Chinese restaurants have long been part of Manila's food culture, and Emerald Restaurant continues to be one of the familiar names for families, office workers, tourists, and long-time diners looking for Cantonese and Filipino-Chinese favorites. Located along Roxas Boulevard in Ermita, the restaurant offers an extensive selection of dishes ranging from soups and seafood to dim sum, noodles, vegetables, desserts, and beverages.
This guide features the Emerald Restaurant 2026 menu, providing an organized look at the restaurant's current offerings and prices. Whether you're planning a family lunch, celebrating a special occasion, or simply deciding what to order before your visit, having the complete menu in one place can make the experience much easier.
The menu includes signature Chinese classics alongside everyday comfort dishes, allowing guests to choose from individual meals, sharing platters, and banquet-style selections. From roasted meats and fresh seafood to noodle specialties, rice dishes, dim sum, and sweet desserts, Emerald Restaurant serves a wide variety of options suitable for different group sizes and dining preferences.
To make browsing easier, this article organizes the 2026 menu into clear categories with prices exactly as listed in the restaurant's menu. While menu prices and seasonal availability may change over time, this guide reflects the menu available during our visit in 2026.
Emerald Restaurant 2026 Menu Categories
- Hot & Cold Cuts
- Soup
- Beef
- Pork
- Chicken
- Seafood
- Lapu-Lapu
- Fish Fillet
- Shrimps
- Prawns
- Squid
- Eel
- Rice
- Noodles
- Vegetables
- Congee
- Noodle Soup
- Siopao
- Dimsum
- Hofan
- Rice Rolls
- Sweets
- Drinks
- Coffee
- Desserts
The following sections present each menu category with the dishes and prices listed on Emerald Restaurant's 2026 menu, making it easy to browse before dining or ordering.
Hot & Cold Cuts
Emerald Restaurant opens its menu with a selection of hot and cold cuts that are ideal as appetizers or sharing platters. Guests can choose from assorted combinations, roasted specialties, steamed chicken, and traditional Chinese favorites that have long been served at family gatherings and banquet celebrations.
| Menu Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kinds Cold Cuts | ₱330 | ₱495 | ₱990 |
| 3 Kinds Cold Cuts | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Hot Cuts | ₱1,680 | ||
| Hot & Cold Cuts | ₱1,450 | ||
| Sliced Asado | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Steamed White Chicken | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Fish Roll | ₱330 | ₱495 | ₱1,050 |
| Century Egg | ₱100 per piece | - | - |
| Crab Stick | ₱330 | ₱495 | ₱990 |
| Seaweeds | ₱330 | ₱495 | ₱990 |
| Kikiam | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
Soup
The soup selection ranges from light everyday favorites to rich banquet-style specialties. Several seasonal offerings are also available, while signature shark's fin soups and seafood-based soups remain among Emerald Restaurant's well-known dishes.
| Menu Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Seafood Soup | ₱400 | ₱600 | ₱1,200 |
| Traditional Special Buddha Soup (Advance Order) | ₱9,500 | ||
| Cooking Bowl Soup | ₱400 | ₱600 | ₱1,200 |
| Chicken Asparagus Soup | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Cream of Corn with Quail Eggs | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Cream of Corn with Crab Meat | ₱400 | ₱600 | ₱1,200 |
| Seafood Spinach Soup (Polonchay) | ₱400 | ₱600 | ₱1,200 |
| Pumpkin Soup | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Seafood Pumpkin Soup | ₱400 | ₱600 | ₱1,200 |
| Szechuan Soup (Hot & Sour) | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Seafood Wintermelon Soup (Mashed) | ₱400 | ₱600 | ₱1,200 |
| Wintermelon Soup with Chinese Ham | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Shark's Fin Soup with Shredded Chicken | ₱750 per cup | ||
| Shark's Fin Soup with Crab Meat | ₱750 per cup | ||
| Wintermelon Soup with Dried Scallop | ₱400 | ₱600 | ₱1,200 |
| Maki Chicken Soup | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Minced Beef with Tofu & Wansoy Soup | ₱400 | ₱600 | ₱1,200 |
| Shredded Duck with Fish Lips Soup | ₱400 | ₱600 | ₱1,200 |
| Shredded Green Mustard with Beancurd Soup | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Tong Chai Fish Lip Soup | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
Beef
Emerald Restaurant offers a variety of beef dishes prepared with classic Chinese flavors. Guests can choose from tenderloin, brisket, sliced beef, sizzling plates, and hearty claypot-style specialties suitable for sharing.
| Menu Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewed Oxtail in Pot | ₱600 | ₱900 | ₱1,800 |
| Beef Brisket with Brown Sauce | ₱600 | ₱900 | ₱1,800 |
| Beef with Oyster Sauce | ₱480 | ₱720 | ₱1,440 |
| Beef with Broccoli | ₱480 | ₱720 | ₱1,440 |
| Sliced Beef with Shredded Onion | ₱480 | ₱720 | ₱1,440 |
| Sizzling Beef | ₱600 | ₱900 | ₱1,800 |
| Beef Salpicao | ₱600 | ₱900 | ₱1,800 |
| Beef Ampalaya with Tausi Sauce | ₱480 | ₱720 | ₱1,440 |
| Beef Brisket with Curry Sauce | ₱600 | ₱900 | ₱1,800 |
| Shredded Beef with Shredded Bell Pepper | ₱480 | ₱720 | ₱1,440 |
Pork
The pork selection includes Chinese restaurant staples such as sweet and sour pork, spareribs prepared in different sauces, crispy pork belly, minced pork dishes, and Emerald Restaurant's braised pata.
| Menu Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet & Sour Pork | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Crispy Pork Belly | — | ₱520 | ₱1,040 |
| Spareribs with Salt & Pepper | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Spareribs with Qingdao Sauce | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Spareribs with Orange Sauce | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Spareribs with Plain Sauce | ₱450 | ₱520 | ₱1,040 |
| Honey Pork Spareribs | — | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Lumpiang Shanghai | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Minced Pork with Lettuce | ₱450 | ₱675 |
₱1,350 |
| Mapo Tofu | ₱450 | ₱675 |
₱1,350 |
| Pata with Brown Sauce & Bread | ₱920 | ||
Chicken
Emerald Restaurant's chicken menu features roasted, fried, braised, stuffed, and sizzling dishes. Several specialties require advance ordering, making them suitable for larger family meals and celebrations.
| Menu Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taro Duck (Advance Order) | — | ₱1,500 | |
| Buttered Chicken | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Stuffed Chicken (Advance Order) | — | ₱950 | |
| Lemon Chicken | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Taro Chicken in Pot | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Taro Chicken with Fried Spinach | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Fried Chicken with Kropeck | — | ₱400 | ₱800 |
| Breast Chicken with Bean Curd | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Breast Chicken with Fruit Cocktail Salad | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Minced Pigeon with Lettuce | ₱770 per piece | — | |
| Fried Pigeon with Kropeck | ₱700 per piece | — | |
| Fried Chicken with Sweet Sauce & Kropeck | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Chicken Viceroy | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Sliced Chicken with Celery | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Chicken with Salted Egg | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Minced Duck with Lettuce | ₱630 | ₱945 | ₱1,890 |
| Chicken Pie | ₱750 | ||
| Minced Chicken with Lettuce | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Diced Chicken with Cashew Nuts | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
Seafood
Seafood is one of Emerald Restaurant's largest menu sections, featuring crab, scallops, abalone, sea cucumber, fish, shrimp, prawns, squid, and eel. While several premium seafood dishes are priced according to seasonal market availability, the menu also includes a wide selection of fixed-price favorites for everyday dining.
| Menu Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Cucumber with Fish Lip and Mushroom | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Mixed Seafood in Pot | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Crab Fu Yung | ₱420 | ₱630 | ₱1,260 |
| Sea Asparagus with Broccoli | Seasonal (Market Price) | ||
| Mixed Seafood Vegetable | ₱420 | ||
| Abalone with Black Mushroom & Broccoli | — | ₱2,500 | ₱5,000 |
| Abalone with Sea Cucumber & Fish Lip | — | ₱2,500 | ₱5,000 |
| Fresh Scallops with Broccoli | ₱650 | ₱975 | ₱1,950 |
| Fried Seafood Wanton | ₱420 | ₱630 | ₱1,260 |
Seasonal Seafood
| Menu Item | Availability |
|---|---|
| Fried Crab with Sesame Oil | Seasonal (Market Price) |
| Crab with Szechuan Sauce | Seasonal (Market Price) |
| Crab with Sotanghon | Seasonal (Market Price) |
| Fried Crab with Black Pepper | Seasonal (Market Price) |
| Fried Crab with Salted Egg | Seasonal (Market Price) |
| Steamed Crab with Garlic | Seasonal (Market Price) |
| Crab with Ginger & Onion | Seasonal (Market Price) |
Lapu-Lapu
Fresh lapu-lapu is available in several traditional Chinese preparations. Prices vary depending on the size and current market value of the fish.
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Steamed Lapu-Lapu with Soy Sauce | Seasonal (Market Price) |
| Steamed Lapu-Lapu with Tausi Sauce | Seasonal (Market Price) |
| Fried Lapu-Lapu with Sweet & Sour Sauce | Seasonal (Market Price) |
Fish Fillet
Fish fillet dishes range from lightly steamed preparations to sizzling and sweet-and-sour favorites, offering diners several ways to enjoy fresh fish with classic Cantonese sauces.
| Menu Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamed Fish Fillet with Soy Sauce | ₱420 | ₱630 | ₱1,260 |
| Fish Fillet with Garlic Sauce | ₱420 | ₱630 | ₱1,260 |
| Fried Fish Fillet with Fried Bean Curd | ₱420 | ₱630 | ₱1,260 |
| Fried Fish Fillet with Tausi Sauce | ₱420 | ₱630 | ₱1,260 |
| Fried Fish Fillet with Sweet & Sour Sauce | ₱420 | ₱630 | ₱1,260 |
| Steamed Fish Fillet with White Sauce | ₱420 | ₱630 | ₱1,260 |
| Fish Fillet with Mango Sauce | ₱420 | ₱630 | ₱1,260 |
| Sizzling Fish Fillet | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Sauteed Fish Fillet with Broccoli | ₱480 | ₱720 | ₱1,440 |
Shrimps
From simple steamed shrimp to flavorful salt and pepper preparations, Emerald Restaurant offers several shrimp dishes suitable for both everyday meals and special occasions. Guests can also choose from salads, stir-fries, and deep-fried specialties.
| Menu Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamed Shrimps | Seasonal (Market Price) | ||
| Fried Shrimps | Seasonal (Market Price) | ||
| Fried Shrimps with Salt & Pepper | Seasonal (Market Price) | ||
| Shrimps with Green Peas & Cashew Nuts | ₱480 | ₱720 | ₱1,440 |
| Shrimp Salad | ₱480 | ₱720 | ₱1,440 |
| Shrimps with Chili Sauce | ₱520 | ₱780 | ₱1,560 |
| Camaron Rebosado | ₱480 | ₱720 | ₱1,440 |
| Sauteed Shrimp with Broccoli | ₱520 | ₱780 | ₱1,560 |
| Shrimp with Salted Egg | ₱520 | ₱780 | ₱1,560 |
| Fried Shrimp Balls | ₱520 | ₱780 | ₱1,560 |
| Fried Shrimp Roll (3 pcs) | ₱480 | — | — |
Prawns
Large prawns are available in several classic preparations. Prices are listed per piece or per order, depending on the dish selected.
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Steamed Prawns with Garlic (4 pcs) | ₱150 per piece |
| Fried Prawns with Salt & Pepper (4 pcs) | ₱150 per piece |
| Prawn Salad (4 pcs) | ₱170 per piece |
| Prawns with Sotanghon (4 pcs) | ₱750 |
Squid
Squid dishes are prepared using traditional Chinese seasonings, with choices ranging from salt and pepper to spicy sambal and sizzling preparations.
| Menu Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squid Gombao | ₱480 | ₱720 | ₱1,440 |
| Fried Squid with Salt & Pepper | ₱480 | ₱720 | ₱1,440 |
| Spicy Sambal Squid | ₱480 | ₱720 | ₱1,440 |
| Sizzling Squid | ₱520 | ₱780 | ₱1,560 |
Eel
Fresh eel is offered according to seasonal availability and can be prepared steamed, sizzling, or fried.
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Steamed Eel with Spicy Sauce & Tausi | Seasonal (Market Price) |
| Sizzling Eel with Tausi | Seasonal (Market Price) |
| Fried Eel with Salt & Pepper | Seasonal (Market Price) |
Rice
Rice selections include classic fried rice variations that pair well with seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes, making them ideal for sharing.
| Menu Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asado Fried Rice | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Yang Chow Fried Rice | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Crab Meat Fried Rice with Button Mushroom | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Scallop Fried Rice with White Egg | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Garlic Fried Rice | ₱300 | ₱450 | ₱900 |
| Beef Fried Rice | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Fookien Fried Rice | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Salted Fish Fried Rice | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Plain Rice | ₱60 | — | — |
Noodles
Noodles are a staple of Chinese cuisine and are often associated with longevity and prosperity. Emerald Restaurant offers several noodle dishes ranging from crispy fried noodles to bihon, sotanghon, and birthday noodles, making them popular choices for both everyday meals and celebrations.
| Menu Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birthday Noodles | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Crispy Fried Noodles | ₱380 | ₱570 | ₱1,140 |
| Seafood Crispy Fried Noodles | ₱420 | ₱630 | ₱1,260 |
| Sotanghon Guisado | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Seafood Sotanghon Guisado | ₱400 | ₱600 | ₱1,200 |
| Cha Misua with Shredded Chicken & Quail Eggs | — | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Bihon Guisado | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
Vegetables
Vegetable dishes provide a lighter complement to the restaurant's meat and seafood selections. Choices range from simple garlic stir-fries to broccoli, mushrooms, bean curd, and leafy greens prepared in traditional Cantonese style.
| Menu Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polonchay with Oyster or Garlic Sauce | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Chopsuey | ₱360 | ₱540 | ₱1,080 |
| Spinach with Garlic | ₱340 | ₱510 | ₱1,020 |
| Mixed Vegetables | ₱340 | ₱510 | ₱1,020 |
| Eggplant with Minced Pork in Spicy Sauce | ₱400 | ₱600 | ₱1,200 |
| Lettuce with Oyster Sauce | ₱350 | ₱525 | ₱1,050 |
| Broccoli with Garlic or Oyster Sauce | ₱340 | ₱510 | ₱1,020 |
| Broccoli with Crab Meat | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Sizzling Tofu | ₱340 | ₱510 | ₱1,020 |
| Taiwan Pechay with Garlic or Oyster Sauce | ₱340 | ₱510 | ₱1,020 |
| Kailaan with Garlic or Oyster Sauce | ₱340 | ₱510 | ₱1,020 |
| Green Mustard with Crab Meat | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| Green Mustard with Dried Scallops | ₱400 | ₱600 | ₱1,200 |
| Three Kinds Mushroom with Bean Curd | ₱340 | ₱510 | ₱1,020 |
| Fried Bean Curd with Salt & Pepper | ₱300 | ₱450 | ₱900 |
| Broccoli with Black Mushroom & Young Corn | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| French Beans with Garlic or Oyster Sauce | ₱450 | ₱675 | ₱1,350 |
| French Beans with Minced Pork | ₱480 | ₱720 | ₱1,440 |
Congee
Congee is a comforting rice porridge enjoyed throughout the day. Emerald Restaurant serves several variations featuring meat, seafood, and fish, along with a simple plain congee.
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Asado Congee | ₱200 |
| Beef Congee | ₱200 |
| Bola-Bola Congee | ₱200 |
| Fish Congee | ₱200 |
| Chicken Congee | ₱200 |
| Mixed Congee | ₱350 |
| Plain Congee | ₱100 |
Noodle Soup
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chicken Noodles | ₱200 |
| Beef Noodles | ₱200 |
| Wanton Noodles | ₱200 |
| Asado Noodles | ₱200 |
| Fish Fillet Noodles | ₱200 |
| Mixed Noodles | ₱350 |
| Beef Wanton Noodles | ₱300 |
Siopao and Dimsum
Emerald Restaurant also serves a selection of siopao and dim sum, making it a convenient choice for light meals, snacks, or sharing alongside other dishes. Traditional favorites such as siomai, steamed spareribs, chicken feet, dumplings, and radish cake remain part of the menu.
Siopao
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Jumbo Siopao | ₱160 |
| Asado Siopao | ₱80 |
| Bola-Bola Siopao | ₱80 |
Dimsum
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Spareribs with Tausi | ₱150 |
| Steamed Chicken Feet | ₱150 |
| Pork Siomai (4 pcs) | ₱150 |
| Shrimp Siomai (3 pcs) | ₱150 |
| Shark's Fin Siomai (3 pcs) | ₱150 |
| Steamed Dumpling | ₱300 |
| Fried Dumpling | ₱300 |
| Radish Cake | ₱150 |
Hofan and Rice Rolls
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Beef Hofan | ₱250 |
| Asado Hofan | ₱250 |
| Shrimp Hofan | ₱250 |
| Fish Fillet Hofan | ₱250 |
| Mixed Hofan | ₱350 |
| Shrimp Rice Roll | ₱180 |
| Asado Rice Roll | ₱180 |
Sweets, Drinks, Coffee, and Desserts
The menu concludes with a variety of traditional Chinese sweets, fresh fruit, coffee, shakes, juices, beer, and other beverages, providing plenty of options to end a meal or enjoy a refreshing drink.
Sweets
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamsoy Kok | ₱60 |
| Egg Tart | ₱60 |
| Brown Puto | ₱60 |
| Butchi | ₱60 |
| Chicken Curry Pie | ₱60 |
Popular Beverages
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Distilled Bottled Water | ₱50 |
| Softdrinks (Can) | ₱70 |
| Iced Tea | ₱80 |
| Lemonade | ₱115 |
| Four Seasons | ₱180 |
| Green Mango Shake | ₱150 |
| Ripe Mango Shake | ₱150 |
| Orange Shake | ₱150 |
| Watermelon Shake | ₱150 |
| Pineapple Shake | ₱150 |
| Papaya Shake | ₱150 |
| Melon Shake | ₱150 |
| Avocado Shake (Seasonal) | ₱150 |
| San Miguel Beer | ₱95 |
| San Miguel Light | ₱95 |
Final Thoughts
Emerald Restaurant's 2026 menu continues to showcase a wide selection of Cantonese and Filipino-Chinese dishes, from dim sum and comforting noodle soups to seafood specialties, roasted meats, vegetables, fried rice, desserts, and beverages. The variety makes it suitable for casual lunches, family gatherings, celebrations, and larger banquet-style meals.
This guide was created using Emerald Restaurant's printed 2026 menu to help diners browse the available dishes before visiting. While every effort has been made to accurately transcribe the menu, prices, seasonal items, and availability may change without prior notice.
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