Zong, Westgate

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  zong on a father's day

  by perkyperps, a month ago (other reviews by perkyperps)

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  It was a lovely Sunday afternoon when Dad, brother and I went out to celebrate Father’s Day. Since this is meant to be a special occasion, I insisted to go to somewhere exceptional and new. We haven’t made a foot-tour to West Gate near Alabang Town Center yet, so we opted to stop over there and search for the best restaurant at which there’s food we could gleefully enjoy. As soon as I stepped out, I got impressed to West Gate. It is very cozy, relaxed and cosmopolitan. Welcome to the village of the damn rich!
  
  We still didn’t have a restaurant in mind, but seeing Cafe Adriatico, my old-time favorite, was an immediate relief. However, we hadn’t made a full circle around West Gate so I reserved mi amore as a last resort. Just a few blocks away, Zong caught my attention.
  
  Unlike other restaurants around, their menu poster wasn’t visible from afar. But a group of people or two waiting for its late afternoon opening had just sparked my curiosity. As we went near, I suddenly realized that Zong is actually a Chinese restaurant, neither Japanese nor a fusion of both nor just anything Asian. Comparing this to its contemporaries like North Park and Luk Foo, Zong appears more sophisticated and comfier. My brother, who dislikes Chinese restaurants, was easily bought in by Zong’s enticing advantages: its zen-like interiors, no-MSG campaign, no Chinese-looking attendants (and even normal-looking ones who wear obnoxious Chinese outfits!) and no smell of Chinese herbs, spices and grease!
  
  However I had to be wary; food is still a factor for my brother’s utmost consideration. He still doesn’t like to eat any food that for him, tastes very Chinese. A safe choice, I ordered Zong’s five spiced fried chicken. For a bit of adventure, I ordered panned duck in garlic just for me and dad. We also ordered braised mixed vegetable with mushrooms, Yang chow rice, hot and sour soup, bottomless iced teas and ripe mango shake.
  
  I personally ordered hot and sour soup, which is actually one of a few of my regular requests whenever I eat in Chinese restaurants. I must say, Zong’s hot and sour soup is the best one now, as compared with my favorite one from Luk Foo. The soup’s texture was just right, not starchy or too slimy. Its sourness has the right kick. It also has more varieties of mushroom in it.
  
  The Yang chow rice is better than the one from my former favorite, North Park. The toasted garlic on top of its fluffy rice bits, delectable shrimp and egg strips was an impress. The panned duck in garlic was more interesting than I first thought. Apparently this duck dish tastes more like pork than chicken! The braised mix vegetable with mushroom dish defuses our carnivorous taste buds in between. All dishes were almost grease-and salt-free.
  
  How about the price? We have what we call reasonably priced, and I agree that Zong fits the bill. Like what my brother told me, he compared his drink to its contemporaries from other restaurants “Zong is cheaper,” he said.
  
  What I like the least from Zong is their serving size. First of all, they use white plates and bowls in serving their dishes that somewhat gives a deceiving look. Diners may think the serving’s too much. Yet we ordered another bowl of Yang chow and finished that second one until the very last rice bit. If we had just eaten at Luk Foo, we won’t be ordering another Yang chow.
  
  Their image logo, as well as its interior design, is also a bother. I love Chinese food, and I don’t like Japanese much. At first glance, I’d ignore this store unless I go near and find it out.
  
  All in all I’ll give this restaurant 5 stars given that their food is delectable, the prices are reasonable, the ambiance is cozy, and the interiors bequeathed a comfy personality of Zong.
  
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• good

  by 1983, 9 months ago (other reviews by 1983)

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  good Chinese cuisine
  
  clean place
  
  service okay

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• My Zong experience

  by George, 9 months ago (other reviews by George)

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  Food is good,
  lots of Chineese food choices....
  
  Good pricing ! !

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• a good chinese meal

  by Brad, more than 1 year ago (other reviews by Brad)

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  food is great, service is average

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• Categories

  Alabang, Westgate, Chinese, Accepts Credit Card

• Telephone Nos.

  (02) 771-1428, (02) 771-0864

• Website

  No info, tell us if you know.

• Business Hours

  Opens from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm today.

  • Su, M, T, W, Th, F, Sa: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Su, M, T, W, Th, F, Sa: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

• Estimated Budget

  ~P300.00/meal

• Delivery

  No

• Payment Methods

  Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Amex

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