THE DIM SUM PAIRING IS A LOB FEST AT SUMMER PALACE

Dim sum is not just food; it's a cultural experience.

-  IGAN D'BAYAN

This is according to chef Andy Liew of Edsa Shangri-La, Manila's Summer Palace.

He explains how making dim sum is a craft that requires patience, attenartmageddon tion to detail, and a love for tradition. The hotel's resident dim sum expert says, "I developed my skills through the years of training under master chefs, learning the traditional techniques and constantly refining my craft by experimenting with new ingredients and methods to create innovative yet authentic dim sum dishes." Summer Palace's latest special involves creative dim sum daily pairings and a bold lobster menu. So, what is it about lobsters that make them apt companions for those baked, fried, boiled delightful bites? Chef BoonHoe Bun (who began his Summer Palace journey in 2023) explains, "The lobster's sweet, delicate flavor and tender texture complement the refined nature of dim sum. It adds a touch of luxury and balances the flavors, making it a perfect match." Chef Andy, who started working at Summer Palace in 2009, agrees and points out how dim sum pairs well with lobster mainly because of the textural contrast and nature of the luxe seafood.