It's been a common assumption among new acquaintances when they hear my blog name that I only blog about Chinese restaurants. Ironically, the truth is quite the contrary. It did occur to me that I thought I should at least try to meet expectations by sharing more of my Chinese restaurant experience which usually involves a family celebration over a Chinese fine dining lauriat dinner like this one in Summer Palace in Edsa Shangri-la Hotel.
I won't elaborate much about the place as it was a typical Chinese fine dining place with red big large round tables. So on to the food...
Food
Soups I won't elaborate much about the place as it was a typical Chinese fine dining place with red big large round tables. So on to the food...
Food
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| ♥ Braised Four Treasure Soup with Crab Roe Small (480 php) |
The Braised Four Treasure Soup with Crab Roe was a delicious bowlful. I think the clan was all in agreement on this one.
Appetizer
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| Appetizer Sampler: Soya Goose, Chilled Pomelo Fruits with Wasabi Sauce, ♥ Qing Dynasty Fortune Chicken, ♥ Fried Softshell Crab with Eggplant and Pork Floss |
Every dish served in the sampler was very good. But, I guess we were all expecting the Chilled Pomelo Fruits with Wasabi Sauce to have something spectacular like the rest of the items served but it's just that. It's healthy and refreshing but not worth paying for if it was me.
Pork, Beef & Lamb
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| ♥ Sauteed Beef Tenderloin in Black Pepper Sauce Small (960 php) |
The Sauteed Beef Tenderloin in Black Pepper Sauce is the most exquisite kind of pepper steak I've tried with the soft beef tenderloin cubes, onion and corn. It's tastiness made it a winner.
Seafood
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| ♥ Pan-fried Codfish Fillet in Light Soya Sauce |
The Pan-fried Codfish Fillet in Light Soya Sauce was simply fried and battered with light soya sauce. But, the quality of the ingredient as well as the execution is superb as it was flaky and clean-tasting.
Live Seafood: Fresh Crab
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| Baked Crab with Dried Scallop and Onions (190 php per 100 grams) |
I don't usually like to get my hands messy but this Baked Crab with Dried Scallop and Onions will really keep you cracking and sucking for more.
Live Seafood: Prawns/Shrimps
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♥ Fried King Prawn Balls Coated with Cornflakes (1,000 php/small)
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Poultry
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| Peking Duck First Course (3,300 php) |
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| Peking Duck Second Course: Minced Duck Meat Bedded on a Lettuce (3,600 php) |
We also had some Birthday Noodles and Sauteed Fresh Mushrooms with Broccoli which I forgot to take a photo of. Both were typical for me.
Desserts
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| Deep-fried Crispy Banana Balls filled with Red Bean Paste (160 php/order) |
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| Chilled Lemongrass Jelly with Almond Jelly and Sherbet (155 php/order) |
After a long course meal, the Chilled Lemongrass Jelly with Almond Jelly and Sherbet was a nice light way to end it.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Summer Palace offers top-notch quality Chinese dishes with excellent Chinese fine dining ambiance and service. If you're looking for a place to enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine that will surely satisfy your guests, then definitely put Summer Palace into consideration. Private functions rooms are available and they accommodate special arrangements.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Summer Palace Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Summer Palace | |
| Business Address | G/F Edsa Shangril-la Hotel Tower Wing, 1 Garden Way Ortigas Center,Wack Wack Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: 6:30am-10:30pm |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 500-2,000 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
| Contact | (02) 633 8888 ext. 2927 |
| Other | Website |
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