Summer Palace at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila: Culinary Mastery in Cantonese Cuisine
Just like the rich history of Filipino food that vary from region to region, Chinese cuisine boasts an intricate mosaic of flavors and traditions that span thousands of years. Among the eight culinary cuisines of China that evolved through time, the Cantonese cuisine has been one of the most popular!
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This cuisine is well-loved among Filipinos for its natural flavors coming from fresh vegetables, seafood, and meat, as well as the delicious appeal of soul-soothing broths, dim sums, and roasted delicacies. One restaurant that has mastered the culinary art of Cantonese cuisine for more than 25 years is Summer Palace, an award-winning Cantonese restaurant at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila!
Adding to its growing list of distinctions, the restaurant was recently included in the MICHELIN Guide as a MICHELIN Selected restaurant, further underscoring its commitment to exceptional cuisine, quality ingredients, and consistently memorable dining experiences.
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Summer Palace at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila has been an icon of authentic Cantonese cuisine and culinary excellence since 1992. It captures the refined essence of China’s longstanding history with its banquet tables, chandeliers, and even exquisite ceramics decorating the corners of the Chinese restaurant. This elegance is even more defined through Summer Palace’s ala carte menu featuring 160 dishes and delicacies, delighting guests to premium quality dishes!
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Among its comforting offerings is Summer Palace’s selection of rich, flavorful broths, including the Supreme Seafood Soup—a steaming bowl generously filled with fresh seafood and delicately prepared to bring out the ingredients’ natural flavors.
Summer Palace Supreme Seafood Soup (Php 1,100/per order) / IMAGE from Edsa Shangri-La, Manila
Summer Palace’s showcase of seafood extends beyond its comforting soups with the Tiger Prawn in Pumpkin Sauce. This vibrant dish pairs succulent tiger prawns with a smooth, naturally sweet pumpkin sauce, creating a satisfying balance of delicate seafood flavors and creamy richness in every bite.
Tiger Prawn in Pumpkin Sauce (Small: Php 1,350; Medium: Php 2,020) / IMAGE from Edsa Shangri-La, Manila
For those who have dietary restrictions when it comes to seafood, worry not as you may also try their range of meat dishes, including their Stir-fried US Kurobota Pork with Fresh Mushrooms for that hearty and filling meal of tender and sumptuous pork dish!
Stir-fried US Kurobota Pork with Fresh Mushrooms (Small: Php 1,200; Medium: Php 1,800) / IMAGE from Edsa Shangri-La, Manila
You may pair this with their assortment of fried rice, mixed with diced chicken, barbecued meat, or assorted seafood, a perfect complement to your dishes, ultimately elevating and balancing out the flavors to your favorite Cantonese specialty dishes!
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With its rich and flavorful Cantonese menu, no wonder Summer Palace has been included in Philippine Tatler’s Top 20 Restaurants in 2020, proving its unwavering commitment to culinary excellence! So, if you’re still wondering, head on to Summer Palace at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila in Mandaluyong to taste the best of Cantonese cuisine, originating from Guandong, China.
