Circles Event Cafe, Shangri La Hotel, Makati

 

 

 

 

Circles Event Cafe

Shangri La Hotel

Makati

Manila

 

Opening Hours:

 

Reservations:

 

Website: http://www.shangri-la.com

 

 

Ratings: Food Quality : 20/25                                    Service : 22/25

 

Ambience : 20/25                                                         Value : 22/25

 

Overall Retaurant Rating : 84/100 - 84%

 

Rrstaurant Star Rating: 4.5/5

 

Pricing: $-$$ per head

 

Circles Event Cafe

 

Category: International Buffet/Hotel Restaurant

 

Let me begin by saying that i am not a fan of buffet restaurants, so one that can convert me is rare indeed. Circles is one of these rarities. As the Breakfast and all day dining restaurant for the hotel, Circles is by far the biggest food and beverage outlet and so lacks the intimacy and warmth of other outlets in the hotel, but it is still a comforting and welcoming environment that has the same exemplary standards as the rest of the hotel.

 

The one price eat all you want tariff offers good value for money, especially now the wine buffet has been extended into Circles from the lobby lounge.

 

Food Selection:

 

The buffet is arranged into separate stations and is collected on a self service basis from the staff on duty at each section. Waiting staff are responsible only for clearing tables and offering drinks. The buffet selection is massive, offering a sushi and sashimi station, seafood and shellfish - including oysters, clams and mussels- and a salad station featuring over 20 items. 

 

Stand Outs:

 

Local foods are well represented, as are Indian foods, dim sum and chinese favourites such as roast duck and roast chicken. My own favourite is the meat counter which offers roast rib of beef, yorkshire puddings, ararity here in Manila. They also have Horseradish Sauce, Mint Jelly and Roast Potatoes and roast lamb alongside a selection of grilled and barbequed meats - sure to make any self respecting Brit happy. There is also pizza for those who need a fix! Next to this is a dessert station, groaning with patisserie, pastries an others baked in-house by the kitchens own bakery - and a more conventional selction for those with a sweet tooth!

 

Opposite this is a cheese and bread station offering more than 20 different cheeses and 5 or more selections of in-house baked breads and rolls. What i love about Circles are the high quality meats, the selection of imported cheeses and the fresh bread. All of these things are expensive in Manila and eating them makes sure you get value for money. Just go there hungry and if you have kids take them. They are sure to enjoy the event too, and if they are under 12 they are half price!!