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

Good food.... cozy place... What I love about The Dimsum…read morePlace is their menu from veggies to meats. the must try is the crispy fried shrimp dumplings and if you want something spicy cucumber with century egg is the best

I love that they have old dishes from Toho that Toho or any other Chinese restaurants do not carry…read moreanymore like Fried milk, pinsec frito, pata jamon, etc. Their food has the Binondo flavor. Highly recommended.

A reminiscent of old Binondo, I have driven past this restaurant for so many month but never got an…read moreopportunity to try it. We ordered a variety of dishes just to try it out. Salted fish and chicken fried rice, sweet & sour fish, sweet & sour shrimp, deep fried spicy spareribs, Asado, Mapo tofu and seafood noodles with veg. Overall, pretty good considering it's far from Binondo.

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've been going to Hap Chan ever since I was a kid. There's nothing like comfort Chinese food that…read moreisn't North Park sometimes. Among my staple orders from Hap Chan are the dim sum, yang chow fried rice, and fish fillet in garlic. In all these years, the quality has stayed the same and the prices have been at par. Hap Chan in Silver City took the place of Cafe Mondial, a bar I would frequent in my early 20s. I have a lot of memories and non-memories (aka I was drunk and technically don't remember what happened but I was there) from the place, and now it's Hap Chan. That's always a bittersweet thing. I don't blame Hap Chan, though, and am happy I get to have a decent meal at this place with some history of my wasted youth. They got rid of Mondial's terrible bathroom at least; there are tables and seats now where that used to be hehehe enjoy your meal :)

Great food! Great service! Great ambience! Very convenient as to location and parking area.read more

Best chow mein in town! And get their patatim and squid and fried rice. And try the a la carte…read moreitems too. Try everything! They're all good. Free parking underground!

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.

Food and service are excellent. Locations are great if you live in Sofitel. Unfortunately I only…read morehave one days in Manila otherwise I will eat there regularly.

Choi Garden is not the same as before. But they can always…read moreimprove. Mr. Choi's presence everyday was always appreciated.

Having craved for some Chinese meal, Crystal Jade made its way up into the ranks of possible…read moreChinese meal in Greenhills. I can't afford eating in Gloria Maris simply because it's a bit steep for my budget and it feels awkward for me to eat in such a huge place where there's no table just for one (or two). Crystal Jade actually brings back memory of a not so distant past. It actually reminds me of the old Chinese restaurants that are on the fine dining side, the plates don't show wear and tear, utensils are properly paired. Hmmmm, taste-wise, food was OK. It was not, "Yummy yehey", it was not bad. Its, well...., food. The serving size isn't big enough to be shared by two hungry people. It's enough to fill the stomach but won't you go bloated. Dumplings were great, though. But the food servers were really attentive. Once someone raises their hands or make the simplest eye contact, they'd rush immediately. That's a + + + for me actually.

It's crazy how shopping can really seem like exercise, as after about an hour or two, it's as if I…read morewent on a group cardio class. In a place like Greenhills Shopping Center where there is a seemingly endless option for about anything, the workout doubles. Good thing I can always rely on Crystal Jade to wipe away my exhaustion and hunger. For a full meal, I usually indulge in an order of their pork xiao long bao. I like their xiao long bao mostly because there's always "juice" inside that is like a burst of happiness inside my mouth. One order has 5 pieces and is just about filling as a snack already. Then another staple with my meals at Crystal Jade would be their noodles with dried shrimp in peanut sauce. The soft noodles are complimented by the texture of the dried shrimp and the sauce itself, which is spicy very much to my delight. For a full meal, half of the snack size is usually enough for me, so I either split it with whoever I'm with, or I have it packed away to take home.