LEGENDARY All You Can Eat Buffet in Manila Philippines - Spiral Buffet Review

[@lesliewaters2563]

60 dollars seems like a lot till you see the quality of the food and quality of the staff. Seems worth it

[@keshiakat]

Seems cheap for a place like that.

[@rovelynjacang2556]

We had it for only $39 not $60 and it's really an awesome experience

[@arleen1646]

Rovelyn Jacang $39? How come not $60 like what it says online? Any advise?

[@stevethea5250]

Rovelyn Jacang but who really needs to eat that much. Mainly to taste everything and the experience 😝

[@jonathanong4583]

Unlimited crabs, lobsters, mussels,clams, French oysters, salmon, caviars it's well worth it!

[@yupmsblk]

"most ppl eat vegetables cause they're trying to be more healthier. I eat vegetables cause they help me eat more meat" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@melanierodriguez9113]

Genius! 🙌

[@The_NPC20]

yupmsblk Perfectly balanced. For all things should be.

[@giiiiyyyyaaaa]

Every sangyup ever

[@barnitasarkar996]

Same as me

[@beatrix2395]

My kind of philosopher

[@shairailagan6990]

I have been a culinary intern at this buffet, and believe me, we really value quality and guest satisfaction. Like, we throw low quality foods (not necessarily spoiled) even if it will cost us huge losses. Also, sofitel spiral always have something extra to give, they do events, in the morning someine would sell taho (filipino delicacy) and walk around, someone rides a bicycle and goes around the buffet to deliver newspaper to anyone who wants it and we have this thing called "pass around" wherein we go around the buffet with samples of our foods which are not in the buffet itself and offer it to guests. And cmon spiral has it's own cheese room! And it is included in the buffet. I was an intern, and now, im a regular guest in this buffet 😂♥

[@Lchey648]

They could have just given those “low quality” food to the poor instead of wasting it. :/

[@Gooong]

@@Lchey648 Usually the cost of hiring people and equipment to move the food cost more than the food itself. That's why north armerican supermarkets throw out billions of dollars worth of produce instead of donating. The real price of getting food is the fuel and manpower. The actual food isn't worth that much.

[@ninodiaz4875]

Never brag when your throwing away food.. Not cool dude..

[@Gooong]

@@ninodiaz4875 as far as standard practices for most buffets and all you can eat places to you never need to worry about that. They usually make too much food in one go then let it it under heat lamps for far too long.

[@sabbys7750]

@@ninodiaz4875 I don't think they were bragging about throwing out food... They were bragging about the quality and the high standards of the buffet.

[@trailfork7815]

$60 is like a bite from a wagyu steak in newyork, yet literally can be a 20 course meal in this resturant

[@9b_b16_yatarjairolance2]

Yes, buffet is more worth it dude

[@manwew2431]

they have wagyu there

[@richyket661]

So sad that its been closed for months now

[@CapulongClarisse]

@@richyket661 they reopened today 😊

[@simonjames9481]

Its actually only $25

[@coolkidd4754]

I've been to Spiral buffet in Philippines and I swear its going to blow your mind. Me and my guys spent nearly 3 hrs eating just to taste all the dishes. That $60 is worth it. Highly recommend 👌 + the employees are very friendly and hospitable.

[@stevethea5250]

$60USD ONLY? I WILL EAT A WHOLE WEEKS WORTH LIKE A SNAKE THEN HIBERNATE UNTIL NEXT MEAL

[@juliesevilla3950]

@@stevethea5250 damn😅😅😅

[@kazutrashsato8883]

Well, for us, low/middle class Filipinos, that amount of money is pretty damn expensive...

[@lollerboller343]

@@kazutrashsato8883 agree with you right there.60$ is 3,000 pesos in the Philippines,and since the highest monthly wage is pretty low (around 1,000 or 200?idk) most likely you'll only be able to visit the buffet like once per year,that's not to count the fact you need to take an airplane trip if you don't live close to the buffet itself.

[@AlecRavago]

@@lollerboller343 The minimum wage here in Metro Manila(since outside metro manila is lower) is around 540 Philippine Pesos so that's roughly $10 a day. So a 3000 pesos buffet is very expensive.

[@pineappleroad21]

We went here last year with my family and we didn't even get to taste a quarter of what they are offerings because we are so full with all the options. Omg we sat in a private room and just offered us foie grass. It was so good. For $60 it is the cheapest buffet I have ever spent my money on with high end quality food. Definitely going back again when we visit the Philippines again. This time gonna try my best to eat at least 50% of the food they offer. I swear Philippines has got some great food. You just have to make sure you choose the right restaurants to go to.

[@iamf6641]

when i do buffets i usually check in 3 days before and fast a day before i go in buffet hahahahahaha

[@LeiChooLeeGg]

Livy Agustin hi, may l know the exact place, hotel, the street? Thk you.

[@kritikasampleone7457]

@@LeiChooLeeGg Just search the internet or google maps.. sofitel hotel.. its in metro manila

[@zerotr0id747]

Foie grass lmfaooooooo

[@frederickdudang1656]

Livy Agustin thanks for checking out our country there's alot to check out here and there's soo many foods like adobo

[@E-Diva]

We just ate at the Spiral Buffet. We're visiting from Japan. It did not disappoint. The service was amazing. Thank you for the suggestions.

[@rotting8028]

wait... you LIVE in Japan?!?!? SO LUCKY!!!

[@nathanwalker6360]

Mum?...

[@hamstersdailylife4938]

•Asher•Bear• sorry you crush your dreams but japan is not at all a nice place to live let alone work. Foreign people are too fascinated about our country just by the minor portions of japan(temples food and such) they see in anime. In truth it’s extremely stressful to live in Japan. Even if they do have good food you have to work yourself out till you become depressed to be able to afford those food and only if you’re lucky.

[@rotting8028]

@@hamstersdailylife4938 oh... uhh... I'll just stick to Anime then...

[@python-drago8821]

@@nathanwalker6360 BHAHAHAHAHA THEY LEGIT HAVE THE SAME SECOND NAME 😂😂

[@pr3ttyb0yfl4cko]

You know what's the best about this buffet and why it differ from others? It's not just the "all around the world" culinary experience or the freedom to customize any of your food or the unlimited time of eating. It's the courtesy and kindness of the staff, from the manager to the chefs to the servers. Truly amazing!

[@dipakdasgupta6611]

Very true

[@snakeriverfisher]

this buffet is garbage, i dont think you've eaten here, i have, it sucks, and its expensive

[@kenshinss.9386]

@@snakeriverfisher it's worth the price tho 60$ for high quality food buffet it's pretty above average buffet price rate

[@CalFPS_]

actual cringe bruh

[@angelahoshiko1513]

E

[@jn5534]

Mike: I might just stay here for 6 hours Owner: *nervous chuckle

[@glingz297]

Memestreamer Inc. Why this comment no reply however best comment ever

[@HAHA_468]

Chuckles *I’m in danger*

[@animagi6844]

*pissed owner comes out every hour "son of a bitch still here.. LOOK HE GO AGAIN!" *"YOU GO NOW! WHY YOU HERE FOUR HOUR!?!"* mike: actually I'm planning to leave in another 2 hours owner: *REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*

[@stevethea5250]

They'll still make plenty of money from other guests. Even if he plans to hide under the table and sleep in the cupboard hahah

[@amoghthatte754]

@@stevethea5250 it's a joke bruh let it be as a joke

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

I’ve had some amazing buffets in Japan but THIS is outstanding!! Everything looks solid which is rare even at the best buffets. Thanks for the introduction!

[@Asher89leo]

ONLY in JAPAN hope you can come here, in the philippines. :)

[@jonathan083]

Come to Philippines John. Ill show you some good chow.

[@thejelliclekat421]

Hi John! Please do come to the Philippines. A lot of great food here! BTW love your Vlogs! Thanks for that great buffet review Mike! I definitely agree Spiral is the best buffet!

[@fly_flippase5937]

Make a video :p

[@stormythunder3374]

ONLY in JAPAN go to philippines and try gerry's grill resto to

[@sweettooth4286]

DEFINITELY NOT IDEAL TO WATCH THIS DURING A LOCKDOWN 😥😥

[@xtianjan]

I know the feeling bruh

[@e92bruh37]

IKR

[@sweettooth4286]

Too much to handle. Im salivating 🤤🤤

[@maplepancake_5033]

Haiist sana wala na yang corona virus

[@GnKyubs]

I feel you man and whats worst is im here in Riyadh. And still waiting to go back for 18 more months! Hahaha

[@СалаватАбашев-е6щ]

I am crying and shaking right now. As soon as lockdown is over I will immediately go supersonic to Phillipines. Money are created to spend them!

[@YYC403NOYP]

Exactly. Like what our grandma used to tell us, " you can't bring your money to your grave when you die, might as well use them" .

[@deadreck024]

Lock down ? Free People dont let governments take their rights away . They stand up and fight it. Lock down for something that has a 99.2 % survival rate is laughable. you have a better chance of getting eaten by a shark better not go swimming in the ocean ever.

[@amyrivers9792]

I've watched many buffet videos but this buffet was at a level of it's own. Everything is fresh and the variety is incredible. I can see why you have been wanting to eat here Mike. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@gx2entertainment420]

Amy Rivers Can you help me get to 100 subs by the end of the week? It would be really cool thanks

[@tinglelingaling6]

I live in Portland Oregon. I wish we had something like that here. We have casinos, the best buffet at Spirit Mt. Nothing like that.

[@amyrivers9792]

Tingle lingaling I live in New Zealand and any buffet that I have tried has dry, stale food. They don't have enough people eating at them to a have everything fresh and they are quite expensive.

[@darlingbach3839]

Amy Rivers I Know Right ! I wanna go there too

[@SavageSwan25]

Amy Rivers in addition, there's no time limit 😀😀😆

[@IzzyBellaB]

This is what dreams are made of!!!! 😍 “Some people eat more vegetables to be healthier I eat more vegetables because it will help me eat more meat” best quote of the entire video! 😂

[@doityourselfpb8614]

truth

The amount food Mike puts away is incredible.

[@jonahd1396]

René Wuttke you're incredible

[@sandygranule358]

Wasn't that much... in college we ate double that easily. "incredible" is a pretty dramatic word. You're kind of sheltered person eh?

[@Copper0Bre]

Sandy Granule what a randomly aggressive comment

[@sandygranule358]

Lol...aggressive? I cant imagine being so weak & feeble to consider that aggressive.

[@adrianlopez5297]

Sandy Granule bruh you called him sheltered because he said incredible

[@hyukri]

My sister studies Culinary in the Philippines (we're half filipino) and there are hotel type of prep course and half were taught studying the ways of the Spiral Buffet, they had to go there every day for four weeks.

[@ions_]

a year late but where does she study?

[@cglyvin2085]

If i was homeless, i would just spend the remaining of my savings to this buffet and just live there since there's no time limit.

[@renz0002]

cglyvin genius HAHAAHA

[@lollerboller343]

Why not suggest them to be a worker on the buffet then?XD

[@annieyu72]

Loller Boller You would need previous job experience, food safe and stuff in order to work at such a high class place.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I've been homeless, and trust me, you'd not be allowed to enter, even if you had $60, which you probably wouldn't.

[@uzumakinaruto9718]

LMAO😂

[@suned3128]

Mike: And all this, for 60$ Me: Damn son, that’s pretty good Mike: *Tax included* Me: I’m gonna book a first class flight to the Philippines, baby!

[@ponchi016]

GO!!!!!!!! But wait u need a protection in philippines because pollution mate i liv in philippine

[@Pilzi02]

@Ernest Rigor its not the biggest. Only secound. I was there and it was just huuuugeee

[@kuyaian9678]

Its even free (daily breakfast only) when you stay in a room for a day ($120-130/day).

[@fixmix9857]

All items in philippines include tax already.

[@Verk-]

legend says that SunED is still booking his first class flight to the philippines

[@edgartejadilla8734]

$60 only and tax included, with all those delicious food and desserts, wow that is amazing, I want to go there soon, thank you for sharing, massive thumbs up.

[@sov4956]

Edgar Tejadilla it's because spices andmost of the ingredients are easier to acquire in the Philippines that are also a lot more cheaper but $60 is not a small amount for most of us filipino.

[@benroj5605]

Might Gouta its $60 because the local price is at P3000 per person.

[@laarnicallado1549]

Ohhh wow! Really?? $60 per person?

[@edgartejadilla8734]

Black White you are quite right, it is not cheap, but for special occasion with special someone once a year should be alright. Thnx for your reply. Good day.

[@edgartejadilla8734]

Might Gouta *** I never been there, I might someday I am in London right now. I thing it is $60 equivalentto 3000 local money, really good price.

[@Lordknight13]

The price of the Buffet got me into tears seeing the finest exceptionality in terms of behaviour,courtesy and the greatest buffet experience.I definitely want to go there and have the time of my life.I just wish it will be thriving till the day I can visit.😍

[@bakadraco6321]

Dude, this is like buffet heaven. They. Have. Everything. AND IT IS BASICALLY ALL CUSTOMIZABLE!

[@yogurLAPIZ]

Alex Ngan i need to go there. XD

[@brucedoyle4055]

Im flying in October over there, and i know where to go now:))

[@editaramboanga4287]

Alex Ngan 😂😁

[@niconiconii4561]

Alex Ngan and the best part is they do it all correctly

[@SargTeaPot]

no this is not like buffet heaven ... THIS IS BUFFET HEAVEN!

[@aerianaeve]

French guy says, "Asian corner" for the 15th time, and there's an awkward silence before Mike says, "Well we're in Asia right now so let's just call it the corner" and I die laughing.

[@zenfonedavid4466]

and the japanese culinary is not included, they have the jaoanese section separated. wth. the manager looks too young and inexperienced, looking fromthe gestures, and that feet scratching

[@dipakdasgupta6611]

TBH, I really liked the Frenchman

[@princessgracebahian152]

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[@mkevinbradley3930]

@@zenfonedavid4466 nah... he was just chilling

[@lucascoval828]

@@dipakdasgupta6611 He's the key. The key to all of this.

[@_NguyenNgocKimNgan-dl1ld]

Filipinos are the nicest people I have ever met. I would definitely come back

[@myevega3553]

We always have a warm welcome for appreciative guests..

[@TouyaYamamoto]

Aaaawwwwww, thank you so mutch 😁😁😁

[@seymourskinner892]

Cheers bro

[@gureguru4694]

sasuga nguyen sama

[@earlgeelabargan8386]

Hahaha thx

[@jy4266]

Spent my birthday here with the family. It’s one of the best buffets in the world in terms of quality and variety. Definitely worth it. It gets crazier on Sundays - They serve unlimited champagne for $70 (3,500 Pesos).

[@medviation]

Yeah, I've eaten in buffets in Vegas and they are good! But when I tried this one, it just opened my eyes on how good food can really get! Only in the Philippines!

[@anujavyas3027]

The only mukbang channel i love to watch,not like others you just insanly eat the food,you taste,you enjoy and respect food which makes your food channel more worthy to watch..

[@zhongxina1227]

BIG MARVEL ASMR

[@henryvenzon4929]

Anuja Vyas try to watch mark weins channel.

[@sabinica]

I could never tell I'd just sit down hipnotized watching someone enjoy eating food, and I guess the key is he enjoys it so inmensely and describes the flavors and textures so well I can really experiment that sense of pleasure myself

[@mysticstrikeforce5957]

YOU know this isn't a mukbang right cause mukbang is a challenge where people will eat a lot of food each day at their house or car and just talk till they are finish while this guy is a travel food guide.

[@Lightworkps]

He’s a good vlogger, definitely isn’t a mukbang lmao

[@atikahbeatboxer]

Mike: Can I make pizza with these? Chef: Yea of course of course *Behind the scene* Chef: What the.... Fishcake? A half eaten cheese? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@michaelvinluche7319]

Hahahaha

[@Migixkem]

lol

[@Migixkem]

the chef be like im not ganna eat this anyway

[@libertyotaructodtod1156]

chef is like: wtf how am i gonna do this s***

[@dimastone4922]

WHHAHAHHAAHHAHA

[@sanaabouterfas6993]

i cant believe i was in the same buffet, i was just staying in the hotel and decided to go for lunch and one of the staff recommended the buffet I've been to many buffet around the world because of my job, but nothing beats the buffets i had in both Manila and chongqing

[@penphenrin14616]

$60 is underrated, this got class, quality and hospitality.

[@gachasson]

Marjorie Allen its $60.

[@gachasson]

5567 5555 It is actually but its worth it for the quality they gave.

[@veeanne1703]

the $60 that i have to pay if i eat here is actually my work transportation and lunch allowance for a month. that's a lot of money here in the philippines so if you go there, you'll see more foreigner guests than filipinos.

[@random-accessmemory9201]

For foreigners $60 is very cheap but for us Filipino sit's not really. 😆

[@estoylaroca]

For foreigners it's cheap because of the ridiculous prices (as a fellow filipino) you guys have! Other country's buffet prices are justified since you guys also have a higher minimum wage / wage than Filipinos. Even cashiers and janitors make much more money in the US than those office workers in the Philippines. But yes viewing it in an international perspective, the buffet is ridiculously cheap for the quality and service that you can get. But viewing it from a Filipino perspective, it is definitely a luxury buffet, since we also have much more cheaper buffets, albeit it's more of a "specific" buffet rather than an "anything buffet" just like in this case. We have buffet specifically for chinese food, burgers, wings etc. ranging from $5-$10. Current trend is korean bbq buffet, which costs around an average of $10. They are all delicious and affordable, but you gotta take in mind that they were made for Filipinos, so the service might be slower, food quality not as great as that in Sofitel, but at the cost of $10? Specially if you're a foreigner? For sure it'll actually be worth it.

[@caling98]

I was there a year and a half ago. The staff is very attentive, the cheese room and dessert stations are the highlights, they had caviar, lots of different cuisines from around the world, clean and fresh buffet. Drinks aren't free though. The price is spot on, a little pricey but appropriate for quality food, fancy atmosphere and the Sofitel brand.

[@EvilMegaCookie]

A little pricey. Are you serious? It is a bloody steal.

[@Dntmindwhtshere]

EvilMegaCookie In the Philippines it is pricey. The quality of food may be worth it but it's not something an average person would consider even on special occasion. We have good buffet here for less than $20.

[@ghostdragon4164]

EvilMegaCookie Raisa is right. According to a close Filipino friend of mine $60 nowadays is about P3000 give or take and that much can feed his family of 5 for 2 weeks without eating in restaurants. For westerners its a steal but for many Filipinos $60 is almost a quarter of their monthly salary

[@MrCrossWire]

Pricey? SERIOUSLY? That's the cheapest high end meal I've ever heard of!

[@ghostdragon4164]

MrCrossWire it's pricey to Filipinos but not to Americans

[@frustratedpanda212]

NASA located Black Hole inside Mike's stomach. No matter how much food you put there it just vanishes. Puff.

[@michaelvinluche7319]

Frustrated Panda hahahahhahaaa

[@josephochoa9861]

Frustrated Panda i think he has jughead's stomach inside him

[@mikhailmiller981]

I think because of his workout that's why he can eat a lot.

[@joshcola8773]

It show how healthy he is.

[@SuperJnc1]

Eatt your heart out Scooby and Jughead!!!! lol!!!!

[@shayla7930]

"I don't even like gummies i just want it because it's in a drawer"-mike 2018

[@testthis7745]

Little known fact, the word "Buffet" is acutally a chinese word that roughly translates to "Mikes happy place".

[@strictlydumpling]

that's very much true

[@katherinelonguil6625]

Soooo true!!!

[@isabelapastoriza9920]

That's hilarious!

[@jag2944]

I watched this video again but this time with my wife. Now my wife really wants us family to go to Spiral Buffet when we visit the Philippines.

[@shikapooh2287]

"Here's the healthy corner" "Oh, we can skip the healthy corner" "Okay" 😂😂😂

[@pinkheart315]

This is so me 🤣 Who goes to a buffet or restaurant to eat healthy. P.s He still ate the salad

[@icybear21]

“Eat as much as you can” - Spiral’s last words *Matt Stonie enters room*

[@juliaanastasiou2782]

One of my favourite hotels. The service is impeccable and food always perfect to suit everyone's needs. The breakfast buffet is just as plentiful. I highly recommend the Sofitel Manila.

[@zalkercin]

Only $60?? Unbelievable! This place is going on my bucket list.

[@k-studio8112]

$60=3,000 Pesos so basically that's a lot of money if you're here in PH

[@moderncrusader9904]

K- Studio only 2k that's regular price for a buffet here in the Philippines it's expensive only if you're living on below average i know many kore buffets that costs twice

[@agentorange5695]

Mike: *puts the fish cake on the pizza* Italians: *cries in italian*

[@TheRatedOniChannel]

Napolitans will cry, Rome people will think for a second and try to do one with it.

[@TheBushRanger.]

Mama Mia!

[@FrVitoBe]

It needed pineapple am I right?

[@deathrose23]

wait until some filipino pick pineapple to the pizza haha

[@klaire0903]

I remember when my mom graduated from her master’s degree, she treat us together with my two brothers. The amazing eating in Spiral is so good ❤️

[@thepeacefulhappyandbountif2041]

This buffet in the Philippines blew my mind! I've been to many buffets but this one is absolutely the best! Plus the hospitality is amazing! I cant wait to be back!💗💕👍

[@belowme4927]

i like the care the pizza chef took by spreading out the ingredients evenly instead of just throwing them on willy nilly.

[@mrsannette7]

We’re booking flights to the Phillipines this weekend! Can’t wait to try this buffet!

[@jonathanong4583]

Their French oyster and lobsters are the bomb!

[@mrsannette7]

Sounds amazing Jonathan we’re now booked so will definitely try this!!

[@explorefoodsdoodle7031]

Goodluck man.. enjoy

[@dlwsblancaflor7078]

How was it? :)

[@gawis-nr3in]

what's the update? how did you find it?

[@lotusutuber]

Everyone's talking about how good the food is but i'm here wondering if the cameraman got to eat

[@vrclw6577]

@Kim Taehyeontan fuck you mean only 60$ lmao

[@oliverlim114]

@@vrclw6577 yep roughly around 60-65$ usd the most expensive buffet here in the Philippines

[@vrclw6577]

@@oliverlim114 ah I see now

[@Zorisura]

@@vrclw6577 Thats like 3k in this country HAHAHA. Still, glad it's pretty cheap.

[@tragic6162]

Pretty sure mike fed camera man to

[@truthhurtsalways4u]

I think im going to cancel my trip to europe next year and travel to the philippines instead and eat there everyday!

[@casa.derosa]

Sounds like a good plan!

[@marionforge2769]

Good choice

[@lyn7437]

Sounds good to me

[@flipit27]

Yes, you have to eat every single day.

[@ahnzelcayanan1140]

alex Chua I'll go with you.

[@coolboy111]

Guess I'm travelling to Manila this year huh...craziest buffet I've ever seen and only $60 bucks wow

[@BachieCamaclang]

MrDeadlifter The cheapest buffet i had was only $10 but it’s worth it lol.

[@ktchimmy5823]

Every buffet Mike enters.. The buffet nervously sweating: there’s the man 😬

[@misplacedcajun2325]

That place really looks very special. Incredible service, variety, and what nice people. I want to go now.

[@ferdinandcalamba7047]

It is. This is where Pres Obama stayed when he visited the Philippines for APEC.

[@kamille3364]

Went there just this past summer and OMG IT WAS HEAVEN 😭😭😭😭 If you go there, don't eat anything all day till your reservation is so you can try everything!

[@coachkent2871]

i wont anything for 3 days

[@kobeagu8314]

Coach Kent at least drink water or else you will actually die

[@talayyah8289]

That would actually be a mistake because your stomach shrinks when you don't eat... the more you eat the more your stomach expands to accommodate the food.... eat at least 4 hours before undertaking such a feast.

[@talayyah8289]

I'm fasting now (14.30 hours) and when I do break my fast I can barely eat anything because my stomach fills up really quickly, even something as simple as a glass of water and an apple is quite filling.

[@angelachristopher525]

just wanted to say how much I appreciate the time you put into all your videos. Yes it’s for KZbin but I feel like I’m watching a mini food network show! Anyone else or is it just me? Love you mikey!!!

[@strictlydumpling]

awww thanks so much Angela :-)

[@indirapoitier338]

Angela Christopher I'm glad you said it. We underestimate and forget sometimes how much work this is. Thanks a mil Mike to you and your team for all the effort

[@kitcutting]

You know, I was born in the Philippines, came to the US in the year 2000, and I haven't gone back since. Aside from reconnecting with my relatives, I haven't really had a reason to go back. UNTIL NOW.

[@katsu_papi]

wow. that's very nationalistic of you..

[@jilenaj06]

Ughh you'd be pissed travelling around here. Traffic's pretty worse.

[@palayhunopcansomoroy6098]

most reasons why they don’t go back, cause they couldn’t afford it

[@lennyvander4110]

Kit Marcos who gives a fuck?

[@mariaangelabatuampocivhr5055]

We went here back then with my rich classmate and his father was staying in one of the rooms and we ate here for like 4 hours, i had 10 plates OMG i’ve been overseas a few times but spiral buffet is incomparable,

[@xixich7387]

*I eat vegetables becuz they help me eat more meat* A true meat lover

[@justdrey9779]

xixi ch i have not eaten vegetables since i was in kindergarten i only eat meat now HELP

[@theshadowsofthenight]

xixi ch I

[@ibanganimeboys]

The only vegetables i eat is meat

[@macabeeflitsanov362]

Yes indeed an intellectual

[@xpaul9875]

Nehahhaha that was a good one

[@christineislostinpagesss_1457]

I did went there about 2 or 3 years ago and it was massive! You cannot eat all of it in just a day if I must say and the quality of the food served is great that it is an understatement for me.

[@cafe80sarigachu]

I’m in my early 50’s and I must try it before my organ became weak to eat.

[@yahwehsonren]

Eat moringa,Sabah snake grass,turmeric

[@iamf6641]

fuse blood from young people better if children. you can also consume youth blood. Also USE adrenochrome. billionaires use it to achieve immortality.

[@gnd144]

Food Coma Buffet!

[@tm71100]

In Asian countries they have a large group of people making executive decisions, In the states you have two. The CEO and the one with his nose shoved up his rear. Sad but true.

[@secretredninjafull]

Take care of yourself madam/sir

[@StarrDust0]

After I gave up on bodybuilding cause I had no time for it, I cut my food portions in half. So now I get filled up on a couple of plates of food. But watching Mikey get to eat all he wants at these amazing buffets has inspired me to hit the gym again so I can do the same cause I love great food and hate feeling full so quickly.

[@dawnbright8214]

“Some people eat vegetables to be healthy. But I eat vegetables because it helps me eat more meat.” Quote of the year 😜

[@JKCUISEMO]

I dont even like gummies, I just wanted it because it was in a drawer.. Im concerned XD

[@gsl_ze]

I honestly would do the same XD

[@yourdadsotherfamily3530]

JK CU honestly my level of impulse control’ LOL

[@scott.727]

Mike was feeling a little out of his mind afterwards

[@hollypixie4285]

This channel is so positive. So much good food, so much excitement.....Strictly Dumpling is my anti-depressant.

[@twosmoothconey]

Hands down one of the best blushing experiences I’ve ever had in my life. I’ll definitely make a trip back to this place and Manila, Philippines City and country was absolutely fantastic

[@sewash51]

I enjoyed this a lot. Instant sub. I'm a culinary grad. and line cook for a casino. So I love watching these types off things especially with his enthusiasm 😁😁😁

[@shaunstokes8690]

I'm an expat and when friends or Family come here I take them to Sofitel to impress them. Never fails. I also visit another buffet close by in a Casino called Fresh. Another great. Book both in advance though for weekend's and both have great bars and entertainments for the rest of evening. Hotel rate is not bad at Sofitel.

[@khayz3247]

I believe that's the one in Solaire.

[@MeFrom07]

1.5 million views, already? That buffet is about to become crowded with Mike Chen's viewers from around the world.

[@Archibaldeon]

MeFrom07 Already crowded since 2008 been there twice

[@mikeresolme1765]

The best, I stayed at the Sofitel for about 4 months and the food is amazing and breakfast is endless with fresh juice...

[@Memories_from_the_future]

I agree.

[@strictlydumpling]

Hi!! Make sure you follow both of our Instagrams for more EXCLUSIVE foods and behind the scenes!!! instagr.am/Mikexingchen instagr.am/haveadumpling

[@cadryhotwheather.3444]

Strictly Dumpling make cool vidos

[@solomonnguyen7193]

Mikey you need to go to the brodmoor in colorado it's a great buffet(almost as good as this one)

[@solomonnguyen7193]

Wait it called broadmoor

[@vorpofficial6869]

Man how can you eat all that food

[@CeceRishmawi]

Strictly Dumpling u are so cool

[@shadowcrafterz1368]

I live in the philippines, and this is the very first time I've ever heard of that hotel... *What am I even doing my entire life ;M;*

[@luisa121388]

Shadow Crafterz136 Hi! This Hotel is Sofitel, it was also known as Plaza and was previously Westin Philipppine Plaza.

[@Official-vs3bb]

because we are part of low&mid class..

[@icegonzales469]

Ikr

[@icegonzales469]

Im so sad and realized that i am so broke

[@paint5999]

Shadow Crafterz136 pareho tayo

[@kenx9885]

It's more fun in the Philippines Thx for coming to Philippines Mike

[@gxchewy]

LeBron James the 🐐!!!

[@jackjewell7946]

You are the Chinese Anthony Bourdain! 😝

[@chickenmonger123]

LeBron James Just never ever smoke pot there.

[@Void-tw6sx]

Western people always jealous..lol

[@kennywong544]

more fun with the girls in Philippines?

[@astrudee016]

Followed your suggestion and had my personalized pizza, great suggestion, thank you! Also asked the chef if they could make my mom some bouillabaisse from their seafood spread and the chef even took the time to find us, brought it on our table and kiss my mom on the cheek which made her blush! (The chef's a hottie!) They really have the best service in the metro! 😉

[@diditap7712]

You've done it Mike, you've finally convinced me to get on a plane to go here. This is bucket list #1 for me and I'm terrified at the thought of flying. But I will fly here one day for a honeymoon that my husband and I have never had. I'm so glad I found Off the Wall that led me to Strictly Dumpling!!

[@dylanconerty1370]

Diditap okay honey are you ready to go?! Loolollolol

[@unggoydagkuilong7524]

Diditap Marry me darling... i cook filipino food for you..

[@jolly5139]

"We can skip the healthy corner." 😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@nilobeebee]

"I can hear pork angels singing." Really? I'm still laughing imagining the vision of that.

[@The-Goat._.]

Ayaka Tanaka NO VEGANS FOR DUMPLING MAN

[@jolly5139]

Anti-Peenix XYZ well looks like it

[@capt.obvious4487]

Then the first thing he gets is a salad???

[@denniskim9498]

same

[@yolomcswagginsmcswaggins7030]

Im not jealous because he went to this awesome buffet, I'm jealous cuz he can fit all that food into his belly in the way I could never do.

[@Ashley-sv6yz]

Yolomcswaggins mcswaggins same

[@simplyme5704]

Lol same

[@unggoydagkuilong7524]

Yolomcswaggins mcswaggins He has a pet anaconda inside of his tummy

[@wavemaker2077]

That's what I'm thinking. I can eat maybe 1/3 of what he ate.

[@roxannestein9533]

I love the comment that it take a village feed him. Lol

[@jameswilhite9258]

Mike: “We can skip the healthy part” Also Mike: immediately goes to healthy part

[@Zuvas]

FOR 60$?!?! WOW here I was thinking all video long "bet it cost 1000$ at least cause all that food looks gastronomic and amazing service and spacy, and good decoration and all wowow mind blown

[@lyn7424]

Jonathan ikr , I'll probably end up giving them my whole wallet after seeing that place smh.

[@vinoeloyola]

$60 is too much for us here in the Philippines

[@johnvincent1595]

It might be cheap for foreigners but for the locals it's too much.

[@rataliewhite498]

Its 3000+ pesos

[@bunnydexter7178]

It's cheap for you foreigners. But for the locals its equivalent to two months worth of rent.

[@PBV9407]

I’ve been here every chance I got to Manila. My girlfriend & I would feast on almost all of the dishes there. Some of them she wasn’t really familiar of (Italian meats & French cheeses) I’d let her know how they taste. Teppeyaki was our number one choice. Mike should’ve done a prosciutto, artichoke heart & beef cheek pizza with Irish goat cheese. That’s the pizza I always got when they had it. Expense-wise, for a local it’s expensive (& I do mean local, not OFW). OFW-wise, THIS IS A REASONABLE PRICE. Could you imagine if they had this in EU, US, or Dubai? They’d double the price.

[@oblivious877]

The buffets I go to in canada are like $50 and saying they are 1/20th of the size of this wouldn't be an over exaggeration. This buffets crazy

[@misterx1342]

Phillip Verano are you allowed doggy bags

[@gpcaraudio]

I only made it half way through the video and now I'm starving.

[@food_goddess_queen7299]

I only made it 3 minutes and i am starving!!😭😭

[@davidallen346]

Check out the Pag Pag buffet, its delicious

[@saivenkatpokala8137]

We all are

[@MarktheAirsoftPrimate]

Better than me, I’m Filipino and I see food attached to it I cry out for it

[@mahalko5928]

True 👍❤️😂

[@jepolch]

1:31 Spiral Manager Eric Norbert. 3:03 I would spend some quality time in the cheese room. That buffet would be worth a trip to the Philippines. All you can eat $82 in 2020!

[@yollyparial9597]

Is it open now?

[@gretchenandante8653]

@@yollyparial9597 already open

[@trctrc7177]

@@yollyparial9597 yes

[@yollyparial9597]

@@trctrc7177 yup. Been there last nov 2020. Steak is to die for😁

[@trctrc7177]

@@yollyparial9597 also try cafe ilang-ilang at the Manila Hotel.😁

[@geralddampil9788]

"we can skip the healthy section" 😂😂😂 that'd be me lol

[@pinkkittymusic]

I'm surprised he actually got a full plate of salad xD

[@happy_mask_salesman]

Gerald Trampil you gotta start with a little bit of veg, ;P it gets your stomach ready for the six pounds of meat

[@matchatneko4956]

i don't know about that.....there is lot photo online said that Vegetable make you 3time full than eat meat.........so he must already full and still continued eating.....

[@jgw5491]

I was surprised about the salad, too. I thought one of his first rules about buffets is NO SALAD.

[@bobboon7982]

I didn't expect we have one of the best buffets in the world

[@ennie5226]

I am from Philippines and I'm so glad to hear those words from you Mike. Love your channel!

[@anncarbonel5953]

The best spiral ever! 1st time to eat there was 2002. I super loved the pasta and the cheese buffet area but what I loved the most was the desert area. Super yummy

[@sw3paul108]

I’ve been to Spiral and it’s amazing. My parents paid the bill and they almost collapsed, especially my mom.😂 I live in the Philippines btw.

[@hoteuijinmin7961]

How much for one person?

[@jovicdiego357]

Hot EuiJinMin $60 per person 😂

[@TheErenYeagerChannel]

Affordable for most foreigners, not for most of us Filipinos. That's the dilemma we always have to face lmao

[@TheErenYeagerChannel]

@@TheMaskofLife101 I don't really have a problem with the prices since my family is well-off and financially capable, I'm just speaking for the general majority of the Filipino people. Also, I just graduated college so yeah, I'm still on my way to the dream big, earn a lot thing lol

[@alterego6719]

What Can You SAI? Not trying to be mean, but you really came here to show off that you can afford this place and even put that tounge emoji lmao. No matter how much you dream and work for most people it is very hard to get out of poverty

[@toddthebod22]

How badass is it that you just travel where you want, go eat places and record vidoes and put it on youtube and get paid for it. Not a bad career Mikey, no bad at all. Well done sir! Keep up the good work!

[@yellowhero5413]

Todd P Well technically he has a science channel which is more famous than this

[@jeromejoz5935]

Yellow Hero i love mikey but that aint no science channel

[@joelscb]

@@yellowhero5413 yeah its more conspiracy theory type videos

[@toxicrainbow86]

Indeed

[@NavidKhan84]

60 usd tax included...That's insanely cheap for a buffet of this quality and variety

[@PaypeBoi]

Navid Khan yea because its Philippines bro it’s amazing there and cheap.

[@Clonmel86]

Navid Khan it's the Philippines, every hotel has a buffet. But this is the most customisable one I've ever seen and at PHP6000 that's amazing even for the Philippines.

[@darwin3782]

60usd is like PHP3000 so yeah that’s hella cheap of a price. And one more thing, there’s no time limit. So you can like eat then rest for a while and eat you butt again! Welcome to the Philippines!

[@ViperSurvivor]

Yeah!

[@jesscr7114]

Wow, that is cheap!! Does anyone know how much it costs to stay there a day?

[@girishhullannavar1648]

"Most people eat vegetables to be healthy, I eat veggies to eat more meat" that's me always whenever we have meat in our house 😂😂

[@2243cbl2]

The Philippines has just been added to my must visit list.

[@Fat_Vegan]

Nazz be cautious because those black Latin Chinese can be very racist as they have major identity crisis

[@ohfuck6958]

Reggie Noble black chinese latin can be racist to filipinos?

[@brebreboolardoo5910]

Your drunk, were not racist to black people.

[@zetvillarta8471]

Chinese are not racist the Philippines are. Nazz when you do visit Manila or the province don't forget that phillipines are also cheap in woman. $20 USD and AUD can get you one pussy for whole hour. Remember if the girl ask you to not put a condom on don't accept must have protection. My friend is now Fucked because of his stupidity and he has Aids.

[@HJ-mg3dg]

Philippines is a diverse in culture. They are really friendly specially to foreigners disregard of the colors.

[@littlemizzQT]

I CLICKED THIS SO FAST.

[@reindeeezy1190]

tonyredpeppers lmfao

[@PaxEightySix]

Best buffet in manila! Thank you for visiting manila mike!💪👌💯

[@ApkHeaven]

Wow they have a Cheese room.

[@nilobeebee]

Big deal. I have a cheese room.

[@tongthao3693]

You dont have a cheese room?

[@ApkHeaven]

Tong Thao, what no not really should I ?

Looks very similar to the Cheese "Humidors" in supermarkets here in Switzerland.

[@_patontheback_]

That comment goes well with your profile pic. Legend! 😂

[@2disbetter222]

Now this is the 18 mins of my life I don't regret wasting, it was really satisfying loved it💖

[@kidbyheart2365]

You said it! 👍

[@jolly5139]

DUDE YOU ABSOLUTELY DESTROYED EVERYTHING. WOW. I don't think I could eat that much! But it is very cool to see that you enjoyed the experience. Cheers! 👍👍👍

[@ladytalksalot4097]

I think it helps that he works out. All that activity results in a big appetite, which he gets to fill with the best food ever!

[@dexieghinyvonnecosmod3590]

“I can hear pork angels singing.” HAHAHAHA that’s iconic

[@Moss_piglets]

Ha I misread that. I thought you typed, "pork angels sinigang". Im hungry 😂😂

[@marcrusselcarza3053]

@@Moss_piglets lol Hahaha

[@reynaldaporio1698]

And I was actually imagining it!!!

[@quepasoquepaso9376]

Pig with a wings🤣

[@edwardflores8905]

I've been there and yes the price was kinda high especially for the locals but I'm telling you guys that everything was worth it!

[@loyldforger]

This hotel has just been announced to be closing.

[@kweendubu]

Ive been there once and planning to go there again. Highly recommended. Btw watching this in midnight is so damn wrong in all angles wth

[@polettconaway5164]

How much does the buffet cost?

[@jalenmaximo3776]

@@polettconaway5164 it cost 3,500

[@prinzeranara4457]

same feels bro.

[@rogue2791]

@@polettconaway5164 that's about 68$

[@learnfromme557]

hahaha

[@huangricky8146]

I went to Manila few years ago and I stayed in this hotel for like a week. Very good food experience out there

[@Wtlukd]

In the F&B industry, Filipino hospitality and service is legendary. So legendary that they are all over the world, for example Dubai has tons of Filipinos and Dubai is a super rich city, hence it goes to say you wouldn't work there if you don't cut it, since they are rich enough to replace you anytime if you don't meet the mark.

[@overcast2018]

Nah.. Standards on dubai are just low compared in the PH.. Believe me.. Ive worked in a certain 5 star hotel there..

[@tilldittrich7156]

I wouldn't be able to finish the dessert plate he got. How does he eat that much!? But damn, that buffet is the most amazing thing I have ever seen, looking for flights to phillipines right now

[@qee540]

muscles. do serious work out. or you might k yourself due to too much sweets.

[@Xerroxi]

this french guy presenting the food and touring the buffet is exemplary. excelent service

[@adimaibolewaqainabete2010]

From a Fijian perspective (country of less than their 1million people and GDP/capita of less than $4,000) this is very very very cheap for the qty and quality of the food offered. No Fiji resort/location would be able to pull this off. An avg buffet ranges from FJD 30 - 200 (USD 15 - 100) and the range is normally only a few seafood dishes, lovo, Indian and Chinese dishes and a few pasta's and salads. You'd be lucky to get anything else. The Philippines have a lot of things going for them to be able to produce and market these quality foods at such prices. Definetly a bucket list stop for me.

[@afcgeo882]

I'll be honest, Fiji is a bit overpriced due to its over-reliance on tourists, especially Australian tourists. It's getting to be similar to Bali. The Philippines aren't that popular with tourists yet, so visiting there is A LOT cheaper. However, it is much more dangerous in the Philippines for tourists and locals alike and there's not much in the world like the Mamanuca, Moala or Yasawa islands.

[@beatriceyabut1625]

Nice backhanded compliment lol

[@brenmagtiza]

@@afcgeo882 an issue with the peace and order in the Muslim area in Southern Philipines doesn't make the whole country unsafe. Unless you want to venture into those off-limit zones due to security concern, you'd find yourself generally fine and intact. The problem with foreigners visiting the country is that they try to explore the areas that have been identified as "dangerous" e.g. southwestern Philippines with its Muslim-secessionist movement and/or red light districts where drugs, sex and crimes intertwined, and when bad things happen due to their recklessness and carelessness, they'd cry wolf when in fact, they just get what they deserved.

[@afcgeo882]

Bren Magtiza I was actually meaning the crime issues in big cities (Manila, Cebu, etc.) because they specifically target the tourists, unlike in most countries’ big cities where criminals mostly target the locals. This is especially true of crimes against women. The Philippines are unfortunately still under-developed in their culture toward tourists and women and the police are unreliable and very often corrupt, even at the lowest levels

[@texasspluss]

Yes! Finally I've been to a place mike went to, this buffet was incredible, the biggest for me. Super friendly staff - everyone had a smile on their face.

[@mpost3520]

As a cook/chef working in sofitel, i’m fed up with our own food and recipes 😂😂

[@mpost3520]

@Winston McGee philippines’ salary for anyone working in the food and beverage industry isnt as big as you think. Those who earn big are our executives. I dont work for money, i work because i love what i do

[@YYC403NOYP]

Well, you have the option to go work in another hotel.

[@mpost3520]

@@YYC403NOYP you think its easy to transfer to another hotel for work during pandemic? You do realize the food industry was affected a lot in this chaos that’s why so many folks lost their jobs. Next time before you ask something, make sure you’ve thought about it properly before asking a question that is quite irrelevant. “Look for another job” -> amidst the pandemic going on. Lmao

[@qee540]

@@mpost3520 thats cause you are incompetent. only those had a brain can do it. since you said you can't, its pretty obvious. you chosen to take the path of the majority right?

[@mpost3520]

@@qee540 i never said I can't. Lol. That's the problem with you chinese people. Cannot and do not is the same for you