Buffet 101 Menu Prices 2026: Buffet Rates, Stations & Hours

Buffet 101 charges a flat per-head rate rather than pricing individual dishes. Reported 2026 rates at SM-mall branches run roughly P899 for weekday lunch, P999-P1,049 for weekday dinner, P949-P999 for Saturday lunch, and P1,139-P1,189 for Saturday dinner and Sunday/holiday lunch and dinner. Rates are set per branch and change without notice, so confirm directly with the specific Buffet 101 location before you go.

Yes. The published rate is described as "eat and drink all you can" - unlimited soda, iced tea, juice, hot coffee and tea are included at the dessert and drinks counters alongside the food stations. Alcoholic drinks, if offered, are typically not included and are charged separately.

Buffet 101 uses a height-based child rate at most branches. Reports indicate children under about 3 feet tall eat free, while children roughly 3-4 feet tall pay a reduced rate (around P499-P549), separate from the adult rate. Height cutoffs and child pricing can vary by branch - ask staff when you arrive.

Buffet 101 is known for its large spread of 10+ stations, including a Japanese station (sushi rolls, sashimi, tempura, tonkatsu, yakitori), a carving station (lechon roll, roast beef, roast chicken), a seafood-on-ice display (shrimp, mussels, squid, steamed fish), Chinese and Filipino viands (paella, sweet and sour pork, beef broccoli, dimsum), a made-to-order noodle bar, pizza and pasta, and a dessert and halo-halo bar with soft-serve ice cream.

Buffet 101 has multiple branches across the Philippines, including SM Mall of Asia (Pasay), Glorietta 2 (Ayala Center, Makati), Robinsons Magnolia and Cubao (Quezon City), Eastwood City, Alabang Town Center (Muntinlupa), City Time Square (Mandaue, Cebu), and SM Lanang (Davao). Hours and exact rates can differ by branch.

The roast lechon (whole roast pig) at the carving station is one of Buffet 101's most-mentioned items in customer reviews and food blogs, served sliced with the skin kept crisp and paired with the traditional liver sauce. It's frequently cited alongside the sushi station and paella as a reason people return.

Buffet 101 accepts walk-ins but recommends reservations, especially for weekend dinners and large groups, with some branches asking for advance notice for group bookings. Like most AYCE buffets in the Philippines, dining is generally limited to a set seating window (commonly around 1.5-2 hours during peak periods) - confirm the time limit with your specific branch when booking.

Buffet 101 has run periodic birthday promos (such as a "3+1" offer where the birthday celebrant eats free with a minimum number of paying guests) and group discounts of roughly 10-40% off for larger parties booked a couple of days in advance. Promo terms change frequently and are usually announced on Buffet 101's official Facebook page.

Buffet 101 is not a certified-halal restaurant, but the spread includes vegetarian-friendly items such as fried rice, pasta, dimsum (some vegetable-based), salads, the dessert and halo-halo bar, and soft-serve ice cream. Because stations share serving utensils and cooking surfaces, guests with strict dietary or religious requirements should ask staff about specific dishes before eating.