Manila's Luxurious 5-Star Buffet | Crispy Lechon & Seafood -The Ultimate Filipino Dining Experience!

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A big thank you to Ridge.com for sponsoring this video! After a day of exploring the all the great eateries in Manila and experiencing the luscious bone marrow bulalo; a delicious traditional beef soup, I had to take a bit of a rest. It's easy to indulge in too much food especially in a place like Manila with all the street food from skewers, sisig and all good things pork... and it's an incredible deal.
And after a short rest, night has fallen and looking around me, this reminds me so much of Vegas, with the lights, resorts, casinos, and of course, the buffets! I'm excited to a modest buffet, but even a modest buffet in the Philippines is a 5-star buffet so no complaints here! This is an international buffet featuring dishes from many cultures, but they also showcase one culture for a period of time. This current offering happens to focus on Indian cuisine! And did the Indian cuisine ever shine! Fro the roasts produced by the tandoor to the giant roast lamb that could be mistaken to be camel given the size; to all the rich flavourful gravies, curries and the fresh breads.
Want to expand the taste buds beyond India? Go a little further right and you'll be at the Italian station with the delicate Barramundi and all the great dishes from the Mediterranean region. Go to the left and you'll discover all the great flavours of Asia. A wonderful experience all around.
Here are some useful links:
• Pat-Pat's Kansi
• Bone Marrow Bulalo
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• 8809 Sampaloc, Makati, 1203 Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines
• Hott Asia Bazaar
• Filipino Street Food Hawker Center
• / hottasiabazaarmnl
• H28H+7V2, Makati Ave, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
• Heat Buffet: Shangri-la Edsa
• Filipino Dinner Buffet PHP 2,700 / $46 USD
• www.shangri-la.com/manila/eds...
•1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, 1650 Metro Manila, Philippines
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[@TimLeeLetsGo]

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[@HarryClark-qc1cw]

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[@appolop8273]

46USD for that beautiful buffet is an amazing price. And the service, impeccable! Another gem video Tim. Thank You!

[@christinemorrison4418]

When I first moved to our home, my next door neighbors were philippino!Her cooking is amazing and I have been so fortunate to have many delicious meals with them! They definitely know how to throw a party and karaoke 🎤 is a thing with them for sure! They have since moved but she does send me food on a regular basis! That buffet looked amazing 👏 😋 😍! And as always, your videos are very well done! ( I get to live vicariously through them since I am homebound now! ) I look forward to Sunday evening to view them!Have a wonderful week and I can't wait to see where you are taking us to next week!

[@fleciashreve2313]

I love when you go to the Philippines!! My Uncle Rudy was born & raised there. Moved to California with nothing & started his own bar/restaurant. My Aunt Pollye met him there & they had the most wonderful love story ever!! Uncle Rudy would make us the most awesome dishes when they came to Tennessee for vacation. He introduced us to soy sauce, cabbage rolls & his famous tuna casserole (which is a frittata with tuna, cheese, onions. I think, my Mamaw changed it to "casserole"😂). I think of him everytime, I make it. He was the sweetest man I ever knew, except for my Papaw. He spoiled me rotten(always saved the fish eyeballs for me 🤣😉).

[@darrylk808]

Tim, with that dessert line-up, I would skip everything and start there! "Life is short, eat desserts first!"

[@kymsky23]

Wow good to see you were back and enjoyed what you came in the Philippines for. Ilove your content and enjoy watching your videos. I'm sure I'm not the only one. I hope to see more wherever your next destination is. Stay healthy though. God bless.

[@traciechakraborty3829]

OMG! Lots of people have told to me how friendly Filipinos are but they've downplayed their hospitality. Cause, I've only had family force feeds me like that!

[@maretcaplan6462]

Glad to see you back in the Philippines. With Christmas spirit already full bloom, this is the best time to visit the country. Enjoy.

[@islowjammz]

What amazing hospitality! Considering visiting HEAT Shangrila in our upcoming trip to the Phil in a couple of months! Thanks for sharing. You are easily one of the most likeable/genuine food vloggers on YT!

[@ransom68]

Hi Tim, I really enjoyed watching this video. I love buffets! If I ever get the chance to go to Manila, I will definitely book in for this magnificent 5-Star Buffet.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

This was a very enjoyable buffet and I'm amazed to see the buffets here get even better and better

[@traumerei415]

Hi Tim, Keep eating ! Love your videos.😅🎉

[@dianalong2024]

Wow Tim🔥 that was a tremendous amount of food! So glad they treated you like a king. You deserve it, thanks for sharing this 👍🙏

[@lynnchurchill3887]

What wonderful food adventures you take us on! Right off, the whiskey sour looked delish! Then a plethora of different dishes! All topped off with a few simple sweet desserts! The ice cream looked scrumptious! Thank you Tim!

[@dianalong2024]

I love the world plethora... good comment!

[@darryldraper9708]

This looks amazing! Everything looks so delicious and fresh. You did a fantastic job at finishing everything up. Thanks for sharing!

[@lizaleon5260]

More than food 🍱 I love your kindness with everyone 🙏🏽🥰🎁💛😃🤩☕️👋🏽

[@beekellee841]

Visiting the Philippines is on my bucket list. Thanks for the ideas on where to go Tim!

[@ronnienestor]

Thanks… cheers fr Manila

[@joseph6948]

Looking good, Tim! Proud you're part of the Canadian Mosaic!

[@gloriataruc8371]

I don’t know how you ate all that food but I like how you ate such a trooper in tasting every one is bringing you! You’re very gracious to everyone of my kababayan and they are returning their graciousness to you!🙏🙏🙏

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I was actually a little afraid to see the chefs come by. It was too much food, but very delicious 😋😉

[@gloriataruc8371]

Hahahaha! I know what you mean! Every time they come they bring you something you know you have to taste even though you’re already full! That’s the graciousness from you!

[@gailsiangco5599]

Amazing Shangri-La 5-Star Buffet in Manila ! Happy Holiday's Timm Lee !!!

[@alisachamoy225]

That buffet looks AMAZING!!! The Salmon mosaic/ the salmon sashimi/long California roll looked soo cooll I don't eat Pork products but everything else looked amazing. I was particularly impressed with how good the desserts looked - usually desserts aren't so great at these buffets. And I loved seeing how appreciative and kind you are to the staff (particularly the kind man who brought you the naan)..

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

It was quite an interesting experience lots of good food and I did have a bit of a concern as they didn't stop feeding you 😉

[@ladyT_VR46]

You could be eating toast and still make us all jealous, your describing words are mouthwateringly good ❤

[@rhonda6791]

Tim all these different foods looked so interesting and comforting. Thank you for taking us along. Oh and I love bone marrow! 😊

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

The bone marrow was quite decadent indeed 😋

[@FilCanGil]

Great video Tim. I’ve never seen take-out at an all you can eat buffet before…..you must have impressed them with your Canadian friendliness and charm💪🏼🥂

[@jadehom8067]

Great find...food was delicious looking...safe travels and God Bless 😘🤗❤

[@alisonrobinson3253]

I love watching your videos. You are so polite and unassuming. It's no wonder you make friends with everyone! My Dad loves marrow. We thought he was weird when we were growing up!

[@mariagodoy3805]

Wow cool and verry happy you back tim🧐👏😋👍🏻🤩

[@April-xx6if]

Beutiful Country, Amazing People, Ma-buhay... Philippines.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Really love the Philippines 😀

[@malisadominguez2744]

Looks so good Tim and like always thank you for sharing your videos sending love from Houston tx

[@deang1004]

Long time viewer, but this is my first comment. We need to thank you for NYC recs... we loved Crab House and The Buffet. But this trip we went to Mizumi and my gosh, it was your best recommendation. Well Ridge wallets have changed my life! If you ever get to Baltimore or DC, let me know. I owned/chuffed restaurants for 15 years and I can turn you on to many a spot!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much! Never had a chance to visit Baltimore or DC yet and would look forward to it 😀

[@deang1004]

@TimLeeLetsGo be sure to plan Baltimore in September thru early November when the crabs are fat, heavy and sweet! Plus pit beef!

[@melissalambert7615]

Such a variety of food. Like the whole fish and lamb. And, lots of lamb dishes. I truly started feeling for you at the end. Hope you took that "thank you" dessert back to your hotel. Wow!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

The buffets in the Philippines are on a different level. Really enjoyable.

[@aliasmarg8ta127]

What meat dish did Chef bring you at the end? Everything looked delicious. Filipinos show their love with food. They will keep bringing you food until you surrender.

[@mariabanaag9666]

Tom, I would like to know how you survived this buffet and comment please on the hospitality of the Filipinos. I can't believe they even gave you a take home (pabaon).😂

[@tialyrliketyler8939]

I spent 5 weeks at this hotel last summer. The food was absolutely amazing!

[@gloriawinbush1590]

Magnificent 🥰🤤😋🥰🤤😋! The staff, restaurant and food- just absolutely amazing ❤️!

[@krismikulewicz8990]

I hope you know Tim your smile makes everything!

[@ashleybreckheimer1387]

I got full just watching you 😅 Everything looked pretty delicious 😋

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@yuut01234]

Absolutely visiting this restaurant. Thank you

[@kennymckown8603]

Wow bro ! You're doing great on your food selection ! Good thing I'm eating also ! 😋 thanks for sharing bro !!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much. Quite impressed with all the good food there in the Philippines 😋

[@AlusW.]

You missed the crispy lechon skin.😂...that was way too much food. I was stuffed just watching you eat. Enjoy your trip, looking forward to your next video!❤

[@robinrosen3236]

OMG!!! 😂. I've been eating Thanksgiving and all the leftovers for 4 days now...this looked sooooo good LOL. As good as it was, I'm craving flavor!!

[@AussieAngeS]

Wow there is so much amazing food 😍 everything looked fabulous. The desserts were heavenly

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Really enjoyed the liquid nitrogen ice cream. It was a real treat.

[@hughmanatee2112]

Wow, the bite of fried croissant with pistachio ice cream sounded wonderful!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

That was one of the best desserts I've had

[@tonyyarbray]

I was gonna say someone snuck salmon into your "California roll" 😁but you noticed it was salmon before you ate it...that was a really nice looking buffet and I enjoyed seeing the market love night markets

[@micheleboyle3547]

I’m watching your video and it’s a long time till breakfast! I’m starving!❤ lol…but great video!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

LoL... It's a bit of comfort food at this buffet, and hope you enjoy breakfast 😀

[@rebeccarojo3976]

So happy that your back in the Philippines. We just watched it so I guess you'll also post the street food with your friends. Anyways, it will be better everytime instead of thank you, say Salamat and how are you is Kamusta na. Hopefully, we can go home next year.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much and it's so nice to see the old friends again

[@MrHateneds]

Another nice video, thanks Tim

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@GoodVibesSupporter]

Everything looks delicious ❤️ I'm 🤤 while watching

[@genegarrard7839]

Great Buffet .....Loved watching it Tim .......Best Hospitality I Have Ever Seen !

[@tomm2812]

TIM, Good food. I had bologna & pepper jack cheese wraps. Bit of Thanksgiving roast lamb. And pistachios for dessert. Best

[@susanitaas]

Impeccable Filipino hospitality! Sticky rice is best paired with mango fruit!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

That’s quickly becoming my favourite dessert!

[@kittyfarkas]

It all looks delicious. I'm so hungry after your videos. I need to watch my cholesterol and sugar but wish I could indulge same way.

[@oblongmusic3389]

I was duly impressed at how much of the savoury options you managed to put away.. 😃.. and then surprised that you chose a massive lump of deep fried sticky rice as your first dessert option.. but I think I understand why..this buffet seems to have a lot of very good options, and it’s refreshing to see that they avoid serving up most of the usual suspects that many hotels push.. can I ask you how long it usually takes you to make your way through such a large amount of food ? I do realise that you are filming too , so that must take up a lot of time also.. anyway a rough estimate would be a good thing to know ? Those Filipino dishes all seemed to be very delicious.. I only have a small knowledge about their food cultures- I’ve only spent a couple of weeks there so far .. but I look forward to returning and exploring deeper into their National food treasures.. ( not Balut though .. ever ! 😂) thanks for guiding us yet again .. I hope you recover often enough between bouts of Major League Buffet Eating !! Peace .. ✌🏻

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

They were certainly generous with all the dished served out in addition to the buffet. Typically when not filming, it's probably about 1.5 to 2 hours at the buffet to be able to leisurely eat and chat. When taking videos, it does take a considerable amount of time.. typically about another 1 to 1.5 hours, but very enjoyable and you're munching all the way :-)

[@PaoMauMahal]

Welcome back to the Philippines!

[@Agnes902]

Thanks for sharing Tim, I Love Filipino food 😍🥰🇺🇸

[@jacksonj3082]

Tim - you are awesome, going from Europe, to N. America, to Asia in a blink of the eye. Maybe you should check out Australia, South America, and Africa too. In addition to the Shangri-La, you probably know Sprial Buffet in the Sofitel Hotel - both are top notch. Good job once again !!

[@normandea]

Must be difficult to eat with only one hand! But you are doing a great job!

[@raditaferguson3615]

Thank you for the Shangrila in Manila tour. Their International Food Buffet is superb. Hopefully, Shangrila in Cebu will also have the same International Food Buffet ❤

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

It was a very fun experience. And servers were overly gracious.

[@user-zy3yf3nv8f]

Always enjoy watching your videos. Before vlogging what did you do for a living?

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

The Philippines is certainly on my go to list

[@visariosorino8034]

To the person reading this, even though I don't know you. I wish you the best of what life has to offer 🙏 🙌 😊❤

[@swag94556]

OMG this loser again

[@roderickburns5151]

Blessings to you and all of your family and friends!!!!!

[@visariosorino8034]

@@roderickburns5151 🙏🙌😊👍

[@virgilBallinos8380]

Thank you. God bless you and your loved ones. 🙏

[@visariosorino8034]

@@virgilBallinos8380 🙏🙌😊👍

[@BotchokoyEats]

Good to see you back in the Philippines

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Really love the philippines.. and getting a chance to visit some of the nearby Asian countries

[@j-ngoc]

Welcome back to the Philippines, Tim

[@TheSpritz0]

TIM- I missed this video somehow! My God the food looked so incredible!! ONE amazing thing about going to Philippines (and my Filipino friends agree) is they offer SO many more food items than in Vancouver- a GREAT example being properly marinated BAGNET (deep fried Pork Belly). LAST time I had it was in Angeles City in 1998 when I was in the Army!!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I know! It’s so different in the Philippines and there are so many more options. Yeah, I know this video had a bit of issue because KZbin banned for a short while because of its shocking/inappropriate content due to the roast lamb and the roast pig

[@Johndoe-qn9jr]

very nice video and all the good people there very nice and professional

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

The people there were incredibly hospitable. Really kind of everyone and it was a lot of food 😋

[@shays7815]

I've stayed at Shangri-La there in Manila. It's a really nice hotel.

[@robylove9190]

Wow!

[@Surya-jv1js]

Thank you Tim Lee showcasing Philippines my home country foods first class you definitely inspired different cultures thank you showing appreciate watching from California 🙏🏼🌹

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Really enjoy the philippines. Absolutely amazing food culture and people. I got to try quite a few restaurants this time and getting a little bit more spherical for it

[@Surya-jv1js]

Thank you Tim Lee we alls appreciate stunning videos ❤

[@graceesmael5303]

Good morning tim lee nice to see you again enjoy your buffet in Manila we ❤️ u ❤️❤️❤️ my favorite food eating vlogger 😊😊😊😊so handsome guy very good person . enjoy your eating 😋😋😋😋

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much for your very kind comment 🙏

[@zofiajeanduenas8220]

Wow welcome Tim! ❤❤❤ From Cebu, Philippines

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much! Cebu! Is that a place known for the mangoes and lechon?

[@southbronxpapi9632]

Wow Freddy is incredible I’d ask for him personally if I was there he made the experience more special

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

He along with all the other folks there were very kind. Just way way too much food 😋

[@ChefKael]

Thankyou sir! My pleasure to serve my number 1 dish. Beef salpicao. 🔥🔥

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much chef Kael! It was delicious and I left 5 kilos heavier

[@gloriawinbush1590]

@ChefKael You are awesome! I,shall put this on my list 🥰🤤😋!

[@janettanaka2894]

Hi Tim…I enjoy watching your travel and food adventures so much. I’ve not tried food from the Philippines and this looked absolutely wonderful. I live in the Metro Vancouver area as well. Are there any Philippine restaurants you could recommend that you’ve tried? Looking forward to your next video. 😊🇨🇦

[@charleneharris2060]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@xrsuperduper7660]

Food heaven it looks like :)

[@josephramos3140]

The kitchen staffs overwhelmed you with those varieties of dishes that brung to your table

[@trinatanIYN]

Tim, if you get an opportunity Bali is great for food, esp satay - Sate Lilit, babi filing.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much and it's right around the area as well!

[@torqueldiaz]

Hi, Kansi and Bulalo are two different filipino beef soup dishes. Kansi is a specialty of Bacolod. It has a mild sour taste and the broth is yellow in color from Anato seeds. Bulalo is a Batangas specialty. It has no sour taste and has clear beef broth. It's nice to know you had a great time here in the Philippines.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much! Really nice to know and I love the two soups as well. The Kansi is a nice way to open the appetite. Thank you again and wishing you and yours a happy holiday.

[@pabloescabillas9367]

Patpat has the original restaurant in Jaro, Iloilo City.

[@sudoym3484]

Hey! You’re back🎉🎉🎉

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Really great to see all the good friends again

[@sudoym3484]

Glad to see you are having fantastic time. That was an excellent buffet too. Envious, as usual😂

[@marialuisasanjose5957]

Hi Tim nice you are in Manila enjoy💋💋💋♥️🇮🇹

[@jaywantsu]

Hi Tim, love your videos. May i ask what camera you use to shoot your videos? Do you use 2 camera or just 1?

[@sandogdy7175]

That bulalo should come with a warning - 'EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK' and a 50% discount to a gym.hahaha. Nice review. The last time I was in Shangri-la, they had a different buffet.👍

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

That was so good and so rich as well... Definitely a gym voucher would be needed

[@samla8078]

Nice to eat all those desserts and coffee

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

It’s always a challenge saving room for dessert😉

[@user-cg3jz7lt9g]

Hello Tim I really love Filipino food

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Me too😋

[@Webby965Nine]

Tim, Great video as always. Joe

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you Joe!

[@alanlovebeer7952]

May I kw why I was not given this type of attention when I was there...hmm....jt bcos I got no camera??? 🤭😂🤣

[@kissmetess]

Wow nice spread and for $46 not bad price.

[@gloriawinbush1590]

Wow,they surely do feed you!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

They certainly went over and above 😋

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

Seems like they would have taken the Grouper to peoples table instead . Is not like they cant see it . But no seafood in Manila is strange.

[@babyyoda7365]

The food keeps on coming!😂

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

They certainly didn't stop 😀

[@tinosia5623]

buffet looks so good. I cant help to compare but the food selection is bigger here than in Les Grand Buffet which you also featured, but they vary like the wines, cheeses, caviar, and french cuisine which the french restaurant had. And the lobster which ou love. No wines at the Heat?

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

This was very enjoyable, and yes, they do have wine here. I might not have shown the scale properly…Les grands buffet is quite large, and truly a sight to see in person😋

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

Add sliced hard boiled eggs to the spinach and cheese.. Deeelish

[@vickieboyd3507]

Everything can't be very nice...do the restaurants pay you? please give an honest review..... 🤠

[@nilobeebee]

Pat Pat Kansi your house roach is now internationally famous!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

😮

[@kaiaabear448]

Man your back again In PI? ❤

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Glad to be back and just getting a chance to visit some of the Asian countries 😀

[@elvatorres1485]

😋😋😋😋😋😋

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

❤️

[@DavidSriracha]

Great video Tim 👍I'm sure it was a camel 😆can't believe this buffet is only $46, meanwhile, they're hitting us with a whopping $13 for just one pint of nitrogen ice cream here in Houston😅if you don't mind me asking, did you move to Asia ?

[@PedRevuar]

🎉

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

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[@processserver8470]

Ciao Tim 👋👋 👋 Greetings from Greenwich London ⚓️⛵️ Cheers 🐷🌮🍷😋👍

[@rachel.dukette198]

❤

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

❤️

[@skatebug6115]

👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@Waltaere]

Tiiim 😃

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

👋

[@hpoornimarao]

Not bad 3rd one 👍

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much 🙏