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Luxury travel inspiration from the Asia-Pacific region

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The Philippine outpost of celebrity chef Jereme Leung, this fine bay-view restaurant at <a href="https://staging.destinasian.com/philippines-hotels-conrad-manila" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Conrad Manila</a> is one of the best places for contemporary Chinese cooking in the country. Its expertly made dim sum and barbecued specialties have garnered the attention of local gourmands: China Blue is the originator of the much-copied steamed truffle mushroom bun, shaped to resemble a whole shiitake, while the succulent honey-glazed Matsusaka pork neck shouldn’t be missed. (Pair this with a pot of sweet-smelling Taiwan osmanthus oolong tea.) Delicate, perfectly crispy, and filled with finely diced char siu, the double-layered ham sui gok—fried glutinous rice dumplings—rival those of top Hong Kong establishments.
Another must-try is the signature eight-hour Golden Broth and seafood soup, which incorporates carrot puree, scallop, crisp prawns, and bamboo pith mushroom for a divine result that is light yet rich in flavor. For carnivores, wok-fried Angus beef tenderloin cubes with asparagus and punchy Hunan black pepper will hit the spot. China Blue’s custardy homemade spinach bean curd, braised in a Sichuan-style sauce, is also worth ordering. Leung’s knack for putting modern twists on traditional Chinese cuisine extends to an award-winning dessert of chilled almond pudding with an intensely floral lychee sorbet; the addition of an ube-stuffed spring roll adds a Filipino touch. Come with a few friends and order plenty of dishes to share. —James Louie
<a href="https://eatdrinkhilton.com/china-blue-by-jereme-leung-conrad-manila/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eatdrinkhilton.com</a> 
+63 2 8683 3915 
<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/aA6DRpdTbZZ1Gwen8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Level 3, Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard/Coral Way, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines</a>

A view of the high-ceilinged main dining room at China Blue by Jereme Leung.

China Blue by Jereme Leung

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