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Emerald Restaurant 2026 Menu | Updated Prices and Dining Guide

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.

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.