Pao Pao Xiao Chi

Taro Milk Tea with Pearl

Milk teas are popular here in the Philippines and they are available almost at any mall. But not all milk teas there are natural. Most are artificial flavored that imitates the actual flavor. It was only when I was invited at Pao Pao Xiao Chi in Barangay Little Baguio, San Juan City when I was introduced to a natural milk tea. Pao pao means "very full" and Xiao Chi means "small snacks".

Puddings

Milk teas are originally from Taiwan. All that you can see from the menu are original Taiwanese. Besides the milk teas, the food are also Taiwan originals. The specialty milk teas are served with the familiar black pearl or better known to us as "sago". You can also order pudding or other add-ons of your choice in your milk tea.

Milk Tea Frappe

The choices for milk teas are Taro, Coffee, Chocolate, Almond, Jasmine Milk Green Tea, and Yakult with Green Tea. They also have Fruits Teas like Green Apple, Lychee, Kiwi, Champagne Grapes, Orange Lemon, Honeydew Lemon, Mixed Fruit, Strawberry, Mulberry and Honey Peach. My favorite has always been Taro but the Yakult flavor is a must try. They only use natural sweetness for the specialty drinks, not sugar so these are also considered health drinks. They also made frappe milk teas here.

Yakult Milk with Green Tea

I also love the fried snacks of Paopao.There's the spicy squid, chicken, pork, and wings. There's a fun way to enjoy these snacks. Try them in a special paper bags and put some flavored powder like Red Chili, Lemon, Orange, Yellow Curry, Seaweed, Black Sesame, Wasabe, Kimchi and Green Tea. Fold the paper bag to seal the opening and shake it. Other snacks that you can enjoy are the glazed potatoes and steamed or fried dumplings.

Fried dumplings

The meals are the best part. They have rice toppings and noodles. I can say that they are mouthful heavy meals. Paopao Xiao Chi is located in 17 Gen. de Jesus corner Gen. Lim streets, Brgy. Little Baguio, San Juan. There also branches in 999 Mall Food Court in Divisoria and St. Jude Catholic School. The Paopao Xiao Chi Management guarantees that they are DEHP-free and are safe for consumption.with certification from Taiwan Bureau of Food and Drugs.

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