Shang Palace Dim Sum Offer
Inside the Dim Sum Menu
So, this is the first of my “Flashback” posts, where I go and try to remember my dining experiences via the copious amounts of photos on my PC.
The first flashback experience is of Shang Palace at the Shangri-la Hotel Makati in Manila, Philippines. We were there in October 2009 and I must say it was amazing. Never in my life have I been to a restaurant twice in one day, until then.
It was our last night in the Philippines and I had booked a room in one of their Horizon Club rooms to take advantage of their late check-out (4 pm) allowance as we had a late flight the next day.
Both of us big fans of Chinese food, we had to try out this swanky restaurant in one of Manila’s top hotels.
As mentioned in a previous post, my husband is a big fan of Char Siu Bao and we try to order them at every possibility. We were in Hong Kong the month previous and had one or two successes, but nothing that seemed to live up to his favourite bun offered by Joy King Lau in London…until now!
Some of what we ordered
Shang Palace has THE MOST AMAZING Dim Sum offer. And at 810 PHP (11 GBP/117 SEK/18 USD/CAD) it’s such a bargain! Of course, this is because we are “foreigners” so the exchange rate is in our favour. Unfortunately, I don’t remember the names of all of the Dim Sum we had as it was a while back. I also don’t remember how they tasted like either. Well, I know they tasted good, I just can’t explain in further detail. I do know from the husband that the buns were definitely quality (I don’t eat pork, so will have to take it on his authority).
Best Dim Sum Lunch in Philippines
With Greenbelt and the Mandarin Oriental, plus the other restaurants in Shangri-la, we had a host of alternatives available. That did not however deter us from eating at Shang Palace again. In the evening, we opted for Beef Ho Fun noodles and a chicken dish which was served in a pineapple bowl. The amount was perfect for two people sharing.
Beef Ho Fun Noodles
Chicken in Pineapple Bowl
I must say that the service at Shang Palace was impeccable. One would expect it from a Shangri-la establishment. The decor was classy and whilst decorated in the expected Chinoiserie, wasn’t overbearing. I liked the little chair that was provided for my purse so that it did not have to sit on the floor. This is something that I’ve not seen outside of Asia (wonder if I’ll see it at China Tang?).
Unsure when we’ll be in Manila again, however if the opportunity presents itself, we’ll definitely make our way back to Shang Palace. If you’re ever in the area, we suggest that you do the same too!
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