Breakfast buffet at Belmont Hotel Manila

Back in 2019, I remember having lunch at Cafe Belmont during one of my Manila trips.

It was that serving dish of crabs that had me at first glance and it never faded in my memory.

Now, five years later, it’s the breakfast buffet that would tickle my gastronomic fantasies.

We stayed at Belmont Hotel Manila for my parents 50th anniversary and for two days we had our fill of delicious breakfast.

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From the staples like bacon, ham and sausages to Pinoy faves like tuyo, dilis and danggit. I just love this kind of spread of which local faves go side by side with contemporary fares.

As the first meal of the day where one stocks up carbo, I’m glad there was plenty. From rice, potatoes and pancit to pancakes, waffles and breads - I love the pudding.

There’s an egg station where you can request how you would like your eggs cooked - hardboiled, sunny side up or scrambled

You can DIY your omelette with lots of fillings to choose from with the assistance from one of on-duty chefs.

There’s alway a pair of soup dishes - one with local flair and the other mostly Western style - I remember the sotanghon and the pumpkin soup choices.

The breakfast spread is varied - there’s always something for everyone.

Proteins are also abundant - from pork, fish, beef and chicken. Picadillo, bangus with tausi, beef steak and roast chicken to mention a few.

You can balance them by making your own salad with the freshest ingredients from the salad station - a combo of lettuce, cucumber, carrots and cheese with Thousand Island dressing always works for me.

Or you can just choose the prepared salads if you want.

One of my fave stations is the one having yogurt and muesli. I just love the sweet and sour taste sensation in my tummy to start the day.

Thirsty? You wont be as the buffet has lots of beverage offerings - from coffee and tea to fruit juices and infused water.

The dessert station is always an eye-candy. Mini cakes come in different flavors and colors and served side by side with some kakanin - puto, biko, kutsinta, sapi-sapin, etc.

Don’t forget your cup of the Pinoy breakfast on the go staple - taho.

Imagine, all these food choices for two days in a row!

Now that’s really an unforgettable gastronomic adventure.

Buffet breakfast at Cafe Belmont is on a first-come, first served basis DAILY from 6AM to 10AM.

They take NO RESERVATIONS for breakfast buffet.

For more inquiries please check the Facebook Page of BELMONT HOTEL MANILA

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