Here Are 10 of the Best Buffets in Metro Manila

From as cheap as PHP688!
by Therese Aseoche | February 22, 2017

We Filipinos love eat-all-you-can buffets. We take note of the next special occasion that calls for a buffet treat, and mentally and physically prep ourselves up for it. (Ever been guilty of starving yourself to make room for all that food?)

And because we love it so much, there’s one for every budget, scattered around the metro. Here are the best buffets within the metro where you should spend your money on for the next birthday, graduation, or anniversary on your calendar!

Four Seasons Hotpot City

Address and Contact Number: Check their official website for the list of complete branches and their contact numbers.
Cost: Mon-Fri Lunch: Php 688/pax | Sat-Sun Lunch, Every day Dinner, Holidays: Php 888/pax
Hours: 11AM to 2:30PM, 5:30PM to 10PM
Cuisines: Japanese, Chinese, Western, Filipino
Ongoing promos: They currently have discounted rates for kids, and a birthday, big group, 10+1, and 10+2 promo. Check their official website for more information.
What people love about it: It’s a restaurant that bridges together buffet and hotpot, so it’s the best place to go for a guilt-free cheat day!

Sambo Kojin

Address and Contact Number: Check their official website for the list of complete branches and their contact numbers.
Cost: Mon-Fri Lunch: Php 688/pax | Sat-Sun and Holiday Lunch and Dinner: Php 888/pax | Mon-Thurs Dinner: Php 838/pax | Fri Dinner: Php 888/pax
Cuisines: Japanese, Korean
Ongoing promos: They current have discounted rates for kids, and a birthday, graduation, and group of 10+1 promo. Check their official website for more information.
What people love about it: It’s a cheaper alternative to Korean BBQ buffets with an added bonus of a variety of Japanese dishes!

Vikings Luxury Buffet

Address and Contact Number: Check their official website for the list of complete branches and their contact numbers.
Cost: Mon-Fri Lunch: Php 738/pax | Mon-Fri Dinner: Php 938/pax | Sat-Sun and Holiday Lunch and Dinner: Php 938/pax | View prices for Mall of Asia and outside of Metro Manila branches here.
Contact Number: (+632) 845 4647
Cuisines: Western, Asian, European
Ongoing promos: They current have discounted rates for kids, and a birthday, big group, 10+1, and 10+2 promo. Check their official website for more information.
What people love about it: It has the widest variety of food and cuisines so you can get the biggest bang for your buck compared to other buffet restaurants. Every branch is also designed differently so you won’t feel like you’re coming back to the same exact place every time.

NIU by Vikings

Address: 6th Floor SM Aura Premier, 26th Street Corner McKinley Parkway, Taguig City
Cost: Mon-Fri Lunch: Php 938/pax | Sat-Sun Lunch, Every day Dinner, Holidays: Php 1,438/pax
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Contact Number: (02) 478-3888, (02) 847-3888, (+63) 917-586-6888, (+63) 919-999-6888
Cuisines: Italian, French, Mediterranean, Japanese, and Chinese
Ongoing promos: They current have discounted rates for kids, and a birthday and wedding anniversary promo. Check their official website for more information.
What people love about it: It’s a higher-end version of the well-loved Vikings Buffet without being as expensive as the high-end buffets in hotels.

Seven Corners

Address: 3rd Floor, Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Corner ADB Avenue, Ortigas, Quezon City
Cost: Mon-Sun breakfast: Php 1,200/pax | Mon-Sat lunch: Php 1,700/pax | Sunday lunch: Php 1,900/pax | Sun-Thurs dinner: Php 1,800/pax | Fri-Sat dinner: Php 1,900/pax
Hours: 6 to 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 6 to 11 p.m.
Contact Number: (+632) 633 7222 local:7220, 7221
Cuisines: Indian, Western, Japanese, Asian and Italian
What people love about it: Their dessert bar is probably the highlight of the entire buffet!

Circles

Address: Makati Shangri-La, San Lorenzo, Ayala Corner Makati Avenue, Makati City
Cost: Mon-Sat lunch: Php 1,800/pax | Sun lunch: Php 2,150/pax | Sun-Thurs dinner: Php 2,100/pax | Fri-Sat dinner: Php 2,350/pax
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Contact Number: (+632) 814 2580
Cuisines: Asian, European
What people love about it: Aside from the amazing interior, their seafood and carving stations are well-sought after.

Heat

Address: Lobby, Tower Wing, Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, 1 Garden Way, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City
Cost: Mon-Sat lunch: Php 1,890/pax | Sun-Thurs dinner: Php 2,205/pax | Sunday lunch: Php 2,500/pax | Fri-Sat dinner: Php 2,415/pax
Hours: 6AM to 12 midnight
Contact Number: (02) 633-8888 ext. 2740
Cuisines: Seafood, Asian, Filipino, and Indian
What people love about it: It has lobster nights every Friday, and wagyu nights every Saturday.

Marriott Café

Address: Manila Marriott Hotel, 10 Newport Boulevard, Newport City Complex, Newport City, Pasay City
Cost: Breakfast: Php 1,450/pax | Mon-Sat lunch: Php 1,900/pax | Sun brunch: Php 2,500/pax | Sun-Thurs dinner: Php 2,100/pax | Fri-Sat dinner: Php 2, 500/pax
Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact Number: (+632) 988-9999
Cuisines: Asian, European, American
What people love about it: Despite the comparatively small variety in their offerings, you can expect all their dishes to taste excellent, especially the sustainable seafood corner.

Spectrum

Address: GF, Fairmont Hotel, 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, San Lorenzo, Makati City
Cost: Breakfast: Php 1,450/pax | Lunch: Php 2,150/pax | Sun-Thurs dinner: Php 2,380/pax | Fri-Sat dinner: Php 2,450/pax | Sunday Brunch: Php 3,077/pax
Hours: 6 to 10:30 a.m., 12 to 2:30 p.m., and 6 to 10 p.m.
Contact Number: (+632) 795 1840
Cuisines: Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Italian
What people love about it: The whole place is elegant and classy, and you can expect the food to be of high quality.

Spiral

Address: Plaza Level, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, CCP Complex, Pasay City
Cost: Mon-Fri breakfast: Php 1,900/pax | Sat-Sun breakfast: Php 2,150/pax | Mon-Sat lunch: Php 2,650/pax | Sun-Thurs dinner: Php 3,100/pax | Fri-Sat dinner: Php 3,350/pax
Hours: 6:30 to 10:30 a.m., 12 to 2:30 p.m., and 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Contact Number: (+632) 832 6988, (+632) 551 5555
Cuisines: Japanese, Chinese, Indian, French, Thai, Korean, Filipino, Western, and Italian
What people love about it: It’s probably the most luxurious buffet you’ll ever indulge in, but you won’t ever regret it. Their cheese room is also a well-loved section.

Which of these buffet restaurants are your favorites? Tell us below!