By Victoria “NIKE” De Dios
Known for its sumptuous and value-for-money buffet in the bustling Ortigas Center, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas brings back what their guests want, the eye-popping and curated smorgasbord that will satisfy one’s epicurean and gastronomic desire.
The the all-day dining restaurant Richmonde Café takes pride in bringing back the good old days back as the Weekday Lunch Buffet will happen starting July 3, 2024! Residents, corporate executives, office workers, and frequent visitors of Ortigas Center can once again indulge in a sumptuous eat-all-you-can spree of culinary delights, perfect for a satisfying midday meal in the heart of the metro’s commercial and business district.
To welcome back the lunch crowd with a relaxed and invigorating buffet experience, Richmonde Café’s kitchen team, headed by Sous Chef Joey Daymon, has prepared a dynamic menu featuring an assortment of global cuisine, carefully curated to appeal to a variety of palates. From international flavors to local favorites, the buffet promises to be a wonderful gastronomic journey through taste and tradition. “Our goal each time is to serve familiar and well-loved dishes and create a spread that combines the comfort of home-cooked meals with the allure of gourmet fare,” shares Chef Joey.
Diners can expect a feast for the senses each time with a robust selection of appetizers, mains, and desserts, not to mention exciting action stations that feature a variety of freshly cooked items such as pastas, tapas, and fajitas, grilled meats, oven-baked pizzas, sizzling fried sisig, and many more! Mainstays like the salad bar, mixed sushi, cheese board, and premium beef carving will surely make each meal a worthy treat.
According to F&B Manager Ria Rosal, “We’re super thrilled to bring back Richmonde Café’s lunch buffet and serve our guests delectable food as we showcase our chefs’ amazing talents. Aside from the weekly Filipino-themed buffet every Monday, we will be coming out regularly with thematic offerings so our diners can always look forward to trying something new.” General Manager Jorold Montelibano added, “This may seem like a long time coming, but we believe that now is the best time to relaunch our lunch buffet because more and more people are working on-site and conducting meetings face-to-face. With our convenient location, the café’s relaxing ambience, and the remarkable dining experience we provide, our lunch buffet is truly an excellent option for those looking for good value for their money.”
Richmonde Café’s Weekday Lunch Buffet is available from Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 2:00pm for only ₱1,585nett, inclusive of bottomless house-blend iced tea, and coffee or hot tea.
To celebrate the buffet’s comeback, Richmonde Café is extending an exclusive 15% discount to members of Richmonde Hotel Ortigas’ Viber community from July 3 until September 30, 2024. Anyone can join the Viber community where members get notified of the latest promotions and are entitled to exclusive offers.
There is also a 3+1 Birthday Blowout Deal available for those with birthdays that fall during the calendar month. The birthday celebrant just needs to bring three people paying the full buffet rate to dine for free and receive a complimentary slice of birthday cake. This offer runs until December 30, 2024.
The Richmonde Café is located on the second floor of Richmonde Hotel Ortigas with address at 21 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. For inquiries and table reservations, call (632) 8638 7777 or (63) 917 534 4352 (mobile/Viber).
As the initial venture of leading real estate company, Megaworld Corporation, into the hospitality business, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is a proud local brand that opened in 1999 at the heart of the then-burgeoning Ortigas Center. It is now a member of the steadily growing stable of homegrown brands under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group. For more information on Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, log on to www.richmondehotelortigas.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @RichmondeHotelOrtigas on Facebook and Instagram.