Dining into Ocean’s Surf at Marriott Cafe

Dive into an entire buffet spread of ocean treasures prepared just the way you like it as Marriott Café brings Ocean’s Surf. Combining the finest of seafood and meat choices, it will surely stimulate another exciting weekend of gastronomic dinner with the whole family for only Php1750nett.

Loaded with irresistible line up of fresh starters on ice such as rock lobster, oysters, clams, shrimps, and seafood salad, it is bound to be a thrilling weekend feast. Gorge everything fresh or with exciting twist from the chefs to kick off the experience.

Move on to the hot section and explore the finest seafood selections in all forms and sizes, blanched in sumptuous shell fish broth complemented with delectable dips and sauces.

For pasta lovers, let the expert chefs whip up a tasty seafood pasta dish or satiate the palate with certified pasta recipes such as the stuffed ravioli with shrimps or homemade tortellini with tuna mousse.

From gourmet seafood treat, pump up the feastful indulgence with big slabs of beef and lamb slices from the carving station and other delicious options from the rotisserie.  Swing by at the Chinese Station for authentic dimsums, pork barbeque, marinated chicken, Beijing style duck and be delighted with an aquarium filled with live shrimps.

All these and more are rounded off with decadent desserts, fruits in season, gushing chocolate fountain, and meticulously mixed Italian ice cream flavors.

Ocean’s Surf will be available every Friday and Saturday dinner at PHP 1,750nett for adults and PHP 875nett for children. Children below 12 get in for half the price while children below 6 get in for free!

Marriott Cafe is ideally located at the lobby of Marriott Hotel Manila. Open daily from 6:30am to 11:00pm it offers a sumptuous local and international breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner buffet and irresistible a la carte menu.  For more information and reservations, please call (632)988-9999, find us on face book or visit www.marriott.com/mnlap.

Menu:

Seafood appetizer Buffet

Lavish arrangement of fresh rock lobsters, oysters, clams, shrimps

Seafood salads and appetizer

Japanese Section

Selection of fresh sushi and sashimi

Nori and California rolls

With condiments and sides

American salad bar with crispy greens and condiments

Food Variety at the Hot line

Steamed or grilled

Wide spread of seafood in any shape

Prepared blanched in delicious shell fish broth or grilled with various dips and sauces

Carving station

Juicy roasts from beef and lamb

Fresh from Rotisserie

Catch of the day

Soup counter

Lobster bisque with red crabmeat

Pasta al gusto

An all-time favorite, create your own dish

Stuffed ravioli with shrimps

Homemade Tortellini with Tune mousse

Chinese barbecue and dim sum

Watch the talented Dim Sum Chef and try his freshly prepared dim sum

BBQ pork and marinated chicken and Beijing style duck

Live shrimps cooked a la minute

Assorted bread’s and crusty rolls

Fruit arrangement with whole and sliced fruits

Decadent dessert arrangement

Italian ice cream bar

The chocolate fondue  - “Dip It”, pineapple and other fruity things covered in premium chocolate

ABOUT MARRIOTT HOTEL MANILA:

An inviting beacon set in the world-class casino entertainment complex of Resorts World Manila, Marriott Hotel Manila is the place to work and play. Ideally located in Newport City across Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, it is a convenient 15 minute drive from Makati Business District and Bonifacio Global City. Affording a splendid view of the adjoining 18-hole Villamor Golf Course, it boasts 342 exquisite guest accommodations that offers luxurious bedding, in-room safe, mini-bar, high-speed Internet, air conditioning, 40" full high definition LCDs with IPTV, videos on demand and jack pack plug-and-play system. The hotel features excellent dining options such as Marriott Cafe, Cru Steakhouse, Java+ and Lobby Lounge. Leisure facilities include Quan Spa, Health Club, Salon and Newport Mall. With a Grand Ballroom and several meeting rooms, Marriott Hotel Manila is also the ultimate destination for meetings and events, from weddings to gala dinner celebrations.

Wizard and Witches at Marriott Hotel Manila

Bring the fantasy come to life with the hippest party this spooky season. Whether you are in for a day of dining or trick or treating with the kids, Marriott Hotel Manila throws in a truly magical celebration.

Enthrall the senses to a Halloween break with the whole family and avail the room package promo for only US$115++. For  a minimum of 2-nights stay, recharge in the luxurious comforts of Marriott Manila which includes breakfast for 2 persons and 2  complimentary entrance tickets to the Halloween Party. 

A mesmerizing Halloween surprise awaits at Velocity Bar on October 30, 2:00PM, where the little ones are in to experience a delightfully creepy wizard and witches party for only P500 nett.  Dress them up with their dream character for a truly enchanting moment while they get a chance to win a thrilling gift for their cutest and most unique costume. An afternoon filled with spectacular party activity traditions such as the spell binding magic show, artsy face painting, and flashy glimmer tattoo will surely keep them amuse. The kids are also put in the spotlight at the interactive pizza making corner where they will have a great time embellishing their own pizza creations with premium toppings. Preparing a tasty treat has never been this absolutely fun and bubbly! 

Lusciously prepared candy apple, choco banana, scary cup cake, marsh mellow, pumpkin pie and other dolled up pastries will surely get the kids into a thrilling Halloween feel. Other toothsome savories of the day are mini burger, mini hotdog, fried chicken, lasagna, bolognese, and mash potato. To partner with these delicious Halloween food line up, Californiaberry Non-Fat Frozen Yogurt and Fruit Magic ends the meal with their signature Halloween dessert contenders. As the most-awaited highlight, watch the adorable kids line up and roam around the hotel showing off their creative knacks for “trick or treat”. Up for grabs are dainty and decadent take home goodies courtesy of Nestle Chuckie, Yakult, Universal Robina Corporation, Grand Alpatech Corporation, Leslie’s Corporation, and Liwayway Marketing Corporation. While Enchanted Kingdom, the country’s premiere amusement park brings a truly fascinating experience to all kids and to those truly child at heart with their take home souvenirs to all participants. Capture this most enjoyable day with the whole family as you take home a photo souvenir courtesy of Baicapture.

When it comes to Halloween delicacies, the best cookies and cakes are those that reflect the chilling traditions of this spooky holiday. That’s why at Java+, the hotel’s grab and go outlet astounds everyone with these thoughtful gift selections, available for sale from October 30 to November 1, 2010.  

Enliven the tradition by gathering your loved ones to a culinary adventure with Executive Chef Meik Brammer’s specially selected Halloween brunch menu at Marriott Café on October 30. For only P1,850 net, let the dining episode begin with the succulent nuggets of the sea-- lobster, king prawns, green mussel, red crab, fresh shrimp, poached clam, and oyster. At the hot station, look forward loading your plate with classic and international dishes such as roulade of sole fish with green asparagus, pork tenderloin medallions with thyme juice, grilled sea bream on saffron sauce, or chicken sweet and sour.  Tempting grilled meats are also the star of the buffet with its delectable choices of salmon steaks, chicken sate, beef tenderloin steaks, shi-I-taki / shrimp skewer, and lamb chops. Carving, pizza, Asian, barbeque, and other heaps of delectable delights will surely keep anyone blissfully satisfied. End the fiercely, flavorsome feast with heavenly homemade ice cream concoctions and creamy, velvety soft chocolate fondue with pineapple, strawberry, watermelon, and scary cookies to dip away.  There’s nothing quite these offering that will make the Halloween truly bewitching since 1 person buffet also entitles the guest to one entrance ticket to the Wizards and Witches party.

Thai Buffet at Marriott Cafe

I added this event, the Flavors of Thailand buffet at Marriot Hotel, as one of my best firsts experiences.  It's not my first time to try Thai cuisine, but it is my first time trying a hotel dinner buffet.

I first tasted a Thai dish at Som's in Makati City.  They call it Red Curry (combination of rice, chicken and hot spices).  That was too hot for me.  I'm not really a fan of spicy foods.  But my friend asked me to try the Yellow Curry.  Now this has a subtle blend of hot, creamy and savory taste.  From then on, we always eat at Som's and tried their Phad Thai, Thai Iced Tea and a lot more.

But I was craving for more.  I wanted to have a bite on other Thai cuisine.  So when Ms. Sire and Alex gave me an invitation to come to Marriott Hotel, I eagerly said yes.

August 2010 -- Food bloggers celebrated the rich and unique flavors of Thailand at Marriott Hotel Manila in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Embassy of Thailand and Thai Airways.

As I entered Marriott Cafe, Ms. Vannah welcomed me and said feel free to taste the flavors of Thailand. I was wowed. There exists a wide array of Thai dishes which were well prepared and very well presented by Chef Thanathorn Krobsuay and none of which disappointed.

Ms. Savannah Santiago and Chef Krobsuay

The hotel staff were very helpful and they first offered me their Thai Iced Tea.  I prefer this than the one I tasted at Som's.  It is more mellow.  I think it is more smooth because of the milk.

Then I started taking photos of the Thai Live Station while picking which foods to eat.  The chef will cook live in front of you and I really enjoyed it.

Sorry.  I was not able to get a photo of this because every time
I would go back, the bowl is always empty as this fried rice is so savory.

This spicy dish is the crowd favorite...

Spicy Wok-Fried Seafood

As I've said earlier on this post, I've tried Red Curry and Yellow Curry and to my surprise... wow, I saw Green Curry at Marriott Cafe!  I like the creaminess and subtle chilliness of this dish.

Green Curry with Chicken

And these are the Thai foods that Chef Krobsuay prepared for us that night...

Pumpkin with Custard

From August 1 to 31, Thai chef Krobsuay will share his sophisticated style and expertise in Thai cooking which never fails to mesmerize guests and capture the palates of discerning gourmands. Diners who avail of the Flavors of Thailand buffet also get a chance to win a pair of roundtrip tickets to Thailand courtesy of the Thai Airways and Tourism Authority of Thailand. The prize trip includes a three-night stay with breakfast at the Rennaisance Koh Samui Resort and Spa Thailand.

The Flavors of Thailand will be available during lunch and dinner at PHP 1,350 nett for adults and PHP675 nett for children, while Sunday Brunch is at PHP 1,650 nett. Children below 12 get in for half the price and children below 6 get in for free!

What a great deal, right?

And if you guys still want more, Marriott Hotel does not only offer Thailand buffet. They also serve dizzying range of Chinese, Japanese, Italian and American cuisine. Sushis, sashimis, crabsticks, roasted Peking duck, pizza, pasta, name it, they have it.

But one corner really caught my eye... the desserts place... yum!

First thing, the palate cleansers... sorbet!

I felt I was eating buko-pandan dessert while trying this.

Pro Bloggers highly recommend lime sorbet.
Not your ordinary sweet-tasting ice cream.
(It's a little bit tangy for me.)

Cherry Trifle - I appreciate the combination of soft whipped cream on top, then with a crunch of cherry and strawberry in the middle and soft cream again at the bottom.  Me likey!

Look at my plate, guys. Hehehe. (",)

I did the plating!  Yes, you can do your own, too!

So what are you waiting? Head on now to Marriott Cafe!

Marriott Café is located at the Ground Floor of Marriott Hotel Manila. For more information and reservations, call (632)988-9999 or visit www.marriott.com/mnlap.