The family has set out to try hotel buffets since forever. Yet, I have never come across Holiday Inn's Flavors Restaurant.
Naturally, as a foodie, I was enthusiastic in adding it to my growing collection.
I
love the interiors. It was modern and sophisticated. Apart from the
main dining area, it also had booths on the side and a private room.
Food
The food stations are placed at the far end. It's quite apparent that they have limited selections.
Bread Station
The Bread Station has enough bread variants with spreads to choose from. I had a slice of sourdough. It was pretty good.
Cold Cuts
For Cold Cuts, they have three kinds if ham. The hams are displayed on the
right end.
But, you have to request them to be cut by the Grill
Station on the opposite side (far left). This didn't make sense to me.
Salad Bar
They
have a make your own salad option. And, around four prepared salads.
What I like about this station is the Middle Eastern Dips: Hummus and Baba Ghanouj which I paired with my slice of sourdough.
Sushi Bar
The
Sushi Bar has around 3-5 kinds of sushi. Despite the appearance, they
seem to have the toppings of a classic California Maki: mango, crab stick
and cucumber. I decided to try one. And, it was okay. The nori had
the crunch of a freshly made sushi.
Soup
 |
| Minestrone |
Flavors offered two soup options: Minestrone and Minced Beef. The Minestrone was delicious as they added fresh thyme in it.
Noodle Station
The Noodle Station had many noodles and toppings to offer.
Unfortunately, I decided to skip this to save room for dessert.
Grill Station
Steaks Station
 |
| US Beef Chuck Roll, Beef Sirloin and Lamb Shoulder |
Since it's Steak Night Friday, we get to have three kinds of steak for a higher buffet price.
 |
| ♥ US Beef Chuck Roll |
Pizza Station
 |
| Electric-grilled Pizza |
 |
| Baked Mac |
 |
| Chicken Cuts |
 |
| Roast Chicken |
I was expecting the choices to be spectacular. But, what I found instead were food variants you'd typically find in a party such as Baked Mac, Chicken Cuts, Electric-grilled Pizza and Roast Chicken.
 |
| Honey Glazed Pork |
Excluding
the Staples (Plain Rice, Nasi Goreng and Pancit Canton) and Sides
(Roasted Mix Vegetable, Baked Potato Wedges and Cauliflower Gratin),
there are only a few main dishes to choose from.
 |
| ♥ Roast Beef |
 |
| ♥ Kalbi Jim |
The popular items for the night are the Roast Beef and Kalbi Jim. I liked them more than the Beef and Lamb Steak selections.
Dessert Station
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| Lemon Meringue, Macadamia Cake, ♥ La Sultan, Tiramisu, ♥ Chocolate Oheyna, White Chocolate Blondie |
The best station is the dessert station.
There is a Soft Served Ice Cream Machine, Chocolate Fondue Station, Snow Cone Station, Halo-Halo Station and Cakes Station.
For healthier option, there are Fresh Fruits and Buko Pandan.
Tip: BPI Credit Card Holders can avail of 50% off promo.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I don't feel that
Flavors Restaurant has lived up to its name. The dishes where not flavorful enough for me nor does it offer enough variants to allow guests to appreciate different flavors. The steaks were okay but the price you have to pay for it isn't reasonable. I don't think I'll revisit unless it's discounted or it's a complimentary meal for a hotel stay.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating |
Flavors Restaurant Rate |
| Ambiance |
★★★★★ |
Breakfast - 888 php ++
Lunch - 1,400 php ++
Brunch (Sun) - 1,800 ++
Dinner - 1,400 php ++ |
| Taste |
★★★ |
| Service |
★★★ |
| Price |
★★ |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended |
| Flavors Restaurant Holiday Inn Makati |
| Business Address |
Glorietta 1, Palm Drive, Ayala Center,
Makati City, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours |
Breakfast:6am-10am
Lunch: 12pm-2pm
Dinner: 6pm-11pm |
| Payment Options |
 Cash |
| Service Charge |
10% |
| Budget/Person |
1,000-1,500 |
| Free WiFi |
No |
| Unlocked Foursquare Perks |
None |
| Contact |
(02) 246-9069 ext:157 |
| Other |
Website | Facebook Fan Page |
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