Iconic Taiwanese restaurant, Du Hsiao Yueh, opens in the Philippines

The ceremony was headed by the President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. VR del Rosario of the sole franchisee of Du Hsiao Yueh in the Philippines, Viva International Food and Restaurants, Inc. also known as Viva Foods. Joining him in the ceremony were the honorable Mayor of Quezon City, Mayor Joy Belmonte, who graced the event and showed support together with the representative of the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines, Ambassador Wallace Minn-Gan Chow; The President of the Taiwanese Association of the Philippines Mr. Tom Lin; Du Hsiao Yueh’s Principal Chairman Hung Hsui Hung, who flew in from Taiwan with his General Manager, Mr. Chang Kang-Ling; Viva Foods’ VP for Business Development, Ms. Jacque Santos-Tan and SM North EDSA’s Mall Manager, Mr. Miguel Gaspi.

Filipino foodies need not go abroad to experience the best of Taiwan as Du Hsiao Yueh recently opened its first store in the Philippines offering authentic Taiwanese Cuisine through its signature dishes, Danzi Noodles and Minced Pork Rice. 

Danzi Noodles is the century-old dish that has been enjoyed by locals in Taiwan for generations. 

Adding to the Philippine menu are some of the popular dishes of Taiwan to cater to the Filipino diners that opt to visit restaurants with wide selections of food and beverage for families and friends to gather and enjoy.



The Grand Opening event last October 10, marked the brand’s 17th store in the world. The festivities kicked-off with a tea and ribbon cutting ceremony headed by the President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. VR del Rosario of the sole franchisee of Du Hsiao Yueh in the Philippines, Viva International Food and Restaurants, Inc. also known as Viva Foods. Joining him in the ceremony were the honorable Mayor of Quezon City, Mayor Joy Belmonte, who graced the event and showed support together with the representative of the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines, Ambassador Wallace Minn-Gan Chow; The President of the Taiwanese Association of the Philippines Mr. Tom Lin; Du Hsiao Yueh’s Principal Chairman Hung Hsui Hung, who flew in from Taiwan with his General Manager, Mr. Chang Kang-Ling; Viva Foods’ VP for Business Development, Ms. Jacque Santos-Tan and SM North EDSA’s Mall Manager, Mr. Miguel Gaspi were also present.

The ceremony conveyed support from the Taiwanese community, SM Malls as well as from the Local Government Unit of Quezon City. 



The Philippine Tong Sun Lion Dance group performed a delightful prosperity dance that imbibed good fortune and blessings for the store, its team, food and guests. The event concluded with a pseudo tour of the store showcasing its semi open kitchen and its Dimsum station where all their Dimsum selections, including one of their best sellers, Original Xiao Long Bao, are made fresh daily. 

The restaurant also boasts off its noodle soup bar that is a signature attraction in all its branches in, namely, Taiwan, China, Macau, Hongkong, and Canada. 

As the guests sat down amidst the modern, sleek and cozy interiors of the restaurant, they were welcomed with the occasion’s special menu for the day which included the restaurant’s signature dishes, best sellers and must-try dishes from their wide menu.


Du Hsiao Yueh is located at the Upper Ground Level of the City Center (Main Mall) of the SM North EDSA in Quezon City. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Experience Taiwan’s culture and cuisine in every bite through Du Hsiao Yueh iconic flavors. Discover a wide array of food and beverage selections guaranteed to satisfy and keep you coming back for more. 

About Du Hsiao Yueh

Founded in 1895 by a fisherman / ancestor Mr. Hong Yu To. Du Hsiao Yueh started from a humble beginning where Mr. Hong Yu To peddled noodles with a shoulder pole which transitioned to a stand on a street in Tainan during fishing’s off season. Locals liked the unique taste of his Dan Zai Noodles that it became so popular that Mr. Hong continued to sell it branded “Du Hsiao Yueh Dan Zai Noodles”. Today, the fourth generation continues to manage the brand.  

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