31 December 2012

Crowne Plaza Hotel's 7 Corners Buffet = Total Satisfaction!

It's always nice to try out different restaurants' specialties but it's more fun to try out hotel buffets. Why? Because it is literally a one-stop shop for different international cuisines. That is what I love best about hotel buffets.

So imagine my delight when I finally had the chance to eat at Crowne Plaza's famous Seven Corners. I was ecstatic! Me and my friend arrived there on time and was excited to start.

By the way, we got a great price for this through the group buying site, Deal Grocer. It was my second hotel buffet purchase with them and I am happy on both counts.

The entrance to gastronomic delights! 
BUFFET SPREAD CHOICES
The food all looked so good. I just wished that they had placed the name tags of the dishes for our better appreciation. At that time, I often wondered what this, or that, were but had to trust my taste buds for the decision-making.
Shrimp with mango salsa
Make-your-own salad with some ready-made cold salad dishes
I found this delightfully weird.. melon with some cured meat strips. I just had one. 
Sushi, anyone? Just a small variety of choices but they were all good. 
Seafoods! Oysters, shrimps and......LOBSTERS! I think these were the slipper lobsters variety. I think. =)
Pasta station. 
Your choice of pasta. Order away! But go easy on these carbs or else, you'll feel full fast.
Sausages and lamb meat, I think.
Of course, buffets are not complete without the prime favorite among carnivores..the U.S. Rib  Eye steak
Desserts! desserts!  
Perfect for those with chocolate cravings. I basically pour this on my cake, cookie or anywhere I can  as long as it tastes good
Sloppy use but of the ladle but what the heck, I did not mind. I added to the mess, I think, in  my own small way =)
One should not forget to get some fruit to cleanse your palette. Some of the fruits looked pale and not so sweet but it  was still a welcome change from the flavorful dishes.

So here is what we had! Boy, we were so happy dining here. =)
My first plate. Yum!!!
I repeated this plate twice! I really ate a lot of seafoods. These were so good!
There goes my second lobster piece.  I just changed my sauces for variety.
My sushi tester plate. Beware of that orange one, it was really spicy. I ate one because I was feeling brave but truth is, I popped it in my mouth, chewed fast then swallowed..so I will not savor the full impact of the heat. So I guess, I cheated. Haha!
Nice! And so good!
Our complimentary drink,  hot Twinings tea. Aids in the digestion of all the glorious food we ate. 
I thought I saw wrong but I was right.. actress Donita Rose was the one who prepared some of the sushi.  I guess she was there for training. She was given positive encouragement by her colleagues. She was so intent in what she was doing and the result was out there. We liked how she made the them. 
Some more of the cold salads in seafood variants. I loved these all! Had several helpings. I wish I knew the names though. 
That's the US Rib Eye steak, a beef dish, mashed potato and fish snapper in a cream-based sauce. I liked the steak and the fish. 
Our choice.. Vongole pasta
My dessert plate. Just this. I was too full already. 
Pistachio and melon flavored ice cream. I just had a spoonful, that's it. It was good though, I was just full to the brim. 
Some refreshing fruits, of course.
The two happy diners. 
I liked the ambiance here in Seven Corners. People were not rushing at the buffet queue. They were taking their sweet time like what we are doing. Pacing is the key to a better appreciation of this foodie experience.

The only downside, liked what I have mentioned above, is the lack of name tags on the dishes so I was not aware of what I was eating. It was a good thing, I found the food a pleasure to the taste.

Overall rating, I would like to go back here again. Hopefully, in the early part of 2013.

RESTO FACTS:
Seven Corners Restaurant
Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila
(02) 633-7222
Operating Hours: Open everyday from 6:00am to 10:00pm. Lunch served at 12:00 to 2:30pm, Dinner served at 6:00pm to 10:00pm

21 comments:

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    1. Hi Michy! Go for it! If I chance upon a deal, I'll give you a heads up =)

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  2. all the foods looks so yummy! i havent tried eating in a hotel buffest since i dont eat that much as my husband haha ! xx

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  3. have been to 7 corners before and the food selections are delish! i think its cheaper than spirals but also sulit too :)

    Rovie

    The Bargain Doll :)

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  4. I'm not so sure if I've been here before--but I think not! Nonetheless, good photos! I'm tempted to try them out at the soonest! ...but must shed off the holiday weight that I put on. :)) Hehe

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  5. Everything looks delicious. Whenever I am in a buffet I end up eating Japanese cuisine alone. hahahaha

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  6. Yummyness! It is like a feast, the foods are flooding. How much is this po, I am interested? Lage ba may ganito sa deal grocer?

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    1. Hi Jo-Ann, the vouchers were bought at P990/pax. The regular price for the buffet is at:
      Lunch
      Monday – Saturday P1,547 & Sunday P1,879
      Dinner
      Sunday-Thursday P1,768 Friday & Saturday P1,879
      (Prices could change)

      They had this still available at dealgrocer last week, I'm not sure now though. =)

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  7. I've always loved the food at Seven Corners. I had the privilege of dining here during Business Unit Conventions. I used to work for a JG company and conventions are usually held at Crowne Plaza. Ah, I miss being a corporate slave. Haha!

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    1. Hi Czjai, true, I now added 7 Corners to my list of well-loved buffet spreads (not that I have too many, haha!). It's a good thing that they have great deals with hotel buffets now so you won't have to work in a corporate environemnt for you to enjoy it again and again and again =)

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    1. Hi, yep, they have lobsters! It's actually my first time eating one, (I think). =)

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  9. winnur talaga ang buffet, haven't tried crowns yet though, and afraid sa mga group sites whenn it comes to such deals

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    1. Hi earthlingorgeous, me too, I'm afraid but once I see a good deal, I go for it. Haha! I've faced my fears, I guess =)

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  10. You're right about hotel buffets! I love them too because you get variety and quality in one place! :) I also like the buffet at Manila Penn. I think it's called Escolta. They had a selection of cheese. Yum!!!

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    1. Hi Michelle, I've read reviews about Escolta and I want to try it out very soon. Just waiting for a deal =)

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  11. I haven't tried Seven Corners.. maybe soon, but not too soon because I am still drowning from all the good food last holiday. ;0

    I would want to try the melon ice cream. Looks yummy ;0

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  12. just by your picture makes me crave, looks like a great feast. would love to try them.

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  13. How much na ang price nila ngayon?

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    1. Hi, regular buffet price is:
      Lunch
      Monday – Saturday P1,547 & Sunday P1,879
      Dinner
      Sunday-Thursday P1,768 Friday & Saturday P1,879
      (Prices could change)

      But we got ours for P990/pax at the time of the purchase at dealgrocer. =)

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  14. Steak and lobster, now that's an awesome buffet!

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