When it comes to an affordable Filipino Buffet, Cabalen has become the popular option.  But, do you know that Cabalen is now celebrating its 30th year?

How timely is my revisit right? 

It's been a while so it's a bit nostalgic for me.
 
I'm so glad they have a salad station with a Filipino twist too.  Notice the Bagoong Vinaigrette?

There's also some Japanese with an assortment of maki and tempura.

As expected, most are Filipino favorites.


Sisig anyone?  They have healthier options like Bangus Sisig and Tofu Sisig.





With so many options, don't forget to save room for dessert. 

Make Your Own Halo-Halo

Ended mine with a glassful of Halo-Halo.

Drinks are not part of the buffet.  But, their refreshments are difficult to resist.

Giveaway
Out of 194 entries (Facebook and Instagram combined), we have now picked a winner for a buffet meal for 2 at Cabalen.

Congratulations to instagrammer stevedelcastillo!  Kindly pm us in our facebook fan page or IG on how to claim your prize.

This Christmas season, Chef Laudico Guevarra's will be offering special Christmas dishes and also an in between meal time for the Weekday Maagang Salu-Salo and Weekend Maagang Salu-Salo (from 5 pm to 6:30 pm).  A portion of the proceeds will be for the benefit of Children's Joy Foundation, a center for disadvantaged children that Guevarra's has been supporting for four years.


The buffet starts at exactly 11 am.  As you can see people are anxious feast with its offerings . 


There are lots of waiting space at the garden.  And, they have sufficient parking space.
 
The house built in the 1920's exudes a classic heritage feel.   It is blended with contemporary influence with the autographed plates and paintings hanged on its walls.  It's multiple function rooms makes it perfect for occasions and events.  During my second visit, I heard that Goldilocks was having a Christmas Party.

Soup

Tinolang Manok

For soup, you have the option of having Tinolang Manok and Nilagang Baka.

Appetizer
The highlight of the appetizer is the Christmas Chicken Liver Parfait.

Salad
For Salad, there's Kamote Salad, Ensaladang Pinoy, Tomato Salsa, Pipino Salad and the seasonal Christmas Macaroni Salad.

I enjoyed the ♥ Squid Law which was a mix of grilled squid and liempo but it seems the Tokwa't Baboy is more popular.

Finger Foods
For Fingers Foods, there's an assortment of Pizza, Ubod Cones, Cheese Sticks, Crispy Crablets and Shrimp.

Main Dishes
There are over 10 dishes of Main Dishes to choose from.  The Fish Mayonesa is a special Christmas dish.


I suggest that you try the ♥ Seafood Ala Pobre.


I liked the ♥ Pork Dinuguan because it's meaty.

The ♥ Malolos Na Hipon is also highly recommended.  I've seen it refilled over and over.

Carving Station
The ♥ Roast Turkey with Cornmeal Stuffing is part of the Maagang Salu-Salo.  But, other meat options are more in demand like the ♥ Angus Beef...

 and the ♥ Bagnet.

If those meats are not enough, there is also the Angus Tapa, Liempo, ♥ Ribs and Chicken BBQ.  

Other Christmas Dishes

♥ Beef Morcon

Other Christmas dishes that can be available are Beef Morcon...

♥ Embutido Lasagna Roll

Embutido Lasagna Roll...

Christmas Paella

and Christmas Paella.

Dessert

Cassava Cake and Pudding

Leche Flan, ♥ Puto Bumbong and Carrot Cake

Choco Banana Cake and ♥ Christmas Suman Fruitcake

My companion loved the Christmas Suman Fruitcake.

Pichi-Pichi, Palitaw, Suman Balls, Red Velvet Cupcake, Vanilla Cupcake, Ube Cupcake and Assorted Fruits.

My Dessert Plate

My top picks are the ♥ Puto Bumbong, ♥ Maja Blanca and ♥ Buko Pandan.

Other Christmas Desserts

♥ Classic Christmas Pudding

In addition to the regular desserts, there's the Classic Christmas Pudding...

♥ Bibingka

and Bibingka.

Halo-Halo Station

Halo-Halo

You can also make your own Halo-Halo.

Soft-served Ice Cream

or have some Soft-served Ice Cream.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
If you're looking for a hearty and affordable Filipino buffet with a cozy ambiance, Chef Laudico Guevarra's is a great choice.  It's a place where you can bring Balikbayans or blow out with your friends.  It is also great for occasions and events whether big or small.