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This huge restaurant can accommodate big events and is always busy any day of the week. It is divided into several areas which includes the main dining hall and private function rooms that can hold up to 100 guests.

Our friends gathered here once again for lunch at one of the private VIP rooms of Oriental Palace. We're here to sample their new Spring Menu which offers lighter textures and fresh flavors, something simpler to enjoy after the Chinese New Year festivities last month.

We started with some of their refreshing beverages like the Fresh Watermelon Shake and the Four Seasons Shake.

Our festive lunch opened with some dimsum appetizers. The Pork and Shrimp Siomai is one of their Top 10 best selling dishes. Their version is plump and juicy with no extenders, just how siomai should be. 

The Xiao Long Bao is another dimsum favorite that I like to order. Be careful when eating these because they come with super hot broth inside. Bite a small portion first then sip the broth slowly before devouring the Xiao long bao.

Other fried dimsum items include the Ham Sui Kok and the Radish Cake in XO Sauce which are also popular dishes.

One of the new items on the Spring Menu is the Red Rice Cheung Fun. These are bite-sized red rice rolls filled with crispy fried shrimp. They are really cute and delicious at the same time.

We also had the Seaweeds with Century Egg which are marinated jelly fish usually found in Chinese lauriats. These are crunchy and slightly chewy with a sweet flavor.

For our soup course, we had the Double Boiled Black Chicken Soup which is a staple in Chinese homes. This is a traditional broth that comes with medicinal properties which parents usually prepare for their children. It's cooked with Chinese herbs and ingredients so it is really a healthy and revitalizing dish.

The Honey Walnut Shrimps was one of my favorites that afternoon. I love eating Crispy Prawns with Mayonnaise and this one is a sweeter upgraded version prepared with walnuts.

Now here are some of the Spring Menu dishes at Oriental Palace. The Egg Omelet with Sakura Shrimps is a simple comfort food which you can have any time of the day.

There's also the Stir Fried Garlic Scapes with Minced Pork in XO Sauce. This is a light and healthy vegetable dish to balance all the other indulgent items on the menu.

Rice should always be part of any lauriat so we were happy to see the Rainbow Fried Rice which is part of their Top 10 Best Sellers. This colorful fried rice is actually as tasty as it looks.

Another new dish is the Braised Goat Hotpot. I don't usually get to eat goat but Oriental Palace features this delicacy on their Spring Menu. It's actually a bit similar to pork with a lighter flavor. One other option is the Cumin Goat Hotpot which has a spicier and more aromatic bowl.

I guess I still prefer beef so the Beef Ribs in Oriental Dressing was more to my liking. This comes with lots of mushrooms to complement the savory beef ribs.

Another classic dish at Oriental Palace is the Oriental Signature Tofu. This healthy alternative can be enjoyed by the entire table with its combination of mushrooms and tofu.

The U.S. Beef Ribs in Oriental Dressing is an Asian fusion of flavors and ingredients. Served with udon noodles and doused with a roasted sesame dressing, the distinct combination of flavors and cuisines makes this dish a unique dining experience by itself.

A Chinese lauriat won’t be complete without the Steamed Live Lapu-Lapu in Spring Onions with French Beans. This fresh lapu lapu is cooked in a light soy sauce and is one of the most popular seafood dishes especially during family gatherings.

Oriental Palace presented two delicious crab dishes for us that afternoon, the Steamed Jumbo Crab in Garlic Sauce and the Fried Jumbo Crab in Salt Pepper and Salted Egg. Both were really so good and tasty, but I think I liked the salted egg crab more as it was bursting with spices and flavors.

For dessert, Oriental Palace went all out and served this gorgeous Prosperity Apple Bun tree. These look like apples but they are actually soft custard buns with cheese and potato fillings. Kids will sure love this but I'm sure all the adults will enjoy taking photos of it as well.

We also had two more desserts, the Mango Sago and the Pork Floss Puff Pastry. We were all very full and satisfied after indulging in all these yummy dishes.

We would like to thank Spanky Enriquez and Oriental Palace for hosting our exquisite Spring Menu lunch. Oriental Palace has always been a well-loved Chinese restaurant and they continue to innovate and serve new exciting seasonal dishes for all their loyal guests.

Oriental Palace Seafood Restaurant

148 Tomas Morato cor Sct. de Guia, Laging Handa, Quezon City

8374-0693 / (0917) 879-0832

The huge restaurant can accommodate big events and is always busy any day of the week. It is divided into several areas which includes the main dining hall and private function rooms that can hold up to 100 guests.

I went here with a couple of my friends including Bettina Chung and my lovely goddaughter Hope. Oriental Palace is a place where families and friends get together to enjoy exquisite Chinese dishes with a friendly and casual dining ambiance.

We started by ordering some items from their dimsum menu including the Beancurd Roll, Pork and Shrimp Wonton, Hakaw, Pan Fried Radish Cake, and more. They also offer Frozen Dimsum items which you can bring home and easily reheat.

The main highlight of our lauriat set was presented to us still alive and kicking. This gorgeous Tiger Lobster was served two ways.

The first was a Lobster Sashimi served on a bed of ice. I was surprised that Oriental Palace actually offers this Japanese fusion dish on its menu, but I was not complaining. The delicate lobster meat was served with wasabi and soy sauce to complete the experience.

Next we had the Double Boiled Fish Maw Soup served very hot. My seat mate, Pepper Teehankee, gave us a little trivia and mentioned that fish maw isn't made of fish lips which is what most people think. It is actually made from fish intestines?? Regardless, I still enjoyed my hearty bowl of fish maw soup.

The Steamed Suahe is always a favorite dish during parties and gatherings. These plump and juicy shrimp were so easy to peel and so delicious because they were really fresh.

The Roast Duck and Cold Cuts Platter offers a great combination of succulent roast duck, soy chicken, pork asado, crispy roast pork, century egg, and jelly fish. These Chinese appetizers are always a good way to start any celebration.

Now this was one of the most surprising dishes that was served that night. The Lychee-Style Handmade Fried Prawn Balls did not even look like food but more like a work of art. It was presented as a tree sculpture with the prawn balls hanging on the branches like fruits.

We eached "picked" our prawn balls off the tree and it really looked more like lychees instead of prawn balls. It was only when I took a bite that I could really see the effort they made into making these balls very presentable and Instagrammable. That's why this is their most popular dish and highly recommended.

Another dish that I liked was the Hong Kong-Style Lap Mie Claypot Rice with preserved meat. My husband loves eating claypot rice in Hong Kong so he also enjoyed scraping off the burnt rice at the bottom of the huge bowl.

This beautifully plated dish is called the CNY Red Lantern. It is actually made with eggplant but presented as this decorative dish that is a must-order during the Chinese new year.

The Fried Oyster in XO Sauce is a crunchier way to cook and prepare oysters. The XO sauce goes well with giving the oysters their rich flavors.

One classic dish at Oriental Palace is the Oriental Signature Tofu. This healthy alternative can always be enjoyed by the entire table.

A Chinese lauriat won't be complete with the Steamed Live Lapu-Lapu with spring onions and French beans. The fresh lapu lapu is cooked in a light soy sauce and is always a popular dish at family gatherings.

The Beef Tenderloin in Oriental Sesame Dressing with Udon Noodles in an Asian fusion of flavors and ingredients. I was quite surprised that Oriental Palace uses Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques in the menu, so expect to see a lot of modern presentations on the table.

Here comes the second way for the tiger lobster, the Lobster Congee. This very flavorful bowl comes with all the other meaty parts of the lobster from the legs to the head. I really loved this exquisite congee because you really can't go wrong with lobster.

We requested for another popular dish at Chinese restaurants, the Sweet and Sour Pork. You can judge how good a Chinese restaurant is by the quality of their sweet and sour pork, and this one passes all the tests with flying colors.

For dessert, we had the Buchi and the Hot Almond Dumpling to end our very colorful and satisfying dinner. We were all so full from the over 15 main courses and the selection of dim sum favorites presented.

We would like to thank our dear friend Spanky Enriquez for inviting us and hosting this grand dinner lauriat for Oriental Palace Seafood Restaurant. Spanky is currently having some health problems and we are all praying for his full and speedy recovery. We are all waiting to dine with you again soon.

Oriental Palace Seafood Restaurant

148 Tomas Morato cor Sct. de Guia, Laging Handa, Quezon City

8374-0693 / (0917) 879-0832

The huge restaurant can accommodate big events with its total capacity of 700-800 guests. It is divided into several areas which includes the main dining hall, adjustable private function rooms, and a shabu-shabu area. The Hungry Kat was invited to sample the Celebration Menu courtesy of guest chef Chiu-Fai Tsoi who personally attended to our banquet. 

Master Chef Tsoi has worked at several distinguished establishments in various cities all over the world such as Hyatt Regency Tokyo, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and The Ritz-Carlton Beijing. With over 30 years of Chinese cooking experience, he has also published a series of five cookbooks that highlight his specialties. Also dining together with us that evening was owner Chris Chua, who also serves as the restaurant manager, as he shared with us the history of their family’s passion for cooking.

Our dinner was also made more special because it was accompanied by endless rounds of Hennessy X.O. Cognac to spice up the evening. Celebrations are definitely better with Hennessy.

Oriental Palace also offers a wide selection of beverages including fresh fruit juices, shakes and sodas like this Fresh Coconut Juice and Oreo Chocolate Frappe.

We started our Year of the Fire Rooster Celebration Menu with the Fresh Prawn Salad in Golden Cup. This dish came in a grandiose golden tray highlighted with special effects to symbolize a happy new year ahead. The soft and tender prawn slices came on top of a light and refreshing salad which is served in a cute pastry shell. 

Next was the Baked Scallop with Cheese which also came with a very beautiful display. I like the cheesy way they prepared these scallops and it is definitely an upgrade over the basic scallop dish. The scallops are said to bring good fortune and increased wealth, so I think l’ll eat a few more of these.

We also had a soup course called the Tai Chi Seafood Bisque. Each individual bowl had its own burner to keep the soup warm and hot. It contained a hearty medley of seafood chunks in a creamy and delightful broth made with spinach and pumpkin.

A healthier part of the Celebration Menu would be the Hong Kong Choy Sum with Creamy Squash Puree. Eating vegetables will obviously bring better health, so this is what I should be having more of.

One of the specialties at Oriental Palace is this Special Hong Kong Sausage Rice in Pot. The servers first showed us the pot with all the ingredients placed on top. They then took it back to slice the items and pour the sauce, mixing all the ingredients together.

The result is a special rice bowl that is a whole meal by itself. Chris Chua shared with us how his father used to prepare this dish at home during his childhood. The siblings did not appreciate it at first, especially with the strong aroma from the sausages, but now this is a cherished family recipe that they are proud to share with their diners. The flavors of the items all combine together to create a powerful dish that can best be described as Chinese comfort food.

Another specialty is the Crispy Hong Kong Chicken. This is imported from Hong Kong and the chicken is a bit different from what we have here. The flavor is more pronounced and you do not even need any sauce or ketchup to enjoy the chicken.

I always like Chinese dishes served in black pepper sauce so I really like the Beef Short Ribs with Black Pepper Sauce. The smoky peppery combination gives it that deep meaty flavor that would go very well with any type of rice.

We also had the colorful Steamed Garoupa in Unicorn Style. This whole lapu lapu comes pre-sliced and filleted to make eating it easier. It also comes with shiitake mushrooms and brocolli to go with its fresh clean flavors.

But what celebration would be complete without crabs? The Typhoon Shelter Crab come with huge pieces of crabs that are ready to be attacked. These deep fried delicacies are always a great treat to have in any occasion and having them as part of the Celebration Menu will truly make your year more prosperous and delicious.

Two desserts are also included in the set including the Steamed Salted Egg Custard Bun with its gooey salted egg custard inside. Make sure to eat it while it’s hot.

We ended our Year of the Rooster lauriat on a healthy and fruitful note with the Tropical Fruit platter. The Chinese New Year Celebration Menu at Oriental Palace Seafood Restaurant & Banquet Hall is by reservation only and limited to 6 to 10 tables per day. You only have until February 26 to savour this special set so call the restaurant now and schedule your celebration right away. Master Chef Chiu-Fai Tsoi will make sure you enjoy a bountiful and authentic Chinese feast. 

Oriental Palace Seafood Restaurant & Banquet Hall

148 Tomas Morato cor Sct. de Guia, Laging Handa, Quezon City

374-0693 / (0917) 838-2511