Zong
If there is one thing I try to avoid eating, it would be Chinese food. Why? Its because I grew up practically dining in noodles, chop suey, beef with broccoli, dimsum, steamed fish and ending always with one dessert almond jelly with lychee. Birthdays and special occasions were often celebrated at places called Jade Garden or San Jancito Panciteria. Back then, I always found the dishes bland and everything tasted alike.. they all tasted like sesame oil. It did not take me long to have taste buds stress.
It was refreshing when I discovered Super Bowl, North Park and Big Buddha. They offered the same Chinese dishes that I have grown to avoid but served them differently. It may be more colorful or tastier or maybe it was all that free kropek (fish crackers) that changed my mind. But now, I am no longer afraid to eat Chinese for fear of torturing my tongue.
My favorite of all these is Zong. This place has managed to stay alive at the Fort through the years, even before Bonifacio High Street, Serendra, or even Market Market sprung up. Unfortunately, it is still out of my way so I was only able to go back a couple of months ago.
The place has retained its ambience (if I could call it that), its friendly servers and I must say my old favorites are still as delicious as ever. I can talk about the crispy noodles with seafood and General Tso’s Chicken. I can tell you all about the Deep Fried Pork ribs with spicy salt. But I will choose to share my delight at their specialty – the Spicy Singapore Style fish fillet.
The soft fish fillet is cooked with spicy sauce and topped with meat floss. Because bread talk came later than Zong, I was intrigued by this light and fluffy brown strips that topped the dish. I racked my head trying to find out what it was made of. Since that was the one that made the dish stand out, I had to ask the waiter what it was.
If I would only admit it, I must say that I can finish one order of this dish with a hearty serving of yang chow fried rice… but I won’t. But at least it gives you an idea how yummy it is. 
Zong
The Fort Strip, Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City, Metro Manila
Tel. No: 889-0472
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My wife and I rarely wander around The Fort but this dish you shared is interesting enough to schedule a trip. Now that I’m trying to go fish instead of meat (or rather trying to enjoy fish as much as I do meat), this dish offers a nice opportunity.
Plus, it’s topped with meat floss! Waaaaaaaaaa….
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I loved Zong the first time I visited the place, about a couple of years back..but sad to say, the second time around felt rather bland. Maybe I was expecting too much..I do love the spicy salted pork ribs tho.
Ruy – The Fort is abundant with great dining places (that I am excited to try out) that you can visit. Zong is actually one of the oldest there.
Thanks for stopping by and come visit again.
Sean – So it must have been a good day when I came back as I found it just as it was when I was a frequent diner.
wah, i miss eating in Zong, i miss the green tea, hehe!
off topic: shhh… i’m a north park addict! haha! boneless fried chicken chops, spicy garlic squid, yang chao… wait, i’m craving for NP now. XD
bleue – I love north park too but we always have NP in the office, on lunch outs and trainings.
i LOVEEEE Zong! I love it for its delicious fried rice, gigantic kropek (this one beats that of Super Bowl), its steamed fish fillet and the fact that they are all reasonably priced! Winner!!
fran – Is their gigantic kropek free like the one in Superbowl? We must have been unfortunate then as we only got a saucer of peanuts.
oh no..unfortunately they charge for their gigantic kropek but its really good coz it got bits of garlic pa in it yum yum
Haha. I am obviously such a sucker for freebies but if something tastes so good then I have no issues paying for it. I will make sure to order it next time. Thanks!
Drooling entry… Zong is definitely a rave place!
Aline – welcome to my blog. Make sure to wipe the drool. Hehe. Ciao!
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