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Cafe Ilang-ilang

90/100 (1049 ratings)

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"I have tried Breakfast and Lunch and the selection is..."

Sheren Claire Vasquez

"Loved the selection of food. Didn't like the set up though. Went with our visitors and we all had difficulty in finding the Japanese section. There..."

Rakesh M

"I have given an odd and personal gauge for my ratings of hotel buffet before, and that is their attention to making their finisher dishes good..."

Asch And Sieglind

"For the price you pay on a promo, cafe ilang ilang is hard to beat. Specially in thursday when they have foie gras. The spread is wide and..."

Bob Azcor

"Round 1 - Get the ROAST BEEF STEAK ! It's near the Chinese Cuisine area. Then head on to the grill and get the LAMB CHOPSRound 2 - Seafood...."

Margaret Chan

"Loved it so so so much ♥️ i used a voucher, but it would have been totally worth the original price...."

Bianca

"We went here to have a Sunday lunch buffet. The food was delicious and so many food to choose from. This is one of the best buffet hotel restaurant..."

Scotty Wilburt See

"Their seafood night is so lit. 👌 I also love their japanese section. Good food and Great staff will definitely go back with my family and friends...."

Miel Solidum

"Everything superb. I love the coffee section, each latte I ordered came out so beautiful and tasty. The ice cream had a surprising amount of..."

Ta

"Tried their buffet thanks to BDO’s 50% promo. Food was superb! Almost everything was of the best quality (for a buffet meal). I particularly loved..."

Louise Martin

"We expected the place would be really crowded judging from the reviews i’ve seen online and knowing it’s in Manila Hotel. My whole family stayed..."

Tine Jadormeo Clemente

"One of the ultimate buffet places to go to with value for money because of their awesome promos for some card holders. Perfect for special..."

Charmagne Yerro

"This buffet restaurant inside Manila hotel is a good start to define your cravings. Know why? Simply because this foods are definitely satisfy all..."

Blackspearman

"Currently our go-to buffet place.They have the best seafood buffet in town (thurs to sat). A lot better than Spiral IMHO. Unlimited lobster, sea..."

MikeK

"Great food and service. Good Ambiance and highly recommended buffet dining especially during the Seafood Friday night! Special maki is to die..."

Lhea Manongdo

"Food : 4.5Ambiance : 5Service : 4.5I've been in many restaurants and buffet in Metro like Vikings, Buffet 101, NIU and so on. So..."

❤2EAT

"Always love the ambiance here. Been coming here since I was a child. Their burger tastes the same. Their Pancit Malabon is always yummy and full of..."

Anne

"Came here on super crowded Holy Week. The place was absolutely packed, despite that the staff did a good job in keeping all the dishes flowing and..."

Ravisiva

"Stayed at the hotel for an event and we availed of their lunch buffet. Was really looking forward to trying their roast beef but it wasnt available...."

Pau V. Flavier

"I love the Breakfast Buffet here. That's why I always look forward to eating my breakfast whenever I I stay for the night in Manila..."

Alfredspineda

"We tried their american night dinner buffet. The roast beef was tender, loved the lechon with truffle rice, the desserts were great, lobster was..."

Mica Valenzuela

"Foods are great during friday seafood theme night, lots of seafood and all food taste good, i love to keep coming back here at least once a month..."

Danny Espinosa Liao

"I've eaten here over 10 times and its hands down my favorite buffet in Manila. It has the best selection and I love the Japanese room and..."

Bob C

"One of the best buffet restaurants in Manila for sure. Food from around the world and very good as well. Attentive staff. Plan your dishes and..."

Kirti

"We tried their dinner buffet and we were pleased with all the different cuisines. Their food were presented really nice and the service crew were..."

Gigiiiiii 🍛

"One of my favorite hotel buffets in the Metro.Appreciative of the range of different cuisines ( especially indian) which was really..."

Joma Sanchez

"I had a stay @ The Manila Hotel & I had my breakfast at the Cafe Ilang Ilang throughout the stay. Loved their food & the service., even their dinner..."

Nilakshika

"We went here like 3 times already and it is still a pleasant surprise which makes me want to go back again! For me Cafe Ilang-Ilang have the best..."

Roxy Dimanalata

"Kumain kami dito kagabi kasi birthday ng misis ko at kasama yung 2 kapatid nya (tsaka 40% off pag gagamit ka ng BDO Credit/Debit card hanggang..."

Bubutatay

"One of the best Buffets. One of the best high-end Buffets that is. Food is legit good and you can find High end food inside. They serve..."

EatsTimePH

"The breakfast buffet was pretty good. You get the standard breakfast food that you would typically crave, as well as those that you won't really find..."

Elaine

"Came here on a friday due to there unlimited lobster. Got a good discount at deal grocer. A very pleasant experience. We actually left with literally..."

Riz Sugba

"Been to Manila Hotel several times but wasn’t able to dine there but this time I celebrated my 27th Birthday and our 2nd Anniversary at the Cafe..."

Ann Maniclang

"Can't think of any unpleasant experience here. I always enjoy dining at this place. Maybe the only downside is the price, but you get what you pay..."

Ana Alryne

"No need a long review for this hotel buffet, simply wonderful. For me, it's the best among the hotel buffets in Manila, better than Spiral which has..."

Helena

"I celebrated my birthday by eating dinner here and it was the perfect meal. There are so many stations but my favorite has to be the Japanese..."

Ens Manahan

"We had an overnight stay with my family in Manila Hotel. The buffet breakfast in cafe ilang ilang was great! 😊 We will definitely come back for..."

Gen Cartalla Torio

"The place was jam packed on Sunday Lunch. Food was great, wide selection and fresh. ambiance is very classy and romantic. Service is also good, fast..."

GenEatsOut

"August 11, 2018 11:30am LWF - We originally scheduled to eat here yesterday but something came up and we rescheduled for today. Thankfully the..."

Carlo M. Tecson

"After staying infor the night, we had our brunch here at Cafe Ilang Ilang. The breakfast buffet spread was awesome! All our favorite breakfast food..."

Liz Ng

"I must say as this was my first time dining there, I was impressed.. I liked all the variety of their buffet. All meals from starters/salad to main..."

Rain

"I’ve recently eaten the buffet here but that was my first time, last June. I loved their Smoked Salmon which is a top hit, their steak is also good..."

Justine Lauren B. Chan

"You won't go wrong with Cafe Ilang Ilang. A nice place to celebrate with loved ones. Been here for 3-4 times for birthdays, graduation, and get..."

Amy Villegas

"Our family's go to buffet. I always love this buffet compared to other hotel buffets. The sections are organized. The staff are really accomodating,..."

PFIldtrip

"Of course who wouldn’t give a 5 star here. Always craving their choco tarttt! Omgggg! It’s the bomb! Would recommend this for any special event...."

Mef DB

"Tried the lunch buffet here and overall it was ok. There were different types of cuisine that were cooked well, just what you'd expect in a..."

FoodieLover

"We stayed at the hotel and the room came with a complimentary breakfast buffet. I loved how the choices weren't overwhelming and that they had really..."

Hey Hey

"I celebrated my birthday in Manila Hotel and had a chance to try their buffet breakfast during our stay. They serve delicious food and I love that..."

Ayushi Malik

"FOODFORTHOUGHT:The refurbished and relaunched cafe Ilang-Ilang is one of the best, if not the best luxury buffet in Manila right now! They are..."

Threelittlebites

"I love this buffet place! I especially love their steak station where they carve a piece of steak from a huge slab of meat and cook it to your..."

Cristine Dominguez

"My favorite buffet spread because of the quality of food they serve. Too many choices is just as annoying as having none so the selection here is..."

Sang

"I think its our 3rd or 4th time to dine here at cafe ilang ilang its my top choice for hotel buffet. Not so many choices compare to other buffet but..."

Victor Yap

"Buffet!!!!! I think I was here,....friday night. Seafood night. What can I say more, unlimited lobster, shrimps and crab made me really really happy..."

Joanna Rose Cruz

"This is my all-time favorite buffet, so maybe I’m a bit biased. I used to like Spiral the most, but it’s so hard to shell out 3K per head..."

Jesse Lui

"Third Review: July 2018 - 4/5The Manila Hotel has been our top of mind choice in celebrating special occasions, since my sister's..."

Jomarie Ang (Eat Drink Splurge)

"It was my first time to eat their lunch buffet and never got wrong with the idea to try it with my colleagues. 💚Definitely the food they..."

Anika Jin

"Awesome place and lots of food choices on diffrent cuisines. :) Servers are accomodating and friendly. I recommend eating here from time to time...."

Elmer Castillo Corono

"We have always been fans of Cafe Ilang Ilang and have celebrated many occasions here.Food-wise, highlight is always the amazing and..."

Jenn

"Great service! The food was great, as usual. It was my first time at the renovated Cafe Ilang-Ilang; the space suffered compared to the..."

K @ Heymisslisp.com

"Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️Place ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️Been hearing about this luxurious experience with..."

Gizzzzz

"Great ambience, super delicious steak and has an oh so heavenly desserts section. I'm a huge fan of desserts and rarely does it happen that..."

Princess Norombaba

"Free breakfast buffet from our stay so might as well take advantage of it. Typically, our standards for buffet are lower but we have already enjoyed..."

Cybill

"food choices ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 (glad they have a few cheeses available... but wish they have more)food quality ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 (big slices..."

Yohanny Eats

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Zhou Fei

"Cafe Ylang Ylang has a wide selection of different kind of food hands up to the foods that they serves and also they have a very friendly staff who..."

Fat Girls Day Out

"For me, this is still one of the best hotel buffets here in the metro. My favorite is their Japanese section for their sashimi, sushi & teppanyaki..."

Joyce Hailar

"My friends and I decided to celebrate the "Despedida" of our friend @ Manila Hotel. And at the same time, this would be our first time to spend..."

Jayvee Lapina Ardona

"We had dinner on a Sunday. We love the carvings especially the roast beef. It is amazingly tender and savory. I prefer my steak medium well. The..."

May Pineda

"One of my regular go-to places and staycation-- the Manila Hotel and its Cafe Ilang Ilang will not disappoint. A place of history which had its..."

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Cafe Ysabel

84/100 (556 ratings)

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"Place: ✅great ambiance ✅w/parking Must try: ✅cakes and pastries ✅Gamberoni - sauce is flavorful and serving is good for sharing (2). Service:..."

Themunchingchocnut

"Went to the new location for the first time and it still has the charm of the old place. Had Gene's Argentine special (very flavorful and meat was..."

Andrew San Juan

"We went to Cafe Ysabel on an afternoon, but I can only imagine the place to be a perfect romantic date spot at night.The cafe wasn't that..."

クリス

"Classic San Juan eats. I like their Pasta Ysabel, complimentary bread with dip, Gambas and Strawberry Shortcake. (Must try). Theres parking but can..."

Stella A.

"Coming from a family with a passion for great food and a superb dining experience, it was no surprise that we found ourselves having a celebratory..."

Nathalie De Guzman

"We visited the new location of cafe ysabel in paterno st, it was a great and amazing experience to dine in. we will visit again for sure.. kudos to..."

Chin

"They said that a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Well, it’s for us women too. Tried this limited specials of Cafe Ysabel, Black..."

Jocelyn Mendeguarin Batoy

"I love coming back to Cafe Ysabel - they have spacious parking and more function rooms in their new location in M. Paterno! Their food never..."

Heidi Ramos

"My first time to try this resto for a get together and it was value for money. Ambience was homey and we had a reservation in one of their function..."

Kay D

"Food 5; Ambience 5; service 4; price 4. We had the most ternder tenderloin, lengua, aglio olio pasta, peter pan pie and we loved them. The menu..."

No2badFood

"A very nice atmospheric place, though they're not completely finished just yet. Their complimentary bread is great, toasty and soft and their dip is..."

Mark Philip Wu

"Cafe Ysabel is back!! New location is at m paterno street just few minutes away from the original location. Just Waze it para hindi kayo mawala..."

MonkeyManila

"Anvil Publishing Inc., eleven time Publisher of the Year awardee by The Manila Critics Circle, adds to its list two books on pastries and desserts:..."

Feed My Tummy PH

"Glad to know that CafeYsabel is back after a long hiatus.Was invited here yesterday at Chef Gene Gonzalez’ book launch by Anvil..."

PigOutSundays

"Before they move to their new home, the Eatventurers decided to say goodbye to the legendary location of Café Ysabel.The Eatventurers..."

The Eatventurers

"It's moving to a new location by month end...Food is still good as I remember. I really love their risottos here. I think the dishes are..."

Sannysansusan

"After our dinner in Finnians. Midz, Norman and I hop to another restaurant in Wilson Greenhills for dessert. Cafe Ysabel is a well..."

Johnbunag

"My review for Azure Beach Club - Crimson Resort and Spa:1. Food (taste, variety & presentation) = 4.5/52. Price (Is it worth your..."

Issa Pisa

"We have patronized this place for decades. The ambience is something you cant find anywhere else here. The staff are well versed with the food...."

Maki

"The ambience felt a little more worn down than I remember. Maybe because they're preparing for the transfer. The table felt too big.The..."

Jenny Lives For Cheat Meals

"Food was good but a bit too pricey (small servings for the price, not good for sharing). Will try to come back to try their pasta, desserts, and..."

Minique A

"This will always be ther best quiet hang out place in San Juan. I am an alumni of CACS but I never got tired of the food, or felt umay. This will..."

Rei Michelle Hernandez

"This Classic Bistro Restaurant is one of my favorite to visit whenever I'm In Manila. Food will always be great at It feels like home. Glad I''m..."

Amanda Perez

"So we tried this place although i'm quite hesitant because i was disappointed the first time i dined on this restaurant.We ordered the..."

Dette Arellano

"I made it a point to visit this place before it completely shuts down and moves to the wilson area. As you can see this place is an institution in..."

Hungry Adventurer

"Came here on a whim on our way to Shangrila. It was around 1:30 pm, but the place was still relatively full. The house was dim, old-fashioned, ..."

Revillafel

"Good restaurant for dates and celebrations. They also serve coffee which I would like to try next time. This gem in San Juan is worth the trip. We..."

Adrianne Saldua

"It's my special girl's day so decided to go here.What can I say, place is relaxing, romantic and very nature-y :) ordered Calamares for appetizer and..."

Josh Rodriguez

"Would definitely go back here for the frog legs. It's a great place with the homey ambiance, as if you were dining in your grandmother's house but..."

Issa Villapando

"We celebrated my Aunt's birthday here in Cafe Ysabel. Food was good, place is nice but their service is somewhat slow. Maybe, they should improve..."

Jessica Dizon

"The first time i've been here was for a private wine dinner. And it was also the first time i fell in love with wine dinner. Food and wine pairing..."

Qaramelle Blog

"Tenderloin Tournedoes Rossini Tenderloin Gene's Argentine SpecialThe Chef's Onion SoupBaked Oyster with cheeseTenderloin Steak..."

Vireza Wynn Yu

"Fried Mozzarella in Anchovy Dressing (PhP 198) for appetizer was fine but not upstanding. The anchovy on top brought a certain deep oceanic..."

Rochkirstin Sioco

"The service is really good. So as the food. The glazed spareribs is actually a big serving. Their caldereta has a soft meat with a certain twist to..."

Aira Mae Putiz

"This was THE date place back in the days of shoulder pads and tsunami hairdos. The ambience was that of an ancestral home with some offbeat spin to..."

Micky Domingo

"First time I went here was with my late tita, who loved Cafe Ysabel's Fried Mozzarella in Anchovy Dressing and Paella Sulipeña.Every dish..."

Tammy

"A combination of the old and the new. I came here for breakfast with my officemates and we had a good time. I honestly feel I need to go..."

Erika Perena

"There's an abundance of Instagram places in the Metro, but nothing quite compares to Cafe Ysabel--a Filipino-Italian restaurant in Addition Hills,..."

Mickey.

"I ate here with my boyfriend last Valentine's Day. For my overall review of my experience at Cafe Ysabel, they have very good food, presentation and..."

Erica Huang

"Ordered Cafe Ysabel's "Iced Mocha Madness" and got easily hooked by its refreshing taste.The restaurant ambience is nostalgic once you..."

Tefiny Tulod

"Celebrated my birthday here with my lovey.Place: a little too dark for me but still okService: ok.Food: 2 thumbs up! I..."

Jannette Guevarra

"I'm lucky to have been invited by Zomato Philippines to have lunch with my fellow foodies at Cafe Ysabel. The cafe has been in San juan for over 35..."

Mark Alba

"I was invited in a special foodie meet up in a very elegant and rustic restaurant. This is owned by a popular chef, Chef Gene Gonzalez. Over 3..."

Empress Lai Kudarat

"If you are planning an extra special dinner for your company, family, or friends then we most certainly guarantee an unparalleled Fine Dining..."

Iza Gram

"It was my first time to attend a lunch foodie meetup with Zomato and my experience was phenomenal. I used to receive invites but it always had a..."

Phantasm Darkstar

"It was my first time to attend a lunch foodie meetup with Zomato and my experience was phenomenal. I used to receive invites but it always had a..."

Phantasm Darkstar

"I was invited for a lunch foodie meetup at Cafe Ysabel in San Juan. It was the first time that they required us to "dress to impress". Yay! And I..."

Neri Ann

"Thank you for this foodie meet-up, Zomato! I was initially hesitant to go because in the invite, there's a note: "Dress to impress." Well, I did wear..."

What The F | TFC

"The ambiance was fine but I guess the lighting was too dark. But it was fine. The food was okay. Lasagna was a bit salty. But the service was..."

Steph

"Seafood Paella and Callos are the best! The place is cozy and homy. Service is fair but crews are friendly. Cafe Ysabel is always my choice if I..."

Landuy Salvadico

"This restaurant never fails to amaze me in every visit. From 2009-2012, this restaurant is my haven for a delicious cuisine and wine-drinking. I dine..."

Thaddeus Carvajal

"I specially like places that instigate nostalgic feels. Cafe Ysabel is one of those perfect places that seems to speak of rich history and..."

Patchi

"I loved the place and the service! The pasta in a parmesan basket was yummy and special. Didn't really like the Truffle Pizza that they suggested...."

Jozelle Anne

"I ordered the truffle pasta and tiramisu. The portion for the pasta was too small for me considering the fact that it was rather pricey and the..."

Clarisse Rivera

"I was hungry so I got the US rancher steak fillet. I was expecting a lot from this dish and when I got it it looked great but when I bit into it it..."

Marco Miranda

"Who needs dessert when the Honey Glazed chicken can basically solve your sugar cravings. I say this in a good way. I loved the sweetness in this..."

Christian Poso

"Your Angry sauce was superb, seafood paella was great and the peter pan pie was awesome. Love the ambience, cozy and homey! Accomodating staffs....."

Bernadette Martinez

"I got the mozzarella in anchovy dressing for starters. I thought the anchovy would over power the dish as it usually does but it did not in this..."

Wilma Poso

"Love, love, love Café Ysabel. I have been here a couple of times already and for different reasons, whether to celebrate or to simply have a meal..."

Albert Yap

"Café Ysabel already feels like an institution in San Juan. The place has been here ever since I could remember and the interiors of it gives off..."

Justo Yap

"I think some people who have dine here mag agree sa sinasabe ko minsan poor ang service pero ang food is masarap i graduated in cacs 2012. The price..."

Hungry Jef

"Small but charming place. It's an old house converted to a resto. The place had intricate decors inside especially the murals. The food was..."

Cheng Boac

"Romantic place and ideal for small intimate gathering. Huge and flavorful servings. Staffs were very attentive to our request. That night was full..."

Gem Garcia

"Finally got a chance to visit this 'ancestral home" resto in San Juan.Overall comment: the place is a charming, old house but the food we..."

Ravisiva

"This is a great place for breakfast. I will always come back for the truffled egg souffle. This souffle is soft, creamy and unctious best paired with..."

FisforFoodBlog - Timmy Castañeda- Chua

"Cafe Ysabel is one of the restaurants that you have to try out, it is a quaint ancestral white house owned by the late Fernando Poe Jr. and Susan..."

Christopher Jacob Lee Mar

"Cafe Ysabel serves the classic Filipino - Continental food. Some of their popular food items are Paella, Lengua Sulipeña, and their wide choices of..."

Cliff-Jacky Cheng

"Great place to unwind and hang out with friends. Not too crowded and service is best. Ordered paella, oglio, salad, soup and steak as we were a group..."

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