We treated my cousin Sharon, who came home from the US, to a buffet lunch at Paseo Uno at the Mandarin Oriental hotel. I haven’t eaten there in a year. I was eager to see what’s new.
I was glad to see Paseo Uno has maintained it’s nice decor. It still looks fresh and new even though it’s been at least a couple of years since it was rennovated.
The lunch buffet of Paseo Uno costs P1,473.00 net or US$ 31. If you have a Mandarin hotel card you’ll get 50% off plus your senior citizen discount of 20% off and you get a great deal.
As with any hotel buffet in Manila, you will be inundated with a plethora of choices. I like their clean and minimalist display of food.
fresh crab, prawns & mussels
salad bar
cold cuts & prepared salads
variety of smoked fish & cheese
They have shrimp & fish tempura cooked to order.
tempura station
assorted sate
red curry of duck & pineapple
crisp fried chicken
spicy beef short ribs
sarciadong basa
braised fish with tomatoes and shallots
roasted pumpkin & almond soup
The main course dishes were served in small quantites. I like their ‘cook less more often’ approach. There’s less wastage for the hotel while the guests get freshly cooked food.
chicken breast w/ apricot, sage & brie
citrus beurre blanc
salmon fillet w/ green beans, confit
shallots & olive tapenade
grilled zucchini w/ olive tapenade
roasted dory fillet w/ crispy potatoes,
capers, grapes & brie
roasted beef striploin w/ seeded mustard
and honey roasted onions
grilled swordfish w/ carrot puree,
butterscotch and braised lettuce
grilled mahi mahi w/ pine nuts & sultanas
potato puree w/ parmesan and bacon
roasted lamb leg w/ eggplant caviar,
balsamic, rosemary & confit tomatoes
steamed broccoli w/ roasted garlic &
blue cheese
lapu lapu parcel w/ herbs
I was amazed that the roast beef had the typical sidings such as baked potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. I tried a small piece of beef and it was good. So was the Yorkshire pudding with gravy on top.
rib eye
baked potato w/ bacon, sour cream & cheese
yorkshire pudding
risotto station
assorted meats for grilling
cointreau truffle cake, vanilla fruitcake
blueberry cheesecake and tarte tatin
fresh fruit cocktail
crepe station
halo halo fixings
apple and raisin crumble
white chocolate brulee
I probably tried only 20% of the food in the buffet. It was generally good. There were enough choices for the most discerning taste buds. Good thing dessert wasn’t that great or else I would have overeaten again. If you haven’t been to Paseo Uno in a while it’s time to give it another try.
Paseo Uno
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Makati Avenue Makati City
1226 Metro Manila, Philippines
telephone: 750-8888
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Makati Avenue Makati City
1226 Metro Manila, Philippines
telephone: 750-8888
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The quality of the food in Paseo vis-a-vis its price, presents the best value for any hotel buffet in town. Forget Sofitel..Paseo = Panalo!
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