Mr. Poon: Family Chinese Favorite Since 1974

Although I have an undeniable hunger for new food places to try, there are old time favorites that I will always go back for.   Mr. Poon is one of our favorite Chinese restaurants.  My parents have frequented Mr. Poon since 1974. 
 


Mr. Poonchain of restaurants are actually owned by the family of singer Richard Poon.  The original branch used to be in Mabini but it closed down so when we found out they reopened in this side of Malate, we decided to revisit.
 
Food

Fish-Specialty of the House

♥Tofu Tausi Fish Fillet (239 php)

Mr. Poon is known as the house of steamed fish so you can't miss out on ordering one.  The Tofu Tausi Fish Fillet is not as prestigious as the whole fish items but its pretty good.  

Soup

♥Hot & Sour Soup (69 php)

The Hot & Sour Soupis my favorite chinese soup!  Mr. Poon's version is affordable and fulfilling.


Vegetable

Mushroom with Broccoli (269 php)

My family lives with a healthy eating habit of having vegetables in every meal. The Mushroom with Broccoliis is served in huge chunks and generous proportions. 


Chicken, Duck, Pigeon

♥Chicken Cubes (180 php)

The Chicken Cubesis a must try!  I just couldn't stop myself from munching on this.  The sweet peppery sauce does wonders to the tender and succulent chicken cubes.  The chili and cashews are great complements as well.

Rice

Yangchow Fried Rice (130 php)

An order of theYangchow Fried Rice is good for 2 to 3 persons.  


Dimsum

♥Buchi (70 php/3 pcs)

I'm not as much of a fan of Buchi as my little sisters but I'm a fan of Mr. Poon's Buchi.
 

♥Buchi (70 php/3 pcs)

I love their Buchi because its made of sweet potato flour and the sesame paste is not too sweet.  The golden brown sesame coating has a nice crisp to it to.

Desserts

♥Halo Halo na Halo Na Small (40 php)

I can assure you that Mr. Poon'sHalo Halo na Halo Na is one of a kind.  Unlike the ones dominated with crushed ice and evaporated milk, this one is filled with ingredients: sweetened banana slices, leche flan, gulaman, beans, ube (purple yam) and pinipig.  Because of the sweetened banana, it has a bit thickened milk consistency and the taste is sweeter than the usual too.  I highly recommend that you try this!

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Mr. Poon's is and always be our family Chinese favorite.  It's ambiance is good old and rustic like any other Chinese places.  But, the good food it serves at an affordable price will bring you comfort like no other.