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Hotel Buffet Review: Admiral Club Manila Bay and Admiral Hotel Manila Exploration (Malate Metro Manila)
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Admiral Club Manila Bay is one of the top hotel buffets in Manila right now since it features a diverse selection of international cuisine. It is located at the 9th floor of Admiral Hotel Manila - MGallery. So, consistent with the hotel's theme of an Admiral's experience, the buffet highlights the diverse culinary discoveries from his seafaring adventures.
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| Admiral Club Interactive Catwalk Table |
But, the food isn't the only reason Admiral Club Manila Bay steals the spotlight, it is also known for its interactive catwalk table. With its cutting-edge video mapping projection...
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| Admiral Club Manila Bay DJ |
and superb sound system, it has become an iconic centerpiece for celebrations and events. If you're availing of the buffet just for the pleasure of dining like us, you can still count on the DJ's great music alone to elevate your dining experience.
Food Stations
There are numerous food stations to conquer.
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| The Great Grazing Table |
The Great Grazing Table features a medley of artisanal breads, olives, sliced and marinated cheeses, cold cuts, dried fruits, nuts, pintxos — meats, pâté (smooth or chunky spreads) or rillettes (slow-cooked shredded meat spread) on top of a slice of bread that originated from Basque, Spain. The highlight of this section is Admiral Club's signature ♥Pâté en Croûte — a pâté that's baked inside a flaky pastry that is French in origin.
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| Salad Bar |
Although we love salads, the limited variety of local greens, toppings and salad dressings at the Salad Bar failed to entice us to try this section. But, we had every appetizer: Tomato Caprese, Fresh Oysters, Prawn Cocktails, ♥Tatare in Salmon, Tuna and Beef.
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| Asian Atelier |
The Asian Atelier is our favorite although it was mainly consists of only two cuisines: Chinese and Japanese Cuisine. From Japanese, we enjoyed the fresh Sashimi and Nigiri: Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, ♥Salmon and Sea Urchin, Special Rolls: California Maki, Kani Maki and Kani Tofu and other Japanese cold starters. The Udon and ♥Tempura are good enough to justify the premium for the weekend buffet.
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| Noodle Bar |
Being Tsinoy Foodies, we usually find the Chinese Dishes offered in hotel buffets subpar compared to specialty Chinese restaurants. But, with the fun Noodle Bar twist where you can choose from four delicious of broth: Chicken, Beef, ♥Laksa and Miso, we found it difficult to resist customizing our own boodle bar topped with our choice of toppings and condiments.
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| Dimsum |
There is an assortment of Dimsum: Siomai, Siopao and Mushroom Buns. Also, don't miss out on the authentic Chinese dishes and specialities such as the ♥Sliced Roasted Duck and Macao Lechon.
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The Stove |
The Stove presents European and Mediterranean specialties such as the Beef Bourguignon, Lamb Confit, The Perfect Egg and more. The meats here didn't have any distinct features worth mentioning.
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| From The Sea with Love |
There's no reason to hold back in having as much Baked Oysters when its part of the spread right?
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| More Seafood |
The same rules apply for the delicious Crab, Clam and Fish dishes at the From The Sea with Love station.
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| Josper Grill |
The Josper Grill brought in Spanish-influenced specialties with its roasts and grills. All are a must-try! We had Striploin, ♥Seabass, Mahi-Mahi, Prime Rib, ♥Porchetta and Roast Beef.
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| L’atelier Des Desserts |
The eye-catching Ice Cream Spinning Wheel effortlessly drew us all to the L’atelier Des Desserts station. Enjoy your Crêpes à la mode with a scoop of your favorite ice cream. With 16 flavors to choose from on the Ice Cream Spinning Wheel, you're sure to find one you love! The Chocolate Fountain seems to attract the young diners. There are also an assortment of Bite-sized Delights.
Admiral Hotel Manila -MGallery Exploration
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| Manila Bay Sunset View |
Best to arrive early before dinner time so you can enjoy the scenic sunset view at the Coconut Grove Rooftop Pool Bar just outside Admiral Club Manila Bay.
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| Coconut Grove Rooftop Pool Bar |
There aren't many places in Manila where you can truly step back into its Golden Age glamour. During the wartime era, the original Admiral Hotel Manila stood as a prestigious retreat for distinguished figures, including General Douglas MacArthur and Prince Louis Mountbatten, uncle of Prince Philip, while also serving as a harbor for seafarers.
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| Infinity Pool with Sunset View |
As evident from the neglect of most cultural heritage structures in Manila, we're glad that this was rebuilt in a way that still preserves the essence of a fading cultural treasure.
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| Las Paginas de la Historia at the El Atrio Lounge |
Another display that can't be missed at Admiral Hotel Manila is the Las Paginas de la Historia (which translates to pages of history) at the El Atrio Lounge. Isn't it amazing that they used actual pages from Fernando Marías' book for this art installation?
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| Noodle Alley at Admiral Hotel Manila |
Go through the secret door to check out Noodle Alley.
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| Noodle Alley |
This is linked to the more conspicous Godown by Ruby Wong bar which you have to check out for yourself as it was kind of awkward to take a photo while guests where enjoying their privacy in the dark.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
The buffet at Admiral Club Manila Bay is a must-try especially if you can avail of them being offered at discount price from credit card or membership discount. It's also a great opportunity to explore Admiral Hotel Manila, a truly one-of-a-kind luxury boutique hotel that captures the essence of Manila's rich heritage.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Admiral Club Buffet Rates | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | Breakfast Buffet 1,888 php nett| Lunch Buffet 2,788 php nett | Sunday Brunch, Holiday, Friday to Saturday Dinner Buffet 3,788 php nett | Sunday to Thursday Dinner Buffet 3,188 php nett| Kid’s Rate 5-12 years old – 50% discount 0-4 years old – Free of Charge |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Admiral Club Buffet | |
| Business Address | 9/F Admiral Hotel Manila 2138 Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila |
| Business Hours | 6:30 am-10:00 pm |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 1,888-3,788 |
| Free WiFi | Yes |
| Contact | (0917) 829-8434 |
| Other | Website |
Fellow pizza lovers and Hallyu fans alike, check out this new food craze that has just crash landed in the Philippines. Eat Pizza offers bold Korean-inspired flavors served in fun and handy 10-inch rectangular pizza.
Following the grand opening of its first branch last October, Eat Pizza has stolen the food scene spot light and captured the hearts and taste buds of Filipinos.
Eat Pizza's single-portioned pizzas allows us to savor our favorite flavor without compromise. As they say it is “a slide of pizza for everyWant."
The menu features 10 exciting flavors, ranging from Korean-inspired creations to timeless classics:
- Korean Sausage: Juicy Korean sausage paired with tangy honey mustard and relish for a burst of sweet and spicy flavors.
- Beef Bulgogi: Marinated, tender slices of beef bulgogi add a savory and slightly sweet touch to every bite. This even has a hot & spicy option!
- Samgyeopsal: Inspired by the longest trending Korean BBQ dish, this fusion flavor blends locally-sourced meat with premium Korean cheese.
- Sweet Potato: Korea’s beloved winter snack transformed into a pizza slide of contrasts between sweet and savory.
- Sweet Milk & Sweet Corn: These are also playful twist of Korean snacks to try.
- Classic Cheese, Pepperoni, and Aloha: For those who crave tried-and-true favorites.
Complete your meal with Eat Pizza’s mouthwatering sides: Sweet Potato Corn Cheese and Tteokbokki with Cheese. They also have classic Italian pasta options like Spaghetti and Carbonara.
J. Park Garden Restaurant has recently opened at Jose P. Laurel Foundation Building. We've been passing by the area for decades but never had we imagined that the place could be so beautiful and lively.
J. Park is a 24-hour spacious two-story restaurant fully surrounded by glass panes. It's greens and classy interiors is like a paradise inviting every passer by.
A step inside will even offer an overwhelming comfort with its clean, fragrant and cool vibe. Aside from the casual dining area on the first and second floor, the second room also provides more privacy with individual rooms by the back hallway.
Food
While J. Park offers unlimited Samyupsal for only 500 php (minimum of two [2] persons), we opted to order ala carte because the menu had a lot more to offer.
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| Pajeori (파절이) |
All the ban chan (also known as side dishes) it served on our table was gloried in terms of ingredients and portions. As you can see some of the ban chan are served in big bowls too. And, if its not enough, the servers are happy to replenish them upon our requests too.
Beef
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| Special Wagyu Beef (Rib-Eye) (2800 php) |
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| Kkot Galbisal (Grilled Beef Prime Ribs) (1,600 php) |
Pork
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| Samgyeopsal (Fresh Pork Belly) (400 php) |
But if indeed you want to get the best out of your money, they avail of their limited offer for Umlimited Samgyeopsal at 500 php. Being we ordered the Samgyeopsal as ala carte at 400 php! Imagine, just add 100 php more per person and you can eat your heart out!
Meals
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| Bulgogi |
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| Kimchi Jjige (Kimchi Stew) (400 php) |
Aside from dishes that you can cook on the table, we ordered other stews and soups too. For spicy lovers, the Kimchi Jjige will give you the spicy tinge in the taste buds that you yearn for and the delightfully hot soup will give you that warm massage in every sip.
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| Dwenjiang Jjigae (Soybean Stew) (400 php) |
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| Galbi Tang (600 php) |
Side Dishes
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| Japchae (500 php) |
It was a hard choice between the Japchae and the Janchi-guksu for our noodle dish. Here in Manila the Japchae is more common and popular so it was what we chose. However, in Korea, the Janchi-guksu is what they have in every occasion. The word "janchi" literally means banquet or feast in Korean. While "guksu" simply means noodles in Korean.
What we appreciate with Korean restaurants is that the management is very hands on. You can see that the Korean owners and managers are the ones doing the hard labor as well.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Overall, J. Park Garden Restaurant is the hippest and grandest 24-hour Korean restaurant in Manila. This is highly recommend for all types of diners. Given the beautiful and luxurious appeal, the pricing is quite affordable too. For private rooms and big groups, it is better to reserve since the place is usually crowded during peak hours. You can contact them via mobile or Facebook.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | J Park Garden Restaurant Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | Menu | Menu 2 |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| J. Park Garden Restaurant | |
| Business Address | Jose P. Laurel Foundation Building. Pedro Gil Corner M.H del Pilar Street, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 11am-7am |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 350-2,800 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (0936) 785-3625 |
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Since the onset of websites and social media, rarely do we encounter a hole-in-a-wall joint that literally under the radar like Arab Asian Resto Cafe.
Although this Arab Asian Resto Cafe is marked in google maps, it has no reviews in Zomato or Tripadvisor and the like so it has no online presence. But, we've sharing about it now because we believe it should have. This humble place serves very affordable and delicious dishes and drinks.
We discovered this through Meaningful Travel's Muslim Immersion Tour and we were told then that in contrast to what we hear about them from the media, Muslim's are actually peaceful and simple. In fact, some of them just live within the Golden Mosque compound. The owner of this establishment is one who also stays there.
Food
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| ♥ Paratha + Sweetened Milk (25 php) |
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| ♥ Lassi (40 php) |
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Arab Asian Resto Cafe serves affordable, halal, natural and healthy food and drinks that are worth the try when you are in the area. We hope to try more of its heavier meals in the future.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Arab Asian Resto Cafe Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ | Food Menu | Drink Menu |
| Taste | ★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Arab Asian Resto Cafe | |
| Business Address | 334 Gunao, Quiapo, Manila, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 7am-11pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | N/A |
| Budget/Person | 50-120 php |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (0995) 735-9544 | (0939) 621-0799 |
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While some may be lucky enough to visit Japan for its Cherry Blossom Viewing as much as they can. Many of us are not able to due to time and monetary constraints. Fortunately for us, we have the newest milk tea concept in the Philippines inspired by the Japan's Cherry Blossom Viewing tradition - Sakura Hanami. It now has several branches and Sakura Hanami Taft in Arrow Food Park is the one we recently got to visit.
Sakura Hanami which directly translates to Cherry Blossom Viewing
is a millennia-old tradition in Japan which still has a growing
popularity up to present. In fact, around 5,000,000 million tourists
fly to Japan just for this in a year. It gets so crowded and popular
that some viewing spots even charge a lot just for exclusivity.
Winter Blends (Hot)
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| Traditional Cherry Blossom Tea (195 php) |
One of the distinguishing features of Sakura Hanami is that it serves hot floral tea variants. One pot is good to share for two to four people.
Autumn Blends
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| Lava Pearl Latte (180 php/XL) |
The Lava Pearl Latte just shows us that Sakura Hanami caters to all types of tea drinkers. While we found the Lava Pearl Latte at regular sugar level too sweet for our liking, we do know a lot of sweet tea lovers who will crave for this. For a slightly lighter sweetness, you can opt for the Okinawa Roast Milk Tea (95 php/regular).
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| ♥ Classic Milky Bubble Mousse (155 php), ♥ Matcha Creme Milk Tea with Sakura Pudding (140 php/Regular) and ♥ Sakura Signature Bubble Tea (95/regular) |
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| ♥ Matcha Creme Milk Tea with Sakura Pudding (140 php/Regular) |
The most impressive drink for us was the Matcha Creme Milk Tea with Sakura Pudding. This is a legit matcha drink! We bet that if you order the XL, you'll really feel the caffeine kick from this drink. It's so bold and rich just the way we always wanted our matcha but rarely could have. We also love the rosy flavor of the Sakura Pudding that perfectly matches the matcha.
Bubble Mousse
The Bubble Mousse is a dessert snack packaged in cute bottle with pink ribbon. We tried the
Classic Milky Bubble Mousse (155 php) and fell in love with it! The strength of the tea flavor, the silky melt-in-your-mouth texture of the mousse and the soft to chew pearls on top gives a wholesome experience. We just found this a bit pricey especially the other variants that cost 175 php per bottle But, if you can splurge then we guarantee the even biteful is heavenly! The sensation is so appealing that we would probably try the Strawberry Bubble Mousse or Matcha Creme Mousse next visit!
Classic Milky Bubble Mousse (155 php) and fell in love with it! The strength of the tea flavor, the silky melt-in-your-mouth texture of the mousse and the soft to chew pearls on top gives a wholesome experience. We just found this a bit pricey especially the other variants that cost 175 php per bottle But, if you can splurge then we guarantee the even biteful is heavenly! The sensation is so appealing that we would probably try the Strawberry Bubble Mousse or Matcha Creme Mousse next visit!
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Sakura Hanami depicts the Japanese philosophy that highliughts premium quality hence the "kaizen" (かいぜん) concept which is actually rooted in the way they genuinely care for people "omoi-yari" (思いやり). The drink quality and service is superb. To sum it up, we,Tsinoy Foodies, guarantee that you can find satisfaction in Sakura Hanami with a reminder that premium variants comes with a premium price.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Sakura Hanami Taft Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | NA |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Sakura Hanami Taft | |
| Business Address | 1021 P. Ocampo St, Corner Arellano Ave, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 10am-12pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | none |
| Budget/Person | 90-200 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (0917) 655-5584 |
| Other | |
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