Marco Polo Ortigas Manila has 4 specialty outlets that you can choose from. Cucina, the all-day dining restaurant that features live show kitchens; Lung Hin, the contemporary Chinese restaurant serving traditional and authentic Cantonese cuisine in a new, fresh and modern style; Café Pronto, the relaxed and friendly coffee area offering a wide range of designer coffee, specialty teas and freshly baked items good for dine-in or to go; and VU’s, a sky bar and lounge located at the topmost 45th floor of the hotel which offers Mediterranean tapas, signature cocktails, wines, sprits, and champagnes.

I was particularly glad that we were trying the buffet at Cucina this time around as I was already able to visit the chinese resto the last time. And I’m sure so were the kids who are, after all, foodies too!

I like the modern-asian interiors of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. Simple but elegant. All high-ceilinged too so you don’t get the feeling of being overly crowded even in the midst of a Sunday crowd.

First to greet me as I entered was this seafood station! <3 Like I said, my taste now has gravitated more towards the sea life, so I was eager to get my hands on these uber fresh crustaceans!

Wait! There’s another side! Oh-la-la! <3

And there’s MORE! FAT CRAB CLAWS & GIANT MUSSELS omg! This is the live cooking station, if you want your seafood cooked & seasoned. FYI, I had my seafoods BOTH ways -cold & hot, not that you’d be surprised haha.

I’d normally start my round with a generous serving of sushi & sashimi, but I forced myself to walk past it & indulge in the lobsters instead. It’s not often I get to have my favorite sea creatures! It is, after all, the month of LOVE(ster). ;))

Mom had a grand time with this giant steamed fish. Not lapu-lapu. I wonder what it is?

Had to forego this Mongolian station as well. The heart is willing, but the tummy is not. It’s already over-capacitated, lol, and stretched beyond its limits!

Pasta station. One of my weaknesses but also #1 on my list to avoid at buffets. One word: LUGI! ;)) our CNY buffet cost 2.6k/person, so I was treading wisely.

Ahhhh.. my waterloo & downfall. DESSERT! <3 And when placed so prettily like this, how does one resist? Right? RIGHT??

Good thing the 4-flavored ice cream came in tiny scoops. ALL OF THE ABOVE PLEASE? And don’t be shy with the toppings!

Juice & wine buffet also available. But all that sloshing in the tummy while walking around is not very pleasant, so I stuck with the solids teehee.

Just got a round of blood chem that morning. I fear the results coming my way. Pagbabayaran ko yang mga nasa plato koooo!

Hello high cholesterol! @_@

Hello high triglycerides! @_@

Some steamed fish to combat the fried, crispy, tender, juicy pork! zOMG, so help me.

Mej nahiya na ako sa doctor ko at this point. Kaya share nalang kami ni Kap sa noodle soup. Hating mag-asawa, therefore I get the bigger portion, TROLOLOL!

You’ll notice when my tummy is at its breaking  point. Fewer food, smaller plates. Pababa ng pababa, paliit ng paliit. 😉

And the finale? Hello high blood sugar! @_@

I have a feeling that this time around, mom’s caregivers will be sticking with us for a loooong time hehe. #BusogLusog #WeAreFamily

DIET? WHAT DIET?

Yes, definitely NO DIET with this Sunday crew!

Happy Chinese New Year Mommy. May you get as round, as happy, and as fat as the balls above you. 🙂

Hindi lang pantalon ang pumutok, pati mga hairclips nag-pop! 😛

Next time around, I’ll be wearing jogging pants. Sumuko na ang jeggings ko! Oh my gulay! Happy weekend guys, saan na naman kaya kami mapapadpad itong linggo? ABANGAN! 😉