Chinese food would be the last thing you’d think of if you were watching your weight, especially now that it’s already summer. For one, all that oil and grease are bad for the health. The noodles and buns would pack in the carbs too.





Porcelain, the newest restaurant at The Fort Strip, shows how Chinese food can be both delicious and healthy. Start with the Asian Caesar Salad (P160). Instead of the usual mayonnaise, the dressing uses tofu, which is non-fattening and is of a silkier consistency. Or you can opt for Jellyfish Salad with Chicken Cubes (P170) – greens are topped with nuts, slices of grape and shredded cheese.





For the main course, the Cantonese Crispy Chicken (P225) is a must-try. The meat is tender and very tasty. The Scallop Ceviche in XO Sauce (P245) is garnished with mango and bits of grape, and is especially tangy when taken with a little chili. Other seafood specialties include Steamed Fish in Mango Sauce (P285) and Fresh King Prawns in Mango Skewer and Chilli Vanilla Dressing (P285).



Meat lovers could ask for Braised Pork Trotters (P360), Beef with Broccoli (P200) or Rib Eye Steak in Abalone Sauce (P310). To go with all their yummy dishes, don’t forget to order their version of Yang Chow Fried Rice (P155). Unlike most renditions, Porcelain’s version is less salty and has none of that MSG taste.

Porcelain also serves a wide selection of wheat siopao - perfect for the health-conscious. There’s Wheat Chicken Siopao (P90), Wheat Vegetarian Siopao (P55), Wheat Bola-bola Siopao (P50), and Mini Wheat Mantao (P70).



When asked why they call their cuisine “modern Chinese”, Chef Ojie Reloj explains, “You can see both Eastern and Western influences in our dishes. For example, the taste of our Chinese Pilaf (Chinese Paella) (P280) is Chinese, but it is cooked Western-Style.” Indeed, Chef Ojie knows a thing or two about fusion cuisine- he teaches Asian cuisine classes at the Center for Culinary Arts, and is well-versed in Nonya, Middle-Eastern, and Indonesian cooking. He continues, “Each item is carefully and artfully presented.” Indeed, Chef Ojie’s expertise in food styling can be seen in every dish- all are impeccably garnished with the freshest herbs and served on delicate white porcelain.



An evening at Porcelain though, doesn’t have to end with dinner. After 10 pm, Porcelain transforms into a bar until the wee hours of the morning. Their signature drink, Six Feet Under, has everything in it- blue vodka, curacao, gin, rum and tequila.



Be sure to request for the standard bar chow- hofan fried in olive oil, and garnished with cilantro pesto. It’s not on the menu, but it’s available on request, and best of all, it’s free. Porcelain can also be an alternative chill-out place after a night of partying at the Fort- they have plenty of Noodles (from P90 to P195) and Congee (from P70 to P170) on the menu.



With a hefty selection of appetizers, dimsum and drinks, the only thing you could ask for would be dessert. To this, Chef Ojie answers that they’ll be offering desserts and fruit beverages soon, which he promises would be as creative, delicious and healthy as their current offerings.


Porcelain is located at the ground floor of The Fort Strip, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Contact them through telephone number (632) 492-4297, or via e-mail at info@porcelain.com.ph

Porcelain is currently closed on Sundays.