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

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  • 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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  • @lesliewaters2563
    @lesliewaters2563 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +419

      Seems cheap for a place like that.

    • @rovelynjacang2556
      @rovelynjacang2556 Před 5 lety +143

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

    • @arleen1646
      @arleen1646 Před 5 lety +42

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

    • @stevethea5250
      @stevethea5250 Před 5 lety +21

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

    • @jonathanong4583
      @jonathanong4583 Před 5 lety +100

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

  • @yupmsblk
    @yupmsblk Před 4 lety +1956

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

  • @trailfork7815
    @trailfork7815 Před 3 lety +391

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

  • @pr3ttyb0yfl4cko
    @pr3ttyb0yfl4cko Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety +6

      Very true

    • @snakeriverfisher
      @snakeriverfisher Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @kenshinss.9386
      @kenshinss.9386 Před 2 lety +12

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

    • @CalFPS_
      @CalFPS_ Před 2 lety +1

      actual cringe bruh

    • @angelahoshiko1513
      @angelahoshiko1513 Před 2 lety +1

      E

  • @jn5534
    @jn5534 Před 6 lety +4177

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

    • @glingz297
      @glingz297 Před 6 lety +29

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

    • @HAHA_468
      @HAHA_468 Před 6 lety +169

      Chuckles
      *I’m in danger*

    • @animagi6844
      @animagi6844 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +9

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

  • @shairailagan6990
    @shairailagan6990 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +69

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

    • @Gooong
      @Gooong Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +37

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

    • @Gooong
      @Gooong Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +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.

  • @shayla7930
    @shayla7930 Před 3 lety +75

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

  • @hyukri
    @hyukri Před 3 lety +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_ Před 2 lety +1

      a year late but where does she study?

  • @sweettooth4286
    @sweettooth4286 Před 4 lety +2667

    DEFINITELY NOT IDEAL TO WATCH THIS DURING A LOCKDOWN 😥😥

    • @janchristianamon8643
      @janchristianamon8643 Před 4 lety +24

      I know the feeling bruh

    • @e92bruh37
      @e92bruh37 Před 4 lety +8

      IKR

    • @sweettooth4286
      @sweettooth4286 Před 4 lety +14

      Too much to handle. Im salivating 🤤🤤

    • @maplepancake_5033
      @maplepancake_5033 Před 4 lety +6

      Haiist sana wala na yang corona virus

    • @GnKyubs
      @GnKyubs Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @E-Diva
    @E-Diva Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +14

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

    • @nathanwalker6360
      @nathanwalker6360 Před 4 lety +38

      Mum?...

    • @hamstersdailylife4938
      @hamstersdailylife4938 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +13

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

    • @python-drago8821
      @python-drago8821 Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @user-ni4dn2ml3h
    @user-ni4dn2ml3h Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

      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 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @Lordknight13
    @Lordknight13 Před 3 lety +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.😍

  • @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN
    @WaoryuONLYinJAPAN Před 6 lety +3518

    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 Před 6 lety +44

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

    • @jonathan083
      @jonathan083 Před 6 lety +18

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

    • @thejelliclekat421
      @thejelliclekat421 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +3

      Make a video :p

    • @stormythunder3374
      @stormythunder3374 Před 6 lety +8

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

  • @pineappleroad21
    @pineappleroad21 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +27

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

    • @LeiChooLeeGg
      @LeiChooLeeGg Před 5 lety +1

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

    • @kritikasampleone7457
      @kritikasampleone7457 Před 4 lety +10

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

    • @zerotr0id747
      @zerotr0id747 Před 4 lety

      Foie grass lmfaooooooo

    • @frederickdudang1656
      @frederickdudang1656 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @icybear21
    @icybear21 Před 3 lety +44

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

  • @lotusutuber
    @lotusutuber Před 3 lety +420

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

    • @vrclw6577
      @vrclw6577 Před 3 lety +20

      @Kim Taehyeontan fuck you mean only 60$ lmao

    • @oliverlim114
      @oliverlim114 Před 3 lety +15

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

    • @vrclw6577
      @vrclw6577 Před 3 lety +3

      @@oliverlim114 ah I see now

    • @Zorisura
      @Zorisura Před 3 lety +9

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

    • @tragic6162
      @tragic6162 Před 3 lety +10

      Pretty sure mike fed camera man to

  • @coolkidd4754
    @coolkidd4754 Před 5 lety +856

    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 Před 5 lety +58

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

    • @juliesevilla3950
      @juliesevilla3950 Před 5 lety +3

      @@stevethea5250 damn😅😅😅

    • @kazutrashsato8883
      @kazutrashsato8883 Před 5 lety +47

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

    • @lollerboller343
      @lollerboller343 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +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.

  •  Před 6 lety +2006

    The amount food Mike puts away is incredible.

    • @jonahd1396
      @jonahd1396 Před 6 lety +22

      René Wuttke you're incredible

    • @sandygranule358
      @sandygranule358 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +461

      Sandy Granule what a randomly aggressive comment

    • @sandygranule358
      @sandygranule358 Před 6 lety +12

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

    • @adrianlopez5297
      @adrianlopez5297 Před 6 lety +231

      Sandy Granule bruh you called him sheltered because he said incredible

  • @jy4266
    @jy4266 Před 3 lety +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).

  • @sanaabouterfas6993
    @sanaabouterfas6993 Před 3 lety +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

  • @amyrivers9792
    @amyrivers9792 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +4

      Amy Rivers I Know Right ! I wanna go there too

    • @SavageSwan25
      @SavageSwan25 Před 6 lety +9

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

  • @cglyvin2085
    @cglyvin2085 Před 5 lety +1171

    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 Před 5 lety +26

      cglyvin genius HAHAAHA

    • @lollerboller343
      @lollerboller343 Před 5 lety +44

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

    • @annieyu72
      @annieyu72 Před 5 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +1

      LMAO😂

  • @klaire0903
    @klaire0903 Před 3 lety +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 ❤️

  • @misplacedcajun2325
    @misplacedcajun2325 Před 3 lety +29

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

    • @ferdinandcalamba7047
      @ferdinandcalamba7047 Před 3 lety

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

  • @anujavyas3027
    @anujavyas3027 Před 6 lety +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 Před 5 lety

      BIG MARVEL ASMR

    • @henryvenzon4929
      @henryvenzon4929 Před 5 lety

      Anuja Vyas try to watch mark weins channel.

    • @sabinica
      @sabinica Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @IzzyBellaB
    @IzzyBellaB Před 6 lety +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

    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,

  • @twosmoothconey
    @twosmoothconey Před 2 lety +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

  • @bakadraco6321
    @bakadraco6321 Před 6 lety +451

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

    • @yogurLAPIZ
      @yogurLAPIZ Před 6 lety +3

      Alex Ngan i need to go there. XD

    • @brucedoyle4055
      @brucedoyle4055 Před 6 lety +4

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

    • @editaramboanga4287
      @editaramboanga4287 Před 6 lety

      Alex Ngan 😂😁

    • @niconiconii4561
      @niconiconii4561 Před 6 lety +3

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

    • @SargTeaPot
      @SargTeaPot Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @aerianaeve
    @aerianaeve Před 4 lety +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 Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety +5

      TBH, I really liked the Frenchman

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      @princessgracebahian152 Před 2 lety

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    • @mkevinbradley3930
      @mkevinbradley3930 Před 2 lety +3

      @@zenfonedavid4466 nah... he was just chilling

    • @lucascoval828
      @lucascoval828 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @jepolch
    @jepolch Před 3 lety +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!

  • @mikeresolme1765
    @mikeresolme1765 Před 3 lety +10

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

  • @medviation
    @medviation Před 6 lety +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!

  • @_NguyenNgocKimNgan-dl1ld
    @_NguyenNgocKimNgan-dl1ld Před 6 lety +480

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

  • @hamzaahmed4635
    @hamzaahmed4635 Před 3 lety +58

    As we can see a natural Mike in his habitat.
    The buffet

  • @astrudee016
    @astrudee016 Před 2 lety +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! 😉

  • @shikapooh2287
    @shikapooh2287 Před 5 lety +276

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

    • @pinkheart315
      @pinkheart315 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @edgartejadilla8734
    @edgartejadilla8734 Před 6 lety +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 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +21

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

    • @laarnicallado1549
      @laarnicallado1549 Před 5 lety

      Ohhh wow! Really?? $60 per person?

    • @edgartejadilla8734
      @edgartejadilla8734 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +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.

  • @StarrDust0
    @StarrDust0 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @kat8829
    @kat8829 Před 3 lety +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! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @suned3128
    @suned3128 Před 5 lety +1487

    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!

    • @ihatemylifebutnotreallybut2851
      @ihatemylifebutnotreallybut2851 Před 5 lety +8

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

    • @Pilzi02
      @Pilzi02 Před 5 lety +3

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

    • @kuyaian9678
      @kuyaian9678 Před 5 lety +4

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

    • @fixmix9857
      @fixmix9857 Před 4 lety +4

      All items in philippines include tax already.

    • @Verk-
      @Verk- Před 4 lety +8

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

  • @belowme4927
    @belowme4927 Před 6 lety +72

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

  • @tilldittrich7156
    @tilldittrich7156 Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety

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

  • @2disbetter222
    @2disbetter222 Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @frustratedpanda212
    @frustratedpanda212 Před 6 lety +613

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

    • @michaelvinluche7319
      @michaelvinluche7319 Před 6 lety +1

      Frustrated Panda hahahahhahaaa

    • @josephochoa9861
      @josephochoa9861 Před 5 lety +2

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

    • @mikhailmiller981
      @mikhailmiller981 Před 5 lety +9

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

    • @joshcola8773
      @joshcola8773 Před 5 lety +1

      It show how healthy he is.

    • @SuperJnc1
      @SuperJnc1 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @agentorange5695
    @agentorange5695 Před 4 lety +656

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

    • @TheRatedOniChannel
      @TheRatedOniChannel Před 4 lety +17

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

    • @TheBushRanger.
      @TheBushRanger. Před 3 lety +1

      Mama Mia!

    • @FrVitoBe
      @FrVitoBe Před 3 lety +1

      It needed pineapple am I right?

    • @deathrose23
      @deathrose23 Před 3 lety +1

      wait until some filipino pick pineapple to the pizza haha

  • @jameswilhite9258
    @jameswilhite9258 Před 2 lety +11

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

  • @anncarbonel5953
    @anncarbonel5953 Před 3 lety +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

  • @xixich7387
    @xixich7387 Před 6 lety +868

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

  • @zalkercin
    @zalkercin Před 6 lety +131

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

    • @k-studio8112
      @k-studio8112 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @moderncrusader9904
      @moderncrusader9904 Před 3 lety +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

  • @girishhullannavar1648
    @girishhullannavar1648 Před 3 lety +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 😂😂

  • @alizzamariz5126
    @alizzamariz5126 Před 3 lety +16

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

  • @penphenrin14616
    @penphenrin14616 Před 6 lety +233

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

    • @gachasson
      @gachasson Před 6 lety +10

      Marjorie Allen its $60.

    • @gachasson
      @gachasson Před 6 lety +5

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

    • @veeanne1703
      @veeanne1703 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +11

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

    • @estoylaroca
      @estoylaroca Před 6 lety +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.

  • @testthis7745
    @testthis7745 Před 6 lety +152

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

  • @misteryu34
    @misteryu34 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @lyzacristobal3356
    @lyzacristobal3356 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @coolboy111
    @coolboy111 Před 6 lety +110

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

    • @BachieCamaclang
      @BachieCamaclang Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @atikahbeatboxer
    @atikahbeatboxer Před 5 lety +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? 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @facebooksplendidotaaltagay2032

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

  • @mr.m7002
    @mr.m7002 Před měsícem +2

    Sofitel will close soon and all of this will just be a beautiful memory.

  • @littlemizzQT
    @littlemizzQT Před 6 lety +174

    I CLICKED THIS SO FAST.

    • @reindeeezy1190
      @reindeeezy1190 Před 6 lety

      tonyredpeppers lmfao

    • @PaxEightySix
      @PaxEightySix Před 6 lety

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

  • @ApkHeaven
    @ApkHeaven Před 6 lety +1275

    Wow they have a Cheese room.

    • @nilobeebee
      @nilobeebee Před 6 lety +30

      Big deal. I have a cheese room.

    • @tongthao3693
      @tongthao3693 Před 6 lety +48

      You dont have a cheese room?

    • @ApkHeaven
      @ApkHeaven Před 6 lety +7

      Tong Thao, what no not really should I ?

    •  Před 6 lety +8

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

    • @_patontheback_
      @_patontheback_ Před 6 lety +11

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

  • @crispywispytinkywinky
    @crispywispytinkywinky Před 3 lety +11

    I love how he's literally REVERED by buffets and restaurants

    • @YYC403NOYP
      @YYC403NOYP Před 2 lety

      Because he is a ROVING ADVERTISER for the food outlets.

  • @ijmerza2818
    @ijmerza2818 Před 4 lety +10

    10:55 - My elementary classmate. Good to see you here, buddy.

  • @truthhurtsalways4u
    @truthhurtsalways4u Před 5 lety +812

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

  • @ktchimmy5823
    @ktchimmy5823 Před 4 lety +358

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

  • @jillwiegand4257
    @jillwiegand4257 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @mpost3520
    @mpost3520 Před 2 lety +22

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

    • @mpost3520
      @mpost3520 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

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

    • @mpost3520
      @mpost3520 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

      @@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 Před 2 lety

      @@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

  • @hollypixie4285
    @hollypixie4285 Před 5 lety +176

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

  • @jolly5139
    @jolly5139 Před 6 lety +510

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

    • @nilobeebee
      @nilobeebee Před 6 lety +22

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

    • @The-Goat._.
      @The-Goat._. Před 6 lety +1

      Ayaka Tanaka NO VEGANS FOR DUMPLING MAN

    • @jolly5139
      @jolly5139 Před 6 lety

      Anti-Peenix XYZ well looks like it

    • @capt.obvious4487
      @capt.obvious4487 Před 6 lety +6

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

    • @denniskim9498
      @denniskim9498 Před 6 lety

      same

  • @kaholiyzhimo1998
    @kaholiyzhimo1998 Před 3 lety +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😭

  • @ThePinkArmi
    @ThePinkArmi Před 2 lety +3

    Would want to visit this soon, I'm a Filipino and I'm happy to watch this video coming from the legendary Mikey Chen!

  • @mrsannette7
    @mrsannette7 Před 5 lety +384

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

  • @JKCUISEMO
    @JKCUISEMO Před 5 lety +356

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

    • @gsl_ze
      @gsl_ze Před 4 lety +1

      I honestly would do the same XD

    • @yourdadsotherfamily3530
      @yourdadsotherfamily3530 Před 4 lety

      JK CU honestly my level of impulse control’ LOL

    • @scott.727
      @scott.727 Před 4 lety

      Mike was feeling a little out of his mind afterwards

  • @itsLaVitaRita
    @itsLaVitaRita Před 3 lety +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 Před 6 lety +71

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

    • @strictlydumpling
      @strictlydumpling  Před 6 lety +6

      awww thanks so much Angela :-)

    • @indirapoitier338
      @indirapoitier338 Před 6 lety +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

  • @caling98
    @caling98 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +17

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

    • @user-xv5dn9vt7n
      @user-xv5dn9vt7n Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +3

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

    • @ghostdragon4164
      @ghostdragon4164 Před 6 lety +9

      MrCrossWire it's pricey to Filipinos but not to Americans

  • @jameslansac3138
    @jameslansac3138 Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @Nttmf
    @Nttmf Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @cafe80sarigachu
    @cafe80sarigachu Před 5 lety +504

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

    • @yahwehsonren
      @yahwehsonren Před 4 lety +3

      Eat moringa,Sabah snake grass,turmeric

    • @iamf6641
      @iamf6641 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety

      Food Coma Buffet!

    • @tm71100
      @tm71100 Před 4 lety

      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 Před 4 lety +1

      Take care of yourself madam/sir

  • @jag2944
    @jag2944 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @jossieromero330
    @jossieromero330 Před 2 lety +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

  • @Curtis-C
    @Curtis-C Před 3 lety

    Anyone else drooling ? Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @Godzukiisan
    @Godzukiisan Před 5 lety +405

    I think he just ate what I eat in a month..

  • @juliaanastasiou2782
    @juliaanastasiou2782 Před 5 lety +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.

  • @HandyAndyMemes
    @HandyAndyMemes Před 3 lety

    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!

  • @beatrix2395
    @beatrix2395 Před 4 lety +2

    I swear Mike is full of food wisdom 💯

  • @gpcaraudio
    @gpcaraudio Před 6 lety +497

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

  • @kenx9885
    @kenx9885 Před 6 lety +537

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

  • @CosmicStargoat
    @CosmicStargoat Před 3 lety +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.

  • @thomasanthonycaspillo4553

    Watching this a couple of times doesnt tire me at all

  • @thepeacefulhappyandbountif2041

    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!💗💕👍

  • @dawnbright8214
    @dawnbright8214 Před 6 lety +130

    “Some people eat vegetables to be healthy. But I eat vegetables because it helps me eat more meat.” Quote of the year 😜

  • @indayfilipina4513
    @indayfilipina4513 Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @NikoNiko0318
    @NikoNiko0318 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @2243cbl2
    @2243cbl2 Před 6 lety +117

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

    • @Fat_Vegan
      @Fat_Vegan Před 6 lety

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

    • @ohfuck6958
      @ohfuck6958 Před 6 lety

      Reggie Noble black chinese latin can be racist to filipinos?

    • @brebreboolardoo5910
      @brebreboolardoo5910 Před 6 lety +2

      Your drunk, were not racist to black people.

    • @zetvillarta8471
      @zetvillarta8471 Před 6 lety

      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 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @sewash51
    @sewash51 Před 6 lety +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 😁😁😁

  • @jezreelchristiantuazon888

    The customized pizza with special cheeses! Very smart!

  • @Zetaimnida
    @Zetaimnida Před 3 lety

    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.😍

  • @geralddampil9788
    @geralddampil9788 Před 6 lety +248

    "we can skip the healthy section" 😂😂😂 that'd be me lol

    • @pinkkittymusic
      @pinkkittymusic Před 6 lety +4

      I'm surprised he actually got a full plate of salad xD

    • @happy_mask_salesman
      @happy_mask_salesman Před 6 lety +5

      Gerald Trampil you gotta start with a little bit of veg, ;P it gets your stomach ready for the six pounds of meat

    • @matchatneko4956
      @matchatneko4956 Před 6 lety

      i don't know about that.....there is lot photo online said that Vegetable make you 3time full than eat meat.........so he must already full and still continued eating.....

    • @jgw5491
      @jgw5491 Před 6 lety

      I was surprised about the salad, too. I thought one of his first rules about buffets is NO SALAD.