Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dumplings have come a long way from their Chinese origins to becoming an everyday comfort food in the Philippines. In this episode, Chef Martin and Trish travel across Metro Manila to find the best dumplings, from the most affordable siomai rice meals to fine dining interpretations.
We visit Angkong Dimsum House, Ying Ying Tea House, and China Blue, to learn more about what really defines the best dumpling. Is it taste, accessibility, technique, or the people who eat them? Watch until the end to find out!
Note: 17:18 - The correct dish name is Crispy Pumpkin with Salted Egg Yolk Crust P880
LOCATIONS:
Angkong Dimsum House
P. Noval St. Sampaloc, Manila
Ying Ying Tea House
233-235 Yuchengco St. Binondo, Manila
China Blue By Jereme Leung
Conrad Manila, Pasay City
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(1:50) Angkong Dimsum House
(5:45) Ying Ying Tea House
(13:38) China Blue
(18:18) Outro
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Erwan Heussaff - Founder
Kashka Gaddi - Creative Director
Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer
Edel Valera - Story Producer
Harold Singzon - Story Producer
Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer
Kleo Balares - Supervising Producer
Hans Rivera - Creative Director
Janelle Sy - Content Producer
Elyzza Ragodon - Associate Producer
Julius Rivera - Videographer
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blasé - Editor
Kim Arroyo - Editor
Evan Olfato - Editor
Whilhem Lorena - Multimedia Editor
RM Alfonso - Multimedia Editor
Martin Narisma - Food Editor
Ynna Gaita - Junior Food Editor
Kathryna de Bustos - Social Media and Content Manager
Chester Velasco - Studio Manager & Camera Operator
Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant
Dustin Dagamac - Colorist
Sofia Paderes - Graphic Artist & Illustrator
Joshua Gonzales - Graphic Designer
Dajed Binauhan - Multimedia Artist
Eros Deocariza - Multimedia Artist
Bianca Adriano - Accounts & Sales Coordinator
Roanne Salvacion - Administrative Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
Jennylyn Quizon - Accounting Staff
Marvin Hernandez - Messenger
Janette Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel
Sandy Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel
Content Creators:
Seth Alonzo
Samuelle Bawasanta
Trisha Chua
Nica Soledad
Interns:
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Andrea Bernardo
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Dumplings have come a long way from their Chinese origins to becoming an everyday comfort food in the Philippines. In this episode, Chef Martin and Trish travel across Metro Manila to find the best dumplings, from the most affordable siomai rice meals to fine dining interpretations.
We visit Angkong Dimsum House, Ying Ying Tea House, and China Blue, to learn more about what really defines the best dumpling. Is it taste, accessibility, technique, or the people who eat them? Watch until the end to find out!
Note: 17:18 - The correct dish name is Crispy Pumpkin with Salted Egg Yolk Crust P880
LOCATIONS:
Angkong Dimsum House
P. Noval St. Sampaloc, Manila
Ying Ying Tea House
233-235 Yuchengco St. Binondo, Manila
China Blue By Jereme Leung
Conrad Manila, Pasay City
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(1:50) Angkong Dimsum House
(5:45) Ying Ying Tea House
(13:38) China Blue
(18:18) Outro
-------------------------------
We are looking for collaborators, content producers, brands, and anyone who has a story to tell. Email us at hello@thefatkidinside.com
The Fat Kid Inside Studios
Erwan Heussaff - Founder
Kashka Gaddi - Creative Director
Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer
Edel Valera - Story Producer
Harold Singzon - Story Producer
Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer
Kleo Balares - Supervising Producer
Hans Rivera - Creative Director
Janelle Sy - Content Producer
Elyzza Ragodon - Associate Producer
Julius Rivera - Videographer
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blasé - Editor
Kim Arroyo - Editor
Evan Olfato - Editor
Whilhem Lorena - Multimedia Editor
RM Alfonso - Multimedia Editor
Martin Narisma - Food Editor
Ynna Gaita - Junior Food Editor
Kathryna de Bustos - Social Media and Content Manager
Chester Velasco - Studio Manager & Camera Operator
Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant
Dustin Dagamac - Colorist
Sofia Paderes - Graphic Artist & Illustrator
Joshua Gonzales - Graphic Designer
Dajed Binauhan - Multimedia Artist
Eros Deocariza - Multimedia Artist
Bianca Adriano - Accounts & Sales Coordinator
Roanne Salvacion - Administrative Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
Jennylyn Quizon - Accounting Staff
Marvin Hernandez - Messenger
Janette Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel
Sandy Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel
Content Creators:
Seth Alonzo
Samuelle Bawasanta
Trisha Chua
Nica Soledad
Interns:
Fio Virgo Malagkit
Andrea Bernardo
Social Media:
instagram.com/featrmedia
tiktok.com/@featrmedia
facebook.com/featrmedia
https://x.com/featrmedia
threads.com/@featrmedia
Follow Erwan:
instagram.com/erwan
threads.com/@erwan
