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    Buffet 101

    3.4 (12 reviews)
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    Good for kids

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    Cha S.

    Buffet 101 is located at City Times Square across the street from Park Mall in Mandaue. Parking is limited if you want to park right up front of the restaurant. When you pull into City Times Square, head on over to the garage area pass Liv, take a right then another right and you'll arrive at Buffet 101's open air parking area. We made a reservation because we were a party of 16 and it was a Saturday for a 6 pm seating. We arrived and a receptionist seated us. It was a Saturday night and as expected, crowded. As the rest of the group was still situating themselves with seating arrangements I went ahead and browsed their offerings. In one end, they offered a variety of Asian-themed food. Sushi, Japanese omelette, tempura to live shrimp cooked to order and of course, Filipino dishes. They had different kinds of soups and even congee. The middle area consisted of a small salad bar, desserts, and beverages. For those who are wondering, they do have beer on tap. Not sure the brand though. They also had sangria (wine). On to the other end of the buffet. I frequented this area as they offered roast beef, chicken and pork. I was told they had lamb as well. They had mashed potatoes, a diy sandwhich area, pizza, and pasta to just name a few. After browsing I grabbed a plate. I started with the roast beef in medium and pizza. Later, I went for the mashed potatoes. Fyi: ask your server for the steak knife, if your in need of one. They also had a station for cook to order seafood. Staff: The waiters and waitresses were all very quick to please. Once you requested something a few moments later they would arrive with your requested item, promptly. Though at times you had to flag one of them down, it is to be expected at a buffet. The birthday singing at each birthday celebrant's table was absolutely entertaining. Cost: We did their birthday promo and there were a few in the group celebrating their birthday month. Paying adults are at 839 pesos each on a Saturday night. (Dinner seating) Their birthday promo allows the celebrant to complimentary dine given they had 3 paying adults in their group. Overall: Despite having to always hunt down in finding a plate for each go at the buffet, the overall experience at Buffet 101 was fantastic. I won't deny we came on a expectation that the service would be sub par, due to various other reviews mentioning this. However, we were delightly surprised that our first experience here was enjoyable. The food, especially the roast beef and grilled salmon, were delicious and seasoned just right. If Buffet 101 wasn't a ways from where we stay, I'd definitely visit again even if it isnt for a special occasion. No wifi. Free Parking. Restrooms were clean, but had an odor.

    West F.

    This is a super asian buffet. Its about the average size of a big Vegas buffet. For 799 pesos for dinner it's worth it. The seafood quality is really good. You can't get seafood any fresher. The live shrimp comes right out of the tank to pot or grill. So fresh so good! About 90% of the buffet items are international asian and the rest are westerner items. They also have self serve San Miguel beer on tap. That itself is worth it.

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    1 year ago

    Really nice buffet, but like a lot of places here in the Philippines, the quality of the beef is a little wanting.

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    1 year ago

    Foods are great! I love the ambiance! The staff are friendly! There were lots of food as well! Although there's no non-iced water!

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    Vikings - Sushi

    Vikings

    3.3(23 reviews)
    2.2 km
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    Vikings is located inside SM City Mall Cebu on the second floor by Forever 21. We initially called…read moreto reserve a table but they stated they were fully booked but they also accept walk-in guests. So we headed out and arrived about 7-ish pm. We approached the host and they gave us a number. We glanced up at the number being served.. 35 then looked at our number, 71. We decided to wait and it wasn't really a bad wait either. About an hour later our number was called. We were a party of seven and we were seated near the meat carving area. Upon entering the restaurant it took me back to the time we went to Las Vegas and their buffets at the casino resorts there. It had the same ambiance with about the same amount of customers with friendly waiters and waitresses, quick too, if I may add. I took a walk around to see what they offered. A good variety ranging from Chinese, Filipino, American, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, a salad area, and desserts galore. I decided I would have a go at the meat carving station, ordered a steak at medium well, a portion of chicken and tasted some lamb too. Both the steak and lamb were a bit chewy but seasoned well. The chicken was good. I had mashed potatoes for my side on my first plate and added some garlic sauce on top. Just right for me! mmm. They have a beverage section where you can try out different flavored agua frescas, san miguel beer on tap and you can also get Heineken in a bottle neck. I believe they also offered wine, coffee, and tea. Dessert ranged from ice cream to rice pudding, churos, small bite sized cakes, fruit salad, and bread pudding with a choice of chocolate or vanilla syrup. The bread pudding was soo good I went back twice. Price for dinner: 838 pesos per person Birthday celebrant is complimentary with other paying adults in your party present. Must bring I.D. Overall, I will frequent this buffet for special occasions. They have one of the best promotions, price is just right for the variety and quality of food that they offer. Service was great as well!

    If I could rate it zero stars that would still be to high…read more Was waiting a long time to visit this place but was so disappointed. Seating arrangements are horrible. Your sitting so close to everyone it's like your trapped like sardines. Then when you try to get up to go get some food it's so hard to maneuver. Then we get to the food. Half of the kettles or trays are sitting empty. It takes the staff way too long to replenish the food. Then the choices are limited and many are tasteless. When we got home my wife got very sick and ended up with stomach cramps all night long. Better to spend you money somewhere else. Avoid this place

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    Vikings - Hibachi and grilled food

    Hibachi and grilled food

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    Family Choice - dessert station

    Family Choice

    1.0(1 review)
    2.8 km

    This buffet is located in Banilad within Gaisano Country Mall center. If you are coming from…read moreMandaue area stay on your right side and do not get on the bridge, we made the mistake and got on the bridge and end up passing the entrance closest to Family Choice buffet. There was another entrance up ahead but seemed as if it was only one way, so we opted to make a u-turn ahead. We then went back to the underpass ahead of Gaisano Country Mall and made a u-turn at the underpass at the second turn you can make without any signs indicating u-turns weren't allowed. If you miss the first parking area closest to Family Choice there is another parking area entrance ahead on the otherside. We arrived at the buffet about 5:00 pm and staff indicated they were still setting up. About 5 to 10 minutes later they indicated it was ok for us to start. So we grabbed some plates and checked out what they had. They didn't have much for a buffet, about maybe 9 entrees (including 1 choice of soup, bird's nest soup) at the main entree area and about 5 to 6 in the salad area. The only thing that was hot as it should be, was the soup. The beef caldereta was chewy, the lumpia was soggy, the cooked spinach was bitter, this green bean dish was decent. Green beans were crispy, which was good. I didn't partake in the other offerings as numerous flies were just parading through. My wife had kinilaw (fish or seaweed eaten raw usually with vinegar and chili) and she indicated that it was prepared sweet. She didn't expect the kinilaw to be sweet so it wasn't a pleasant surprise. For dessert, you had a choice of pineapple, watermelon and or diy halo halo, which they kept the ice in a suspicious looking cooler that did not look clean at all. Restroom: This is an appetite killer. Disgusting!! That should've been an indication what we were getting into. Just flat out gross!! The restaurant in general was not clean. Over head lights appear to be filthy and the restaurant itself is not maintained well. This buffet used to be on Gorordo and in those days the restaurant appeared to be in better condition with more varieties of food offerings. Sadly, this is not the case anymore. Buffet was 240 pesos per adult (does not include drinks) for dinner. Gaisano Country Mall charges 20 for parking but free for the first 3 hours if you or someone in your group is a senior citizen with i.d.

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    Buffet 101 - buffets - Updated June 2026

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