Hey, guys! As you know – if you’re following my stories – I purchased a lot of food orders the past weeks online especially when the ECQ started. Main reason is to support businesses while I could especially those that are in the food industry. And I noticed, aside from the ECQ trends like dalgona drinks, sushi bakes, dreamcakes, samgyupsal, there also are a good number of online sellers for dumplings such as our favorite siomai and one of those is Siomai King.
Just during the ECQ I’ve tried I think almost ten brands of siomai – commercially available and some are homemade – and they’re all sooooo good. I don’t really get sick of siomai and if only I could, I would eat siomai everyday. Honestly, I and my sisters are drafting recipes to level up one’s siomai experience and I’m soooo excited to share those to you soon! For now, let’s focus on one question – why do Filipinos love siomai?
Why we love siomai
We all are aware siomai or ‘shumai’ is a traditional Chinese dumpling which is just one of it’s many dishes Filipinos adopted and embraced. And with that, these yummy Chinese dumplings can be found almost everywhere in the Philippines, as well as many versions of it. In the groceries you’ll find pre-made packs of siomai, restaurants do their own siomai, and even moms and other homecooks have their own recipe of siomai.
I am amazed how courageous people are doing their own recipes at home. Thinking of what we call “standards” I would totally get upset if I hear someone comparing my lowkey dish compared to a high-standard restaurant recipe. My mom is one of those that are brave enough to invent her own recipe inspired by famous dishes and apparently, our neighbors looooove my mom’s siomai meals she used to sell when she had nothing to do (now she’s one of Mnemo’s yayas lol).
I learned from my mom that siomai is more than steamed and fried. With it’s flexibility, you actually can come up to number of dished with siomai as the main ingredient. I’ll share some of my mom’s recipe here on the blog as well when I got the time, and I promise to publish those that are super yummy and I super love.
Where to buy siomai
Since Manila was in ECQ, I realized siomai is everywhere. I see food carts offering small plates of siomai at 20 pesos for 4 pieces each, up to a very well-known brand in a mall’s food court selling theirs at 36 pesos per serving. As mentioned, my mom do it, our neighbors do it, and probably you have your local suppliers as well. I also remember having a quick meryenda along Recto’s or R. Papa’s “hepa lane” back in college.
I’ve tried many brands of siomai already and one of the brands I love if Siomai King. Among others, they also sell their ready-to-cook dumplings at a very affordable price so you can enjoy your food at the comfort of your home.
Since ECQ, people needed to be not only hardworking, but be more strategic to earn a living. Many opted to do online selling giving us convenient access to everything essential from hygiene and healthcare to luxuries. And, as demand in food never ends, I think one good sure-win option is to enter the food industry.
Speaking of good business, I learned Siomai King has opened their brand for online franchise and compared to a regular franchise fee, online franchising is way cheaper as well. Since this is just a limited promo, you better contact them HERE if you are interested to apply
Have you tried Siomai King yet? What can you say about their siomai and other dumplings? share your experience and leave a comment below!