earl Grey with its deep earthy sweetness. Each sip cleanses the palate with its effervescent finish, preparing your palate for another round of savory bites at No. 8 China House. It's tea with the refreshing fizz, and one of many flavorful surprises at No. 8 China House with even more to come... The dim sum game at No. 8 China House remains top notch, and the arrival of the dim sum cart always brings smiles all around the table with its tempting selection of steamed delicacies......like the Xiao Long Bao Pork Soup Dumplings (P 358) filled with a light yet savory broth......the Har Gao Shrimp Dumpling (P 388) filled with succulent shrimps delivering a flavorful burst of fresh briny sweetness......and the spicy Beef Tripe with Satay Sauce (P 368) with its clean beefy richness tempered by a lingering soothing heat. And these are just the steamed renditions of dim sum with so much more baked or fried variations to discover and savor at No. 8 China House. The long-running Dim Sum Unbound remains a popular attraction guaranteed to satisfy all your dim sum cravings at No. 8 China House (see more on my post here). In between tasty nibbles of steamed dim sum, enjoy comforting sips of the Double Boiled Papaya Soup with Fish Maw, Pork and Chicken (P 1,288). The thin broth is deceptively light yet flavorful warming the palate with each soothing sip with a lingering sweetness. The flavors are rich yet delicately nuanced, opening up the palate for even more savory flavors ahead at No. 8 China House. In another engaging and entertaining tableside presentation, the signature Peking Duck (P 3,388 Half/P 6,188 Whole, advanced order required) of No. 8 China House makes its grand entrance. Widely acknowledged as one of the best in the metro, No. 8 China House has truly mastered the craft with its own custom built wood-fired oven fueled by fragrant locally sourced mango wood. Delicately roasted for an hour for that succulent, tender and juicy finish with a crisp layer of skin that melts in your mouth, it's easy to see why the Peking Duck continues to be a consistent bestseller at No. 8 China House. First, the delicately crisp skin is served, masterfully carved and plated by your tableside. Dipping it in sugar is a Beijing tradition for a classic first course of Peking Duck. The granulated sugar brings an appetizing and contrasting crunch as the skin slowly melts in your mouth, draping the palate with an indulgent savory richness. Unlike the usual heavier sauces, the sugar dip allows you to taste the flavors of the skin in its purest form. One more crisp and melt-in-your-mouth bite and you now know why the Peking Duck remains a must-try specialty at No. 8 China House. For the second Peking Duck course, the remaining skin, breast meat and leg meat are carved and placed on soft pancakes with strips of cucumber, leeks, garlic sauce and hoisin sauce prepared by your tableside for another masterful performance by the culinary team of No. 8 China House. The impressive Braised Dongpo Pork (P 1,888 Light/P 2,988) by Master Chef Felix has its own loyal set of followers. The pyramid shaped signature succulent pork belly, meticulously sliced thinly by hand with the special thick and sweet sauce poured after serving on the table continues the theatrical flair and performance at No. 8 China House. Paired with soft steamed buns, simply load a few fork-tender slabs of pork belly for a taste of pure pork bliss. Braised low and slow for hours, the flavors are intensely concentrated slowly released as it gradually melts in your mouth. In another inspired play of flavors and textures, the culinary team at No. 8 China House teases the palate once more with the savory sweetness of the Deep-Fried Pumpkin, Salted Egg Yolk (P 358/P 588). Surprising and even unexpected, the Deep Fried Pumpkin, Salted Egg Yolk brings sweet and salty notes for another inventive dish at No. 8 China House. Did you say noods? No. 8 China House has just what you need with the Wok Fried Noodles with Beef, Vegetables and Oyster Sauce (P 558 Light/P 888 Full) with its comforting notes to warm the palate. A duo of hearty soups presents even more delightful options at No. 8 China House with the spicy and unrestrained yet soothing heat of the Hot & Sour Boiled Angus Beef with Mushrooms (P 1,888) with fork-tender Angus Beef, succulent mushrooms and fiery chilies......while the Poached Kai Lan in Broth (P 398 Light/P 668  Full) offered cleaner fresh flavors. It's been said countless times before, freshness is flavor and this dish celebrates that with one sip. The  Pan-Fried Chicken with Shallot and Bean Sauce (P 988) is the first from the new selection of exciting dishes combining the delicate notes of tender chicken with the flavorful depth of shallots and fermented bean sauce. It's a combo that works, best paired with a bowl of Wok Fried Rice with Shrimp, Scallop and Pineapple. Then, the rest of the new dishes were presented to the table led by the Steamed Green Crab with Pork and Onion (P 3,888) with succulent crab on tender pounded pork with onions. An impressive dish with tender pounded pork as the base, the delicately steamed and succulent green mud crab brings a delightfully fresh and clean briny sweetness with each succulent bite......followed by a savory richness from the pork and onions to complete a lavish play on flavors by the master chefs of No. 8 China House.The Steamed Green Grouper with Cordyceps Flower and Onion (P 688/100g) is another elegant dish with subtle and delicately nuanced notes of freshness for pure and real flavors. It's exquisite dishes like these that keeps No. 8 China House high up on your list for refined Cantonese cuisine with the freshest ingredients meticulously executed by Grand Hyatt Manila's team of top chefs. Dining at No. 8 China House is always a culinary spectacle remembered long after the last bite, and sweet endings complete the experience in that distinctive Grand Hyatt Manila style with the No. 8 China House Grand Dessert Platter (P 1,288) with fresh seasonal fruits, coconut jelly, ice cream and buchi for the picture perfect culmination of another memorable feast. The new additions to a stellar menu of bestsellers reflects a continuous commitment to Cantonese culinary traditions while keeping the dining experience refreshed with creative new expressions of elevated dishes. Meticulous craftsmanship with the finest and freshest ingredients and authenticity have long defined the dining experience at No. 8 China House, and it continues with the regular introduction of new dishes. This exciting new menu balances beloved classics with new tasteful new expressions for more reasons to visit No. 8 China House at Grand Hyatt Manila. No. 8 China House is located at Grand Hyatt Manila, 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila. You can also visit their FB Page and IG Feed at https://www.facebook.com/grandhyattmanilaph and https://www.instagram.com/grandhyattmanilaph/ for more information and updates or call (632) 8838 1234 for reservations. Dude for Food is now on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube, check out these social media accounts for regular updates on good eats. Better yet, click "Like" and "Follow" and enjoy the ride...just look for the FB and IG widgets on the right sidebar.