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Thursday, July 31, 2014

DADS World Buffet: The World On Your Plate--International Cuisine at its Finest!

Pigging out on all-you-can-eat was first introduced in the Philippines by DADS-Kamayan-Saisaki owners, The Villavicencio Family. They're a pioneer in the food industry since they've been in the business for more than 20 years--proof of their excellent food and quality service. In this day and age, a number of buffet restaurants have sprouted like mushrooms, DADS-Kamayan-Saisaki held its place on the top being the original. Last year, I wrote about my review on DADS World Buffet. Foodies will be happy to note that all DADS-Kamayan-Saisaki restaurants have been converted into DADS World Buffet. Yes, DADS Glorietta, DADS EDSA, DADS Manila and DADS West Avenue in Quezon City are included. As the name implies, our beloved DADS restaurant are now serving more sumptuous dishes from around the world.

I recently took a tasting tour of DADS World Buffet and believe me, the experience really was having the world on your plate. You don't need to travel far to have a taste of the best dishes in the world because it's all under one roof---at DADS World Buffet. It saves you time and lots of money because what DADS World Buffet offer are authentic international cuisines.

"What makes our buffet spread different is that although we continue to add other dishes, we make sure that every dish is available everyday. With buffets, everyone has his or her favorite, and some people can't change their minds and are not willing to try other dishes. They'd come to DADS World Buffet with that particular dish in mind, to simply enjoy it. We don't want to disappoint them so we have our dishes everyday," says Mara Villavicencio of DADS World Buffet. They are very particular with quality and consistency which is such a good thing.

Personally, I love DADS World Buffet because they're not your traditional buffet. There's so much variety and specialties to choose from. I even had a bone marrow on my Bulalo (beef soup), sizzling balut (considered as aphrodisiacs by Filipinos) and my ultimate favorite: crispy salmon chicharon (a healthier version of chicharon because it's made from fish not pork rind). Oh, I almost forgot! You've got to try New Zealand's lamb, US Roast Turkey and DADS Signature ham.

Sizzling Balut

Crispy Salmon Chicharon

A lady tries Chinese fare at DADS World Buffet

Oyster Rockefeller

DADS World Buffet is even more than just dining destinations, it aims to please foodies as well as the average Juan or Juana who likes to load their plates. It is an upscale restaurant and not a mass feedery because it has a sleek, chic and ultra-contemporary, with comfortable chairs, cool Filipino musicians willing to play for you from the hippest music of Bruno Mars or One Direction to sweet old Kundimans.

Gyoza

Buffet standards are dishes from around the world---some cooked in front of you. They include custom sushi cones, made-to-order crêpes, pasta, grilled seafood and meat etc. Standouts on my tasting tour included Mexican pork carnitas with salsas, fajitas with guacamole and pita bread, Chinese dumplings, Korean Kalbi, Spanish Tapas such as gambas, chorizo croquetas, pollo al ajello, calamare con potato gratin, Thailand's fish todlad prik, and Churrasco, Chimichuri, Pritson, Satay, Kebab and whew! There's more to mention, my blog space isn't enough.

Chef at work at the Korean Noodle Station

Mom and daughter picks their own pasta and sauce

Quesadillas and salsa

Korean Kalbi

DADS World Buffet also offers an amazing number of sushi choices--they've got more than 70 choices to choose from! For Katsu, they've got hire, sakana, rosu, menchi, chicken and salmon katsu. Those who love Japanese foods will certainly enjoy. Do I see a lot of hands raising eh? Well, count me in!

Tonkatsu at its best

The crêpes made to order with fresh fruits and marshmallows, whipped cream and chocolate or strawberry drizzled on top are enough to satiate those with sweet tooth. They say the feast for the eyes are the same with one's stomach. The desert station's décor is elaborated with sweet confections that line dessert cases, including fruit carvings. While you're there, try the crême brulée, gelato or mousse. They're all divine and awesome!

While other eat-all-you-can buffets have that steep prices + unbelievably long lines making one starve overtime--DADS World Buffet maintains a reasonable price including drinks. They have all kinds of drinks--sodas, juices, iced tea, chocolate drinks (for the kids) and fresh fruit shakes.

DADS World Buffet Rates:

DADS Lunch (Monday-Friday) Php688*

DADS Dinner (Monday-Friday) Php888*

DADS Lunch and Dinner (Weekends and Holidays) Php888*

DADS Merienda Buffet (3:00-5:00PM) Php258*

*DADS Senior Citizen Treat: Diners 70 years old and up get 50% off the buffet regular rates, simply present a valid ID. Children below 3ft. eat for free, the restaurant has a height chart and younger kids will be charged according to height. Kids 4ft and above are considered adults.

Here's my last piece of advice before coming to DADS World Buffet, make sure you come early if you intend to eat for lunch, DADS become jampacked as soon as it hits 12nn. So you better come early. For merienda buffet, it starts from 3PM until 5PM. Lastly, Walk past every dish to see what you want, then decide later if you want to save room for dessert. Bon appetite!

DADS World Buffet

4/F Bridgeway, SM Megamall

EDSA, Mandaluyong City

636-3785/633-1758

Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this post. Opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Monday, December 2, 2013

DADS World Buffets--The Best of the World's Famous Culinary Specialties

Have you ever been on a food tour? How about a food trip with the world's best cuisines? Well, if you ask me, you don't need to travel far because you can tour around the world--yes, you can do that--and more! Just hop over to DADS World Buffets and experience the world's famous culinary specialties on your plate. The best thing about indulging in DADS World Buffets is that you'll be able to really get your money's worth given the vast selection of cuisines from all around the world. Aside from popular Pinoy fare, one gets to feast on a smorgasboard of popular gastronomic delights. DADS well-loved buffet becomes an even bigger and better dining destination. It now features Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Singaporean, Malaysian, Indonesian, Indian, Greek, Italian, Spanish, American, Mexican, Brazilian, Filipino and Japanese dishes that will surely satiate even those with the most discriminating palate. The only challenge is finding enough space on your tummy to enjoy each and every dish available.

We recently put ourselves up to the challenge of eating our way around the world with DADS World Buffets international dishes. And we were awed by the plethora of specialty foods that diners can easily indulge into. It was truly a Mecca for foodies and enthusiasts. Imagine awakening your lethargic palates with all the array of choices.

It's pretty expensive if you actually travel the world to eat all these amazing top food picks from the different parts of the globe. But now, you can simply eat at DADS World Buffets and have a taste of the world's notable dishes--they've got everything covered from East to West! It's like taking a trip around the world on a plate instead of a jet plane. If you ask me, it's one foodie adventure worth taking and a must-try for our Balikbayan friends out there.

DADS had just spruced up their menu items on their buffets and they offer a wide selection of dishes that truly evoke the festive spirit of the holiday season. DADS has an indulgent ambiance that will put you in the mood for some much-deserved merry making after working all year round. Whether it's for a special lunch or dinner with family and friends or a treat for your friends, DADS World Buffets always make a perfect choice.

Let's start with Asia's best such as Singapore's Hainanese Chicken, Malaysia's lamb and beef curry dishes, Indonesia's Pork, Chicken and Beef Sate, Thailand's Catfish Salad and Tod Lad Prik, India's Lamb Kebab, curries and vegetable samosa, K-Pop aficionados will also delight with Korea's Chapchae, Kalbi Chim and Bulgogi. Have your fill with a rich choice of authentic Chinese fares like everyone's favorite dimsum, noodles, special fried rice as well as Cantonese and Szechuan specialties. For health conscious, there's a salad bar that awaits you and of course, Saisaki's sushi, sashimi, Makimono, Temaki and best-tasting Tiger Prawn Shrimp Tempura.

Western specialties include Spain's famous paella, Lengua, Callos (DADS version has robust flavors and slightly gelatinous consistency that's best paired with a steaming rice), Iberian Chicken with a good selection of tapas, Italian breads, cheese and pasta dishes, Greece's Souvlaki in beef, pork chicken and seafood varieties, America's all-time favorite US roast beef and roast turkey, beef hickory barbecue, awesome buffalo wings, fish and chips, Cajun fried chicken, aphrodisiac favorite Oysters Rockefeller. There's also our well-loved Mexican dishes like Fajitas, Nachos,Tacos, Quesadillas or better yet try Brazil's Churrascaria or sumptuous Moroccan Lamb Stew.

If you're a lover of the local fare, there's Kamayan's famous Lechon de Leche, Crispy Pata, Kare-Kare and Kamayan's Pritchon (lechon bits and slices wrapped on a pita bread), Sugba, Kinilaw, name it, they seem to have it all--there's actually other delightful regional specialties to choose from.

On top of these, DADS World Buffets carving station offers succulent US Roast beef, Roast Turkey. DADS specialty ham, and New Zealand Leg of Ham. Drop by the Seafood Grill to grab an assortment of bounties from the sea such as salmon, tuna, Mahi-Mahi, squid and many others.

Oh, and don't forget to cap your hearty meal with assorted sweet treats from the mouthwatering cakes available and to the delectable local fares such as good 'ol ice cream, halo-halo, puto bumbong, bibingka, biko, kutsinta, sapin-sapin and ginataang bilo-bilo. There's surely something to whet your appetite and catch your fancy.

Explore the world's flavors with DADS World Buffets. It's an endless treat for your tastebuds. Here's the best part: consider yourself lucky to have access to a variety of food choices at DADS World Buffets because you can enjoy such a luxurious meal without putting a hole into your pocket. For an affordable price of Php588 from Monday to Friday Lunch, Php688 Monday to Friday Dinner and Php748 on weekends and holidays--you're surely be satisfied with heaps of Saisaki and Kamayan Buffets, as well as bottomless and interchangeable drinks, take you pick: fresh fruit shakes, juices, iced teas and sodas. Diners 70years old and above also get a special 50% discount.

The restaurant has been converting ordinary foodies into connoisseurs and buffet lovers. From traditional to contemporary, local to global, and mild to extreme dishes, DADS World of Buffet has served it up one way or another. With interesting flavors, mouthwatering dishes at reasonable prices, you certainly won't be afraid to come over to try the rest of their buffets.

Come to discover and savor the flavors of the world with DADS World Buffets and get ready for an epicurean voyage with a wide range of culinary delicacies you, your relatives, friends, colleagues and family will surely enjoy!