These hotel buffets are back!
Hotel buffets are among the finer things in life that many had to live without during the lockdown. Physical or social distancing may be hard to achieve in such places, which are usually packed with people.
The long wait is over for foodies as hotel buffets in Manila reopen. / Source: @edsashangrila and @TheManilaHotel (FB)
So, many have had to celebrate special events and occasions at home in order to stay safe against COVID-19.
Nevertheless, there's good news for eager foodies who have been salivating for food from their favorite buffet restaurants.
Hotel buffets are now gradually reopening to cater to guests who have been deprived of lip-smacking food for so long.
Below are some of the hotel buffets where you can dine-in to satisfy your food cravings.
The Manila Hotel
Manila Hotel's Café Ilang-Ilang reopened last September 17. They're open daily for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
They're currently implementing an “Order and Eat All You Can” system to ensure the safety of their guests when dining in.
Their take-out and delivery services are still available for those who still want to enjoy Café Ilang-Ilang's food at the comfort of their own homes.
For reservations and take-out or delivery orders, you may call 85270011 or 09989501912.
Edsa Shangri-La Manila
Edsa Shangri-La Manila's HEAT is offering a new kind of buffet experience beginning October 2. They are launching a virtual buffet experience called “From Chef to Table”, which lets you enjoy unlimited a la carte servings of delectable dishes from different cuisines, such as Japanese, Mediterranean, Western, and Indian, to name a few.
HEAT will be open starting October 2 for lunch from Saturday to Sunday, and for dinner from Friday to Sunday. For reservations, you may call (63 2) 8633 8888.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel's Spiral Manila will also be reopening its doors on October 2. They will be open for lunch from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. and for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
They're also now accepting reservations for the following weekends of this month: Oct. 2-4 (Friday to Sunday); Oct. 8-11 (Thursday to Sunday); and Oct. 15-18 (Thursday to Sunday).
For inquiries and reservations, you may call +632-8832-6988 or visit their website.
Bet you're excited to dine in your favorite hotel buffets again. Just make sure to adhere to safety protocols so you can have a safe and satisfying buffet experience. Enjoy, mga Kapuso!
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