No other dining concept has become part of the culinary mainstream and deeply integrated with the local dining experience as the buffet, and there's no sign of it slowing down. The perceived value and variety of the buffet keeps it top-of-mind when it comes to dining out, and seasoned and savvy diners are always looking for the perfect deal. Through the years, the popular format remained the same with its vast selection of offerings with one all-inclusive price. But Buffet Town redefines the concept for a refreshingly new dining experience...
The mouthwatering array of tempting and impressive selection of dishes is what you'd expect in any buffet, along with the usual long queues at the popular stations. It's always been this way defining the buffet dining experience, with the grand spread bringing lines slowing down your momentum. That just dampens the overall experience when you're at the back of the line.
Until now. Long a popular dining staple from affordable options to upscale five star hotels, the buffet dining format relied on a tried and tested system teasing first the eyes before the palate. And the number of buffet-themed establishments continues to grow, as a new entry in the buffet dining category joins the fray and changes things up offering buffet fans a refreshed and seamless experience at Buffet Town in Greenhills. You can even say it's changing the buffet game. Ready to take your appetite to town? Read on for a tasty peek...
Located along Annapolis Street in Greenhills, Buffet Town refines the buffet dining concept with a streamlined and more efficient system in showcasing both value and variety in a modern, elegant yet casual setting. Imagine Unlimited Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino and other Asian dishes plus Unlimited Hot Pot in one place. Add Live Stations, a Grill Station, Teppan Station and a Carving Station with savory roasts to the mix, and you have the essential elements of a sumptuous buffet spread. But Buffet Town goes a step further with an innovative feature that sets it apart from the usual buffet dining options in the metro.
And this is where Buffet Town changes the usual buffet game. Inside the wide open spaces of its elegant interiors, the station set-up at Buffet Town features individual serving portions which you can load on a tray. That's right, you read that correctly. Individual portions and servings may seem to go against the very concept of the buffet dining experience but as you load your tray with your selections, it fits perfectly with the overall eat-all-you-can concept to match your appetite without the fuss and long lines. And dropped ladles and tongs on the trays. The innovative format also reduces food wastage. And more importantly, allows you to design and customize your buffet feast.
Smaller prepared portions allow you to explore the diverse flavors and cuisines at Buffet Town without committing to a full serving. Serving individual plated portions may seem odd for a buffet restaurant, but it makes a whole lot of sense as you go through several trays. And without the long lines too. Or the dropped ladle on the tray. There's no limit to the number of servings, you can load as much as you want with several trips.
The culinary offerings at Buffet Town are skewed to Asian cuisine specifically Japanese, Korean, Chinese and local dishes. If you take a closer look at the major buffets in the metro, it's the seafood from Japanese, Chinese and Asian cuisines that are some of the popular stations. And it becomes clear why Buffet Town's culinary focus is on Japanese and Asian cuisine. To maximize the space, Buffet Town's focus on Asian cuisine is both deliberate and convenient allowing it to offer a much wider array of Unlimited Sushi, Teppanyaki, Aburi, Yakitori, assorted meats and seafood from the grill including Beef, Pork, Shrimps, Salmon, Tuna, Oysters, Squid and many more. And Unlimited Hot Pot too. The Carving Station covers the premium savory roasts at Buffet Town with offerings like Angus Litson Baka and Bellychon and other meat staples.
Buffet Town takes the mandatory elements of the buffet dining experience with its wide range of offerings and live stations in the familiar "unlimited" format while tweaking the system with its unique individual portions. Simply pick up a tray and load up. Then, come back for more. Together, the system offers a more organized and efficient flow at the different stations so you can get straight down to business and focus on the food.
The format also showcases the lavish selection of tasty options particularly Japanese sushi and rolls in a picture-perfect presentation. You'll find familiar options including the local Laing and Korean Kimchi in similar individually plated servings. Buffet Town also accommodates requests for larger family style servings for groups of diners. From starters to mains, desserts and drinks, enjoy Unlimited servings at Buffet Town in a simpler and less stressful way without the long lines.
It's a unique system that simplifies the whole buffet selection process, making your dining experience a whole lot more enjoyable without having to worry about the growing line ahead and behind you. Regularly replenished, you don't need to worry about missing out on any of the selections at Buffet Town. And the system works, from desserts...
...to the impressive selections of sashimi, sushi and rolls from the different stations at Buffet Town. One may ask if there's room for one more buffet restaurant in the metro filled with eat-all-you-can concepts from affordable and value-packed establishments to high-end options in luxurious hotel properties, Korean-inspired samgyup to Chinese hot pot. If you ask any buffet fan, there's always room. More so if the concept reflects innovation in the value plus variety perception that buffet dining brings to the table.
At Buffet Town, the unique combination of unlimited eat-all-you-can offerings including hot pot becomes nearly impossible to pass up. Let's start with some Ebi Kani Aburi Rolls...
...and some Salmon Aburi, shall we? At Buffet Town, you'll find hand-rolled sushi, maki and aburi rolls made with quality and premium fresh seafood conveniently plated and presented in individual servings. In true buffet style, you can indulge with as many small plates as you want and come back for seconds too. Simply pick a tray and start stacking up.
Agedashi Tofu, Ika Furai, Salmon Sashimi, crunchy Spicy Tuna, Kimchi and California Maki are your first round picks at Buffet Town, opening up the palate with tasty bites.
Buffet Town also offers Unlimited Beverages with its fresh juices, tea and coffee (they use UCC Coffee at Buffet Town, and that's a plus right there) to pair with your feast.
Meanwhile, pick up another small plate featuring Buffet Town's freshest catch of the day like the Shrimp Sunomono for a burst of briny sweetness complemented by sweet cucumbers and ikura.
For round two, enjoy a tasty selection of crisp and succulent Kakiage with its medley of deep-fried vegetables...
...followed by silky smooth Tofu Furai with its delicately crisp outer layer...
...and juicy Tonkatsu with crisp slabs of tender pork. Meticulously prepared and individually plated, the delectable play on textural contrasts from the succulent pork cutlet and crunchy outer layer combine for comforting bites.
It's not a buffet without Tempura, and Buffet Town's light and crisp version of a popular buffet staple hits all the right notes. And the best part, you can have as many plates as you want.
For savory mains, a row of options are neatly lined up like the Braised Beef...
...and inventive Seafood Salpicao. The freshness of the ingredients deliver all the flavors for both the Braised Beef and Seafood Salpicao reflecting the kitchens' versatility for the sumptuous buffet spread at Buffet Town. Fresh ingredients executed well, that's what diners can expect at Buffet Town.
Fresh off the grills, diners can also enjoy skewered Beef Tenderloin Yakitori, Shrimp and Squid Yakitori with a sweet glaze prepared a la minute. Served to your table as ordered, you get to enjoy all the richness at its fresh flavorful peak. The various Live Stations at Buffet Town add yet another layer to your buffet dining experience with its tempting array of fresh-grilled specialties...
...like the Truffle Aburi with fork-tender beef glazed with a sweet sauce on a mound of soft sticky vinegar rice with a side of enoki mushrooms. And there's more...
From the grills to the fiery hot teppan, Buffet Town delights the palate with savory creations like the Mixed Seafood Teppan featuring an assortment of the day's fresh catch...
...and the Beef & Shrimp Roll Teppan. All the teppan offerings at Buffet Town are prepared as ordered and served to your table in minutes. Don't forget to try the Salmon Teppan too.
Add some fresh vegetables from the teppan grill with the Yasai Itame to your table for that healthy balance. The natural sweetness of the mixed vegetables lingers on the palate, and you're ready for another round at Buffet Town.
High on my list of third round picks at Buffet Town are the Grilled Oysters served family style with a half-dozen on a plate. Not enough? Order up another plate or two.
The fresh succulent briny notes of the oysters are layered with subtle fragrant smoky hints from the grill for complex yet comforting flavors. As with all seafood, freshness makes or breaks the dish and this one clearly is a winner on Buffet Town's play book. Indulging in all the Grilled Oysters you want is more than enough reason to visit Buffet Town.
At the Carving Station, enjoy a serving of the tender savory roasts to complete your buffet feast. That evening, the Angus Litson Baka was another highlight of the buffet dining experience. Like butter, each tender bite releases intense beefy notes finished with a subtle sweetness.
The Bellychon with its juicy pork capped by a crisp layer of crackling completes the savory duo at the Carving Station of Buffet Town. The diverse mix of Asian cuisine from Japanese down to even comfortingly familiar Filipino flavors is guaranteed to satisfy any appetite or craving at Buffet Town.
At this point in the feast, you could head for the Dessert Station or better yet...
...continue your feast with the specialty Hot Pot of Buffet Town. Each table at Buffet Town is configured for a Hot Pot feast, an added feature to the all-inclusive buffet rates.
Buffet Town offers four specialty broths including the pork-based House Broth and Kimchi Broth pairing well with a wide variety of meats, seafood and vegetables. Turn up the heat and choose your ingredients...
...at the Hot Pot spread. Right next to it behind the Beverage and Coffee Station, you'll find the Hot Pot Sauce Station where you can concoct your own customized blend. At Buffet Town, the enhanced concept is about designing and creating based on your own preference and flavor profile.
The interactive element of Hot Pot always makes it a hit when dining out with friends or family. At Buffet Town, this layer of fun combined with the extensive selection of broths, ingredients and sauces combine for a sumptuous and hearty meal.
Once the pot comes to a boil, the fun continues with a tasty bite and soothing sip. And of course, you can have as many rounds of ingredients from the station and broth refills.
Unlimited buffet and Unlimited hotpot all in one place clearly is a winning value-packed combo, and you'll find it at Buffet Town.
Consistent with its "design and create" your own customized feast theme, the Dessert Station at Buffet Town also features individual serving portions from cakes to jellies and ice cream. Pick up your special compartmentalized wooden tray and choose your indulgence.
Notable picks from my own Hanami Dessert Tray include the Creme Brulee, Panna Cotta and Cheesecake Ice Cream. In addition, Buffet Town also offers fresh seasonal fruits. Paired with a soothing cup of freshly brewed Latte made with a UCC Coffee blend, there's just no better way to cap a hearty buffet feast at Buffet Town.
The sumptuous spread at Buffet Town is available from Tuesday to Sunday for Lunch (P 1,199/Weekdays) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and Dinner (P 1,499/Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays) from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Considering the wide selection, Buffet Town ranks high when it comes to the "worth what it costs" and value rating in my book. Valet parking is also available for your convenience. To book your table reservation, simply call 0908 396 3009.
The changing culinary landscape of Greenhills with the entry new restaurants and a brand new mall structure is a welcome development. A buffet concept may not be new, but the value and variety equation still pulls in the crowds. An innovative tweak in the dining system with its streamlined individual serving portions, Unlimited Buffet including beverages and Unlimited Hot Pot is a tempting offer you just can't ignore. Ready to take your appetite to town? Head on over to Buffet Town in Greenhills...
Buffet Town is located at 43 Annapolis Street, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila. You can also visit their FB Page and IG Feed at https://www.facebook.com/p/Buffet-Town and https://www.instagram.com/buffettownph/ for more information and updates or call 0908 396 3009 for reservations and inquiries.
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