Eating on buffet restaurants, usually with relatives and friends, can be a champion of Filipino culture. Most Filipinos celebrate paydays, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries on buffets. Here are our Top 10 Favorite Buffet Restaurants around Metro Manila (in no particular order)
1.) Cafe 1228
Location: Ground Floor, New World Makati Hotel, Esperanza Street corner Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati, Philippines
Café 1228 features a lavish buffet and five interactive cooking stations, plus a full à la carte menu for all-day dining. We have tried their breakfast and dinner buffet. DM them on their facebook or instagram or call +63 288116888 or email enquiry.manila@newworldhotels.com (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
2.) Richmonde Cafe
Location: 2nd Floor, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, 21 San Miguel Ave, San Antonio, Pasig, 1600 Metro Manila
Sample local favorites as well as specialty dishes from around the world at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas’ Richmonde Cafe. We have tried their buffet breakfast enjoying Filipino favorites such as adobo, tapa, tocino and daing na bangus. We did not miss the healthy diet as they also have selections of fruits and salad greens. Dm them on their facebook or instagram or call them at (632) 8638 7777, mobile number 09175344352 for table reservations and inquiries. Walk-ins are also accepted. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
3.) Cucina , Marco Polo Hotel
Location: 24th Floor Marco Polo Hotel, Sapphire Street, Pasig City, 1600 Metro Manila
This refined and fashionable all-day restaurant has an interactive open kitchen featuring a fresh and healthy buffet and an a la carte menu offering innovative Continental and Asian cuisines. With a seating capacity of 156, this restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Interiors are dominated by impressive cosmic egg chandeliers and a wall commissioned by award-winning Filipino artist Jinggoy Buensuceso. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
4.) The Gallery Club Lounge, The Peninsula Manila
Location: 3rd floor, The Peninsula Manila, Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1226
The Gallery Club Lounge is often referred to as a hotel within a hotel, where a dedicated concierge attends to individual needs in a relaxed and well-appointed lounge environment surrounded by masterpieces of Philippine art. With continuous culinary offerings throughout the day (breakfast, light snacks, hors d’ oeuvres, beverages and sweets), complimentary internet access, pressing of one item per day, Concierge services, and access to boardrooms − it is the ideal place to conduct business, plan a family outing or simply unwind while enjoying spectacular views of The Peninsula Manila’s iconic lobby. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
5.) Vikings
Location: Many branches around Metro Manila
Vikings is the largest chain of buffet restaurants in the Philippines featuring a cornucopia of flavors around the world. It feautures massive and elegantly themed structures, each of the 11 Vikings branches will leave you in awe of its lavish architecture.
6.) The Heat, Edsa-Shangrila Manila
Location: Lobby Level, Tower Wing, Edsa Shangri-LA, 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, 1650 Metro Manila
The famed The Heat buffet stages seasoned specialty chefs presenting signature dishes as a part of one gastronomic experience. Their mastery of the variations of international cuisine allows them to offer dynamic dishes from the elaborate open-theatre kitchen with modern flair. Another highlight of the restaurant is the themed live interactive stations, which feature modern and traditional cooking styles that highlight the creative culinary skills of each chef. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
7.) Spiral, Sofitel Manila
Location: Location: CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1300
Give your palates a taste of the world and treat your loved ones to a first-class interactive dining buffet experience. Spiral, Sofitel Manila’s flagship restaurant, proudly houses 21 dining ateliers, an artist’s special workshop in France: L’Epicerie (Cheese Room), Salad and Appetizer, French Cuisine, Italian Cuisine, Filipino Cuisine, Sushi & Sashimi, Hot Japanese Cuisine, Thai Cuisine, Korean Cuisine, North Indian Cuisine, Asian Noodles, Chinese Wok, Cantonese Dimsum, Peking Duck Oven, Central Market, Rotisserie, Churrasco, Bread Selection, Pastries, Chocolate Fountain & Dessertsand Ice cream & Gelato.
8.) Medley Buffet Restaurant
Location: 3rd Level, Coral Wing, Okada Manila, New Seaside Dr, Parañaque, Metro Manila
Medley Buffet Restaurant is the center of local and international gastronomy of Okada Manila. It brings together a symphony of delectable flavors to guests’ tables. We celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary in this breakfast buffet. Too bad we did not take much artistic pictures as our goal that time is just relax. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
9.) Seven Corners Restaurant
Location: Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Quezon City, Metro Manila
True to its name, this buffet restaurant offers delectable cuisines from the 7 corners of the world. We have dined in this restaurant during breakfast. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
10.) Cabalen
Location: Many branches around Metro Manila
Cabalen is a chain of buffet restaurants serving Filipino and Asian cuisines. True to its name Cabalen which means “a Fellow Kapampangan”, the highlight of its offers focuses on Kapampangan cuisines. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
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