When it comes to shopping with my mom, Megamall will always be our mall of choice. For one, the…read moreplace has anything and everything we need. Two, the establishments that we frequent are not too far from each other. Three, parking is never a problem. And four, there's HK Choi. I don't know exactly why but we usually end up having lunch at HK Choi during a day of shopping sprees. Perhaps it's the need to carbo load with Yang Chow fried rice? Or the familiarity of Sweet and Sour Pork or Seafood Hotpot. Whichever reason, I happily oblige all the time since HK Choi is comfort food. The place easily gets full even on weekday lunches so make sure to be early when planning to dine here. Staff are especially courteous which makes for an even better meal all together.

We reserved a room for our party of 12. Their minimum consumables was Php10k. No discounts such…read moreas senior cards are not allowed. Service was okay. We ordered three kinds of soup, several dishes, rice, etc. The flavors were just okay. One of the dishes had a herb that was a bit off putting. The soups were mostly clear broth. This is not your typical Chinese restaurant. They did not have hot and sour soup and they did not have any desserts on the menu. When I received the bill, they were all in Chinese characters so I could not even tell if it was right. I probably won't be back.

This is a good spicy Chinese restaurant near my neighborhood. I recommend it…read more Price is reasonable. Most people who eat are native Chinese. The menu is in Chinese but there's an English translation.

DTF has some of the best soup dumplings ever! Very convenient to have a location in the mall. We…read morewere seated right away despite it being pretty busy. The restaurant was full and the service was quick. It got pretty loud, but that was expected. Totally recommend if you're craving something tasty!

02/15/25 - SM Mega Mall we decided to have a quick bite to tide us over until dinner. What a joke…read morethis is dinner. P

Great service from Zyrine, Dominic, and specially Jun. There was an initial misunderstanding that…read morecould have blown up into a complaint if not immediately addressed by the team, offering a service recovery that turned the situation into a great experience. Thank you and appreciate all the efforts the team extended.

This is my parents favorite place and I've been here a few years ago when I came from the US last…read moretime I visited them. It was good then. Today the service was really bad. I requested a simple order of plain chow mein or lo mein noodles and they would not accommodate. My kids have sensory issues when it comes to food and this simple request has always been easily fulfilled. I never expected this restaurant to turn us down. Second, I ordered a vegetarian dish that never came. I think the server got too flustered that I insisted on having plain noodles for my kids that she refused to grant my own order of food. It's disappointing. I come to the Philippines every few years and like a good time with my parents. But this was terrible. Then the server lied when my dad asked why my order never came. She said I never ordered it. After taking my order, she actually followed up a little later to tell me that my vegetarian dish was still coming. At that point every other order was done. Then it still never came. My dad rightfully gave her a piece of his mind and said it was unacceptable. But she still lied and told him I never ordered. Again it's unfortunate. They should train their servers better and let them know how to give good service with a good attitude. My parents go here all the time which is why my dad got really mad because I don't visit from the states that often. I'm willing to be contacted if necessary P. Tan-Gatue

The best Chinese restaurant I've had in Manila. Yes it's expensive but the service and quality of…read morethe food is deserving of the Michelin star. Not a single disappointing dish. The attentive staff is a huge plus!!

Excellent Food and exceptional service . Place to go for…read moreauthentic Chinese Food. Perfect for family gatherings, reunions . I will definitely recommend summer palace EDSA Shangrila to my friends.

Had our first date here! Very good ambiance and the food was delicious! Ordered the xiao long bao…read morewith xo sauce and I think that's my favorite. Will definitely try again!

Good food but a little pricey for Manila. The salted egg prawn is a must try. Good ambiance. 3 to 4…read morestar service.

My family's longtime Chinese go-to spot where we order the same thing everytime: salted fish fried…read morerice, century egg and jellyfish, sweet and sour pork, hot prawns salad, har gow. Add in the peking duck done one-way and a veggie dish from time to time, and that's the last decade plus of us going to Gloria Maris.

Amazing space, huge banquet hall with insanely high ceilings and a flood of natural light during…read morethe day. You pull up to the front door and it's like an entrance to a fancy hotel with a door person who can help with people getting in and out of a car. Almost seems like there would be valet service but nope someone's gotta park the car around the corner. Entrance has a huge seafood tank with would rival a tourist museum/aquarium. I heard there are 3 levels, the bottom being general public, and other 2 for different levels of reserved dining probably a floor just for big banquets for weddings. Tofu Spinach Soup (4*) Very simple soup of thickened broth (chicken/seafood) with delicate ribbons of spinach leaves and silky bits of tofu. Very mild but a perfect start to whet the appetite. Roast Crisp Chicken (4*) This could be a Filipino/Chinese hybrid prep. Definite soy flavor in the chicken and roasted very crisp that the skin is so rendered and crisp. The meat is on a little on the dry side but I think many Filipinos like it that way. Yangchow Fried Rice (4*) Basic Hong Kong style fried rice with peas, scallion, diced pork and small shrimps. Back in my younger days I could make a meal with just a big bowl of this. This version was okay, I prefer more wok hei but still decent. Seafood Pan Fried Noodles (3.5*) This was just okay to me. Sauce kinda muted and seafood not memorable. Just average. Sweet & Sour Pork (4.5*) I usually don't order this for myself, but my family usually does. This was one of the best versions I've ever had. First off the pork is so crisp on the outside and so tender inside. Then the sauce was totally made in the pan by caramelizing sugar and adding vinegar and something orangish. It wasn't bright red, kinda burnt orange. And that prominent caramel flavor in the background was so eyebrow raising. Steamed Whole Fish (5*) Straight from one of the tanks, some sea bass type of fish, looked real similar to a branzino type of fish. Maybe a pound and a half to 2 pounds, so the fish was so tender and supple. Simply steamed and dressed with that slightly sweet soy and lots of slivered ginger and fresh cilantro. I love this dish anywhere I go, and here was no different. Mango Sago (4*) Don't think they automatically give out complimentary desserts, as this came out in a big tureen after we requested it. I didn't see the bill so not entirely sure. But this is a chilled fruit soup of sorts. Super fresh mango flavor like definitely not from a frozen puree, like I taste from the U.S. This is a tropical country where fresh mangos are super easy to find, thus pretty cheap too. I almost ate mangoes every day on my trip, and I know that fresh mango sensation, very floral in aroma. This soup was perfect texture, not too thick and just enough tiny tapioca pearls (sago) to not make this just seem like thick mango juice. BUT the most unsweetened version I've ever had, like the only sugar was from the fruit. But I suppose I'd rather have the sweetness be a little muted than over done with it being cloyingly sweet. I found out that this is where my family likes to go when they want to celebrate something and sit at a big table for 8-10 peeps. This type of dining is perfect for that as everyone gets to eat family style and just share everything. And let's face it, banquet Cantonese food is a favorite for any Asian culture. This country has a long history with Chinese food, from even actual citizens learning and professionally cooking in that style. I did like how I did see some integration of Filipino taste in classic Chinese dishes, made our occasion that much more fitting. I'm a big time fan. I'm sure I'll see this place again on future visits as my fam are regulars here.

I have always been obsessed with authentic Chinese food. I remember when I was still in grade…read moreschool, my mom would always bring me and my brother to Luk Yuen to try out their Taro Puffs. When I was still young, I initially thought that Taro Puffs were made out of pure meat because it tasted so good. My mom even told me that this restaurant is the only place that can make me eat healthy food. Until now, I still eat in Luk Yuen. It's one of my favorite Chinese restaurants out there. My favorite dish would be their Beef Brisket and Wanton. I love the tenderness of their beef. It's also really heavy, so eating a bowl of this could make you last for one whole day. It's also cheaper than most Chinese restaurants. A single meal will only cost you at least 130 pesos. But I guarantee you, Luk Yuen doesn't sacrifice quality for price. They also have a very friendly personnel. The moment you step inside this restaurant, they will immediately serve you with a smile.

I've been going here for lunch for almost 3 decades now. It's still is the best casual Chinese…read moreRestaurant, in my opinion. They're very consistent with their food, same taste, same quality. Congee go-to! King Dao Noddles, spicy awesome! THE BEST PORK SIOMAI! YUMMY!

FYI, I ate Balut on this trip!!!!!!!! Finally Freeeeeeeeeee. Hahhahaahahahha…read more I'm so confused. Admittedly, Filipino food for the most part, not my jam. Most likely Tim Ho Wan curtailed their menu/dishes, way of cooking to the fillipino palate......maybe???? I'm confused that a previously Michelin rated domain super franchise has some super mediocre dishes. Actually the Yang Chow fried rice is 1 star at best. Didn't even finish it. The pork chop was decent, they had a different take on the frying and I appreciated it. But the fried rice, 3 bites, nope. The Prawn Fried Chicken wings and drums........soooo confusing. When it arrived I smelled shrimp, it was strong enough to overtake the table, not in a bad way just had u questioning how chicken could smell so strongly Prawn. I guess that's why they call it that! Perhaps it's a thing here or am existing trend I'm clueless about, but for me, yea.......no. Fried chicken itself was good, just like the Tim How Wan in China (without the prawn frying) but the prawn frying here was just nope! The beef brisket noodle soup.......noodles mushy. A big nonooooooooo. Beef and tendons were just ok. Broth just ok..... The BBQ Pork Buns thankfully NOT messed with. Always the shining star of Tim Ho Wan. Flaky, hot, tasty. The salvaging only dish here. Everything but the Buns (4 Star), 1 Star. Service, hard working people, especially front desk taking names and numbers - 4 Star girl. 2 stars overall. Super odd, and I hope a super outlier for a franchise I expect WAY MORE FROME.

Michelin star status and there's a reason why. The dim sum was so unique and so good. My sister and…read moreI shared some fan favorites and some Tim Ho Wan specials. Pictures are worth 1,000 words so will let the pictures speak for itself. There may be a wait but trust me, it's worth it.