The EDSA Shangrila Hotel is one of the better all around hotels in the city. The location is pretty central, the rooms are well kept and the facilities are generally maintained properly. The food isn't bad, although a bit on the expensive side. We had a trucker's meeting at the Summer Palace, and it was also the birthday celebration of one of our friends. It was good that we arrived early at around 6pm that were given a table immediately (300 diners walked in that night, so the restaurant was jam-packed).
Nancy, the restaurant's Maitre d', recommended a complimentary collage of dishes. We started off with some Bamboo Pith soup and shrimps with corn flakes to whet our appetites. This was followed by some fried cod (the batter was thin and delightfully crispy) and beef with asparagus (served Western style). We also had some Lo Han Chay, pork crisps and the obligatory birthday noodles (for long life). Dessert was something new to us--clear coconut juice with aloe vera gel shavings. By the time we finished, we had smiles on our faces!
The restaurant is well-appointed and the service is quite excellent. Just be aware that the average food check reaches around P2,500 per person, and this is just for regular menu items. Of course, if you have shark fin soup, live lobster, fresh abalone and roasted goose, your bill can go up considerably higher. Two thumbs up for dining in style!
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