Tin Gow Chinese Restaurant

By Bert Mendoza

When you talk about “siopao”, “siomai”, or steamed rice, they are Chinese foods that are the most common and affordable. Almost all restaurants in the malls have these food in their menus. No wonder, they are also very famous and well liked. There is this one restaurant at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, which serves Chinese food that are cooked with mastery and great style. I am talking about Tin Gow. The Chinese restaurant, which caters to mostly the rich and can-afford guests of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. If you are the type of customer, who is particular of good service and nice ambiance, then this is the place for you to go. They also have private rooms if you want exclusiveness because of some confidential topics to discuss.

Upon entering the restaurant’s premises, you will be greeted by their friendly and accommodating staff in traditional Chinese costumes. You can also hear Chinese music in the background, which can make you feel more relaxed. Hearing this music and seeing their staff in their colorful costumes will make you feel that you are inside China’s best restaurants. The dominant color of the restaurant is red, which is also a very important color in Chinese culture. Images of dragons and other Chinese characters are also predominant inside the restaurant’s premises. You can’t wait until the first menu you have ordered is served.

I like their shark’s fin soup. The best I have tasted so far. They serve it before the main course to open up your appetite. When served very hot, the soup tastes excellently. Of course they also serve other soups like the bird’s nest soup with quail egg. The vegetable soup, which is also very healthy tastes good too. Don’t forget to order also their “Peking Duck.” I really like it roasted and you should taste it yourself too. They serve the best of that kind in the city. Indulge yourself to their “Pata Tim” which is perfect in combination with their Chinese bread. Of course their special “Yang Chow” fried rice is already a main course itself. Tasting it will already satisfy your hunger and you will no longer look for other menus.

After a hearty meal, don’t forget to order a Chinese tea to clean all toxins in your stomach. It is important that there should be a tea for you to be able to prepare yourself for another meal without too much load in your stomach. Consider the idea of visiting Tin Gow Chinese Restaurant and see for yourself what this restaurant has to offer. However, be sure to bring extra budget with you for you might order more if you will see the foods listed in their menu. They are simply irresistible!