Summer Palace Philippines Menu Prices 2026
Looking for Summer Palace menu prices before booking a table at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila? This guide pulls together the restaurant’s official à la carte and dim sum pricing so you know roughly what a meal will cost before you go.
Summer Palace is the fine-dining Cantonese restaurant inside Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, and it has been serving Chinese cuisine in Mandaluyong since 1992. It’s known for elaborate seafood dishes, a full dim sum program, whole roasted duck and suckling pig prepared to order, and a menu that runs well over 180 items so this isn’t a quick-bite spot but rather a destination for family lauriat-style meals, business lunches, and celebrations.
Updated Summer Palace Menu Prices
Prices below are quoted in Philippine pesos and, per Summer Palace’s official menu, are inclusive of 12% VAT but subject to an additional 10% service charge and applicable government taxes. Many mains are offered in Small / Medium / Large portions meant for sharing pick the size based on your group.
Dim Sum (Steamed, Fried & Baked)
| Dim Sum Item | Price | Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Steamed shrimp dumplings (Har Gow) | ₱280 | 4 pcs |
| Steamed pork siomai with shrimp | ₱280 | 4 pcs |
| Steamed xiao long bao | ₱240 | 4 pcs |
| Steamed baby abalone dumpling | ₱520 | 3 pcs |
| Steamed Wagyu beef short ribs | ₱310 | — |
| Steamed scallop dumplings | ₱280 | 4 pcs |
| Steamed barbecued pork buns | ₱280 | 3 pcs |
| Steamed egg custard buns | ₱250 | 3 pcs |
| Baked barbecued buns | ₱300 | 3 pcs |
| Fried lobster rolls | ₱310 | 3 pcs |
| Pan-fried Shanghai dumplings | ₱270 | 4 pcs |
| Deep-fried taro puffs | ₱300 | — |
| Fried mango shrimp rolls | ₱280 | — |
| Baked pork pastries | ₱250 | 3 pcs |
The Eight Treasures (Signature Dishes)
| Signature Dish | Price |
|---|---|
| Sautéed peeled crab meat and scallops with egg | ₱1,300 / ₱1,950 / ₱2,600 (S/M/L) |
| Grilled lamb rack with cumin, “Mongolian style” | ₱870 / ₱1,305 / ₱1,740 (S/M/L) |
| Double-boiled nourishing herb “Maca” soup with US Kurobuta pork | ₱490 per order |
| Braised sea cucumber stuffed with shrimp mousse | ₱490 per order |
| Wok-fried crab with Kan Xiang sauce | ₱240 per 100g |
| Stir-fried US Kurobuta pork with mushrooms | ₱740 / ₱1,110 / ₱1,480 (S/M/L) |
| Oven-baked shrimp and fruit egg tart, wasabi flavor | ₱410 for 3 pcs |
| Summer Palace’s special thousand-layer radish rolls | ₱310 for 3 pcs |
Roasted Meats & Barbecue Corner
| Dish | Price |
|---|---|
| Roasted Peking duck (2-course) | ₱4,210 per duck (₱4,610 for second service) |
| Roasted duck with mango, “Unicorn style” | ₱2,080 / ₱3,120 |
| Roasted duck with plum sauce | ₱1,130 / ₱2,080 |
| Barbecued pork in honey sauce | ₱565 / ₱848 / ₱1,130 (S/M/L) |
| Roasted whole suckling pig, “Guangdong style” | ₱10,380 per order (advance reservation required) |
| Roasted suckling pig combination | ₱1,620 / ₱2,430 / ₱3,240 (S/M/L) |
Live Seafood
| Dish | Price |
|---|---|
| Poached live prawns | ₱300 per 100g |
| Steamed king prawns with garlic | ₱1,270 / ₱1,330 / ₱1,330 (S/M/L) |
| Steamed crab claw with Shaoxing wine | ₱420 per piece |
| Steamed crab in garlic sauce | ₱320 per 100g |
| Live garoupa (steamed, garlic, sweet & sour, or soup) | ₱320 per 100g |
| Steamed lobster with minced garlic | ₱620 per 100g |
| Braised whole abalone in oyster sauce | ₱3,210 per whole |
Rice, Noodles & Congee
| Dish | Price |
|---|---|
| Yang Zhou fried rice | ₱650 / ₱975 / ₱1,300 (S/M/L) |
| Summer Palace fried rice with assorted seafood | ₱720 / ₱1,080 / ₱1,440 (S/M/L) |
| Shrimp wonton noodle soup | ₱670 / ₱1,005 / ₱1,340 (S/M/L) |
| Seafood congee | ₱520 per person |
| Fried rice noodles with sliced beef | ₱715 / ₱1,072 / ₱1,430 (S/M/L) |
Desserts
| Dessert | Price |
|---|---|
| Chilled mango pudding | ₱220 per order |
| Chilled almond bean curd with fruit cocktail | ₱220 per order |
| Crispy banana with black sesame ice cream | ₱265 per order |
| Deep-fried crispy sesame balls | ₱290 per order |
| Tropical fresh fruit platter | ₱230 per order |
Note: This is a selection from Summer Palace’s full à la carte and dim sum menus, which run to over 180 dishes across soups, poultry, beef, lamb, pork, vegetarian, and more. Full pricing is available on the official menu PDF via Shangri-La’s website. Prices are current as posted by the hotel but are subject to periodic revision, so it’s worth confirming with the restaurant for large or set-menu bookings.
About Summer Palace Philippines
Summer Palace has operated inside Edsa Shangri-La, Manila for more than three decades, positioning itself as one of the city’s longest-running fine Cantonese restaurants. The kitchen’s repertoire draws primarily from Cantonese tradition but also pulls in Sichuan and Beijing-style dishes, giving the menu more range than a typical Cantonese-only restaurant.
The space itself has gone through renovations over the years most recently with a design inspired by the Manila Galleon Trade while keeping its dim sum program, seafood tanks, and roast meat offerings as the core of the menu. It’s a full-service restaurant built around round tables meant for sharing, which fits its role as a go-to spot for family celebrations, reunions, and business banquets.
Popular Items To Try
- Peking duck – served in two courses (crispy skin in pancakes, then stir-fried minced duck), and frequently mentioned by diners as one of the kitchen’s standout dishes.
- Har Gow (shrimp dumplings) and siomai with shrimp – core dim sum orders that showcase the restaurant’s dedicated dim sum team.
- Sweet and sour pork – a classic, approachable order if you’re introducing guests to Cantonese cuisine for the first time.
- Live seafood (garoupa, lobster, crab) – priced by weight and cooked to order, a draw for diners who want the freshest option on the menu.
- Whole roasted suckling pig – a banquet centerpiece that needs a day’s advance notice, common for larger celebratory bookings.
Deals, Promos, and Discounts
Summer Palace runs seasonal set menus tied to occasions such as Chinese New Year, and its parent hotel periodically offers Shangri-La Circle membership rates on select dining bookings. There’s no fixed, year-round discount structure published for walk-in dining, so it’s best to check Edsa Shangri-La’s official Facebook page or call the restaurant directly for whatever promotion is currently running.
Price and Value for Money
Summer Palace sits at the premium end of Chinese dining in Metro Manila a la carte mains for a table of four to six typically run into the thousands of pesos once you factor in the 10% service charge, and specialty items like whole abalone, live lobster, or the suckling pig push costs considerably higher. That said, portion sizes on the Small/Medium/Large mains are genuinely built for sharing, and the ingredient quality (Kurobuta pork, live seafood, whole ducks) explains a good chunk of the price gap versus casual Chinese restaurants. It’s not a place for a quick, budget meal, but for a celebratory lauriat-style dinner, regulars generally consider it worth the spend.
Is Summer Palace Worth Trying?
What sets Summer Palace apart from most Chinese restaurants in Manila isn’t just the food it’s the sheer scale of the menu and the banquet-style format built around it. With well over 180 dishes and dedicated sections for live seafood, whole roasted meats, and a proper dim sum program, it’s clearly designed for groups ordering multiple courses rather than a solo diner grabbing a quick plate.
Guest feedback consistently points to the Peking duck and dim sum as the dishes people come back for, and the service is frequently singled out as attentive, even during busy periods something that matters given how many tables here are booked for milestone celebrations rather than casual dinners. A few reviewers note that it can run pricey, which tracks with the ingredient-driven menu (live seafood, Kurobuta pork, whole ducks), but the general consensus among diners is that the quality and portion sizes justify it for special-occasion dining rather than everyday takeout.
If you’re planning a family reunion, a business banquet, or a milestone birthday, Summer Palace’s round-table, share-everything format is built exactly for that. If you just want a fast, casual Chinese meal, this isn’t really the restaurant for it the menu and pacing are meant for a longer, multi-course sit-down.
Dining Experience and Service
Summer Palace is a full-service, dine-in restaurant there’s no self-service or fast-casual component. Given the emphasis on shareable mains, live seafood, and whole roasted meats (some requiring a day’s advance order), reservations are strongly recommended, especially for larger groups or weekend bookings. The restaurant is regularly used for weddings, anniversaries, and other private celebrations, and its round-table seating is designed with group dining and lauriat-style meals in mind.
Branches, Contact, and Opening Hours
Summer Palace currently operates as a single restaurant inside Edsa Shangri-La, Manila (no other branches).
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 2/F, Tower Wing, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City |
| Reservation line | +63 2 8633 8888 |
| Hotel main line (alternate) | (02) 8888-2738 |
Opening hours may vary by season, day of the week, and specific events at the hotel, so it is better to check the official Edsa Shangri-La website or call ahead before visiting.
Services and Facilities
- Dine-in service with round-table, sharing-style seating
- Reservations recommended (required for whole roasted duck/suckling pig, one day in advance)
- Private function and banquet bookings for weddings and celebrations
- Located within Edsa Shangri-La, Manila (hotel parking and amenities apply)
