2. Dragon Noodle Center
Address: 1037 M.H. del Pilar, Ermita, Manila
Tel. No. 525-1563
Operating Hours: 6 a.m.-2 a.m.
Price: P55 (Bola Bola Siopao)
One reason why Dragon Noodle Center's siopao remains to be among the best is because of its delicious meatball. Siopao lovers will love how big the filling is. One order will give you two regular sized siopaos, a great deal given the P55 price. No sauce is needed to enjoy Dragon Noodle Center's siopao as the meatball is flavorful enough. It feels like you're eating a steamed pork ball accompanied by a very soft fluffy dough. No wonder, Dragon Noodle Center remains to be on top of everyone's list for decades.
1. Ling Nam
Address: 765 Banawe Street, Quezon City
Tel. No.: 448-6232, 743-3388
Operating Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: P90 (Taipao)
Lingnam is another popular choice when it comes to enjoying a good plate of siopao. Ask any of their servers and they will definitely recommend the Tai Pao. This siopao is not for the faint-hearted though, it is four inches in diameter, making it the biggest siopao in this list. Inside, you'll get a huge meatball made of pure meat, mixed with a generous cut of chorizo. It's a more toned-down version of the average Tai Pao, doing away with the excessive fillings and sticking to the essentials, making Ling Nam's Tai Pao a winner.
Photographs by John Paul Ang.





