Restaurant Recommendations: Jing Ting's Chef Can Make 600 Dumplings in One Hour -

Jing Ting, a quick and casual dining restaurant specializing in authentic Northern Chinese cuisine, has just opened in City of Dreams Manila. The 92-seater restaurant with an open kitchen complements the diverse mix of the over 20 dining options found within the property.

Jing Ting interiors
Jing Ting interiors

Meaning “little house” or “resting place” inspired by Northern Chinese “Hutongs,” guests can bond together and at the same time partake of authentic Northern Chinese cuisine when dining here. Originally, a “Hutong” is a part of Beijing’s rich history and culture, wherein the community gathers to catch up and strengthen relations in a lane formed by rows of gray-tiled houses and buildings.


Jing Ting showcases Northern Chinese cuisine, which is rich, bold and savory, comprising mostly of meat combined with wheat-based dumplings and noodles. A generous use of seasoning and spices such as vinegar, garlic, coriander, leeks, and salt makes for richer flavors and aromas, and cooking methods are done through boiling, braising, stewing, steaming, roasting, glazing, deep-frying or stir-frying.

Chef de Cuisine Yang Chen Fei
Chef de Cuisine Yang Chen Fei who is also known as Chef Allan

Chef de Cuisine Yang Chen Fei, also known as Chef Allan, recently joined City of Dreams Manila to helm Jing Ting’s kitchen. Chef Allan brings with him more than 15 years of culinary experience and expertise on Northern Chinese cuisine. The young and dynamic chef trained under the famous Chinese Master Chef Cheng Hui, the chef of China’s former President Hu Jintao.

Chef Allan began as a pastry apprentice and rose up the ranks as head chef for various five-star hotels and premium Chinese restaurants in China. Eager to introduce authentic Northern Chinese cuisine to Filipinos, he can swiftly prepare a bowl of hand-pulled noodles in only two minutes, as well as create 600 dumplings in an hour.

Genghis Khan Prime Beef Short Ribs
Genghis Khan Prime Beef Short Ribs
Beijing Pork Jiao Zi Dumpling
Beijing Pork Jiao Zi Dumpling

An expansive open show kitchen will enable diners to appreciate the preparation of hand-pulled noodles and freshly-crafted Northern Chinese cuisine prepared a la minute. Some of the enticing dishes on the menu are Genghis Khan Roasted Prime Beef Short Ribs, Xinjiang Style Spicy Lamb Skewer with Cumin Spices, Fried Rice Beijing Style with Cabbage and Pork Belly, Pan-Fried Grains and Bacon Pancake Roll, Pan-Fried Pork Bun with Onion and Sesame, Hand-pulled Noodles in Beef Broth, and Sweet Soy Noodles with Pork and assorted vegetables.

Jing Ting is located in City of Dreams Manila. For inquiries, phone (+632) 800 8080 or visit <cityofdreamsmanila.com>

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