Reviews Heat

I love the wide variety of choices of flavorful food on your menu.

Too much for breakfast! Started our day in a good mood because of the sumptuous breakfast. Was feeling full until late afternoon. We stayed in a horizon club room which serves free merienda and cocktails from 5-7pm. Will definitely try their lobster night next time.

Dined here with the family a few months ago. Plenty of food choices and we really enjoyed dining there. Drinks aren’t included on the buffet so we just stick with water. I saw that they serve Bananarama banana pudding for desserts but unfortunately, they already ran out of it when I was supposed to get some. But they have other desserts to choose from. The bill took a bit long before it was given to us.

Best go-to place for a lovely hotel buffet in Pasig-Mandaluyong area! We usually celebrate special occasions here with family.

Friday night is Lobster night. Love love love it!

There was one lunch time where a magician entertained our kids, including the adults. He told us he's a regular employee of Edsa Shangri-la's laundry department which made it cooler! He was nice.

Waiters are generally very attentive and accommodating. always has a smile on their faces ans ready to serve.

The buffet spread is good as well as the wine buffet selection.

Mad for lobster? Or should I say, mad for crustaceans? Heat offers not only a huge galore of lobster dishes, but a variety of prawn and crab (quite surprised they serve KING CRABS! No kidding!) courses as well. They have a fresh seafood section where you get to choose which Sebastian (from little mermaid, haha) you want to be prepared for you. Usual flavour choices are garlic butter, lemon butter, and chili. Choices are not limited to the fresh section, as Heat also provides for an array of other lobster dishes (i.e. curry, singapore chili, etc.). They also serve sushi/sashimi, beef cuts, roast duck, pizza/pastas, among others. For dessert, there are several yummy cakes and ice cream flavors to choose from, and my personal favorite, puto bumbong, was served there as well. All in all a one of a kind and fun dining experience. Word of caution though, too much seafood can be bad for those with blood pressure or cholesterol issues.

We went here for a meeting and luckily they have private rooms. The ambiance is very good and wide variety of choices. their desserts are okay but can be better. The place is good for informal meetings.

We went here for dinner... because the place is famous...well food was kinda overrated...maybe just don't expect too much. Not many food choices. But still what made the experience great was their 5-STAR service and staffs. Very friendly staffs I must say.

Number of times visited: more than 5x

Parking: Hotel parking/nearby malls

Food: One of my favorite breakfast buffets in Metro Manila. They have a wide range of dishes to choose from. They have the usual Filipino fare like tapa, adobo, fried rice, arroz caldo, and so on. They even have taho! The options vary from time to time. 

They also have a noodles station, Indian food, dimsum, bread, pastries, pancakes, fruits, and many more!!! You have a lot to choose from! I totally enjoy whatever their offerings are for the moment. This is a buffet breakfast I can't say no to. 

Price: Pricey but this is quality food they're offering. Breakfast is complimentary when you are checked-in the hotel. 

Service: Friendly. Sometimes, service takes time. 

Place: One of the biggest buffet areas within a hotel in Metro Manila. It's quite spacious and you could be seated in a place not near enough the buffet tables. You may have to do "long walks" towards your table. Which is quite a challenge when there are so many people having breakfast in the morning. 

Repeat: The answer is always yes!

Place - restaurant is located inside the Edsa Shangri-La hotel in Ortigas. Ambiance is nice and had a luxurious feel but I think the light was too dim and I had hard time seeing my food.

Service - staff were very nice and accomodating especially the one standing near us but some who are on the food stations are not that attentive.

Food - the selection was limited however food is nice. Ingredients were fresh, I did enjoy the salad bar and the sushi station. However I was not able to try the desserts as I was sick at the time of the visit. However I hope I'll have the chance to dine here again.

Ps. Drinks have separate payment. For a payment of PHP2,425 and minus the 30% from EATIGO = PHP1,697.50, the drinks should come in free. I was disappointed that it was not included.

I dislike breakfast. It gets me up earlier than the time I want to wake up to. But despite a late night from a party, I still pushed myself off the bed to have a taste at the renowned Heat, and boy was that a good decision! You get to experience different breakfast meals the world over. I especially loved the Danish selection, the English breakfast, and the savory ramen (which I never had that early). It doesn't disappoint. This won't be my last time here!

Heat in Shang does not disappoint still amongst the best with Circles and Spiral. Still would like fresh fruit juices for breakfast. And the seafood for dinner is so fresh!

Lately milestones in my family are celebrated via a breakfast buffet.

It is the only time of the day my hubby and I unanimously concluded , will be kinder to our diet compared to lunch or dinner.

We are not really on a specific diet. More like we are going for quality and healthier alternative.

However,we do not want to deprive our “piggery “ aka our children the pleasure of eating “ad nauseam” . So to strike some semblance of a balance between our trying- to-eat-healthy and the piggery’s insatiable appetite, we thought breakfast or brunch buffet is the solution.

Its been a while since our last visit to HEAT. Although it is showing its age compared to its younger sister High Street Cafe, well curated food and top notch service are still evident

Literally went here to eat breakfast for ten minutes. I was running late for official business, and because I hate wasting hotel package inclusions, I still went for it. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And I did pay for my room, so I would want to make the most of the stay. Value for money is everything. 😹✌🏼

When I have breakfast here, I always seek for their Beef Tapa! So flavorful, the right kind of “garlicky” taste, nicely savory body from the soy sauce. It’s nicely sweet and salty with the meat, wonderfully cooked so it’s nice and tender. This is one of my favorite beef tapas in the metro.

I also don’t leave their buffet without having a cup of hot chocolate. Theirs is unique with a lace of Reese’s chocolate. Take a whiff and you’ll smell just a hint of the peanut butter. Taste wise, their hot cocoa is like a nice warm hug in the morning. A slight peanut-y and milky chocolate drink with just the exact sweetness I like, I really loved this beverage.

Other staples of mine for breakfast buffets are crispy bacon and my favorite omelette. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to have both on this particular visit ‘cause like I said I was in such a rush. I enjoyed my visit nonetheless.

I’ll come back, for sure. 😸

Next to Spiral, Edsa Shang’s HEAT is my next favorite buffet. They may not have an extensive selection of buffet dishes, but, they provide the best, freshest and quality dishes that you can surely count on.

Hello to seafood lovers! ❤️ They have an impressive seafood section. You’ll definitely be shellfish for what it has to offer 😂 It’ll be cooked accordingly to what you prefer, but, they also have some prepared dishes that are already up for grab.

As for the Meat? They serve crispy and juicy lechon (that will surely make you come back for more), Succulent Rib eye (This is a must! So juicy and tender), Super tender lamb chops.



Ambience and Service: They have a modern interior and relax vibe. As for the service, it is excellent. Your requests will be done in minutes and they very well anticipate your needs before you even ask them.

Our family's favorite buffet. 😍 the ambience is sophisticated. The staff are great. On Holidays or special occasions, i suggest that you book a table.

The food is heavenly. From Filipino cuisine to Spanish, American, Chinese, Japanese, and more. You get to taste parts of the world. The steak is what i absolutely love.. Try their Peking Duck and dimsum. Tempura. They also have a noodle station, sushi and salad bars.. A lot of foods to choose from. 😋

The dessert bar.. Ice cream and crepes, lots of toppings to choose from. Cakes. Pudding. Halo halo. Chocolate fountains and fresh fruits too.
They also have juice bars but with the additonal fee for unlimited drinks.. As i can remember.

Just be sure to have a big appetite when you choose to eat here. Hihi. It's worth it.

So far, i have no negative feedback or whatsoever with HEAT's food, ambience and staff.

30 January 2018
Tuesday, 12:00NN

I got invited for a business meeting so I wasn’t able to focus on the general dining exerience. Fine dining is pricey, OK sure, but I have to say their offering is not the best buffet deal in Metro Manila, but maybe it’s just me. I have to go back and give it another try to find out whether this is a good deal.

Noteworthy from the choices would be their dessert selection. Ribeye steak was also remarkable.

We came on a Saturday evening to partake in their Mad for Wagyu themed night. They had an assortment of wagyu beef dishes from various cuisines. They had wagyu wellington, wagyu canneloni, wagyu stew and more. To be frank though, we were mildly disappointed, especially considering what they charge (we ended up paying about 4000 pesos : after a promo discount).
We were, obviously, not able to sample everything. We did enjoy the beef at the carving station, the salads, as well as the ice cream. We enjoyed the taho as well. Everything else was forgettable, but still alright. Wouldn’t come here again except for if there was a special occasion. Circles, Spiral and Seven Corners are still preferred.

Note: This review is based upon September 9, 2017.

Mad for Wagyu?! I know I always am. LOL!

For the longest time, I always wanted to try out the Mad for Wagyu or Mad for Lobster dinner buffet at Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. But because of work, I have always been unable to go. Thankfully, I planned my birthday weekend perfectly and was able to go and have an awesome dinner.

Okay, my birthday was on the 10th, which fell on a Sunday, so it was neither a Mad for Lobster or Wagyu night. But, since I went to the Shangri-La at the Fort a few months back for lunch, and had an epic buffet, which had a really good seafood selection that included lobster, I opted to have the Mad for Wagyu that was available on Saturdays only, so technically, the 9th for that weekend. I really didn’t mind having my dinner buffet on the eve of my birthday than on the day itself.

For weeks, I planned in advance and I was so excited. Plus the fact that I was able to score a 30% discount of a wonderful food app. My cravings for wagyu just built up more and more until the day finally came. :)

Just like any Shangri-La buffet, my expectations are high and as always, they are always met, or in some cases exceeded. As soon as I got to Heat, I must admit, I was blown away with the selection of food. From big prawns to delectable wagyu dishes, I didn’t know where to start. But I knew I was going to try loads of dishes.

I love sushi to the max, and when I saw there was a Wagyu Maki, I knew I had to get that. Yes, I know sushi and makis are rice fillers, and occupy prime realty space in stomachs during buffets, but just like sashimi, there are just somethings I cannot resist in a buffet. Anyways, as for the wagyu maki, it was excellent. The wasabi was a surprising kick and I loved the black sesame seeds on it.

Another wagyu appetizer that I had was the Wagyu Carpaccio. It was amazingly tender. Though it was raw, it was almost melt-in-your-mouth. With the horseradish mayonaise, it was amazing. Plus, great paired with my Cesar Salad.

For my other appetizers, those of which were not a wagyu dish, I got a few other makis and sashimi of course. Tuna, salmon, crab, etc. I tried a lot. Haha! The Norwegian Smoked Salmon I most definitely had with capers.

I am not sure prawns and mussels would count as appetizers, but perhaps a main course. For my birthday meal, they were appetizers. Why? Simply because people were always running to get them. When I was at the Japanese station, I saw the chef refill the prawns and mussels nearby with bigger pieces, so I knew I had to rush to get those bigger pieces. Then soon after, I watched, mesmerized at the wok filled with butter and garlic as the chef put my prawns in it. I wanted to swim with them! Haha!

One cannot go wrong with buttered-garlic prawns. It truly is a match made on seafood heaven. I sucked on the entire prawn, from its body to its head. It was so sinfully rich, I just couldn’t stop myself. The prawn meat in itself was soft and sweet. The prawns were to die for!

Of course, I can’t forget about the mussels. They were really plump and meaty. I loved the mussels.

For my main course pickings, there were several wagyu dishes to pick from, but I bee-lined my way to the carving station right away. There were 3 wagyu meat loads to get, and trust me, I did get a thick slice of them all. They were: Rib-Eye, Prime-Rib and Beef Wellington.

I loved them all, and they were wonderfully drowned in peppercorn sauce and some mint jelly. But, I will talk about them one at a time, starting from my fave out of the 3.

Rib-Eye: Due to its fat content, it was clearly the tastiest and the juiciest for me. The fat was literally melt-in-your-mouth, barely needing to chew it.

Prime-Rib: Yes, I know this may also include the rib-eye part, plus if I’m not mistaken another part of the cow, located next to the rib section. Anyways, I found this cut a bit dryer.

Beef Wellington: Gordon Ramsey, eat your heart out! Known to be Ramsey’s signature dish, did he ever make a wagyu version of it? Anyways, this was the least fattiest out of the 3. I don’t think it had any fat to it to be honest, so it was the toughest from the 3, and the least flavorful. The mushroom duxelle around it brought a different flavor component to it. It had a more umami and earthier flavor to it. Really yummy!

Wagyu Bulalo anyone? My jaw dropped as soon as I saw it, and I was rendered speechless as soon as I tried. The bulalo was rich and beefy in flavor. The broth alone was very, very, very satisfying to my foodie core. The meat chunks were super soft that I was able to cut it with a spoon in my bowl. Undoubtedly, the best bulalo that I have had in my life!

There was a chef that I recognized. I kept eyeing him every time I walked around and saw him, because for a while, I couldn’t quite remember when and where I knew him… And then it finally hit me.

Chef Marz (spelling of his name might be wrong. Sorry), at the Japanese station, was a chef that I knew for at least 15-20 years. He has been in a few other Japanese restaurants in the past like, Fukuya at the Glorietta food court long ago—some of you might remember it. Well, he too remembered me and my love for Uni/Sea Urchin. He offered to get me some to my surprise as I didn’t see it displayed. He then said it’s an off the menu item, but they do serve it. How could I refuse?!

Soon enough, he served it personally to my table. An orange was partially carved out, and that is where he put the uni in. And he did put quite a lot in. It was super-duper yummy. The orange and uni kind of looked like a cake of sorts. Yup, it was then dubbed my birthday cake as I didn’t have one. Chef Marz made my dinner extra special. I totally thanked him for it and became way happier.

Dessert was simple. With everything that I ate, I knew my sugar was at its limit already. So all I had was a scoop of Berry Yogurt Gelato with a bit of dried/candied fruit toppings, rainbow sprinkles and baby marshmallows. There was quite a few flavors to pick from, but I asked the chef what their best pick was and they suggested Berry Yogurt. No surprise, it was very good. A bit sour and sweet. It was a light dessert and somewhat a palate cleanser. Great way to end my awesome Mad for Wagyu birthday buffet dinner. :)

Food: 5.0 – Across the board, the food was excellent. Nothing was a bad pick.

Price: 5.0 – The non- discounted price for the buffet was at around P2,600. With my 30% discount, it dropped it down to around P1,800. Even without the discount, the price is very doable for a buffet with such a selection and wagyu dishes to pick from.

Service: 5.0 – I would give it a 10 if I could!

Ambience: 5.0 – For some people, the dark lighting can be a bit bothersome. But I didn’t have complaints.

Overall, Heat was an excellent place to have my birthday buffet dinner. Chef Marz made it more special thank to my uni cake. I can’t imagine having a better dinner elsewhere. I would be mad at myself if I didn’t go back to try the Mad for Lobster buffet.

I must go back… soon…

Satisfactory buffet. Special days of the week for Wagyu and lobster. The spiny and slipper lobsters poor quality to Maine lobsters at High Street Cafe buffet. Good rib eye. Crusty Indian dishes. Dim sum lacks variety and quality. Roasted duck and Hainan Chinese are often not refilled so expect a plate of skin and bones. Taho and desserts delight.

Heat at Edsa Shangri-La was superb. I like their Japanese station and the Pasta station. Though there are already pasta served, I like The Chef who's actually doing on the spot pasta dish on her station. The Dimsum station was also superb. I like their Mini paos and the Hakaw! And their condiments is complete. But most specially, THE DESSERT STATION. The Cakes, Ice creams, Pralines and Taho are the best! You should try it guys! Must try!

*UPDATE*

Had for for my birthday dinner last night. I was bit disappointed with their current selection.

I thought Sunday dinner would be special. The quality is still there, but the variation is a bit limited. The seafood was fresh, the steak was tender, and the indian food was good.

They didn't have salmon sashimi and their selection of cheeses were a bit underwhelming. Hope they also expand their sunday dinners as I was expecting something different.

The Heat at EDSA Shangri La is my second favorite buffet restaurant in Metro Manila. They have good selection of dishes to choose from that are also carefully presented and tastefully prepared.

Staff are very accommodating and alert. I always have my meals at the al fresco area facing the garden and pool area.

There is a limited spread of dishes if compared to one high end eat-all-you can located in Aura but the ingredients are of good quality.
The lamb was good especially together with the peppersauce with pink peppercorns. I made sure the lamb was still pink inside to enjoy and not struggle with it. Sashimi was fresh. Didn't try the sushi to give me some stomach room. The Indian dishes were good. In fact, I think that's what I liked best. The prawns came off their shells easily indicating freshness. The cheese choices could have a little improvement but then there was my favorite Brie so I am not complaining. There was an abundance of smoked salmon maybe because it was the least preferred compared to the other cold cuts.
I didn't have a chance to try the quaint desserts because I had no more space in me but I had 4 scoops of gelato. The ones I tried and liked were: green tea, cheesecake, passionfruit, and pistachio. Had the chance to taste the yogurt but it was too sour for me.
It was a good dining experience. Staff were attentive and friendly. Food was very good but needs a little improvement here and there.

My favorite breakfast buffet in Ortigas! The only place where I can order my own version of Eggs Benedict. Excellent, efficient staff. Can become crowded, so do come early. My wish is for them to have more function rooms near the buffet tables.

One of the best buffet I've been to. Everything here is good . Sobrang sarap! I've been here many times alr day and Hindi ako nagsasawa. Super sulit

One of my favorite eat-all-you-can restaurant. I usually go for bread, cheese and desserts on eat-all-you-can restos and my favorite at Heat is their ice cream teppan. Don't forget to get some steak and lobsters too.

Quality over quantity indeed. Price per head is quite expensive but it's worth the try. I like the view of the garden/pool whenever I seat outside/near the window. Desserts are amazing. Great experience overall.

One of the known high end hotel buffets in Manila. There's so much food and the ingredients are fresh.
Highlights : 8 home made ice cream flavors, sushi, sashimi, Australian prawns, salmon, hakaw, steak, lamb, kebab, Indian dishes,
Pricy but similarly priced as high end hotel buffets.

Wide variety of food to choose from. Salmon maki, and prime rib are yummy. Surprisingly, most of their desserts are delicious as well. Definitely going to be back here soon! 😊

I always consider indulging in wagyu a treat. Aside from its unbelievably tender texture, it’s the sort of meat you can’t enjoy on a daily basis because of its not so affordable price tag. This is why my heart pounds so fast whenever I hear (or read) the three sweet words “unlimited wagyu promo.” And it definitely skipped a beat or two when I found out that Edsa Shangri-La’s well-loved buffet HEAT is celebrating foodies’ love for wagyu with Mad for Wagyu.

Our favorite buffet restaurant.
Ambience - warm and pleasant
Service - signature Shangri-la service (compared to Makati Shang which I think has just lost it)
Food - fresh, quality, varied, consistent
Proximity - 🖒🖒🖒

Mad for Lobster Fridays at HEAT, EDSA Shangrila is what makes Fridays extra special. It was two nights prior my birthday so I also had an awesome surprise from these guys. It was an experience that couldn't get any better: my birthday + buffet + lobsters.

Healthy Eating Amazing Taste, better known as HEAT, is located inside EDSA Shangrila Hotel, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City. They are known for serving an extensive variety of international dishes and their #MadForLobster buffet every Friday.

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The lamb chops and salmon are superb, and I would also suggest you try the spinach dumplings .
The place is elegant, the people are very attentive and nice. Overall a good experience.

Ambience and food is great. Selection is just right its not too overwhelming. Seafood we ate is fresh. The staffs are friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended to all buffet/ eat all you can lovers. 🍻🍱🍣🥘

Though there aren't a lot of food to choose from, the food is great. The food they serve are not the usual foo you find in other buffets. Also the service is good.