Shang Palace Chinese Restaurant, Shangri La Hotel, Makati

 

 

 

Shang Palace
Shangri La Hotel
Makati
Manila
 
Opening Hours:
 
Reservations:
 
Website: http://www.shangri-la.com
 
Ratings:
 
Food Quality : 22/25                                                Service : 23/25

Ambience :  23/25                                                    Value : 23/25

Restaurant Total : 91/100 - 91%

 

Overall Star Rating: 5/5
 
Pricing: $$-$$$ per head
 
Shang Palace Restaurant
 
Category: Chinese Restaurant/Hotel Restaurant
 
Undoubtedly, in our opinion, the best Chinese restaurant in Manila, the Shang Palace offers mostly Cantonese style Chinese cooking in a restaurant that, although large, offers an intimate and relaxing environment that adapts equally well to corporate entertaining and hotel residents.
 
The restaurant is upscale in its decor and feel, with a menu that is comprehensive in its breadth. Therre is also a wide choice on the wine list and drinks menu and lots of Dim Sum.
 
The service level is as exemplarary as it is throughout the rest of the hotel, being warm, welcoming and attentive without being intrusive.
 
If you like Chinese food, then Shang Palace, Makati is the place for you - particularly if you are prepared to spend more than you would at other Chinese restaurants in Manila, but still half the price of other Cities! The only thing i haven't forgiven them for is taking the Sweet Pork Cutlets off the menu in the restaurant and in room service! I need to ask for the recipe sometime.
 
Must Try! Recommendations
 
Appetisers:
 
Pan Fried Dumplings: Tender pork, or shrimp morsels wrapped in wanton wrappers that are pan fried to virtually crisp on the outside, but with some softness and bite left. Acompanied by sweet and savoury dipping sauces to develop the palate, these are just one of a line up of dim sum for which Shang Palace has a great reputation.
 
Main Course & Sides:
 
Sweet & Sour Pork with Candied Walnuts: This favourite is greatly enhanced by the addition of sweet and crunchy candied walnuts, bringing a new twist to a classic dish. The sweet and sour sour is not too sweet and has the right amount of sour to balance the dish - with the walnuts providing an added texture and taste profile, alongside the other traditional - and still crunchy vegetables.
 
 
Crispy Fried Chicken: Gently marinated chicken fried until the skin is crispy, but the meat moist and tender make this simple dish a winner.
 
 
Yangchow Fried Rice: Shang Palace portions are quite large and the yangchow rice is no exception. Tender free flowing grains of rice, mixed with lots of  vegetable, egg, onion, seasoning, shrimp, pork and ham make this a really good dish. A large portion should be enough for 3-4 people!