A MOMster Life

We ordered Baby Back Ribs, Spicy Shrimp 'n' Mushroom Madness, and California Maki Salad.

I wasn't able to take an individual photo of the Baby Back Ribs but this one is a big YAY! I highly recommend it.

I ordered California Maki Salad, because well, to be honest, I was expecting California Maki! Haha!
This is what we got.
I have nothing against salads. In fact, the husband and I have it for dinner most of the time these past few days. So I am not really that disappointed.

This could have been a YAY, too, but some slices of cucumber are too bitter. And the lettuce was also too wet. This just went to my NAY list.

Another big YAY is the Spicy Shrimp 'n' Mushroom Madness. It has the right spiciness!
I'm not a big fan of shrimps but I love the sauce. I also recommend this one.

* Prices and menu may have changed since our last visit.

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Buffet 101 International Cuisine, located at City Times Square across Parkmall Mandaue, offers free buffet on your birth month! Yes, for the WHOLE MONTH!! You just have to bring with you three (3) regular "paying" customers so you could avail of the promo.

Since it's my sister's birth month, we have decided to have our lunch there.

I can't say I'm a huge eater (though Mr. Kulot says I am) but I really love to taste different variety of dishes.

Feast your eyes on these delectable dishes! And maybe go visit them one of these days and munch on the real thing, too!
Note that there's still a lot more that I haven't taken photos of.

They have the what I call the "Japanese section".

Sushi of different kinds!

Free to choose what kind of noodle you'd want and what you want to be in it.

Kinds of maki

Different kinds of soup

Then they have dimsum!

Kropek, Fried Wanton, Peanuts, etc!!

Always steamin' ;)

Then here comes the "ulam" section. :D

Already full just by looking at these.

Nam nam!

Spicy crab!!! ♥

Different kinds of condiments. You may mix and match depending on your taste preference.

For those who are avoiding meat, there is unlimited supply of fruits and veggies for you.

Fruits

These veggies are so fancy! Haha

Different dressing for your salad.

Fruit salad and some "greens" for your make-it-yourself salad.

Fruit salad and veggie salad.

Not sure why the shrimp is placed here.

Western section? I don't know, you decide.

Make your own sandwich. Fine choices of spreads and even for the bread.

Bread!

Nachos!!! Cheese, onions and salsa available!

I love their fries~!! Seemed to be seasoned with pepper, but not sure. Choice of ketchup or tartar sauce OR BOTH as dip.

You can even make your own shawarma!

Drinks are also unlimited. There are juices, shakes, soda.. and even draft beer is unlimited!

Had the Green Apple juice. Just because. :)

And of course! Any international cuisine isn't complete if there are no desserts.

Banofee!

Choco fountain :D

Candy bar.

Not much of an ice cream lover but I know many people who are. So hooray for you! Unlimited scoops of ice cream :D

You may make your own halo-halo, too.

Brownies, cookies and cakes!

These jellies on shot glasses. :D

I want to eat them all!!

And their birthday treat doesn't end there.
The staff would sing and perform a dance number for the celebrant! Haha . :D
They would give a slice of cake and a simple message, too. :)

Let's see if you can check them all :D

Rates

Birthday promo.

I wasn't able to taste all of the dishes because I was already full.

I'll be sure to come back on MY birth month! :)

Mondays aren't always blue. And to celebrate this thought, Mr, Kulot and I decided to try another restaurant located at 2nd floor JCentre Mall - BBQ Chicken and Beer.


I remember we passed by the said establishment a few months ago, but that was just to take some pictures of little Akisa.

We were warmly greeted by one of the staff who was standing outside showcasing their menu. We took our seats and scanned through the menu.



What immediately caught my attention was the Spicy Dduk-bokki. It looks so much like the topokki from Topokki Man. I ordered one while Mr. Kulot is still busy going over the menu.

Just do EAT!

It took us quite a while to decide on what else to order. Thankfully, the waiter came to the rescue! He asked what our taste preferences are and recommended some dish based on it.

While waiting for the food, I looked around the restaurant. It feels cozy. I love the "brick-designed" walls with a few frames hanging on it. The frames, by the way, contains inspirational and humorous quotes. Didn't took a photo, sorry. It somehow gives a vintage yet an acoustic Friday vibe.

I'd love to have this on the kitchen or dining room :) If only they're working.... and if only I have my own kitchen. Lol.

However, the music didn''t really complement with that "acoustic-Friday" vibe. They seem to play anything random from pop to Jadine songs. Well, as long as the music doesn't really disturb the whole dining experience, it's fine. :)

Just like any other restaurants, they first served us our drinks - Green Apple Ade.

Green Apple Ade

It is served in a cute mini pitcher which is good for two people.

We're not really allowed to drink directly from a pitcher but tonight's an exception. And oh! Look behind me. Those are the frames I was talking about.

The piquant taste reminds me of the ice candy pop I used to love back when I was a kid. Its flavor seems to make suksuk in my taste buds in a good way.

The next to be served is the Spicy Dduk-bokki which I was so excited to try!

Spicy Dduk-bokki

The spicy dduk-bokki consists of rice cakes with sweet and spicy sauce topped with egg and a few strips of nori. It tastes slightly (with emphasis on slight) similar with topokki, only that this gives more of a seafood flavor. The waiter said it's a bit spicy.. but it's very spicy for me! XD

Next came the Paris Chicken.

Paris Chicken

I have to apologize I couldn't give much of an informative review over this dish. Though I feel the meat is flavorful (as what Mr. Kulot said), my tongue is still suffering from the spiciness of the dduk-bokki.

The last to be served is the Cheeseling Chicken.

Cheeseling Chicken

My taste buds were quite relieved now so I was able to taste this one very well. Its taste isn't something too far from ordinary fried chicken but what makes this different is the cheese flavor added to it... through cheese powder!

Well, I love cheese but I'm not a fan of cheese powders. So I removed the skin and just enjoyed this dish. :)

Oh! And I had to commend the salad as side dish! It's nam nam!

Big eater!

Mr. Kulot and I had a very fulfilling dinner. We weren't able to finish everything so we brought them home to share with the rest of the family.

I look so happy *and full* here. Parang nanalo lang? Haha!

So what to do to celebrate?
Do EAT at BBQ Chicken and Beer! 👍