My birthday is on February 25th and my good friend Cheya's birthday is on the 27th. We always fantasize (and I hope it doesn't stay that way anymore this year) that we will try a new restaurant every month. The more obscure, the better.
We decided to make our birthdays an excuse to try a restaurant we have never been to before. Cheya did all the research and I just let her know that I was up for anything.
She picked a Chinese restaurant called You Jie Xiao Chao. Found on 6404 Camia Street, Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City, a stone's throw away from Rockwell.
The place was difficult to find because it had no sign and the outside appearance did not really indicate that a food business was taking place inside.
We were told to look for the house number and that should be the tell-tale sign. However, the 6404 number was also not the easiest to find especially in the evening.
Robert had so many jokes about that all night!
I was told that the Chinese food served is not the typical menu found in your neighborhood North Park Noodle House. They serve authentic food from Hunan province in China. A place famous for its rich culture and spicy food.
When we sat down and got the menu (which by the way is presented as a 2-volume digital photo album), I realized that they serve food that is not for the faint-hearted.
And they don't serve soda and any other beverages commonly found in any restaurant. But they do serve water in this.
And they serve this Chinese, honey-infused cold tea.
We ordered the "normal" stuff! Every dish did not disappoint.
Stir-Fried Shrimp
Fried Dumplings
Gongbao Chicken
Hot-Pot Beef
Stir-Fried Spicy Beef (the taste of this dish is Persian-inspired)
Egg with Tomato (I couldn't believe Robert ordered this but we saw it on ordered on every table so we tried!)
Beef Fried Rice
You Jie Xiao Chao Restaurant
6404 Camia Street, Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City
Camia is parallel to Estrella Street, behind the old Metro Club in Rockwell.
From EDSA southbound, RIGHT at Estrella Street, then RIGHT at Amapola Street (after Colegio de Sta. Rosa), then turn LEFT on the first street. That's Camia Street. Look closely for the tiny 6404 sign. They don't reservations so try to be there early or have a late dinner (8:30 pm onwards) instead as the place can get crowded and parking spots are scarce.
Enjoy!
8 comments
wow! you remembered the names of the dishes!! I agree, everything was just soo yummy! I'm already looking forward to our March resto!
hi sam! stumbled upon this! magkano ang damage? :) so excited to try it. might go this weekend. - che
I didn't take a picture of the egg fried rice! That was so good too!
What's in store for March? :-) Let us know and we will show up!
Hi Che! Expect to spend 400-500 pesos per head :-)
it was spareriPs! hahaha
lets do this monthly please. i think cheya and i googled enough for the whole year. along with snack such as the infamous choco-covered bacon. which we still have to try.
Rhea, will try to get the happy bacon for you guys!
i think dane will faint if he sees the menu. ha! :D the rest of the food looks really good :)) i'd love to visit and eat here
You will definitely love the "normal" food Liz! Let's leave the cold pig's ear to the fearless ones. I cannot imagine how that can be appetizing!
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