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

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  • Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
  • I heard about Spiral Buffet 4 years ago, and since then I have been dying to go. Today, I FINALLY entered one of the most INCREDIBLE all you can eat food fantasies, and I am so happy to share this experience with you.
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Комментарии • 9 тыс.

  • @lesliewaters2563
    @lesliewaters2563 5 лет назад +3994

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

    • @keshiakat
      @keshiakat 5 лет назад +419

      Seems cheap for a place like that.

    • @rovelynjacang2556
      @rovelynjacang2556 5 лет назад +143

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

    • @arleen1646
      @arleen1646 5 лет назад +42

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

    • @stevethea5250
      @stevethea5250 5 лет назад +21

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

    • @jonathanong4583
      @jonathanong4583 5 лет назад +100

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

  • @yupmsblk
    @yupmsblk 4 года назад +1957

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

  • @trailfork7815
    @trailfork7815 3 года назад +392

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

  • @pr3ttyb0yfl4cko
    @pr3ttyb0yfl4cko 3 года назад +319

    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
      @dipakdasgupta6611 2 года назад +6

      Very true

    • @snakeriverfisher
      @snakeriverfisher 2 года назад +4

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

    • @kenshinss.9386
      @kenshinss.9386 2 года назад +12

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

    • @CalFPS_
      @CalFPS_ 2 года назад +1

      actual cringe bruh

    • @angelahoshiko1513
      @angelahoshiko1513 2 года назад +1

      E

  • @shairailagan6990
    @shairailagan6990 5 лет назад +1894

    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
      @Lchey648 5 лет назад +69

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

    • @Gooong
      @Gooong 5 лет назад +78

      @@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
      @ninodiaz4875 5 лет назад +37

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

    • @Gooong
      @Gooong 5 лет назад +19

      @@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
      @sabbys7750 5 лет назад +131

      @@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.

  • @E-Diva
    @E-Diva 4 года назад +1014

    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
      @rotting8028 4 года назад +14

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

    • @nathanwalker6360
      @nathanwalker6360 4 года назад +38

      Mum?...

    • @hamstersdailylife4938
      @hamstersdailylife4938 4 года назад +73

      •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
      @rotting8028 4 года назад +13

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

    • @python-drago8821
      @python-drago8821 4 года назад +3

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

  • @hyukri
    @hyukri 3 года назад +57

    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_
      @ions_ 2 года назад +1

      a year late but where does she study?

  • @user-ni4dn2ml3h
    @user-ni4dn2ml3h 3 года назад +78

    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
      @YYC403NOYP 2 года назад +2

      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
      @deadreck024 2 года назад

      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.

    • @mirandazhang1359
      @mirandazhang1359 2 года назад +1

      @@deadreck024 pretty sure the survival rate would plummet if not for the lock down

  • @coolkidd4754
    @coolkidd4754 5 лет назад +857

    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
      @stevethea5250 5 лет назад +58

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

    • @juliesevilla3950
      @juliesevilla3950 5 лет назад +3

      @@stevethea5250 damn😅😅😅

    • @kazutrashsato8883
      @kazutrashsato8883 5 лет назад +47

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

    • @lollerboller343
      @lollerboller343 5 лет назад +11

      @@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
      @AlecRavago 5 лет назад +14

      @@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.

  • @jn5534
    @jn5534 6 лет назад +4177

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

    • @glingz297
      @glingz297 6 лет назад +29

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

    • @HAHA_468
      @HAHA_468 6 лет назад +169

      Chuckles
      *I’m in danger*

    • @animagi6844
      @animagi6844 5 лет назад +176

      *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
      @stevethea5250 5 лет назад +67

      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
      @amoghthatte754 5 лет назад +9

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

  • @Lordknight13
    @Lordknight13 3 года назад +47

    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.😍

  • @jy4266
    @jy4266 3 года назад +49

    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).

  • @pineappleroad21
    @pineappleroad21 5 лет назад +752

    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
      @iamf6641 5 лет назад +27

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

    • @LeiChooLeeGg
      @LeiChooLeeGg 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @kritikasampleone7457
      @kritikasampleone7457 4 года назад +10

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

    • @zerotr0id747
      @zerotr0id747 4 года назад

      Foie grass lmfaooooooo

    • @frederickdudang1656
      @frederickdudang1656 4 года назад +1

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

  • @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN
    @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN 6 лет назад +3519

    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
      @Asher89leo 6 лет назад +44

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

    • @jonathan083
      @jonathan083 6 лет назад +18

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

    • @thejelliclekat421
      @thejelliclekat421 6 лет назад +24

      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
      @fly_flippase5937 6 лет назад +3

      Make a video :p

    • @stormythunder3374
      @stormythunder3374 6 лет назад +8

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

  • @shayla7930
    @shayla7930 3 года назад +75

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

  • @sanaabouterfas6993
    @sanaabouterfas6993 3 года назад +59

    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

  •  6 лет назад +2006

    The amount food Mike puts away is incredible.

    • @jonahd1396
      @jonahd1396 6 лет назад +22

      René Wuttke you're incredible

    • @sandygranule358
      @sandygranule358 6 лет назад +13

      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
      @Copper0Bre 6 лет назад +461

      Sandy Granule what a randomly aggressive comment

    • @sandygranule358
      @sandygranule358 6 лет назад +12

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

    • @adrianlopez5297
      @adrianlopez5297 6 лет назад +231

      Sandy Granule bruh you called him sheltered because he said incredible

  • @amyrivers9792
    @amyrivers9792 6 лет назад +2176

    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
      @gx2entertainment420 6 лет назад +1

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

    • @tinglelingaling6
      @tinglelingaling6 6 лет назад +15

      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
      @amyrivers9792 6 лет назад +17

      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
      @darlingbach3839 6 лет назад +4

      Amy Rivers I Know Right ! I wanna go there too

    • @SavageSwan25
      @SavageSwan25 6 лет назад +9

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

  • @lotusutuber
    @lotusutuber 3 года назад +420

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

    • @vrclw6577
      @vrclw6577 3 года назад +20

      @Kim Taehyeontan fuck you mean only 60$ lmao

    • @oliverlim114
      @oliverlim114 3 года назад +15

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

    • @vrclw6577
      @vrclw6577 3 года назад +3

      @@oliverlim114 ah I see now

    • @Zorisura
      @Zorisura 3 года назад +9

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

    • @tragic6162
      @tragic6162 3 года назад +10

      Pretty sure mike fed camera man to

  • @icybear21
    @icybear21 3 года назад +44

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

  • @anujavyas3027
    @anujavyas3027 6 лет назад +673

    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
      @zhongxina1227 6 лет назад

      BIG MARVEL ASMR

    • @henryvenzon4929
      @henryvenzon4929 5 лет назад

      Anuja Vyas try to watch mark weins channel.

    • @sabinica
      @sabinica 5 лет назад +4

      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
      @mysticstrikeforce5957 5 лет назад +7

      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
      @Lightworkps 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @edgartejadilla8734
    @edgartejadilla8734 6 лет назад +826

    $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
      @sov4956 5 лет назад +70

      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
      @benroj5605 5 лет назад +21

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

    • @laarnicallado1549
      @laarnicallado1549 5 лет назад

      Ohhh wow! Really?? $60 per person?

    • @edgartejadilla8734
      @edgartejadilla8734 5 лет назад +19

      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
      @edgartejadilla8734 5 лет назад +7

      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.

  • @misplacedcajun2325
    @misplacedcajun2325 3 года назад +29

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

    • @ferdinandcalamba7047
      @ferdinandcalamba7047 3 года назад

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

  • @klaire0903
    @klaire0903 3 года назад +16

    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 ❤️

  • @bakadraco6321
    @bakadraco6321 6 лет назад +451

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

    • @yogurLAPIZ
      @yogurLAPIZ 6 лет назад +3

      Alex Ngan i need to go there. XD

    • @brucedoyle4055
      @brucedoyle4055 6 лет назад +4

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

    • @editaramboanga4287
      @editaramboanga4287 6 лет назад

      Alex Ngan 😂😁

    • @niconiconii4561
      @niconiconii4561 6 лет назад +3

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

    • @SargTeaPot
      @SargTeaPot 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @sweettooth4286
    @sweettooth4286 4 года назад +2667

    DEFINITELY NOT IDEAL TO WATCH THIS DURING A LOCKDOWN 😥😥

    • @janxtiannn
      @janxtiannn 4 года назад +24

      I know the feeling bruh

    • @e92bruh37
      @e92bruh37 4 года назад +8

      IKR

    • @sweettooth4286
      @sweettooth4286 4 года назад +14

      Too much to handle. Im salivating 🤤🤤

    • @maplepancake_5033
      @maplepancake_5033 4 года назад +6

      Haiist sana wala na yang corona virus

    • @GnKyubs
      @GnKyubs 4 года назад +2

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

  • @kat8829
    @kat8829 3 года назад +1

    Awsome video! I saw someone else’s vlog here b4 yours and it’s like seeing two different buffets! I had no idea you could customize everything from the last video and you are so good at picking interesting food and descriptions! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @twosmoothconey
    @twosmoothconey 2 года назад +6

    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

  • @_NguyenNgocKimNgan-dl1ld
    @_NguyenNgocKimNgan-dl1ld 6 лет назад +480

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

  • @IzzyBellaB
    @IzzyBellaB 6 лет назад +110

    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! 😂

  • @mariaangelabatuampocivhr5055
    @mariaangelabatuampocivhr5055 3 года назад +16

    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,

  • @mikeresolme1765
    @mikeresolme1765 3 года назад +10

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

  • @suned3128
    @suned3128 5 лет назад +1488

    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
      @ponchi016 5 лет назад +8

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

    • @Pilzi02
      @Pilzi02 5 лет назад +3

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

    • @kuyaian9678
      @kuyaian9678 5 лет назад +4

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

    • @fixmix9857
      @fixmix9857 4 года назад +4

      All items in philippines include tax already.

    • @Verk-
      @Verk- 4 года назад +8

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

  • @aerianaeve
    @aerianaeve 4 года назад +907

    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
      @zenfonedavid4466 3 года назад +19

      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
      @dipakdasgupta6611 2 года назад +5

      TBH, I really liked the Frenchman

    • @princessgracebahian152
      @princessgracebahian152 2 года назад

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    • @mkevinbradley3930
      @mkevinbradley3930 2 года назад +3

      @@zenfonedavid4466 nah... he was just chilling

    • @lucascoval828
      @lucascoval828 2 года назад +2

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

  • @astrudee016
    @astrudee016 2 года назад +12

    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! 😉

  • @jepolch
    @jepolch 3 года назад +40

    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
      @yollyparial9597 3 года назад +1

      Is it open now?

    • @gretchenandante8653
      @gretchenandante8653 3 года назад +4

      @@yollyparial9597 already open

    • @trctrc7177
      @trctrc7177 3 года назад

      @@yollyparial9597 yes

    • @yollyparial9597
      @yollyparial9597 3 года назад +3

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

    • @trctrc7177
      @trctrc7177 3 года назад +1

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

  • @medviation
    @medviation 6 лет назад +216

    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!

  • @cglyvin2085
    @cglyvin2085 5 лет назад +1172

    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
      @renz0002 5 лет назад +26

      cglyvin genius HAHAAHA

    • @lollerboller343
      @lollerboller343 5 лет назад +44

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

    • @annieyu72
      @annieyu72 5 лет назад +65

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

    • @RobertLeBlancPhoto
      @RobertLeBlancPhoto 4 года назад +37

      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
      @uzumakinaruto9718 4 года назад +1

      LMAO😂

  • @StarrDust0
    @StarrDust0 3 года назад +10

    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.

  • @lyzacristobal3356
    @lyzacristobal3356 3 года назад +1

    I've watched this video like 10 times now.. i still can't get enough of it.. planning to come there after quarantine

  • @atikahbeatboxer
    @atikahbeatboxer 5 лет назад +1410

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

  • @penphenrin14616
    @penphenrin14616 6 лет назад +233

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

    • @gachasson
      @gachasson 6 лет назад +10

      Marjorie Allen its $60.

    • @gachasson
      @gachasson 6 лет назад +5

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

    • @veeanne1703
      @veeanne1703 6 лет назад +24

      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
      @random-accessmemory9201 6 лет назад +11

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

    • @estoylaroca
      @estoylaroca 6 лет назад +9

      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.

  • @tilldittrich7156
    @tilldittrich7156 3 года назад +30

    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
      @qee540 2 года назад

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

  • @jillwiegand4257
    @jillwiegand4257 3 года назад +1

    Mike, you make everything look so good, even items I would never try! Great video! 😁

  • @mrsannette7
    @mrsannette7 5 лет назад +384

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

  • @shikapooh2287
    @shikapooh2287 5 лет назад +276

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

    • @pinkheart315
      @pinkheart315 4 года назад +2

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

  • @alizzamariz5126
    @alizzamariz5126 4 года назад +16

    I’ve watched this for so many times but Mike’s reaction still makes me drool! 🤤

  • @Nttmf
    @Nttmf 3 года назад +1

    Looks fantastic. Love your videos, keep up the good work.

  • @coolboy111
    @coolboy111 6 лет назад +110

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

    • @BachieCamaclang
      @BachieCamaclang 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @zalkercin
    @zalkercin 6 лет назад +131

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

    • @k-studio8112
      @k-studio8112 3 года назад +1

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

    • @moderncrusader9904
      @moderncrusader9904 3 года назад +2

      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

  • @2disbetter222
    @2disbetter222 2 года назад +6

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

  • @anncarbonel5953
    @anncarbonel5953 3 года назад +10

    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

  • @caling98
    @caling98 6 лет назад +119

    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
      @EvilMegaCookie 6 лет назад +17

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

    • @user-xv5dn9vt7n
      @user-xv5dn9vt7n 6 лет назад +17

      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
      @ghostdragon4164 6 лет назад +22

      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
      @MrCrossWire 6 лет назад +3

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

    • @ghostdragon4164
      @ghostdragon4164 6 лет назад +9

      MrCrossWire it's pricey to Filipinos but not to Americans

  • @frustratedpanda212
    @frustratedpanda212 6 лет назад +613

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

    • @michaelvinluche7319
      @michaelvinluche7319 6 лет назад +1

      Frustrated Panda hahahahhahaaa

    • @josephochoa9861
      @josephochoa9861 5 лет назад +2

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

    • @mikhailmiller981
      @mikhailmiller981 5 лет назад +9

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

    • @joshcola8773
      @joshcola8773 5 лет назад +1

      It show how healthy he is.

    • @SuperJnc1
      @SuperJnc1 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @HandyAndyMemes
    @HandyAndyMemes 3 года назад

    Recent subscriber, Love the videos, Mikey. Keep it up, I watch all your recent stuff and now and then go back and watch your older vids. this is such a great one, what an amazing buffet! such nice people too. Thanks for the vids!

  • @itsLaVitaRita
    @itsLaVitaRita 3 года назад +5

    I'm so jealous 😫 I wanna be there. Lovely watching and seeing you devouring everything ❤. I feel famished after watching this episode xoxo

  • @angelachristopher525
    @angelachristopher525 6 лет назад +71

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

    • @strictlydumpling
      @strictlydumpling  6 лет назад +6

      awww thanks so much Angela :-)

    • @indirapoitier338
      @indirapoitier338 6 лет назад +2

      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

  • @truthhurtsalways4u
    @truthhurtsalways4u 5 лет назад +812

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

  • @jossieromero330
    @jossieromero330 2 года назад +2

    Praying to end this Corona Virus so we can visits and enjoy like what is Mike doing in our own backyard ! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas you are the best!
    Wanted to see the wet market in Pangasinan & of course this buffet restaurant

  • @jameswilhite9258
    @jameswilhite9258 2 года назад +11

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

  • @testthis7745
    @testthis7745 6 лет назад +152

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

  • @belowme4927
    @belowme4927 6 лет назад +72

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

  • @Zetaimnida
    @Zetaimnida 3 года назад

    You're awesome. From expressions and gestures. Food quality and quantity. Everything's perfect. You're very entertaining to watch and every time I do, can't help my mouth from watering.😍

  • @NikoNiko0318
    @NikoNiko0318 4 года назад +1

    Its good to here your positive commentary about the philippines
    From Philippines!

  • @xixich7387
    @xixich7387 6 лет назад +868

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

  • @kenx9885
    @kenx9885 6 лет назад +537

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

    • @gxmanas2758
      @gxmanas2758 6 лет назад +4

      LeBron James the 🐐!!!

    • @jackjewell7946
      @jackjewell7946 6 лет назад +3

      You are the Chinese Anthony Bourdain! 😝

    • @chickenmonger123
      @chickenmonger123 6 лет назад +4

      LeBron James Just never ever smoke pot there.

    • @Void-tw6sx
      @Void-tw6sx 6 лет назад

      Western people always jealous..lol

    • @kennywong544
      @kennywong544 6 лет назад

      more fun with the girls in Philippines?

  • @lilstd5971
    @lilstd5971 3 года назад

    U made me hungry Mike 😂
    I can see you are really overwhelmd.
    Thank you for sharing your experience, hope you brought keith w/ you. Im thrilled to see his reaction.

  • @jennifervalencia7601
    @jennifervalencia7601 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this. Love watching your channel.

  • @agentorange5695
    @agentorange5695 4 года назад +656

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

    • @TheRatedOniChannel
      @TheRatedOniChannel 4 года назад +17

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

    • @TheBushRanger.
      @TheBushRanger. 3 года назад +1

      Mama Mia!

    • @FrVitoBe
      @FrVitoBe 3 года назад +1

      It needed pineapple am I right?

    • @deathrose23
      @deathrose23 3 года назад +1

      wait until some filipino pick pineapple to the pizza haha

  • @juliaanastasiou2782
    @juliaanastasiou2782 5 лет назад +131

    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.

  • @misteryu34
    @misteryu34 4 года назад +5

    Gives me something to look forward to when everything gets back to normal.

  • @29Martin100
    @29Martin100 3 года назад +4

    Awesome, I'm going to eat there when I get to visit the Philippines, Thanks I enjoyed watching your videos.

  • @hollypixie4285
    @hollypixie4285 5 лет назад +176

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

  • @thepeacefulhappyandbountif2041
    @thepeacefulhappyandbountif2041 5 лет назад +44

    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!💗💕👍

  • @jameslansac3138
    @jameslansac3138 4 года назад +3

    Hey sir mike, thanks for appreciating our filipino service.. God bless always

  • @CosmicStargoat
    @CosmicStargoat 3 года назад +1

    I've watched most of Mikey's buffet videos, but this place has got to be in the top 5. Simply mouth-watering awesome.

  • @2243cbl2
    @2243cbl2 6 лет назад +117

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

    • @Fat_Vegan
      @Fat_Vegan 6 лет назад

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

    • @ohfuck6958
      @ohfuck6958 6 лет назад

      Reggie Noble black chinese latin can be racist to filipinos?

    • @brebreboolardoo5910
      @brebreboolardoo5910 6 лет назад +2

      Your drunk, were not racist to black people.

    • @zetvillarta8471
      @zetvillarta8471 6 лет назад

      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
      @HJ-mg3dg 4 года назад +1

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

  • @ktchimmy5823
    @ktchimmy5823 4 года назад +358

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

  • @mariatiu1409
    @mariatiu1409 3 года назад

    Thanks Im already full by just watching you. That was unbelievably a lot!

  • @iamme8051
    @iamme8051 4 года назад +3

    I agree. This is the best buffet I have tried. Food are superb. From the appetizer to the main course and then deserts. Pizza and breads are so good and delicious as well. 😍💯

  • @jag2944
    @jag2944 6 лет назад +31

    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.

  • @ApkHeaven
    @ApkHeaven 6 лет назад +1275

    Wow they have a Cheese room.

    • @nilobeebee
      @nilobeebee 6 лет назад +30

      Big deal. I have a cheese room.

    • @tongthao3693
      @tongthao3693 6 лет назад +48

      You dont have a cheese room?

    • @ApkHeaven
      @ApkHeaven 6 лет назад +7

      Tong Thao, what no not really should I ?

    •  6 лет назад +8

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

    • @_patontheback_
      @_patontheback_ 6 лет назад +11

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

  • @facebooksplendidotaaltagay2032
    @facebooksplendidotaaltagay2032 3 года назад +30

    My husband's favorite room there was the cheese room 🤤☺️😂
    One of the best buffet we've experienced!

  • @kaholiyzhimo1998
    @kaholiyzhimo1998 3 года назад +12

    I don't know who you are but I'm following you from now because this is paradise.. You showed me paradise.. I hope to get there some day😭

  • @sewash51
    @sewash51 6 лет назад +28

    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 😁😁😁

  • @cafe80sarigachu
    @cafe80sarigachu 5 лет назад +504

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

    • @yahwehsonren
      @yahwehsonren 4 года назад +3

      Eat moringa,Sabah snake grass,turmeric

    • @iamf6641
      @iamf6641 4 года назад +5

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

    • @gnd144
      @gnd144 4 года назад

      Food Coma Buffet!

    • @tm71100
      @tm71100 4 года назад

      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
      @secretredninjafull 4 года назад +1

      Take care of yourself madam/sir

  • @mpost3520
    @mpost3520 2 года назад +22

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

    • @mpost3520
      @mpost3520 2 года назад +4

      @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
      @YYC403NOYP 2 года назад

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

    • @mpost3520
      @mpost3520 2 года назад +2

      @@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
      @qee540 2 года назад

      @@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
      @mpost3520 2 года назад

      @@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

  • @annavecilla
    @annavecilla 3 года назад +6

    Really the best buffet in the Philippines! My home! I will totally bring my husband there once we can travel and visit pinas after this covid :(((( Super duper yummy foods! 10 out of 10! Food, services & accomodation! 💯

  • @JKCUISEMO
    @JKCUISEMO 5 лет назад +356

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

    • @gsl_ze
      @gsl_ze 4 года назад +1

      I honestly would do the same XD

    • @yourdadsotherfamily3530
      @yourdadsotherfamily3530 4 года назад

      JK CU honestly my level of impulse control’ LOL

    • @scott.727
      @scott.727 4 года назад

      Mike was feeling a little out of his mind afterwards

  • @littlemizzQT
    @littlemizzQT 6 лет назад +174

    I CLICKED THIS SO FAST.

    • @reindeeezy1190
      @reindeeezy1190 6 лет назад

      tonyredpeppers lmfao

    • @PaxEightySix
      @PaxEightySix 6 лет назад

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

  • @girishhullannavar1648
    @girishhullannavar1648 3 года назад +27

    "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 😂😂

  • @KristaSamonte
    @KristaSamonte 3 года назад

    Oh geez! What a mouthwatering!! I LOVE YOUR VLOG!

  • @jolly5139
    @jolly5139 6 лет назад +510

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

    • @nilobeebee
      @nilobeebee 6 лет назад +22

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

    • @The-Goat._.
      @The-Goat._. 6 лет назад +1

      Ayaka Tanaka NO VEGANS FOR DUMPLING MAN

    • @jolly5139
      @jolly5139 6 лет назад

      Anti-Peenix XYZ well looks like it

    • @capt.obvious4487
      @capt.obvious4487 6 лет назад +6

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

    • @denniskim9498
      @denniskim9498 6 лет назад

      same

  • @gpcaraudio
    @gpcaraudio 6 лет назад +497

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

  • @mydvinecebu
    @mydvinecebu 3 года назад +1

    Sofitel is just fabulous. Glad we spent our first day as a couple there many years ago and even had an exclusive dinner for about a hundred les Chaine dR folks. We are already happy with a 5 star hotel buffet for just USD$ 16 .00 but there are several more places for less than that price and even has flowing beer! It's here in an island called Cebu!

  • @thomasanthonycaspillo4553
    @thomasanthonycaspillo4553 3 года назад +2

    Watching this a couple of times doesnt tire me at all

  • @yolomcswagginsmcswaggins7030
    @yolomcswagginsmcswaggins7030 6 лет назад +151

    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
      @Ashley-sv6yz 6 лет назад +1

      Yolomcswaggins mcswaggins same

    • @simplyme5704
      @simplyme5704 6 лет назад +1

      Lol same

    • @unggoydagkuilong7524
      @unggoydagkuilong7524 6 лет назад +1

      Yolomcswaggins mcswaggins
      He has a pet anaconda inside of his tummy

    • @wavemaker2077
      @wavemaker2077 6 лет назад

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

    • @roxannestein9533
      @roxannestein9533 6 лет назад

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

  • @diditap7712
    @diditap7712 6 лет назад +55

    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
      @dylanconerty1370 6 лет назад +1

      Diditap okay honey are you ready to go?! Loolollolol

    • @unggoydagkuilong7524
      @unggoydagkuilong7524 6 лет назад

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

  • @grace7847
    @grace7847 Год назад

    Love your broadcasting Mike thank you

  • @indayfilipina4513
    @indayfilipina4513 4 года назад +4

    After this lockdown, I swear my partner and I will go there! ❤❤