Is this buffet worth the price?
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Eating at Spiral Buffet: Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel CCP Complex 1300, Roxas Blvd, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
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What do you think? Is this buffet worth the price and visit? 🧀
Totally worth it
This is the most expensive buffet in the Philippines. It cost Php 4,000 per pax (for dinner exclusive of tax) which is around 75 USD. Which is 10x the price of an average buffet or unlimited Korean BBQ. People generally avoid this place because... well... as Asians, the goal going in a buffet in not to eat for pleasure but to eat as much as possible to at least break even with the price you paid. 😅
(PS Also, PH is a third world country so that price is already covers grocery for 2 weeks or half my monthly rent)
That was a gorgeous buffet layout to sample. It’s much cheaper than I imagined. Nice uncle 🎊🎉🥳🧧💝🙏
@RGG III Local buffets have gone up to about $15 per person already (if not higher) and have very limited food choices nowadays. Even most seafood dishes have been taken off the menu and are only served on specific days.
Omg that buffet was 100% worth the visit. So many different cuisines and food options. I went with my family to the Bellagio buffet in Vegas and I think that one was $60 or more per person and they had a smaller selection and the food wasn’t that great. I think the Spiral buffet looks better and has way more options
For sure it was worth the price! All those selections! All you can eat. You can't even get a great steak dinner at a restaurant for that price! Looks like everyone enjoyed❤
Ooh, me and my family went here a few months ago. They had a bunch of mostly Asian options (which is way different than here in the US) and there was also people playing jazz on the stairwell. Also I bought one of the cute white bears they have on display :)
If youre a foreigner it's worth it. If youre a rich filipino it's worth it. If youre a middle income filipino, you gotta save for it
Even middle class filipinos will not easily let go of such amount just for a buffet
Their family is pretty rich so okay for them
I think it would be really worth it if you'd stick to the meat section, sushi/sashimi section and cheese bar. All of those individually/ala carte are worth more in PH peso, and since it's Spiral at Sofitel you're assured that it's really of quality. If you buy those cheeses in deli shops like Santis Delicassen here in the PH, 100g could cost you around P150 - 300.00 depending on the type of cheese (to reference, we were able to buy a whole Dutch Edam cheese for P600).
I think Janelle just ask that question in general for her audience but in reality already knows the answer to her own question being that she was born & raised in the Philippines
In the Ph context, I wouldn’t say it’s worth it?? Maybe to try once for the experience would be nice but there are lots of buffet options that also offer the same variety of international cuisines (minus the cheese room) that are a third of the price! Vikings group has a few buffet chains that are good costing little less than $20 per person.
But if my tito pays for the Spiral experience I wouldn’t say no 😆😆
I haven't tried both of them but would you say the quality and flavor of food is the same? Does one do a dish/cuisine better than the other?
@@jshu-_- spiral buffet they said is the best. Largest in Asia if not the world. Their selection is really big and the food are always fresh and hot - freshly cooked and not just heated. You can also customize your own pizza and they bake for you.
But I haven't tried it since it is soooo expensive. Quality wise it is worth the price but if you're a Filipino in the Philippines and earning like any average employee like me then it is not worth being in debt for
@@shybellavlogz9629 went to spiral twice but i was quite disappointed with the taste and quality which i felt was just on par with niu (a cheaper average buffet but still on the premium side of things). the best buffet in the metro for me would have to be circles at shangri-la. spectrum's pretty good too!
@@jshu-_- spiral has a bigger selection and has way better food (in terms of quality and taste) than vikings. but if you're willing to splurge anyways, might as well go to circles or spectrum which i believe are way better than spiral ☺️.
Vikings is a55
For the quality of food you’re getting and the endless amount to choose from, definitely worth the price tag. Buffets in Canada and the US don’t even compare and you can pay about $40 per person! (Not talking about Vegas tho)
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This is the best buffet in the Philippines for sure, probably the most expensive too, but the quality of the food is mostly goooooodddd!! ❤
Went there during their dinner service pre-pandemic, if you thought their lunch menu was a lot, you need to experience their dinner service.
$60 per person? Yes, definitely worth it. I’ve paid more for food delivery
Definitely a premium! You're paying for Spiral accomodation, ambiance and the food selection! A lotta people visited during the holidays since pandemic restrictions got more lax and definitely a lot of Filipinos booked tables! Perfect place to have a buffet with balikbayans since Sofitel is near the airport :) Personally prefer Spiral over buffets at Solaire, Okada & Conrad. Casino malls tend to be too crowded. Plus Spiral in my opinion has better food selection and quality!
They would have to wheel me out 🤣😂🤣🤣
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I’ve been there a few times and I absolutely love the cheese room.
Worth it for special occasions only imo.
Looks amazing! I was hoping this would be in Las Vegas NV but I was WRONG 😢
I thought the price went up to 4-5k. Glad it is still 3k.
It’s pretty expensive for an average Vietnamese consumer too. But the quality & variations of food are so much better than the buffets in Jersey. I’ll pay more for the variety of choices & higher quality
Vietnam? It’s the Philippines
@@sese8976 I never mentioned vietnam, I mentioned Vietnamese as i am Vietnamese. And to simply state what my ethnicity & what I would deem if this buffet is pricey or not to a Vietnamese consumer in the states. I encourage to re-read next time :)
Jeanelle, please try bbq from Argentina. It’s so good
That’s very reasonable 😅 over here in nz the buffet is 80$ per person and there’s not much to choose from
I thought she was going to say $3,000 in total. My jaw dropped lol
No that was pesos... It is worth the price if one can afford it.
Definitely worth it! Look at all the delicious food i need a second stomach
Hi I Am English ,, the Best Buffet ever to visit in the Philippines 🇵🇭 is Inasal Unlimited rice ,, or street food Isaw , kwek Kwek , Balut All Delicious , 😋 Barato lang
3.5k pesos per head (idk if they updated their price bec of inflation) is so expensive and i kno its worth it considering their selection
I guessed the cheese room correct for you!!🎉🎊♥️ Can`t wait to go!💗
I think it was worth it for our family for the dinner selection, the oysters, steak and sashimi pay for themselves after a few rounds :)
before you said fillipino dollars i thought it was 3000 usd and i was like thats crazy. for 60 dollars that is such a steal
Yes! It’s all worth it
Spiral doesn't really target the regular Filipinos but there are a lot of buffets like it around the Philippines that serves all around the world cuisines. For example, the RJ's buffet in Bicol region provides the same type of ambiance and food set up as the Spiral buffet tho it's only worth 669 pesos per head.
Is the quality of food same ?? The price is a lot for me as I'm Indian
Totally worth it if it’s all you can eat. The sashimi can get pricey!!
Why do I watch this at night? Now I'm so hungry 🤤🤤🤤😍(slaps own hand)
Yes. Spiral is the BEST.
Ohh Lordy it’s definitely a Royal treat 🤗⭐️👍👏💝
Yes
Buffets to visit in the Philippines.
- Fresh Buffet (Solaire)
- Medley Buffet (Okada Manila)
- Spiral Buffet (Sofitel Manila Bay)
Definitely the best👍
Hi Jeanelle 👋, if you are asking this type of question towards your foreigner fans back in North America; they will say the price is worth it.
But if you are asking this towards your local Filipino supporters; regardless of their social status, they will definitely say its absolutely not worth it.
60$ for buffet that nice is cheap here in the U.S. I would say definitely worth it if you’re visiting from a wealthier country but if I was living in the Philippines I’d op for something more accessible.
I would say it's worth it. For them to put that many types of foods need the budjet for it too
Sounds like a great price per person for what you get.
Worth it
so you're telling me...THIS IS ALL IN MANILA!? 🙃🙃🙃
Its in Pasay, Roxas Blvd area specifically
Ok hear me out, it looks REALLY GOOD but the price for someone that can't even pay that much it is not worth it but it looks good and worth it when YOU AREN'T paying for the meal
The price is definitely worth the quality and quantity of the food. My family and I aren't really big eaters though, so we've always found Spiral a bit overwhelming because we don't make full use of the buffet. We much prefer going to similar but smaller buffets or just in a nice fancy sit down dinner for the same price.
But yes, Spiral will always be a great experience and very much worth it.
Are you kidding me for $60 thats completely worth it.
Yes, yes, yes... most def worth it. Just for the dim sum station
If you have a big appetite totally worth it
But if you're only used to small meals
R.I.P.
Is it worth it? Yes
Would I pay it? No, I am way too frugal!
Now if someone else was buying......
Even middle class to upper class filipinos would be intimidated with such price just for a buffet
$$$ 60.00 U.S. Yea it's worth it , Also is there a time limit, ???
I've noticed some Buffets have started a time limit now.
MrWhosTheBoss
Worth the price
I know where is that we go there now😯 is it in Sofitel?
YES.
This is the most expensive buffet in the Philippines. It cost Php 4,000 per pax (for dinner exclusive of tax) which is around 75 USD. Which is 10x the price of an average buffet or unlimited Korean BBQ. People generally avoid this place because... well... as Asians, the goal going in a buffet in not to eat for pleasure but to eat as much as possible to at least break even with the price you paid. 😅
(PS Also, PH is a third world country so that price is already covers grocery for 2 weeks or half my monthly rent)
For me, that is not "sulit". Sulit for me is to try everything as much as you can while avoiding getting full fast.
I would recommend eating at Vikings Buffet. It's more worth the price
Its the top tier for regular filipinos who cant afford spiral buffet 😂
What's it like being filipino???
I say the budol fight restaurants/buffets in the Philippines offers the best to balikbayans who wants the Filipino experiences. Buffets like these does not feel right if you are trying to unwind and reconnect with your Filipino roots.
Cheese room😈😈😈
ALL THAT FOR 60 USD?! THAT'S THE BEST PRICE FOR A BUFFET I'VE EVER HEARD! Because not only do you get a huge variety of food, all of it looks high quality as well. Now, whether you get your money's worth, or feel it's worth the money for the type of food you get out of there is obviously up to your personal preference. So personal, I would think my $60 is money well spent!
I’ll stick to Buffet 101.
Its pretty expensive in my opinion.. 3k for one person can u get u so much more food in some places
I say the budol fight restaurants/buffets in the Philippines offers the best to balikbayans who wants the Filipino experiences. Buffets like these does not feel right if you are trying to unwind and reconnect with your Filipino roots.
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Definitely cheap for a foreigner, but for a Filipino? Lol this isn’t something that we consider cheap, or even “worth it”
I have been here at this hotel. This is where we celebrated our despidida (farewell) party for my uncle, aunt, and my cousins.
Good luck to them
I’d try it
Yes, but IF and only IF they’ve rehired all the chefs they lost during the pandemic!! We went there a month after they reopened and we were so disappointed that we asked to speak to the manager. He apologized and said they lost ALL their foreign chefs due to the shutdown, including their pastry chef (which explained how BAD the cakes and little pastries were). For the price we paid, it was incredibly disappointing. Their food used to be SCRUMPTIOUS.
It might take time for them to recover, since the hotel industry here really took a massive hit from the COVID lockdowns.
Yeah, the artificial pandemic really ruins a lot of establishments.
they used to be better but they kinda fell off after the pandemic 😔
Worth it. And made me hungry
That looks so cool my gosh- a cheese room!! *heaven*
I would love this place 😍
Wow! God bless you and your family! yes-its worth it
Totally worth it. Looks like a vegas buffet. The most expensive buffet in the vegas strip is about $80 per person and it’s considered one of the best buffets in Vegas. I think this buffet you guys went looks BETTER than the Vegas one. Such a a great DEAL!
Its actually a bigger buffet than those in vegas.
Based on the food i saw, i was expecting it to be $200
Dang it was almost painful to see how good it all looked, knowing I wouldn’t be able to eat all of it in one sitting 😆 I’d love to just live there for a couple weeks
Whoa I thought it was going to be way cheaper! 😳🤯 That price point is way out of reach for most Filipinos, it’s literally like 15% of 1 months wage. Such a cool video though, I would love to visit this place and the shots you captured were beautiful! 🤩
Is it worth the price? 1000000% totally worth it. I'd say $60 is a steal.
Absolutely NOT, if you want the "balikbayan" experience, these type of buffet place will not give you that, the price is not worth it, and you can enjoy food selection from other buffet place with far lower price than Spiral. This will only appeal to foreigners and well off people, but to normal people who are also die hard foodies, all of them will say they will just try the first time, but will not revisit it again if they are spending on their own wallets.
amazing.
I really loved the waffle in this buffet I added ice cream to it
I like it when you combine foods that go well
My parents used to be able to afford a few nights at this hotel so they would get the deal that allowed my brothers and I the chance to eat here. Considering the fact that this was how I was introduced to different cultures’ foods, it was well worth the price and the extremely full stomachs afterwards.
Lemme buy you a new camera mamazzzzz bc the camera you used for this video isn’t good but no hate I’m just saying mamazzzzz
My family and I were going to go there for a Bday celebration for my brother, but then things happened and it got canceled.
But we had an intense game plan: Eat a heavy breakfast, spend the day lounging in the pool or whatever and SKIP LUNCH until dinner, and then eat as much as you can as much as possible to make the price worth it.
My favorite part of this buffet is the dessert section
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Definitely seems worth it
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Definitely worth it ❤️
Hi I’m first
60$ is a little much! 30-40$ would be more affordable
I want to go there!! But i can't eat so much :(
It would be worth the visit for me I would down every dish I could
It all depends on how well the food tastes and not so much on looks and presentation, I think the price is reasonable for that type of buffet and what is offered, the most I’ve spent on a buffet is around $68 per person and that was a Brazilian buffet where the guys with different meats of beef, pork, fish and poultry on their spits hot off the grill goes around the entire dining area and serving the patrons, also the salad and sides bar is all you can eat as well.
Many vloggers said this is one of the largest they've been to and the best since you can even customize your own pizza. It's like having your own personal chef. And there are cuisines from all around the world.
Sounds like a small and very few choices of buffet
Don’t fill up on carbs at a buffet!
Heck yea the price is worth it!!!
Heck yeah it's worth it. There's incredible real food there.
Watching from Monterey County California. It’s worth all the visits dear for $60. that’s a bargain!👍👍👍
I'm trying to compare it with the three buffets that I've been to, I think it's worth it if you're only 2 people and one has a birthday (usually a lot of buffets I know have a birthday discount. Like in Vikings and NIU, the birthday celebrant can eat *for free* as long as they bring in one paying adult with them). Idk if they have birthday discount, but I'd hope they do. That's my thought because you can already do a lot with ₱3,300.
If you want something similar for cheaper, go for buffet 101