Cafe Ilang-ilang - Manila

One of the best, most elaborate and expensive buffets I ever had to-date. Located in prestigious Manila Hotel, right in heart of Manila 's Tourist district. Week Day Lunch for just over CAD$65 (2700 pesos), I would definitely say it is worth every penny. Buffet is spread over a large dining area with separate stations for major cuisines from around the world. Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Italian, American, Mexican, Mediterranean, Burger, Wings, Wraps, Sushi, Pizza, Pasta, Variety of International Cheeses, Fresh Oysters, Seafood section, Carving station, Variety of Salads and most of all my favorite a Huge Desert section. Well laid out buffet with beautiful presentation. Those cute little individual portions of appetizers desserts in shot glasses and Chinese porcelain spoons are not only delicious, they are eye-pleasing. Serving staff are so attentive, you feel like you have your own dedicated staff just to serve you and your guests. During our lunch, never our glasses were neither empty nor single dirty plate on the table. Our glasses were constantly filled and plates were removed as soon as they are done. Restaurant hostesses at the front of the house were reminded me of Air Hostesses of 70s, classic, elegant, sophisticated. I can keep going on and on, but to summarize in one word, Café Ilang Ilang is Exquisite .

3.5 stars sadly. we went for the seafood night because i love lobster and wanted to experience unlimited lobster. there's a LOT of sections in the buffet and each cuisine almost had their own crab dish and multiple seafood dishes as well as other meats and pasta/noodle/carb items. it's legit. but the lobster and a lot of the seafood were dry and overcooked. i did about 3 rounds of lobster orders though and i noticed every next round, the lobster got much much better so the dryness and overcooked stated of the first one might just be from mass preparation for the start of dinner service. there's not much to say about the place and ambiance itself but it was huge and had multiple sections. a bit odd though is some sections are very far from most of the main food area so i wasn't even aware there was a japanese section in the far back. they do have a lot of options so that's good. and unfortunately there was a server that gave a bit of uncalled for attitude. most were pretty helpful though.

I highly recommend this restaurant, the food was amazing and the service was fantastic.The ambiance is superb,We all enjoyed your delicious food.. i give 10 stars for the restaurant not only the food are great but also the place and the people.. it was a great experience.. i love it...

I encouraged my mom to go there for her birthday on 4/29 and she did. While she said the food and service were good, she and two other people who went with her for lunch ended up with stomach ailments later that day. My mom had a bad stomachache, my sister threw up her lunch, and their driver had the runs. In this case, I'll give this place one star.

High priced buffet with a lot of choices but unfortunately does not hit the spot for me. table was in a dark and cold spot of the dining area. food was sub par Only a few choices were good like the wagyu If it were cheaper it would be better but for the price they should have better quality