Lido Cocina Tsina in Better Living delivered several dishes worth returning for, along with a few that are better approached cautiously.
Must-orders
- Chinese asado: Smoky, rich and deeply flavourful. It immediately reminded me of Texas Roadhouse and was the standout of the meal.
- Shrimp balls: Packed with shrimp, with very little filler and a satisfying crunch.
- Salt-and-pepper squid: Tender squid beneath a light, crisp coating that complemented rather than overwhelmed it.
Neutral
- Chicken feet: Decent but not memorable. Serving them on a regular plate rather than in a bamboo basket also took away from the dim sum experience.
- Creamy leche flan: Smooth and well balanced, although ₱195 felt steep for a serving roughly 2.5 inches in diameter.
Skip or approach cautiously
- Chami: Bland and lacking depth.
- Mango-gelo: The mango did not taste fresh, the gelo had little flavour, and the components never came together.
- Eight Treasure Soup: The flavour and portion were good, but the tofu tasted sour on two servings. The staff promptly replaced the first bowl; after the same issue recurred, I chose not to request another.
Verdict
I shall return. The Chinese asado, shrimp balls and salt-and-pepper squid outweighed the misses, while the staff handled the reported soup problem promptly.
Photos from the visit
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