Buffet in the Philippines | Manila's Massive Seafood Buffet at Okada Manila...
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- It's been incredibly busy at work with 18 hour days through the weekdays and the weekends, so when there's an opportunity for a little break, let's take full advantage of this! So happy to connect with each other and let's make this moment special by going to one of the best buffets I've been to. The catch? It's in the Philippines! ...and half the fun is simply getting there!
Years ago, when I had the good fortune to work in the Philippines, I got a chance to visit a luxurious buffet that was overwhelming is size and quality in the best possible way! It was called the Medley Buffet at the @OkadaManilaIntegratedResort Casino in Manila. Back then they were just going through their soft openings and even then, it was grand! Over the top in every respect, it's the Vegas style buffet but with the grandeur, elegance, and hospitality of the Philippines! Lobster, lechon, succulent meats & carvery, and probably the largest dessert station I've encountered. Fast forward a couple of years (or five), and I can't wait so see what it's like now!
Thank you for joining me on this crazy food adventure and so happy we can connect together virtually! Here are some useful links:
• Okada Manila Medley Buffet
• www.okadamanila.com/dine/casu...
• Okada Manila, New Seaside Dr, Parañaque, Metro Manila
• Weekend Dinner Buffet: $50 USD / PHP 2,950
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Tim comes across as a guy with a very positive and sunny disposition in life that, even in an unfortunate event his pocket gets picked, he would just shrug it off and still be smiling infectiously at everybody around him.
I can't imagine him getting angry or mad at anything or anybody. What a guy!!! 👍
I don't disagree he's a cool guy. But errr.....wouldn't someone be mental if they weren't a bit upset they got their wallet stolen??
It feels that this man is very kind and sweet. He seems to be full of gratitude. I'll be watching more of your vlogs now. I hope you can also visit The Spiral Buffet in Sofitel Hotel. That's a massive and for sure you'll love it there.
Thank you for the great recommendation! Will definitely keep the spiral buffet in mind 😃
@@TimLeeLetsGo Thank you and we'll wait your vlog there. Be safe.
The Filipino chefs are so friendly and welcoming
Really grateful that all the staffs were friendly and great sports 😃
That is them everywhere. Warm people.
Thanks, Tim for being SO cool!!!😊 Luv ❤️ your food vlogs😋
Nice
Proud to be a filipino,visit philippines and you wont be dissapointed.cant wait to go back home.Tim,thank you for appreciating filipino food next time when you are on westminster im not to far from Luxe buffet i hope to meet you in person.Mabuhay ka!.
Both LA and the Philippines are becoming my favorite places. Got to make so many new friends. An absolute wonderful time! 🙂
Reality is that Metro Manila is 90% slum. Taking a taxi from my hotel in Makati to Malati has to be the scariest experience in my life. I was mad at the driver for taking me through the slums. Then, I found out 90% of Malati was like that.
@@nicklubrino2606Really? 😂😢😅
Tim, u’re so nice with your positive comment even for the dry inflight noodles n tasteless porridge, you never point out negatives and you’re really the nicest food blogger I’ve seen. Love buffets and really enjoyed yr channels full of buffet choices around the world👏👍😍
I generally don't have a lot of time to travel, so when I do, I make sure to do a little bit of homework and find great places .. the noodles and the porridge on the plane... sometimes that's all you need 😉
Hi Tim, I welcome you in my country. Thank you coming and I'm sure your vlogs would generate positive impact to our tourism. Have fun and be safe!!
Really enjoying the philippines.. as good as the food is, it's the people 😃
Tim, I admire your restraint when faced with all the exquisite foods. I would not have set those fine foods so artistically upon my plates. Rather I would go with the inches thick approach. Always a joy to dine with you. Best
Southeast Asian buffets are a dream for me. Glad to see you enjoying the food (and life) Tim!
They are quite spectacular!
What an assortment of different cuisines, and everything looked delicious, thanks for taking us along Tim, safe travels to you
Thanks Phil . So many dishes to choose from and really getting rounder because of it
I love the way you present and eat the food. Seeing all the choices, I felt full without eating.
Thank you so much! This was one of the first buffets I’ve been to in Manila, and really enjoyable
Very excellent video... You made me excited to visit the Philippines
I hope you get a chance to visit!
Beautiful decor 🙂 missed ya Tim so glad you were able to share one of your adventures once more
I enjoyed your “food tour and was able to know each food offered and showed it at the same time. Sure is, so sumptuous and unlimited selections too. Nice video! Watching from Jacksonville Florida USA 🇵🇭🇺🇸
Wow, that is insanely cheap quality buffet!!! Hundred times more selections than what we have here in Vancouver. So much seafood selections, hot and cold. That will be my number one place to go when I go back to the Philippines!!!! Thank you for sharing 😋. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines!!!!
Vancouver has become a buffet desert
It is quite spectacular. The buffets in Asia are a lot larger for sure.. and believe it or not, it gets better and better 😋
Vancouver is just overpriced. You can never find a good value like in the states or Asia
Wow, living the dream Tim:) We remember there's a Popeye's in the HK airport we love. Great to hear your Philippines memories. So excited for this delicious episode (and more to come) and for you Tim:) Sending Best Wishes and Blessings, James and Kim ❤️
Best wishes to you both and a happy thanksgiving to you all 🙂
Is "yummy" a thing now? Hope not.
Thanks for sharing your vlog love to see how beautiful the place here in the Philippines. I just want to see it.
Awesome Tim sharing your travel ! Very nice to just take off & enjoy a Manila Buffet ! Delicious food items ! I Love tempura & sashimi , wow ! amazing desserts ! Enjoy your stay & be safe !
The temporary was quite nice, especially when it was freshly made 😃
A great walkthrough of the buffet and not those kind of vids where they just flash the viands and the vid quickly becomes a mukbang. Thank you Tim for the great vid.
You're so polite. Thanks for the content.
And yet another awesome buffet! 😋
Tim this is a wonderful opportunity for
you to enjoy these different foods. I know
you are really enjoying yourself. Nothing
but love for you.
🥰🥰🥰
Thank you Elizabeth much appreciate your very kind comment and it's quite an adventure here in the best possible way 🙂
Wow all food looks delicious at the buffet really Amazing
Can’t wait to try this buffet, looks so classy
I only discovered your channel a couple months ago - but have been quickly going thru your Playlist. I had just this morning watched the episode at this Casino - 5 years ago! .and then tonight came across this one! My how you have changed lol! ( not a comment on your looks but on what you eat!) I think you even only had one dessert that day🤣! That looked like a Hello Fresh portion compared at the amazing amount you eat each episode now ( and I still wonder how you are not triple your size!) But even then you were well spoken and friendly - with quite proficient camera skills.
Thank you for many enjoyable watching hours and my ever growing list of bucket list eateries!
My favourite vlogger, 👍
Another nice one Tim. Lots of selections. Sorry about the painful noodle. Hope we get a Thanksgiving video, but if not, enjoy your holiday!
Canadian Thanksgiving was Oct 10
Thank you for sharing. Made me curious to visit Manila next time I go back to the Philippines.
I hope you get a chance to visit! An absolutely wonderful experience 🙂
50 dollars,a cheaply price for a scrumptious and exquisitely high quality food ❣️
I can't imagine getting something like this for $50 in North America.... especially with drinks etc
Wow what a buffet, beautiful casino. Nice video. Thanks and take care.
It was certainly one of the overwhelming buffets I've been to
Enjoy your vacay in the Philippines…❤️❤️❤️
Love the way talk. He sound very nice and so polite.
Sweet man. I enjoyed your video very much. Thank you!
I feel so bad that most shops in HK airport are still closed. BTW, I hope you have fun in Philippine.
I just discovered this channel and am amazed at the content quality. Cheers!
Thank you so much for reaching out and really grateful to get to connect with with everyone here.
Wow soooo much food! Looks amazing. That soup was dangerous! 😂. Great video! 🥰🥰🥰
Oh, I remember someone on a Australian TV reality show making a really strange soup 😆
Thank You Tim for sharing your sumptuous buffet👍Take care always ❤️
God bless us all 🙏🙏🙏
Tim I love you and your reactions to your food!!you make my day
Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙂
Food looks fantastic and incredible variety. Reasonable price as well at approx $50. Great review as usual. Cheers!
Really pleasantly surprised with all the selection and quality 😃
Wow, I've never had a desire to travel to the Philippines, but after watching your video I want to visit just for the buffet!
Definitely give it a try! 😃
if that's the only thing you're looking forward to from travelling to the Philippines then doing it wrong hahaha
I’m not eating shellfish but always watching your videos. Only to hear how you gentle and nice to people and how you describe your food…
Hi tim great buffet soooo much food. You looked liked you were really enjoying it. Thank you for sharing great content. Safe travels
The Asian buffets in the Philippines is certainly different than in North america. Lots more food and it's quite grand. Really enjoying the time there.. met lots of new people.
So many lots of good food .thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed watching here and I got hungry too lol.
I'm loving how the table in the Hong Kong airport were designed to look like an egg tart. Looks like a long exhausting plane ride...
Omg! You are making me hungry and crave for some fave. 😋 Tag me along 😂😂🙈
Thanks for visiting Manila. 👍 I always go to Spiral ,Vikings..etc there are more good buffet to go also. But most of the time, we eat at Chinatown in Binondo for some food that I don't get here in the US.
Even outside Manila, there are places that serve good local dishes. I can not recommend any right now since I was there before the pandemic. Enjoy and keep safe.
Wow, Tim.... you're in my beloved country!!! Enjoy and try also food trip in Tagaytay, also the Spiral Buffet at Sofitel!!😊😎❤️. Watching from Cayman Islands!!!!
Thank you so much for the great recommendations! Tagatay sounds like an amazing place!
DREAMS COMES TRUE GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME
Absolutely gorgeous hotel. Best video of buffet I've seen. I gained 10 pounds just watching. Kudos.
I enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you so much
👍
The accommodation is exelent there, staffs were friendly and you won't be discourage to get what food you want to have.
BEAUTIFUL BUFFET THANKS
Wow cant wait to try it in manila
I am really hooked...glad I found you...regards from.the desert California..Palm Springs..
Wow.. just watching you makes me happy and full,. wish to go there someday
Thank you so much and hope you get a chance to visit 🙂
I'll be in the Philippines in two weeks (Dec. 8). Thank you for showing us about your food trips to my home country. Watching from Boston.
Glad to hear you'll be back in the philippines! Really enjoying the time and lots of great people to meet 🙂
I am so glade that this was a good amount of time on this video also a very good meal
Love the phillipines ,great country.
I miss Medley Buffet of Okada. Hope to come back soon.
❤️watching your videos!
Thank you so much 🙂
Awesome episode, from beginning to the end. 🎉👏😃
Thank you so much for your kind comment Gerry... Was such a fun and amazing time 😃
The one next to fried pork belly is called 'dinuguan' in tagalog. Root word 'dugo' meaning blood. Pork meat & organ meat cooked in pork blood, vinegar & spices, chili.,..
That has become one of my favorite dishes... Once you get over the pork blood 😋
Tim, thanks for another Delicious Video. Everything looked Super Delicious. Have Fun & Stay Safe.
Thank you again Tom ... The Philippines is so different in the best possible way 🙂
Bro, I just discovered your channel! Its amazing.. You're such a nice Dude
Wow😍 yummylicious food now im starving😊😢😄
Wow, the buffet in Manila looks so fancy.
Very enjoyable and it actually gets better and better 😋😋
That's a mighty fine buffet😋❣.
I was surprised at the quality and the size of the buffets in the Philippines 🙂
Nice to see your Vlog Mr. Tim, it’s me Reina the one who assisted you. 🎉
WOW! My favorite buffet tto date!
This is quite spectacular. The buffets in Asia are quite different 🙂
Whats the best buffet for you in Manila? :)
Good job…thanks for visiting Philippines ❤❤❤
Absolutely loving the Philippines so many great places to see and eat at, but it was the people that made it fantastic
I love your videos Tim.
wow this buffet really has it all Nice one Tim
Really enjoyable indeed and they actually didn't even better 😋
Love❤your videos! Many blessings to you.🙏Kind and generous man🎉
Oh Wow….The desserts are awesome. It’s great to see you traveling all over to different places.
Thank you Min.. I think that has probably the biggest dessert station I've seen😋😋😋 really enjoy exploring the different places in the Philippines
@@TimLeeLetsGoHappy Thanksgiving in the Philippines!
@@minlui2752 happy thanksgiving to you too
Great place video
Thank you so much and really enjoyed it 🙂
Enjoy in our beautiful country The Philippines,new sub here
Wow! Tim, you’ve made it to my country! I bet your channel will increase subscriber.
You live in an absolutely gorgeous country. I don't know about subscriber increase, but one thing I'm sure of and that's a waistline increase 😉
with every post you make my life a smidgen better :,)
I would love to see you review the buffets at hotels you stay in along with iconic ones throughout the cities!
seeing the plane trip was really nice! I hope we can accompany you for one again soon!
Thank you so much for your very kind comment and it means a lot. Really enjoy getting to share these experiences and connecting with everyone here. Visiting a few more buffets is certainly not an issue 😆
Welcome back!
Glad to be back in manila!
love your videos!
Thank you
Hi Tim...Bon Appetit and cheers...loved this video, great different selections of dishes for you to choose from 😉...great value for $50...would of just ate the smoked salmon and shrimp tempura for my $50 😂😂😂...hope you get some well deserved rest after working such long hours...enjoy yourself, safe travels and God Bless 😘
Thank you again Jade... You know what was the only thing missing? Clams and black bean sauce 😉😉😉
You get around mate? WOW!
Hi tim...😆😁 love that you went all the way back to Manila to try it again and took us along ❤ looks amazingly scrumptious 😋
oh my goodness.
Enjoy getting the old friends back in vanilla and the buffets were a nice bonus
Enjoy your day while you will be in the Philippines keep safe
Thank you, thank you, thank you. One polite thank you is enough. You wear that term out.
I love your channel!
Thank you so much😀
Cool, easy-going, natural and relaxed, unhurried way of showing, giving viewers a sumptuous food fare tour of Medley Buffet at Okada👋👍👍👍👍👍
I believe this was my first buffet I’ve ever visited in the Philippines. Really enjoyable.
Hello Tim! Welcome to Manila!
Thank you so much! This is absolutely an amazing city 🙂
God bless u and safe travels and happy holidays to u and your family and friends. 🙏
Buffet in Asia is always nice! 正！ 加油！
Welcome to Manila. Hope to see you
Really enjoying vanilla.. great food great people 😃
I Tim, I really like your vlogs. Keep it up. 😊☀️
Thank you so much for your kind comment😀
I was one on a million of workers in that okada built it, unfortunate we dont have credit after end contract but still happy , many encourage it and used to it 👍
I really enjoy your videos Tim! It’d be great to see your flight meals as well…could you include them?
Thank you for the great suggestion, will see if we can make that happen 🙂
Hi Tim. Happy Thanksgiving from Arizona. I saw an old video from Mike Chen eating at one of the best buffet in Asia and I was shocked when he said it was in Vietnam at the Nikko hotel in Ho Chi Ming City. It’s on my bucket list to go and now I like to put this place to go to as well.
Thank you Loanne and a very happy thanksgiving giving to you! Okay....that will be on my list too... someday 🙂
Not a big fan of Mike Chen.. same old shticks, hot oil in everything that he has lost his sense of taste
@@cdnsilverdaddy And he supported 2 Proud Boys establishments and never apologized. And he lies about the details of his marriage which is bizarre.
@@janvdb9258 he is falun gong I believe as well... where did it state that he was a proud boys supporter? another questionable person is Dr. Berg... Scientologist ex chiroproactor giving health information and most of his income goes to the cult and even his own son said, he is not a nice person
Im literally 🤤 drooling over the shrimp 🍤 tempura… TEMPURA 4 LIFE 😍
Nothing like fresh tempura and lots of it 😋
So pleased that you are able to have some quality of life aside from work. Most certainly you could turn your food pleasures into a career! Wonderful content, as always! Enjoy !
Thank you Lynn, just grateful to get to share these experiences and for all the people here 🙂
Some quality of life? I know people that work so hard and never have this amount of free time.
Love the food ❤love
I like your vlog style Tim Lee. Your vlogs are extemporaneous and systemic. Teach me please👏🥰 Plus I love your word, your expression “pristine”.
Thank you so much.. just having fun with the videos 🙂
@@TimLeeLetsGo uh ohh. I should have said, “systematic”🤷🏻♀️
Enjoy!
Mubuhay Tim! Sorry you missed the crispy Lechon pork skin, the best part!