Dads Not-So Ultimate Buffet Experience

It was my Hubby's birthday and to celebrate, we went to Dads, Glorietta branch. The decision to dine at Dads was based on our previous visit to their other branch, the one in Edsa, where we had a great experience.

So, it was a Friday, we got to the resto at around 7 P.M. and the place was already in full swing with only a handful of tables left. Good thing we were asked to make reservations beforehand. But then I noticed that even with the crowd of diners, the staff were efficient. As soon as the receptionist confirmed our reservation, we were shown to our table by not one, but three walkie-talkie-equipped staff. It was like a relay game actually. One staff asked us to follow only to be shown to another staff and to be shown to another, until finally, tada! we arrived at a table for two. I was impressed!

So, we had the Crossover buffet, and these were the choices: Saisaki, which offers Japanese dishes; and Kamayan, which gives you a fill of your all-time favorite Filipino dishes.

Saisaki Selections

Kamayan Selections

And so, the hunt begins! As soon as we had settled down, my Hubby and I went our separate ways: Me to the tempura section while he went for the sashimi. By the time we were done scouring the buffet tables filled with Japanese delicacies (either rolled, fried or breaded), desserts (fruits, pastries and ice cream), and Filipino cuisines (lechon anyone?, sisig, bulalo, ginataang kuhol, halo halo, bibingka), this was what I got (on my first plate wink!):

Of everything in my plate, I only liked the following: lechon kawali, (topmost left) because its tender and juicy even though the sauce, which was supposed to be spicy, was not; fried lumpiang gulay with ubod, because the wrapper was still crunchy though I think the veggie filling was so konti; vinegar dip that I used on the lumpia, because it was not too sour and it's kind of cleansing to the palate.

The rest, because they're cold, were a bit hard and unappetizing. I barely finished the breaded shrimp and pork tonkatsu. And the miso soup (photo not shown) was too salty.

In conclusion, Dads Glorietta branch which is located at the 2nd Floor of Glorietta 3, Ayala, Makati needs to improve on the quality of their dishes, meaning they should serve hotter food, and the place needs a bit of a makeover to make it look more modern and up-to-date.

So next time you're thinking of eating at Dads, try their other branches first.

Happy Eating!