Manila’s Most Expensive Buffet!! Filipino Fine Dining!!

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[aaronfofana]

I would pay $90 to eat there. The atmosphere, the variety and the service seems great. Most of the food looks delicious and the presentation is sensational

[AlabastroKing]

For the seafood section (e.g. lobsters, crabs), you can ask them to have it buttered or roasted with cheese. You can also request to have them cooked in coconut cream. They cater to almost any request with no additional fee, it's included in the price 😅

[KSHYNG]

I have very fond memories of this hotel. Me and my wife (colleague back then) worked in this exact buffet restaurant for years, my wife was even one of the first batch of regular staff that the restaurant had - and let me tell you, being a regular staff is a huge deal in this in this hotel because of the amount of sheer number of competition that you have for the job.
Sofitel Manila is very discinct in how it does it's service - it's all about 'cousu main' service or 'service with a heart'. In all our years of hospitality career, we've never worked with people as well-trained or passionate to this day.
We've since moved on to managing a tavern in Western Australia but we still look back at Sofitel Manila and the Spiral Restaurant with nostalgia.

[mariomovillon]

That kind of wide selection of international dishes, with lots of premium finds, the cozy ambience, the engagingly interactive staff, and the whole delightful gastronomic experience? PRICELESS! That's why even if it is indeed quite pricey, the whole experience is all worth it! And satisfied customers keep coming back!

[danzpax]

Asked for a vegan pizza last time I was there.. Wasn't expecting the French chef made me a whole vegan pizza.. I was impressed.

[earlthepearl]

You can never go wrong spending that much to experience binge eating in this buffet restaurant. The presentation and the taste of the food, together with the sublime ambience of the place will put you in awe, that a place like that really does exist. I have eaten there multiple times and I can't wait to go back again.

[ThePHCentrist]

As a frequent customer of the Spiral, I've got suggestions for maximum flavor + bang for your buck strategy on The Spiral.
1. Go for the roast pork, beef, duck, and lamb. Ignore the chicken.
2. After that decadent start, go for the Miso soup.
3. Now go abuse that cheese room and ask for more prosciutto.
4. Then, navigate to the seafood section. The lobster is to die for and if you think you can handle it -the paella.
5. Cleanse the palette with Miso soup again.
6. It's an acquired taste (you can skip this part) but go with the foie gras.
7. Slow down with the Korean section.
8. If you can still handle it, take a deep dive on the Japanese section.
9. Dessert.

[archieologic]

My wife and I just went last week for dinner. Definitely worth the price with the amount of service and choices you’re provided. One thing they don’t mention til you get there: unlimited foie gras

[antinapay]

My friend is a chef here, and I think he is the one featured in 7:11. I can honestly say, out of all the buffets I have tried in the Philippines and Sydney, this is the best. The variety and quality of the food in Spiral are amazingly insane.

[pennreelfishing]

That is my dream RESTAURANT in my life. I will go with my wife and kids to eat there for our entire holiday in the Philippines. Excellent just Excellent and I have never heard of it before. I just got back from Bali and going back home to the Cook Islands to see my Mum. Next holiday is in the Philippines. From a Cook Islander

[FunFunny]

The buffet in Manila, Philippines, typically offers a diverse range of traditional and international dishes. Guests can enjoy fresh seafood, delicious Italian pasta, and Filipino specialties like adobo and lechon. The atmosphere is often cozy and comfortable, creating an ideal setting for a varied and exciting culinary experience.

[lagvinify]

Sonny, don't deny it....the Philippines is your favorite place in Asia..welcome back again and again and again

[emilywynstra]

Sonny is so hilarious because the second half of his sentences are never what we expect: "It smells like....rich people" 🤣

[stevencsb]

I feel like I would be incredibly overwhelmed with the variety here and wouldn't know where to begin. So many delicious looking choices.

[freemovies]

Oh my gosh, it's a dream to go back to the Philippines after my wedding and eat at the Spiral Buffet. <3 So glad more people are eating there and talking about this amazing place.

[tianeeemax]

For us filipinos it's expensive but you as foreigners it's already a steal deal compared to western buffets that costs the same price in sofitel but the food isn't as delicious. I'm glad you've covered this blog to unveil how sofitel's buffet is superb and delicious!

[delawarecop]

I have eaten there many times over the last 15 years and it is by far the best buffet I have ever attended. The quality of the food is excellent at every level. So many choices and all perfectly cooked - full of flavour!

[benzakonium]

I came up with the name and did the original branding for Spiral - must be almost 20 years ago now. Amazing they’re still using the brand. Great to see the ideas lasted.

[lovegansaw]

Sonny: It smells like rich people.

I just die. hahaha

[dmbnuus]

Hi, Sonny. I've been a fan for years already and i've noticed that everytime you go here in the philippines you always feauture our street foods and buffets. There are a lot of tribes here, i hope you can visit them to know more of their culture, and of course their food. Always love you videos, btw!!!