{"id":48936,"date":"2024-01-29T18:02:47","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T10:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=48936"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:39:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T09:39:34","slug":"erziwawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/chinese\/erziwawa\/","title":{"rendered":"ERZIWAWA in Makati: Serving Spicy Chinese Food Inspired by Xinjiang, China"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Originating from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, the <strong>Xinjiang cuisine<\/strong> is a unique culinary style that celebrates the rich flavors and spices of hearty staple Chinese food such as bread and noodles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ERZIWAWA<\/strong>, a Chinese restaurant in <strong>Legazpi Village, <\/strong>perfectly translates this cuisine by serving various signature dishes that exemplify the robust flavors of Xinjiang region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48957\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa_20240129_155205_0000.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa_20240129_155205_0000.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa_20240129_155205_0000-290x218.png 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa_20240129_155205_0000-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The ambiance of ERZIWAWA is as inviting as its menu. The casual atmosphere of the restaurant makes it an ideal spot for both friends and family to gather, share meals, and immerse themselves in the unique tastes of Xinjiang cuisine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48955\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/20240129_155525_0000.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/20240129_155525_0000.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/20240129_155525_0000-290x218.png 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/20240129_155525_0000-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Primer\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">The restaurant&#8217;s approach to serving is as flexible as it is enticing. Guests can choose from whole or half-size portions, making it easy to tailor the dining experience to individual appetites or group sizes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">At the heart of ERZIWAWA&#8217;s menu is <strong>Dapanji (Php 1,600 whole\/Php 1,000 half)<\/strong>, which means <em>&#8220;big plate chicken&#8221;<\/em> in the regional cuisine. It is one of the signature dishes of the restaurant, consisting of a spicy ensemble of stewed chicken with chili, ginger, garlic, leeks, bell pepper, and potatoes, creating a tapestry of flavors that dance on the palate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48945\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa-1-218x218.jpg 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa-1-290x290.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Dapanji \/ IMAGE from ERZIWAWA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Another standout dish is the <strong>Jiaomaji (Php 1,600 whole\/Php 1,000 half)<\/strong>, a native chicken delicacy that is generously seasoned with onions as well as a special chili and chili oil, offering a spicy and aromatic dish for you to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>For those looking for a complete meal, ERZIWAWA also offers set meals that combine their flavorful dishes with noodles and a drink.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48948\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa-Pilaf-Zuafan.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa-Pilaf-Zuafan.png 700w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa-Pilaf-Zuafan-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa-Pilaf-Zuafan-218x218.png 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Erziwawa-Pilaf-Zuafan-290x290.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from ERZIWAWA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This setting, coupled with the rich, spice-laden dishes, makes ERZIWAWA a must-visit destination for Chinese food enthusiasts in Makati.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ERZIWAWA, a Chinese restaurant in Legazpi Village, Makati City, perfectly translates the Xinjiang cuisine by serving various signature dishes that exemplify the robust flavors of the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":48958,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,20,112],"tags":[1885,6390,6387,6388,6389],"class_list":["post-48936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chinese","category-legazpi","category-makati","tag-chinese-restaurants-in-makati","tag-chinese-restaurants-serving-xinjiang-cuisine","tag-er-zi-wa-wa","tag-erziwawa","tag-xinjiang-cuisine"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48936"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48936\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63915,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48936\/revisions\/63915"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48958"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48936"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48936"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}