15 Best Buffets in Manila [2024]

Buffet Manila

If you’re looking for a delicious and hearty meal, you can’t go wrong with a buffet. Manila is home to some of the best buffets in the world, and we’ve compiled a list of the 15 best ones for you! Whether you’re in the mood for Chinese, Japanese, Italian, or American food, there’s something for everyone on this list. So what are you waiting for? Check out these amazing buffet Manila and start stuffing your face!

1) Cabalen Restaurant

Key Service	Filipino buffet dishes
Address	2nd Floor, SM City Manila, Natividad Almeda-Lopez, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila
Website	https://www.facebook.com/CabalenRestaurant
Phone	(02) 8522 8057
Operating Hours	Monday 10AM–9PM Tuesday 10AM–9PM Wednesday 10AM–9PM Thursday 10AM–9PM Friday 10AM–10PM Saturday 10AM–10PM Sunday 10AM–10PM

Come to this buffet restaurant for both delicious and affordable dishes, as well as the best Kapampangan cuisine. Their most popular menu items include ginataan tilapia, dinuguan, kare-kare, lechong kawali, bringhe, and pinakbet.

Key Differentiators:

• Affordable buffet
• Offers the best Kapampangan dishes
• Convenient locations

Customer’s Review:

2 hours of Filipino buffet! It’s cheaper than the Robinsons Place one because here it serves Filipino food while the other one serves Asian food. After adding service charge, it’s 334 pesos for one.

T.Spark

2) Buffet101

Key Service	Affordable Buffet
Address	BLDG K Unit 1-16 Seaside Blvd SM Mall of Asia Complex Central Business Park 1-A Brgy 76 Zone 10 Pasay City 1300
Website	https://www.facebook.com/buffet101/
Phone	(+63) 917-589-2866 / (02) 8822-3348 / (02) 8556-9888

If you’re looking for an affordable buffet with a wide variety of cuisine, Buffet101 is the perfect place for you. With Filipino, Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Western dishes on offer, there’s something to suit everyone’s taste.

Key Differentiators:

• Wide variety of cuisine
• Fantastic value for money
• Great place to celebrate birthdays and special occasions

Customer’s Review:

There are a lot of great food choices here in Buffet101 compared to other buffets. Just good for the price.

Paula

3) Café Ilang-Ilang

Key Service	Upscale Buffet
Address	One Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila, 0913 Metro Manila
Website	https://www.manila-hotel.com.ph/dining/cafe-ilang-ilang/
Phone	+63 2 8527 0011 +63 2 5301 5500
Email	info@themanilahotel.com
Operating Hours	Daily 6 AM to 10 PM

If you’re looking for an upscale dining experience in Manila, look no further than Cafe Ilang-Ilang at The Manila Hotel. For centuries, this has been the go-to spot for lunch and dinner buffets among Manila’s elite. They offer eight live cooking stations featuring Pan-Asian cuisine, as well as a churrasco station, carving stations, Italian kitchen, and dessert station. Plus, they have Halal food options available. And if you’re looking to kickstart your day with a hearty breakfast buffet, they’ve got that covered too – it runs daily from 6am to 10am. Be sure to check out their themed dinners!

Key Differentiators:

• Features eight live cooking stations with Pan-Asian cuisine
• Has a churrasco station, carving stations, Italian kitchen, and dessert station
• Offers Halal food options
• Themed dinner buffets

Customer’s Review:

This is one of the most beautiful restaurants I’ve ever been to. The breakfast buffet is amazing with a great selection of food. The staff are very attentive and the service is excellent. Highly recommend this place!

Emma

4) Medley Buffet at Okada Manila

Key Service	Luxurious buffet
Address	New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City Parañaque City, 1701, Metro Manila, Philippines
Website	https://www.okadamanila.com/dine/casual-dining/medley-buffet
Phone	+632 8555 5799
Operating Hours	BREAKFAST 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM LUNCH 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM DINNER 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Medley Buffet is located near Okada’s Fountain and offers an elegant open kitchen design that lets you watch the chefs cook a wide variety of local and international dishes. You can also enjoy breakfast and lunch buffets, as well as a special lunch on Sundays. The hotel provides a unique guided walking tour to help visitors make the most of their experience, followed by an amazing buffet at Medley.

Key Differentiators:

• Elegant open kitchen design
• Watch the chefs cook
• A wide variety of local and international dishes
• Sunday Buffet lunch

Customer’s Review:

It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. The food is absolutely amazing, very tasty, and well-prepared. So many varieties and choices. I love the service. Staffs are friendly and very accommodating. The dining experience overall is very pleasant. I highly recommend this restaurant. We are definitely going back.

Nemesis

5) Spiral Buffet

Key Service	21 dining buffet ateliers
Address	CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, 1300 Pasay City
Website	https://www.sofitelmanila.com/restaurants-bars/spiral/
Phone	+632 8-573-5555
Email	H6308@sofitel.com
Operating Hours	Breakfast Buffet Daily, 6:30 AM to 10 AM Lunch Buffet Monday to Saturday, 12 NN to 2:30 PM Brunch Buffet Sunday, 12 NN to 3 PM Dinner Buffet Daily, 6 PM to 9:30 PM

Spiral is a buffet consisting of 21 dining ateliers, each with their own unique cuisine. Make sure to budget your time so that you can try dishes from as many different sections as possible! Some notable examples include the La Boulangerie (bread), L’Epicerie (cheese and charcuterie), Chocolaterie, Creamery, and La Patisserie (desserts). In addition to typical Western fare, Spiral also offers food from various other cultures such as Filipino, Korean, Thai, and North Indian. The Japanese section alone has two subsections: one for cold dishes like sushi and sashimi; and another for hot noodle-based dishes.

Key Differentiators:

• Unique cuisine
• Budget your time
• Try dishes from as many different sections as possible
• Offers food from various cultures

Customer’s Review:

Spiral is definitely the best buffet in Manila. They have it all, and it’s all served at exceptional quality. Other buffets usually lack variety or quality in some way to satisfy either part, and Spiral manages to achieve both points.

Jeriel

6) Vikings

Key Service	Largest buffet in the Philippines
Address	Bldg. B, By the Bay, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
Website	https://www.vikings.ph/
Phone	8845-4647
Operating Hours	Daily 10AM TO 7PM

Looking for a food haven in Manila? Look no further than Vikings! This popular buffet restaurant offers a wide variety of international cuisines, including Filipino, Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Italian dishes. And there’s something for everyone – from appetizers and salads to little bites like dim sum and sushi. Plus, meat lovers will definitely appreciate the premium meat section! So come on down and enjoy all that Vikings has to offer!

Key Differentiators:

• Wide variety of international cuisines
• Something for everyone
• Premium meat section

Customer’s Review:

It’s a very good place to come for families and company dinners. Worth the wait and worth the price. Walk in hungry and go home with a happy tummy.

Kathleen

7) Sambo Kojin

Key Service	Japanese and Korean buffet
Address	Ground Level East Wing, Food Street, Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Piñas City
Website	https://www.sambokojin.com/
Phone	(02) 8511-7843
Operating Hours	Mon-Fri 11:00 am – 3:00 pm / 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Sat/Sun/Holidays 10:30 am – 3:00 pm / 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Sambo Kojin is the perfect restaurant for those who love Korean and Japanese cuisine. With plentiful meat options that include lechon, roast beef, sushi, sashimi, bibimbap, beef stew and chapchae – you’re sure to find something you’ll love!

Key Differentiators:

• Korean and Japanese cuisine
• Plenty of meat options
• Attentive and nice staff

Customer’s Review:

I love the food options (there’s a lot of it), and how the staff and managers assisted us by the time we stepped in, and up until the time we stepped out of the premises. We will definitely get back soon.    

Robee

8) Dad’s World Buffet

Key Service	Filipino and Japanese buffet
Address	SM Megamall, Epifanio de los Santos Ave, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Website	https://www.facebook.com/dadsworldbuffet/
Phone	0917 896 1757
Operating Hours	Monday 11AM–3PM, 4–8PM Tuesday 11AM–3PM, 4–8PM Wednesday 11AM–3PM, 4–8PM Thursday 11AM–3PM, 4–8PM Friday 11AM–9PM Saturday 11AM–9PM Sunday 11AM–9PM

Welcome to our buffet restaurant, where we offer a wide variety of Filipino and Japanese dishes. Our Filipino section features delicious items like grilled salmon belly, bulalo, and crispy pata, while our Japanese section offers fresh sashimi and sushi that you can customize to your liking.

Key Differentiators:

• Features delicious Filipino dishes
• Customizable sushi and sashimi
• Excellent choices of food

Customer’s Review:

DADS World Buffet is my favorite affordable buffet in the Philippines. They have enough of a selection that I can come back multiple times in the same week.

Shane Clark

9) Marriott Café

Key Service	Bright, bold, and modern all-day dining and buffet
Address	Ground Level, Marriott Hotel Manila Pasay City, 1309
Website	https://www.marriottcafemanila.com/
Phone	63289889999
Email	marriottcafemanila@marriott.com
Operating Hours	BREAKFAST – 6:30AM – 10:30AM LUNCH – 12:00PM TO 3:00PM DINNER – 6:00PM TO 9:00PM NOSE TO TAIL DINNER (FRIDAYS) – 6:00PM TO 9:00PM SUNDAY BRUNCH CROSSOVER – 11:30AM TO 3:00PM

Not only does Marriott Café have Filipino and international cuisine available all day, but they pride themselves on their seafood selections that are made fresh to order. Indulge in a vast buffet of local and international cuisine, or enjoy an irresistible a la carte menu. The Marriott Café truly brings inspired dining to the fore.

Key Differentiators:

• Filipino and international cuisine
• Serves fresh seafood
• Vast buffet

Customer’s Review:

We celebrated my cousin for her birthday and it was a blast. My family had an amazing time and the whole Marriott Cafe team was very jubilant with our energy. Raymart and Johnrey went above and beyond with their service to our family. 

Muchacho

10) Fresh International Buffet at Solaire

Key Service	Luxurious buffet
Address	1 Asean Avenue Entertainment City Tambo, Paranaque City 1701 Metro Manila, Philippines
Website	https://www.solaireresort.com/dining/fresh
Phone	+632.8888.8888
Email	reservations@solaireresort.com
Operating Hours	Lunch- 11:30AM to 2:30PM Dinner- 5:30PM to 10:30PM

Solaire Resort and Casino’s Fresh buffet restaurant might be the best pick if you’re looking for luxurious eats. It’s well-known for its delicious seafood menu, which includes baked clam, grilled shrimp, sashimi and more. Plus, they offer a bottomless drink option that everyone can enjoy.

Key Differentiators:

• Delicious seafood menu
• Bottomless drink option
• Great for groups

Customer’s Review:

The food here is amazing. The service is wonderful. I highly recommend the bottomless wine and beer. Buffet was delicious and had a great variety!

Shannen

11) The Canary

Key Service	2-hour hot pot buffet
Address	3rd Floor, F1 Hotel Manila, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines
Website	https://www.facebook.com/thecanarybgc/
Phone	0919 412 4800
Email	inquiry@f1hotelsandresorts.com
Operating Hours	Always open

Take a dip in the pool at Bonifacio Global City’s F1 Hotel, then dry off and dine under the stars. Enjoy a 2-hour hot pot buffet, perfect for an afternoon snack or early dinner. If you’re craving something heartier, go for the unlimited Korean Barbecue – it comes with all your favorite side dishes and condiments included.

Key Differentiators:

• Unlimited Korean barbecue
• Inclusive of side dishes and condiments
• Beautiful city views

Customer’s Review:

It was a sumptuous dinner with the Family. Their KBBQ dinner set menu was so good. It’s unlimited so prep your tummy.

Karen

12) Brasserie on 3

Key Service	Open kitchen type of buffet
Address	Seaside Boulevard, Coral Way, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila, Philippines
Website	https://eatdrinkhilton.com/brasserie-on-3-conrad-manila/
Phone	+63 2 8833 9999
Email	MNLMB.FB@conradhotels.com
Operating Hours	Daily 6 AM to 10PM

Come and enjoy the feast for your senses at this buffet! Located at Conrad Manila, this resto has a great view of Manila Bay that will give you a relaxing vibe as you enjoy their wide array of Filipino and western dishes. Their healthy selection is made from sustainably-sourced and seasonal ingredients, which you can all witness being prepared for you in their open kitchen set-up.

Key Differentiators:

• Culinary spread
• Relaxing vibe
• Sustainable and seasonal ingredients

Customer’s Review:

The ambiance was perfect, the service was impeccable and the food was outstanding! I highly recommend this place for a special night out or any kind of celebration. Buffet lunch is also reasonably priced. A must-visit in Manila!

Dome

13) The Pantry

Key Service	Luxurious buffet
Address	GF, Ayala Centre, 1223 Makati City Metro Manila, Philippines
Website	https://www.dusit.com/dusitthani-manila/dining/the-pantry/
Phone	+63 (2) 7238 8888
Email	dtmn@dusit.com
Operating Hours	Breakfast: 06:00 to 10:30 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30 Dinner: 18:00 to 22:00

Come to The Pantry at Dusit Thani for a relaxed meal and some great food. Their farm-to-fork approach ensures that you’re getting fresh, locally sourced ingredients in every dish. They offer a variety of cuisines, including Indian, Italian, Filipino and Pan-Asian. So whether you’re enjoying the Saturday Night Grill with friends or the Sunday Brunch Buffet with family, you’re sure to find something everyone will love!

Key Differentiators:

• Farm-to-fork approach
• Locally-sourced products
• Serves Indian, Italian, Filipino, and Pan-Asian cuisines

Customer’s Review:

The Pantry is our favorite resto in Manila for Breakfast. Delicious food and excellent service make it so much fun every time.

Chris Leonardos

14) Xin Tian Di

Key Service	Authentic Chinese dim sum buffet
Address	4F Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas Centre, Pasig City, Quezon City, Philippines
Website	https://www.facebook.com/xintiandirestaurant/
Phone	0960 259 8418
Email	mnlcp.xintiandi@ihg.com
Operating Hours	Daily 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Looking for a delicious dim sum buffet? Then Xin Tian Di is the perfect place for you! With over 55 dishes to choose from, including all your favorites like hakao, xiao long bao, and taro puffs, there’s something for everyone. Plus, all our dishes are authentically Chinese and served steaming hot so you can enjoy all the flavor! And don’t worry if you’re vegetarian or vegan – we have plenty of options for you too.

Key Differentiators:

• Over 55 dishes to choose from
• Vegetarian and vegan options available
• Nice staff

Customer’s Review:

Food and service are top-notch! If you want Chinese food with a modern taste, this is not a bad place. It can get a bit costly which is the only downside in my opinion, but otherwise, really worth giving it a try.

Erick T

15) Seven Corners

Key Service	International buffet
Address	3F, Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas Avenue Corner Adb Avenue 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
Website	https://www.facebook.com/sevencornersrestaurant
Phone	0998 840 2130
Email	mnlcp.7corners@ihg.com
Operating Hours	Daily 6AM–10:30PM

If you’re looking to try a bit of everything, then the international buffet at Seven Corners is perfect for you. With seven stations featuring Asian Noodles, Tandoori, Japanese, Western, Salad, Pizza and Dessert offerings – there’s something for everyone. And if you’re feeling adventurous, be sure to check out their Singaporean Seafood Laksa!

Key Differentiators:

• Seven stations
• Great value for money
• Best for ribeye steak

Customer’s Review:

Better than our first visit. The food was superb plus the dessert was really good. Looking forward to the next visit.

Eugene Camua

Buffet Manila

Buffet Manila dining is a great way to experience a variety of different cuisines all at once. Whether you’re looking for an international buffet with dishes from all over the world or a local buffet with traditional Filipino cuisine, there’s something for everyone in Manila. And don’t forget that buffets are also a great value – you can get a lot of food for your money! So if you’re looking for a delicious and affordable meal, be sure to check out one of these buffet Manila!

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