During our Christmas dinner with relatives, we've heard a lot of good comments about Buffet 101 so we finally decided to try it out. The place was already packed when we arrived at the time for our reservation with many seated at the waiting area.
Glancing from the outside, one can already see through its crystal clear glass walls the beautiful and elegant ambiance that Buffet 101 has to offer. It's modernistic and luxurious interiors with chandeliers, crystal curtains and soft leatherette seating makes your feel like you are in a five star hotel.
A distinguishing feature at Buffet 101 is their Live Suahe Station, where you could watch as the chef gathers live Suahe (greasyback shrimp) and dips in boiling water. Although I've always been hesitant with dishes with shells on, I am very glad that I did not miss this! The freshly cooked Suahe was so soft, juicy and naturally sweet.
Buffet 101 offers a lot of Chinese selections. In the just along the same lane as the Live Suahe Station, you can find the Dimsum Section, Chinese Cold Cuts, Hot Pot (Shabu-Shabu) Section, Pecking Duck Section and Roasted Duck Section. I'm glad they had my favorite Chinese Fried Buns too!
Their Pecking Duck is so succulent, you certainly can't miss it! I don't want to stuff myself over the same kind of food but I couldn't resist having second and thirds of this.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Overall, we were very satisfied with the meal. We came home stuffed to our hearts content. For the price, it is very affordable since it includes expensive dishes such as Pecking Duck, Steak and more!
Buffet 101 Map
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| ♥Live Suahe Station |
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| Chinese Fried Buns on the Lower Right |
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| Chinese Cold Cuts |
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| ♥Pecking Duck |
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| Salmon Maki |
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| Temaki |
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| Pork Chazu and Katsu Hanna |
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| Beef Teriyaki and Chicken Teppanyaki |
They also have a wide range of Japanese selections especially for appetizers such as sushi, makis and temakis. They also had Japanese dishes like Beef Teriyaki, Chicken Teppanyaki, Pork Chazu, Katsu Hanna and ♥Tempura Shrimp.
Buffet 101 also has a live grilling station where you can order Lamb Chops, ♥Rib Eye Steak, Sirloin Steak, barbecue or liempo to be grilled for you. You have to wait or come back at about 5-10 minutes before you can have it since it was not delivered to your table. They also had grilled turkey and roast beef which they said was delicious. I suggest you try the Rib Eye Steak instead of the Sirloin Steak because the Sirloin Steak is tougher to chew.
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| Seafood Grilling By Order |
Aside from the meat, you can also have your choice of seafood to be grilled. Just give your table number and have them delivered at your table. If you don't want grilled, they have a selection of baked cheesy oysters and mussels.
There have a pastry section with a limited choice of dips and cheese. I didn't mind. I actually skipped this section because there were better options.
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| Grilled Tuna Mix |
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| Smoked Salmon |
They had more appetizers and side dishes to offer. They had Chinese cold cuts again with the Century Egg and Seaweeds. There was smoked salmon and salad mixes like Grilled tuna mix. Aside from ready-to-eat salads, there was a salad bar too.
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| ♥Seafood Chowder with Pastry |
Buffet 101 offered around three or four soup variants. We all loved the Seafood chowder with pastry among the rest.
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| French Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken |
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| Pata |
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| Italian Pizza |
Buffet 101 offers a wide range of international dishes which includes French, American, Filipino and Italian.
Desserts
Buffet 101 has a make your own halo-halo section, candy section, chocolate fondue, ice cream station and crepe station. They also offer fresh fruits.
Buffet 101 has a lot of sweet treats to offer. There were two glass display coolers full of samplers and around five whole cakes more.
Drinks
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| Pineapple Shake, ♥Watermelon Shake and Mango Shake |
The buffet price is inclusive of the unlimited drinks. They offered fresh fruits shakes, fruit juices, iced tea, draft beer and coffee.
What we had
So here's what we had. How about you?
Overall, we were very satisfied with the meal. We came home stuffed to our hearts content. For the price, it is very affordable since it includes expensive dishes such as Pecking Duck, Steak and more!
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | |
Ambiance
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★★★★★
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Taste
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★★★★
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Service
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★★★
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Price
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★★★★
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| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | |
Buffet 101 Price
Mon-Fri lunch P699
Sat Lunch P799
Mon-Fri Dinner P950
Sat Dinner,Sun/Holidays Lunch and Dinner P1050
For children; 3.5 and below FREE; 3.6ft to 4.5ft P499
Mon-Fri lunch P699
Sat Lunch P799
Mon-Fri Dinner P950
Sat Dinner,Sun/Holidays Lunch and Dinner P1050
For children; 3.5 and below FREE; 3.6ft to 4.5ft P499
| Buffet 101 | |
| Business Address |
Bldg K, Seaside Blvd, San Miguel by the Bay,
SM Mall of Asia Complex,
Pasay City
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| Business Hours | Mon - Fri Lunch: 11:30 am-2:30 pm Dinner: 5:30 pm-10:30 pm Sat-Sun Lunch:11:00 am-2:30 pm Dinner: 5:30 pm-10:30 pm |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | |
| Budget/Person | 499 - 869 |
| Contact | (02) 556-2888, 556-3888 |
| Other | |
Buffet 101 Map
While we were walking along Alabang Town Center, we decided to stop over at Serenitea to quench our thirst after a fun game of lazer tag at Lazer Xtreme. On our way, we noticed people drinking in Serenitea JUMBO cups so I instantly knew that something was going on.
We went over to Serenitea and I was right! It was Serenitea's 3rd year anniversary. Like the previous years, Serenitea offers a FREE upgrade from their Large cup to the JUMBO cup or 1 liter cups.
Glancing up on their menu, they had more selections now. But, I thought that since this is for a JUMBO cup, I better stick to my personal favorite, the Hokkaido with Pearl sinkers. Although my favorite sinker is the green tea jelly, they don't allow that for the Hokkaido. For the Hokkaido, I always prefer 50% sugar.
Looking at how many people are eagerly waiting to claim their orders, we decided to take a 30-minute stroll. We came back just on time too.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Serenitea is consistent with its product quality regardless of the branch. You can never get tired of trying out drinks at Serenitea because each variation offers a different sensation plus they give you the freedom to choose your choice of sugar level and sinkers to enhance the experience.
Serenitea Alabang Town Center Menu
Menu
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| Hokkaido with pearl JUMBO cup (105 php) |
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| Hokkaido with pearl JUMBO cup (105 php) |
The Hokkaido with pearl is one of my favorite milk teas. We both enjoyed the JUMBO cup. It was super satisfying! Thank you so much Serenitea for such a fun and generous celebration.
Serenitea is consistent with its product quality regardless of the branch. You can never get tired of trying out drinks at Serenitea because each variation offers a different sensation plus they give you the freedom to choose your choice of sugar level and sinkers to enhance the experience.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | |
Ambiance
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★★★
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Taste
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★★★★
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Service
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★★★
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Price
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★★★
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| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | |
Serenitea Alabang Town Center Menu
Menu
| Serenitea Alabang Town Center | |
| Business Address |
Alabang Town Center
Entertainment Complex, Cinema Arena
Alabang-Zapote Road, Alabang Muntinlupa, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 10am-9pm (Mall Hours) |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | |
| Budget/Person | 65-120 |
| Contact | |
| Other | |
I find it an odd coincidence that I've been trying out authentic Japanese cuisine lately. Just after dining at Gyobou (see separate entry) for an authentic Japanese Yakiniku, a friend invited me to try a new yakitori place at Burgos Circle called "Yakitori Kitchen". It is in the same area of Casa Marcos where we have eaten before.
The word "yakitori" literally means grilled bird. Traditional yakitori consists of all parts of the chicken seasoned with salt and yakitori sauce. Soon, it expanded with more offerings such as grilled seafood, pork, beef, seafood and vegetables. The yakitori is served in bamboo skewers to preserve its aroma and flavor after being grilled with charcoal.
Yakitori Kitchen has an ambiance similar to an authentic yakitori shop you'd find in Japan. It has wooden tables and chairs and Japanese lanterns. It gives a cozy laid back feeling that makes it the perfect place to hang out after work or anytime of the day when you want to drink a couple of beers that compliments their yakitori well.
They offer a wide range of imported beers and liquors that goes well with their yakitori.
Upon being seated, we were offered a complimentary soup. It's a clear soup which has chicken broth.
I love their table set up. They even have this wooden holder where you can place your bamboo skewers as you eat.
Rice
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| Chahan (Fried Rice) (150 php) |
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| Curry Chahan (180 php) |
Chicken
The chicken used by Yakitori Kitchen is special because it is the same type of chicken exported and used in Japan. Their chickens are bigger and tastier so they are able to offer all parts of the chicken in their menu just like in Japan!
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| ♥Momo (Chicken Leg Meat) (100 php) |
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| ♥Kawa (Chicken Skin) (80php) |
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| Seseri (Chicken Neck Meat) (120 php) and Bonchili (Chicken Tail) (150 php) |
Look at the size of the Bonchili! It's larger than our ordinary local chickens right? Probably because our local chickens can never be as plump as those, I've never tried a Bonchili before. The Bonchili was served hot of the grill so it melts into your mouth releasing its sinfully yet flavorful taste.
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| ♥Lever (Chicken Liver) (70 php) |
I have always loved chicken liver and because of that I am also very particular in the way it is cooked. If a chicken liver is under cooked, it is disgusting to eat. If it is overcooked, then it will be tough and dry. The way Yakitori Kitchen cooked their Lever was perfect! It was so soft and tender that it almost felts in your mouth unleashing its strong unique taste. I really enjoyed this!
Specials
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| Jagabei (Potato wrapped with bacon) (140 php) |
The Jagabei is a good combination because the potato as a staple food is a good contrast to the flavorful bacon. You can eat this alone even without rice. Expect this to be a heavy stomach filler.
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| ♥Shitake (Shitake Mushroom) (150 php) |
This is one of the best dishes we had! Upon being served, its piquant aroma was teasing me to try it. Of course, I couldn't resist and took the bait and immediately tried it. It did not disappoint! The Shitake was grilled with excellent timing that it was soft, juicy and savory.
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| ♥Chikubei (Chikuwa wrapped in Bacon) (120 php) |
The Chikubei is probably the best dish wrapped in bacon that I have tried. Chikuwa is a seafood roll similar to the ones used in chinese hot pot or shabu-shabu. I really liked the pairing between the chikuwa and the bacon. The chikuwa gave a mild natural and sweet seafood taste while the bacon gave a strong smoked meaty flavor.
Update: (As of March 1, 2012) This is now closed and replaced by Wrong Ramen.
Update: (As of March 1, 2012) This is now closed and replaced by Wrong Ramen.
The experience is worth it! Try Yakitori Kitchen to experience authentic Japanese Yakitori whether with friends or with family. Their special yakitori sauce is really authentic and unsweetened unlike the sweet ones we are used to. The dishes are freshly grilled at an excellent temperature and timing. Despite using topnotch quality ingredients, we were surprised to see that their prices are very affordable.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | |
Ambiance
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★★★
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Taste
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★★★★
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Service
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★★★
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Price
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★★★★
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| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | |
Yakitori Kitchen Menu
Food Menu | Beverage Menu
| Yakitori Kitchen | |
| Business Address | Forbes Town Center, Burgos Circle
Fort Bonifacio Global City
Taguig Metro Manila
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| Business Hours | 12pm-2pm 5pm-11pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | |
| Budget/Person | 250-600 |
| Contact | |
| Other | |
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