My Family's Chinese Food Addiction

From as far back as I can remember, everytime an occasion is celebrated in my family, we troop to a Chinese restaurant. That is, if we are not celebrating at home, which has been the case for the last few years as the "cooks" in the family have found it less stressing to eat out.

These Chinese restaurants have played host to us, one time or another...
James' Chopsuey House. You probably have not heard of this at all but back in the province we call home, this restaurant was a big deal when it started serving Chinese food. They have since closed shop.
Moon Palace. Located along Shaw Boulevard, I remember loving their shrimp balls. Another Chinese restaurant now occupies the space.
Jade Valley. Still standing in the Tomas Morato area, we used to celebrate graduations etc in their old branch. I remember playing with my sisters and cousins in that restaurant.
Mr. Wok. If memory serves me right, my cousin's and my graduation from UP was marked with dinner at this place in Greenhills. The place has since been torn down.
China Star. A short lived restaurant in Podium. We only tried this restaurant once. We felt that the cost was not equivalent to the taste.
Super Bowl of China. We brought relatives visiting from Michigan to their branch at Megamall and they were pleased.
Gloria Maris. The family favorite is the Shangri-La branch. In fact, we just celebrated an aunt's 79th birthday there yesterday. Service could be faster though. Their prawn salad is the best.
Good Earth. We love the Metrowalk branch's Popoy's delight. I celebrated my birthday here in 2004, my tenth year as a physician in 2005, a Father's Day lunch, among others.
Next Door. This restaurant is tucked in the Ortigas Home Depot compound. They serve very good and inexpensive Chinese lumpia, lechon macau, fried wanton and crispy noodles.
Zhuang. Located in Pioneer St, this is the current family favorite because of ease in finding a parking space. The food here is good too. I must have eaten here 7 times in 7 months.

My generation would LOVE to try other cuisine but the older generation prefers Chinese food. To preserve the yin yang, we play along. Occasionally, they would agree to Japanese food. Filipino, they'd rather not, saying that that can be cooked at home but they may be persuaded. The rest of the world's cuisine, I'd be surprised if they'd even try. I too love eating Chinese food but I'm starting to get tired of seeing the same place when I take pictures. Do you have Chinese restaurant recommendations?

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