Siyopaw (en. Siopao)

si-yo-paw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of steamed bun that usually has meat or other fillings.

The siopao with chicken adobo is delicious at the local store.

Masarap ang siyopaw na may chicken asado sa lokal na tindahan.

A well-known dish in Chinese restaurants in the Philippines.

I always buy siopao when I eat at Chinese restaurants.

Palagi akong bumibili ng siyopaw kapag ako'y kumakain sa mga Chinese restaurant.

Can be a dessert or snack, depending on the filling used.

He made the siopao with sweet filling as a dessert.

Ginawa niyang panghimagas ang siyopaw na may matamis na palaman.

Steamed bun; originated from the Chinese word siu-pau.

Siopao with filling

Sometimes refers to siopao with various fillings.

Siyopaw na may laman

Twenty Pesos Siopao

Refers to siopao sold at the price of twenty pesos.

Siyopaw sa bente

siomai

A type of steamed dumpling that usually has a filling of meat and vegetables.

siomai

pancit

A dish in the Philippines made from fried noodles and various ingredients.

pancit

Of course, kids love this for its delicious filling.

We ate siopaw at the corner, it's so good!

Kumain kami ng siyopaw sa kanto, ang sarap!

Siopaw as a quick meal or fast food.

I'll just have siopaw for my bread so I don't have to cook.

Siyopaw na lang ang tinapay ko para hindi mahirapan magluto.

A delicious snack.

Come on, let's buy some siopaw, perfect for snacks!

Tara, bili tayo ng siyopaw, perfect pang snacks!