It was more than curiosity satisfied when I had my first bite of The Promenade's baked sio pao. Part of Days Hotel Iloilo's Dimsum Tea Afternoon, it was only a few days ago when I actually found out about this on the menu. I already love the regular mini sio pao served during their buffets so I didn't bother having siopao during this dim sum time.
But it was a gastronomic regret that I found out about it later when it should have been months ago. I could have enjoyed it much earlier and eaten more. So what's the difference between this baked sio pao from their regular sio pao? While the filling remains the same (pork asado), the "bun" is actually made with soft and fluffy bread with a hint of mild sweetness. A serving with 2 pieces costs PhP75 and I think I can finish three servings or even more! And I'll find out very soon as I troop back again to The Promenade and make up for the "lost" gastronomic time for their baked siopao.
PS I just realized that the baked sio pao The Promenade's version of the popular pork buns especially from Tim Ho Wan.
PS I just realized that the baked sio pao The Promenade's version of the popular pork buns especially from Tim Ho Wan.