It's not very often one gets a value-packed deal in any of the metro's best hotel buffet restaurants. Here's one guaranteed to make you head out to Makati Shangri-La, Manila this very minute...
Starting June 4 to July 31, 2018, diners and guests can enjoy the sumptuous buffet spread at Circles Event Cafe of Makati Shangri-La, Manila at a special rate of P 1,250 net for both lunch and dinner. Now that's a cool deal...
Known for its wide selection of international cuisine, live stations, refreshing options of appetizers and gourmet cheeses, an impressive array of premium meats, top-quality sustainable seafood and other savory dishes using the finest quality ingredients, Circles Event Cafe has always been top-of-mind when it comes to hotel buffet dining. And now you can indulge in one of Makati's best buffet dining experiences at a special price for a deal that's hard to pass up.
"We want all our valued patrons to witness our seven live theatre kitchens and enjoy the best international hotel buffets using only premium quality ingredients for lunch and dinner at a special rate," said Nicola Canuti, Executive Chef of Makati Shangri-La, Manila.
Executive Chef Nicola Canuti laid it all out with a walk-through for a taste of one of the metro's best hotel buffets during the media preview(for more on Circles Event Cafe, see my earlier posts, Come Full Circle: The Seafood Market at Circles Event Cafe and My Kind of Shack: The Lobster & Seafood Shack at Circles Event Cafe). Variety and quality combine for a winning combo. And you can have it all for only P 1,250 Net.
What makes Circles Event Cafe special is the always impressive and extensive buffet selection, and the Salad Station makes for an ideal first top to get you in the right track. Using only the freshest organic produce sourced from Baguio, Circles Event Cafe offers garden fresh greens and a variety of dressings to prepared salads...
At the Salad Station, diners can also have a glimpse of one of Shangri-La's global advocacies with its "Rooted in Nature" initiative, a timely farm-to-table sustainability program that aims to focus on using locally and ethically sourced ingredients for the hotel.
At Circles Event Cafe, each salad dish is labeled and time stamped (L), with each dish replaced after two hours to ensure diners get the freshest salads at its flavorful peak. Across the Salad Station, a separate station featuring Halal cuisine offers even more tasty options.
The open-theatre kitchen format at Circles Event Cafe allows diners to customize and interact with the different station chefs for that perfect dish. At the fresh Seafood Station, one can choose from a wide selection of sustainable and traceable seafood including plump prawns...
...to succulent crabs, mussels and clams. Great as is with a dab of cocktail sauce or fresh lime, you can also have your fresh catch baked with cheese, grilled or lightly sauteed with butter. The Seafood Station also offers Ceviche and other prepared dishes like the Malaysian-Style Seafood (R) with shrimps, squid and fresh chili. 
Over at the Japanese Station, diners can indulge in a wide selection of sushi, sashimi, maki and rolls and come back for more. At Circles Event Cafe, it can be tempting not to move on from the fresh salads, seafood and the sushi selection...
...but there's a whole lot more. That day, the savory mains included Chicken Teriyaki with Sesame with tender chunks of chicken draped in a mildly sweet teriyaki glaze...
...and the Misoyaki Mackerel for a healthy and light option. And yes, there's more...
...like the Japanese Style Beef Hambagu with Onion Sauce (L) and the crisp and juicy Jeju-Style Pork Chops (R) for a flavorful duo of Asian flavors. At Circles Event Cafe, it's the wide variety of tasty options prepared with the finest quality ingredients that make dining a memorable experience. 
At the Asian Station, go ahead and enjoy the selection of roasts including Roast Duck, Soy Chicken and Hainanese Chicken...
And if you're looking for something in particular, just ask the Station Chef. The iconic flavors of the region are well represented at the Asian Station, and you'll find tasty dishes like the Malaysian Style Chicken Rendang (R) with a thick, tart and mildly spice sauce... 
...to the fresh and clean notes of the Hong Kong Style Steamed Fish with Soya Sauce...
...and the subtle smoky hints of Indonesian Style Chicken Satay. And you can enjoy global flavors, one plate at a time, at a special limited rate. Just can't get better than that.
Craving for authentic dim sum? No worries, Circles Event Cafe has that covered too. Complete your Asian round up of regional flavors with a wide selection of dim sum in bamboo steamers. Part of the fun is lifting the lid from the bamboo steamers for some tasty finds from Steamed Pork Buns to Prawn Dumplings...
...and the all-time favorite, Pork Siomai, hot and fresh from the steamers.
And when a sudden craving for comforting local flavors hits you, the selection of Filipino favorites will have you going for that extra serving of steamed white rice with the traditional Pakbet...
...the ever popular Pork Sisig with fresh chili for that spicy kick...
...a fresh spin on the classic dish with the Beef Adobo...
...and the traditional Chicken Embotido. It's dishes like these that make you feel right at home at Circles Event Cafe.
In the mood for pasta? Head on over to the Pasta Station and simply choose your noodles, sauce, and other ingredients and leave it to the station chef to whip up a comforting pasta dish a la minute.
And here's the beef. There's just nothing quite like a slab of premium beef to trigger your primordial instincts into overdrive, and the Carving Station does just that. The intense heat lamps cast a tempting glow on the Roasted US Striploin, how can you say no? 
Let the station chef carve up a thick juicy slice, pour some mushroom gravy on the side with a Yorkshire Pudding and you're good to go.
And the best part? You can enjoy your feast at your own pace, there's no need to rush. From refreshing salads to sushi, you can enjoy each leisurely nibble and savor the rich flavors one bite at a time. And you can come back for seconds. And thirds. 
From the freshest sustainable and traceable seafood to premium beef, Circles Event Cafe has something for everyone. Over the years, Circles Event Cafe has set the standard for international hotel buffet dining, and you can enjoy it one plate at a time. And come back for more.
Your plans for a sweet ending to an epic feast is easy with Circle Event Cafe's equally impressive dessert selection. Halo-Halo? Make your own customized bowl at the Halo-Halo Station (L). Still hungry? The Chocolate Fountain (R) offers some indulgent possibilities... 
After a sumptuous meal, why hold back on dessert? The Dessert Station does a pretty good job of feeding the eyes before the palate, exciting the senses with a visual feast of tempting treats, so just go with the flow...
Pure eye candy, each intricate dessert completes the typical narrative at Circles Event Cafe for that perfect sweet ending. And just like the buffet selection, the Dessert Station offers both variety and tempting options in different sizes, shapes and colors.
From intricate pastries to decadent cakes and fresh fruits, deciding where to start is all part of the experience at Circles Event Cafe. My advice? Dining at Circles Event Cafe is an automatic cheat day, and you deserve the sweet reward. So go ahead and indulge. 
And for P 1,250 Net, that's a pretty good reason to go all-out at Circles Event Cafe. For lunch or dinner, all the way until July 31, 2018. See you at Circles Event Cafe...
Circles Event Cafe is located at the Lobby Level of the Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City or contact Restaurant Reservations at 814-2580 or email rric.slm@shangri-la.com
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Circles Event Cafe is located at the Lobby Level of the Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City or contact Restaurant Reservations at 814-2580 or email rric.slm@shangri-la.com
Dude for Food is now on Facebook and Instagram, check out the FB Page and IG Feed for regular updates on good eats. Better yet, click "Like" and "Follow" and enjoy the ride...just look for the FB and IG widgets on the right sidebar.