Bamboo Blossom - authentic homecooked Chinese food in Makati

Who would have thought that a day will come when I get to review a restaurant of someone I personally know, let alone my dad's. Of course, as a support, I am now writing about it here in this blog. Hence, allow me to introduce my dad's restaurant: Bamboo Blossom. I'll be highlighting here a bit of a story along with the dishes I personally recommend for you to try.

A restaurant that blossomed from an aspiration

Bamboo Blossom started off as a dream. My father always wanted to have a business that centralizes on creating a space that cultivates memories and relationships, and as someone born from Chinese parents, the best way that he knows how to do it is through food, Chinese cuisine in particular. Hence, he built this restaurant together with a few of his partners in one of the less busy corners of Makati City. While it is currently still on its early stages, and considerably in its soft opening, it will be stronger over the years, just like a bamboo.

Bamboo Blossom's location is nestled in the intersection of Bautista and Dayap Streets. It is a few roads away from the borders of Manila, so you can imagine that the vibe is more neighborhood-y contrasting with the typical association of the hustle-and-bustle chaos of Makati. 

Authentic homecooked Chinese food in Makati

My dad drew inspiration from his childhood favorites as well as other dishes he grew to like over the years, and he made them part of the menu here in Bamboo Blossom. Take for example this siomai (see photo below). He likes it at this size, and the flavor he wants is a combination of savory, briny and a hint of seafood. Texture is rightly soft yet with a bite. And that's exactly how the siomai is here.

The next dishes I'll be talking about are my personal favorites. I have been ordering these for the past months, and they consistently deliver that comforting goodness I always crave for.

Now, I'd always go for the Spinach Soup. It has this rich blend of seafood and straightforwardly heartwarming (e.g shrimp, squid, mushrooms and spinach). 

The Claypot Rice (Pork) is a signature dish here in Bamboo Blossom, and this is something I find unique. As a Filipino-Chinese myself and having gone to different Chinese restaurants, this dish is something that I don't easily find elsewhere. Hence, I highly recommend that you give it a try. It has this distinct oriental taste that gives it a flavorful character.

The two top dishes I cherish here in Bamboo Blossom are the (1) Tempura, and (2) Salt and Pepper Squid. Arguably, Tempura is not a Chinese dish, but I'd consider it as an extended inclusion to the cuisine. Also, Bamboo Blossom's menu includes a few traditional Filipino favorites such as Lechon Kawali, Pork Sisig and Crispy Pata. That's also embracing my dad's Filipino-ness in him.

Going back to the tempura, the reason why I love it is that they use huge shrimps, and the batter has this playful tender crunch to go with it, giving it an enjoyable bite each time.

The Salt and Pepper Squid is a dream! It has this crunch and explodes with an intense season of flavors. The overtone is garlicky with a bit of a kick, but as you chew more of it, an immense balanced taste of squid and spices jolts the palate.



There are other dishes to explore and try here in Bamboo Blossom, and I'd leave that exploration with you, but some other dishes include the Three Cups Chicken (photo above) and Fish Fillet Tofu (photo below).



Built for small to medium events

The second floor of Bamboo Blossom is designed to cater to events, from small ones (10 to 15 pax) to slightly bigger groups (up to 60 pax). Hence, if you plan to hold gatherings or any other celebratory events, you may to hold it here and enjoy authentic home-cooked Chinese food as you cherish the milestones. There are 4-5 parking spaces available, and street parking is an alternative.



Although not yet shown in the photos here, there is a private room there that you can use for more intimate events or gatherings. Some are even using it for conferences or meetings.

Bamboo Blossom caters to small to medium events ranging from 10pax to 60pax

Bamboo Blossom is a restaurant very close to my heart, and bias-aside the dishes here are something that brings comfort and delight!

Thank you for reading, and I do hope you can visit Bamboo Blossom. The restaurant is located in 3669 Bautsta, cor Dayap St, Makati City, Metro Manila. For reservations you may call (02)70022054. However, for event inquiry you may want to call +639178547363. For convenience, you may refer to the Google map below to help you navigate to the restaurant.