While most Chinese restaurants would automatically give away the dizzying spell of MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), Cantonese Soup Kitchen in Banawe, Manila has set an entirely different benchmark for a good Chinese Food Find. No MSG baby, so suffice it to say, migraine sufferers need not fret and can actually find the most refreshing and healthful recipes they will probably have in this part of the Metro.
Cantonese Soup Kitchen takes pride on serving the most celebrated Chinese Herbal Soups that have been around for generations. Chinese Herbal Soup is a most natural dietary way to good health. Adding Chinese herbs to soups has been a tradition and distinct of Cantonese cuisines. Chinese herbs are known for their curative functions for the human body. A common way to incorporate the herbs is brewing them together with mean over slow fire for 2 to 3 hours. This releases the essences and nutrients of the ingredients into the soup. This then allows for the human body to easily absorb the nutrients of the soup.
The Sibot Duck Soup is one of the oldest and most popular Chinese herbal Soup recipes. This soup is famous for restoring energy and strengthening the immune system and is very good for men and women of all ages.
This herbal soup is most beneficial to restore chi or energy. It is good for the lungs and invigorates blood to counter fatigue and stress. Effectively strengthens liver functions. Our visit to Cantonese Soup Kitchen in Banawe was such an experience. I have not found any other restaurant with such focus on health and well being of its customers. Hearing the story and the history of how this restaurant came about straight from the owner himself, Michael Ang, I cannot help but be fascinated and be inspired. This family did not just keep their healthful recipes to themselves. They made it possible for their patrons to experience the benefits as well.
Patrons will be pleased to know that owners of Cantonese Soup Kitchen has opened up King Chef which can accommodate 150 customers, with more parking space too.
Cantonese Soup Kitchen
Unit C-847 Banawe cor. Linaw St., Quezon City.
743.5249
