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Friday, January 12, 2018
UNIQUE DISHES TO TRY AT PARADISE DYNASTY IN THE NEW PODIUM MALL

PARADISE DYNASTY has been my go to restaurant whenever I am craving for some XIAO LONG BAO. I'm pretty much thankful that they recently opened their second branch in the Philippines at the newly renovated PODIUM MALL in ORTIGAS.
Located on the second floor, PARADISE DYNASTY has a bigger and more spacious area to accommodate its guests. More often than not, the restaurant is full during lunch time as it caters to the nearby office workers.
One look at the kitchen and you realize why their XIAO LONG BAOS are amazing. They are cooked when they are ordered and are prepared fresh. The chefs undergo a rigorous training and are there to make your food amazing and delicious.
Now, visiting PARADISE DYNASTY means that you NEED to order their famous 8 flavored XIAO LONG BAO. These babies gives you variety and intends to make your tummy jump for joy.
If you're someone that always frequent their first branch in S MAISON, you'll enjoy their new restaurant more. Here, they have introduced a few dishes that aren't available in the other branch yet. It's something that makes a visit to Podium worthwhile. There's this salted egg deep fried chicken dish. It's not overly flavorful that you can't eat it alone. It's actually the perfect snack as you can just pop it in your mouth. There's also the egg buns. Black siopao like buns that has an egg liquid filling inside. When you pop it open, the flavors just bursts out.
Aside from the usual Jelly Fish with Seafood and the Stir Fried Beef, they now have a chicken dish thatis mixed with nuts and is cooked like chow fun. Also, they have a new vegetable dish in the form of Spinach with glass noodles.
Traditional favorites though are still a must order when visiting PARADISE DYNASTY.
Aside from the original XLB, you could go for something bold like the Poached Fish in Sczechuan Chili Oil.
Don't forget to order the Stir-fried Shredded Pork in Black Bean Sauce. It's served with Chinese Crepes that makes it more amazing to eat.
You should also get the RADDISH PUFF PASTRY as it brings everything together.
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Thank you very much Paradise Dynasty for opening up north.



PARADISE DYNASTY
2nd Floor
The Podium Mall
ADB Avenue,
Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong,
Metro Manila.


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Monday, November 14, 2016
EDSA SHANGRI-LA HOTEL: SUMMER PALACE IS BACK!

SUMMER PALACE in EDSA SHANGRI-LA is back! Delicious Chinese Cuisine could now again be enjoyed in the beautifully newly re-opened Chinese Restaurant.
The new interiors were designed in such a way that would exude a relaxed ambiance with a bit of sophistication. Private dining rooms are also present and are perfect for small gatherings and meetings.
TO start off, different types of buns are available for the guests to munch on. Aside from the usual pork flavor, they also created a seafood version made with squid ink and some shrimps.
TO celebrate the re-opening of SUMMER PALACE, the chef has created a few dishes to welcome everyone back. Appetizers such as the oven-baked shrimps and eggtart in wasabi sauce was perfectly executed. The Raddish Rolls are puffy and tastes wonderful especially if you mix it with their XO sauce. The Scallops with eggs is indulgent. Everyone's favorite though would be the Minced Seafood and Pomelo. The cripsy dough works well with the seafood mix and wasabi sauce.
For this set, two version of KUROBUTA PORK was presented. The "MACA" soup and another cooked in mamak sauce.
The soup was very smooth and light. According to some it is an aphrodisiac and has some health benefits as well.
Another crowd favorite, the US KUROBUTA PORK in MAMAK SAUCE was savory and has a bit of sweet touch in it. Partnering it with crispy mushrooms was a stroke of genius.
Surprisingly, the ROASTEAD PECKING DUCK was served already sliced up. To accompany it. different flavors of pancake wraps were presented. Flavors such as beet, pandan and pumpkin were somewhat different in a good way.
The meat itself was succulent and delicious. There was a distinct flavor that stays in your mouth making you crave for more.
A playful way to eat dessert, the chef introduced the SNOW MAN and the BABY DUCK bun alongisde the chilled lemongrass jelly with sherbet. The lemongrass jelly was refreshing and a cool way to end the meal.
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Welcome back SUMMER PALACE.

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EDSA SHANGRI-LA
(02) 633 8888
1 Garden Way
Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City
Metro Manila, Philippine


Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. Was invited to this event.
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Thursday, November 10, 2016
MARCO POLO ORTIGAS: LUNG HIN'S New Dishes

 There is a level of skill that is needed to become an excellent chef. Perseverance and effort also plays a big part in creating dishes that would make people come back for more. AT MARCO POLO'S LUNG HIN, a new executive chef took over. Expectations were more than met, they were obliterated.
Meet Chef Yeung Waai Hoi or Chef RAYMOND to friends. This guy right here has more than 26 years of Chinese Culinary experience. He has showcased his skills through an impressive and intimate lunch gathering. His passion in cooking is shown through using traditional ingredients and skill into creating something different and new.
 With great attention to detail, the meal started with some CRYSTAL DUCK TERRINE. Think pate with a gelatin top. This would wake your taste buds up.
 With a bit of herbal flavors, the DRUNKEN CHICKEN is also another solid start. The moist and tender meat is deliciously cooked.
 An eye catching dish would have to be the CHICKEN CONSOMME with CHRYSANTHEMUM TOFU. Served with matsutake mushroom, the broth is straight forward. It is smooth and unassuming. The dedication and the skill in creating this type of presentation just goes to show the level of focus they have at LUNG HIN.
 Another new dish at LUNG HIN would be the KING PRAWN with EGG. This steamed creation is surprisingly good. The egg is almost pudding like. It has a soft and fluid texture. Deliciously done.
 It was a surprise when the LAPU LAPU was presented. Deep fried and served with mango and sweet chili sauce, each bite would have the flavors of the sea. A bit crunchy on the outside but very soft inside.
The new dimsum dishes were crowd favorites. The reddish wrapped dimsum would explode in your mouth. As you take one bite, you taste a hint of truffle and different vegetables that created the stuffing. The chef, thinking ahead, do not use artificial flavoring and coloring. Everything is natural.
The SEAFOOD PUMPKIN DUMPLING is not to be missed.
 A little late for halloween, these pumpkin shaped balls are crunchy outside but has a gelatinous texture. Kidding aside, one is not enough. You might catch yourself getting the next one, then the next. It is a bit addicting.
To end the meal, FRIED RICE with ASPARAGUS and FIVE SPICE PORK was served. Not overly oily, this is a treat.
For dessert, the SNOW SKIN MOONCAKE was pretty good. Covered with matcha flavored mochi like wrap, monggo is basically its filling. One bite and you are greeted with a cold touch. The consistency is just perfect.
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MARCO POLO'S LUNG HIN has done it again. With their new executive chef, guests are assured of delicious creation and an enjoyable meal.

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LUNG HIN
44th Floor
MARCO POLO ORTIGAS


(02) 720 7777

Meralco Avenue, Pasig City,
Metro Manila
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Disclaimer: wrote this based on my experience. was invited to this restaurant.
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Monday, May 9, 2016
LUNG HIN 2016: The Best Chinese Restaurant in Ortigas

The first time I ate in LUNG HIN, I told myself that I would be coming back for more. It was an ordinary day but the food and the service was extraordinary. Hence, MARCO POLO ORTIGAS has that drawing power. Fast forward to a couple of months, and I find myself here again and enjoying their brand new dishes.
As I entered the restaurant, I can't help but be amazed of the design and the view. 44 floors is definitely high enough for everyone to enjoy.
Located in MARCO POLO ORTIGAS, Lung Hin is their resident Chinese Restaurant. This time around, my friends and I were situated in one of the dining rooms for added privacy.
Recently, LUNG HIN was awarded the GOLDEN HORSE award. 
This means that this is one of those restaurants that offer authentic Chinese Cuisine to its diners outside of China. In true Chinese food culture, the dishes here are served one at a time. One after another, so don't expect them to give all the dishes at one go unless if you request it.
To start things off, the DEEP FRIED CRISPY TOFU with SEAWEED SALAD was served. This salad isn't overly seasoned. NO over dressing here. Basically just a drizzle of the sauce and the flavors are from the ingredients themselves. The crispy seaweed gives it a light salty touch. Crunchy and delicious.
A crowd favorite was the deep friend BEANCURD LEEK ROLLS with Xo Chili Sauce. The shell in itself is made of beancurd. Crispy and definitely spot on. Vegetables with some minced meat are what is inside. Different but distinctly beancurd. Delicious. The homemade xo sauce gives it a bit of spicy bite.
The SPINACH SEAFOOD SOUP is there to calm the tummies. The spinach was definitely there but the taste was not overpoweringly greens. Rather it was refreshing because it helped my pacing. I also enjoyed the bits of seafood in it. From small pieces of shrimps to different fishes.
I was amazed at how well they cooked the CRYSTAL PRAWNS. This stir-fried ball like prawn dish is just mouth-watering good. It wasn't rubbery as one would expect. Rather, it was cooked perfectly. Each bite would bring out that prawn flavor. This must not be shared.
For a classic, the POACHED LIVE GAROUPA with Mushroom was delicious. I would usually not eat a fish dish but I was lured in by the fragrance it was giving out. The meat was pretty moist and tender. Believe it or not, I got a whole spoonful without any bones in it so I was pretty happy.
ANOTHER CROWD FAVORITE was the SPARERIBS with BLACK VINEGAR SAUCE. This deep fried dish isn't overwhelming. The flavor was there but it didn't go overboard. The meat was tender and this made me order rice right there and then. Must order!
The HAM and VEGETABLES in SUPERIOR BROTH was okay. I mean, I'm not really into the vegetable thing but I did go for it because of the excellent superior broth.
Usually, Chinese meals would end with rice to make sure that you get your fill. For this one, the FOOKIAN MISUA was served. Since there was an abundant of flavor from the different dishes, this was steady. It wasn't oily so basically it was perfect to make your tummy full.
There is always room for dessert.
The BUCHI were super duper good. I mean, they aren't oily and isn't overly sweet.
 These are the normal version but they also have a masachi black sesame version. I'll go for the traditional one but try the black sesame also.
The heart shaped COCONUT MANGO JELLY was not overly sweet so I loved it. The coconut flavor was there and it worked well with the mango.
After all is said and done, the man of the hour appeared. LUNG HIN has a new Executive Chef. This is KEN LEUNG. He has worked in different establish restaurants and is now heading one of my favorite restaurants. He is for being able to serve delicious dishes that doesn't need to be unhealthy.
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LUNG HIN of MARCO POLO MANILA is one of the best Chinese Restaurant that I have eaten in the metro. The view is just amazing, the service there and the food is just perfect.
Worry not, all the best sellers from the previous menu would be still served. Granted that it is a bit pricey to eat here but for me it is worth it. I love everything.

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MARCO POLO
44th Floor
Ortigas, Metro Manila




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