Everytime I find myself in Cebu City, I make it a point to drop by Marco Polo Plaza Cebu. And as always there's something new waiting for my palate.
This time, I had gastronomic fun at the Asian Station concocting my own ramen. This bowl has noodles, cabbage, shallots, mushrooms, shrimps, century egg and laksa soup base. Now that's a ramen!
This time, I had gastronomic fun at the Asian Station concocting my own ramen. This bowl has noodles, cabbage, shallots, mushrooms, shrimps, century egg and laksa soup base. Now that's a ramen!
Also new was the mango-citrus cooler with bits of "everything", if I heard right. It had the right mix mango and orange (and other citrus) that gave refreshing drink complementing these "food-tasting" portions I got at during the lunch buffet Cafe Marco.
As it was one day before Valentine, Cafe Marco was garbed in the most romantic way - with an arch of fresh flowers at the entrance greeting the diners.
And then the buffet captured my attention - as always.
Here's the Salad and Appetizer station with lots of healthy options. One can choose from the already prepared...
... or you can mix your own concoction with the wide variety of fresh greens and dressings, maong others.
Breads, cheeses, jellies and cold cuts got a corner of their own that had me checking almost every nook.
The Japanese Station was nearby and I said hello and met their sushis and other offerings with gusto.
One of my favorite stations was the Chinese Corner as it offers almost all facets of Chinese cuisine.
Traditional food like braised, peppered,fried, hot and spicy, etc had its own side - with me getting some sampling portions from each.
The roasting station had the Peking Duck say "quack"...
The Dimsum corner never fails to get my gastronomic attention and this time I also got some Yang Chow rice.
One of my faves is the Hainanese chicken and was among the first that got into my table. I just love the simple yet delicious combination of the Hainanese rice (I added more broth) and the juicy chicken with the dips I made as toppings.
Filipino cuisine is always a mainstay at the buffet and of course there's Lechon Cebu among others.Paying homage to one of Cebu's cooking claim to fame - SuTuKil (for sugba (grill), tuwa (stew) and kilaw ("cooked" in vinegar)). there's the Sugba station with an assortment of food to be grilled. Meat, seafood, vegetables and more line up waiting to be picked up and cooked on the grill!
I was only able to capture this Ratatouille on the Western station as most of the food were already gone when I got there. And I have to get some as it packs in some vegetables and also a way to remember the animated film of the same title.
DESSERTS! Now where to start? On display were lots of cakes, pastries, mousses and a wholote lot more.And there's more in every step you take as this station is among the most popular.
There's also a Chocolate fountain for those who want to have desserts injected with with more fun and lots of indulgence.
And here's what reached my table, well some of them anyway, as I had may trips back and forgot to take pictures. God thing I had this plate covered most on this plate were my favorites that day.
Speaking of favorites, it won't be a complete Cafe Marco experience without their delicious and indulgent Malicious cookies. This time made even more special with a cup of latte with a special hashtag to end the day.
It was another satisfying day of gastronomic fun - the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu way! 'Til we eat again, Marco!
Cafe Marco at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Cebu Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Apas, Cebu City 6000 Philippines
Tel. Nos.: (6332) 253 1111 Manila (632) 887 1263 Fax. (63 32) 234 8170
Toll Free | Philippines 1-800-111-00-995 | Thailand 1-800-852-0332 |
Singapore 1-800-101-2242 | China 4001-201-481
Email: mpplaza@marcopolohotels.com