Foods to fill your table this Chinese New Year
Aside from dancing dragons and fireworks, another thing that is being looked forward to in Chinese New Year is none other than — the feast! However, we may not witness the former in the streets of Binondo but we can still bring the celebration in the comfort of our homes.
As we welcome the Year of the Rabbit, we serve to you these mouthwatering foods to celebrate this festive holiday, and of course, where to find them!
Eng Bee Tin Chinese Deli
Needless to say, it’s impossible for this to miss the table — the classic, tikoy! Symbolizing its stickiness to keep the family close-knit and in a good relationship, this has become a centerpiece in CNY celebrations in the Philippines.
Established in 1912, Eng Bee Tin Chinese Deli founder Chua Chiu Hong made way to serve traditional Chinese delicacies through the store’s “humble beginnings.” From tikoy to hopia, they continue to bring new ideas that cultivate their own and infused Filipino delicacies as well.
Aside from the white-brown tikoy that we know, they recreated them into various flavors such as cheese, pandan, strawberry, and even sweet corn! But wait there’s more to that. They also created innovative recipes: Filled Tikoy Bumbong, Tikoy Lumpia with Cheese, and Ginataan with Tikoy.
To learn more about their shop and products, you may visit their Instagram page, @iloveengbeetin, or their website at www.engbeetin.com.
Ang Kusinero
As you scroll down to their Instagram feed, you’ll get to experience images that you can hear. Well, maybe not just it, but maybe all of your senses. What will it greet you are the savory-looking dishes that will make you grab them from your screens.
To give you a heads up, among their specialties includes Peking-Style Roasted Duck, Porchetta, and Soy Chicken. But the list does not end there as they also serve seafood dishes such as crabs and scallops.
If you’re celebrating CNY with plenty of people, then Ang Kusinero got you. Aside from their staple platters, they currently have special offers: Prosperity Set and Abundance Set that will make you “feast like an emperor.”
To learn more about these appetizing foods, you may visit their Instagram page, @angkusineroph.
Hong Kong Kee Wah Bakery PH
Last but not least, of course, we can’t ever leave out on the dessert! Started as a family business in Hongkong, Hong Kong Kee Wah Bakery PH now brings sweetness to other parts of the world.
The 84-old heritage brand has been known for its “premium and quality pastries” and popular treats such as almond biscuits, cookies, shortcakes, rolls, and more.
Apart from your own table, you can give these to others, too. These delectable desserts come in boxes, tins, and easy-to-open packages, ready to be given as presents. As we embark on a fresh year, it could be one of the ways to express appreciation to your loved ones.
To learn more about these sweet desserts, you may visit their Instagram page, @hongkongkeewahproductsph.
Do you know other shops, too? Let us know!
