Looking for another way to celebrate Christmas away from home? Or perhaps a loved one’s birthday? Whatever the event is, we’ve got you covered with these mouthwatering buffets under P1,000!
Seda’s Misto @ BGC
Want a more formal dining experience at a hotel? Try Misto at BGC. Located at the ground floor of Seda Hotel in Taguig, this cozy Misto outlet offers a relaxed dining experience as you gorge on fusion fare, mostly notably Italian. Owing to its Italian heritage, Misto also has its own make your own gelato station. The best part of dining here is its show kitchen, where you can see chefs whip up your favorite dishes.
Price: P888 for adults. Free for kids ages 6 and below.
The Essentials
- Business name: Misto at BGC
- Address: 30th Street Corner 11th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
- Phone number: (632) 9458888
- Email: bgc@sedahotels.com
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mistoatseda/
- Operating hours: 6 am to 10 pm daily
- Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/J3jLVLdotPaR5qTT8
Cabalen
When it comes to pocket-friendly buffets, Cabalen is among every Pinoy’s top choices. This long-standing eatery brings beloved Filipino delicacies – available in both ala carte and buffet – from every region, specifically Kapampangan ones like bringhe and sisig. There’s also laing from Bicol, crackling lechon or liempo at the carving station, and Pinoy desserts like ginataang bilo-bilo and halo-halo.
Price: P398 per head
The Essentials
- Business name: Cabalen
- Corporate address: Cabalen Culinary & Training Institute, 54 J.P. Rizal Street, Marilag Project 4, Lungsod Quezon, 1109
- Phone number: (02) 89111584
- Email: feedback@cabalen.ph
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CabalenRestaurant
- Operating hours: Daily, most following mall hours from 10 am to 9 pm
- Map link: https://www.cabalen.ph/branches
Vikings
One of the most extensive buffet restaurants in the country, Viking serves a dizzying array of appetizers, entrees, and desserts from across the world. Guests here often rave about the mouthwatering beef and lamb at the carving station, as well as the excellent assortment of Japanese items, including sushi, sashimi, and tempura. Drinks are also part of the package, and you can choose from juices, beer, and soda.
Price: Depends on the branch. Average rate is P208 (kids) to P938 (adult)
The Essentials
- Business name: Vikings
- Address and contact number per branch:
LUZON
SM Mall Of Asia branch
Bldg. B, By the Bay, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
88454647
Makati branch
SM Jazz Mall, Metropolitan Ave. cor Nicanor Garcia St., Makati City
88454647
SM Megamall branch
4th Floor, Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
88454647
SM Marikina branch
2nd Floor, SM City Marikina, Kalumpang, Marikina City
88454647
SM North EDSA branch
4th Floor, The Block, SM City North EDSA, Quezon City
88454647
SM City BF Paranaque
2nd Floor, SM BF, Dr A. Santos Ave., Paranaque City
88454647
Vikings Venue, Pasay branch
Bldg. A, By the Bay, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
8-824-3888, 8-824-4888
SM City San Fernando
Global Fashion Wing 127-130 SM City Pampanga, Global Fashion Wing
Mexico 2021
(045) 435 3888
VISAYAS
SM City Bacolod branch
Ground Floor, SM City Bacolod – North Wing, Bacolod City
(034) 431-3888 , (034) 431-4888
0917 846 6888
0998 988 3888
Cebu branch
2nd Floor, SM City Cebu – North Wing, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City
(032)-255-3888, (032)-255-4888
0998-996-9888, 0917-576-9888
SM City Iloilo
Level 2, SM City Iloilo, Benigno Aquino Ave., Mandurriao, Iloilo City 5000
(033) 508-8898, (033) 508-8188
0917-313-7888, 0919-993-8888
MINDANAO
SM Lanang Premier branch
Upper Ground Level, SM Lanang Premier, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City
(082) 285-3888, (082) 285-4888
0917-875-5888
0919-999-5888
- Facebook pages:
SM Mall of Asia: https://www.facebook.com/VIKINGSSMMALLOFASIA
SM North Edsa (The Block): https://www.facebook.com/VIKINGSSMNORTH
SM Megamall: https://www.facebook.com/vikingssmmegamall
SM City Pampanga: https://www.facebook.com/VikingsSMPampanga
- Operating hours: Daily from 11 am to 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 10 pm
- Map link: Please refer to your branch of choice: https://www.vikings.ph/vikingsbranches
Yakimix
The pioneer in cheap smokeless grills in the Philippines, Yakimix has branches from Luzon to Mindanao. Diners get to cook choice meats and seafoods – from sweet to spicy – using a built-in smokeless grill on their tables. Chinese and Japanese dishes like tempura are also a mainstay in Yakimix, as are cakes and ice cream.
Price: Depends on the branch. Average is P400+ to P600+
The Essentials
- Business name: Yakimix
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/yakimix
- Address and phone number per branch:
Alabang Town Center
Cagayan De Oro
Cebu
Davao
Gensan
Greenbelt 3
Ilo-ilo
Macapagal
Malate
Pampanga
Prime
SM City Bacolod
SM City Cabanatuan
SM City Dasmariñas
SM City Masinag
SM City MOA
SM City North Edsa
SM City Pampanga
SM City Seaside Cebu
Trinoma
- Operating hours: Varies per branch; Daily between 11 am and 11:30 am to 3:00 to 3:30 pm; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm or 9:30 pm
- Map link:
DADS World Buffet (with Kamayan and Saisaki)
Taste your way around the world with three buffets in one! Part of the same group of company, you can literally hop from one station to the next as Kamayan, Dads, and Saisaki facilities are always co-located. For the best of Filipino cuisine like caldereta, lechon, and adobo, head to Kamayan. For Western and international food, check out’s Dad’s. If you fancy Japanese dishes, take your forks over to Saisaki. You can also opt to eat in only one buffet station at a more affordable rate.
Price: P288 (kids) for kids below 4 feet and P588 for adults (weekday); P748 (adult rate on weekends and holidays)
The Essentials
- Business name: Dads World Buffet
- Addresses and contact number per branch:
Ermita, Manila branch
523 Merchant Bldg., Padre Faura cor. Adriatico St., Ermita, Manila
(632) 8528-1723 to 24, (632) 8521-9490, (63) 0917-8971722
SM Megamall branch
Level 4 Bridgeway, SM Megamall EDSA, Mandaluyong City
(632) 8636-3785, (632) 8633-1758, (63) 0917-8961757
West Avenue branch
5 West Avenue, Quezon City
(632) 8372-8845, (632) 8374-3767, (63) 0917-8988844
- Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/dadsworldbuffet.com
- Operating hours per branch: Monday to Sunday, 11 am to 10 pm (SM Megamall branch) | For Ermita and West Avenue branches, Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 2:30 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm