Turning Up the Heat at Edsa Shangri-La Manila's HEAT

Braised, roasted, grilled, fried, baked, boiled, smoked, and steamed...fire and heat transforms fresh ingredients to its flavorful state. Mastering the raw power of heat is a skill, and an art. At Edsa Shangri-La Manila's all-day dining restaurant, HEAT, this mastery over heat is performed on a daily basis, from breakfast to dinner, every day. 

Edsa Shangri-La Manila's HEAT harnesses the transformative qualities of fire and heat with its multiple live kitchen set-ups in its all-day buffet spread, serving dishes at its flavorful peak, fresh from the fire. The heat's definitely on at Edsa Shangri-La's HEAT...

Located at Edsa Shangri-La's Tower Wing, Heat takes the lavish buffet dining experience to a whole new level with the live kitchen concept in most of its stations, where diners can interact and engage with the various chefs on station in creating their special, customized dishes. 

Edsa Shangri-La Manila's Executive Chef Tobias Unger (L) orchestrates HEAT's multiple open kitchens where station chefs take center stage, preparing your dish a la minute, and serving it at the very peak of its flavors for a memorable and engaging dining experience.

At the Seafood Station, chefs prepare sashimi, sushi and rolls on station retaining both the freshness and flavor. None of the sushi and rolls are prepared hours in advance, with most completed just minutes before serving.  

The sweet notes of the freshly made sushi are more pronounced than the usual variety stored in the chiller. And the sushi simply tastes as good as it looks.

More fresh and premium seafood are showcased at HEAT's sumptuous buffet spread, including Marinated Norwegian Salmon...

...fresh, plump Mussels...

 ...Slipper Lobsters (L) and fat and juicy Shrimps (R) on ice. As you select and pick your fresh catch of seafood, let the talented chefs on station transform your dish, cooked to your preference. Grilled, baked, or simply sauteed with a sweet chili sauce or rich garlic and butter, and the magic truly begins at Edsa Shangri-La's HEAT.

At the Soup Station (L), a variety of noodles, soup stocks, vegetables and toppings are laid out, just ask the station chef's recommendation and he'll whip up a hot and comforting bowl for you in minutes. Then, it's time to check up on my seafood (R)...  

...fresh Slipper Lobsters, Shrimps, and Mussels cooked in rich garlic and butter with just a touch of lemon. A fragrant aroma rises from the hot skillets, and the colors of the seafood slowly transform from its pale hue to deep, bright shades of red, orange, and pink.  At Edsa Shangri-La's HEAT, the live cooking stations prepare your dish as you like it, a la minute, and fresh off the pan. The delicate notes of the fresh seafood are enhanced by the creamy garlic and butter, adding its own distinct layers of richness and flavor. The fresh shrimps have a clean "snap" with every bite, and you know it's fresh when the shells are easy to peel off the shrimps. From ice to plate straight off the hot pans, seafood never tasted this good.

Time for a second plate and explore the rest of HEAT's buffet spread. Over at the Asian Station, an impressive array of dishes highlight the diversity of flavors served daily at HEAT, like the savory Pork Asado topped with spring onions...

...Soy Chicken (L) and Beef with Vegetables (R), with tender and thin slices of beef and broccoli. Pair your dish with HEAT's Salted Fish Fried Rice and enjoy rich Asian flavors on a plate. 

But if its more seafood you want, the Asian Station also offers delectable dishes like Shanghai Shrimps, Deep Fried Fish in Bean Sauce, and succulent Crabs in Chili Sauce topped with fresh herbs.

Right next to the Pizza Station's brick ovens, you'll find a variety grilled meats and seafood, including Mini Hamburger Patties with vegetables (L) and Grilled Chicken Strips with roasted mushrooms and squash.

You'll also find perfectly grilled Lamb Chops with carrots, peppers, and French beans...

...tender, juicy, and smoky Pork Ribs...

...and Grilled Pork Belly. The flavorful options at the Grill Station, with beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and even vegetables, capture the concept of HEAT's culinary style, demonstrating its mastery over fire.

And there's more. Soft and tender Grilled Octopus with roasted peppers, prepared perfectly and not chewy, and thin strips of fork-tender Beefsteak with buttered Corn-on-the-Cob present even more choices. 

Near the Carving Station, Middle Eastern and Indian flavors are represented with Chicken Tikka, Shrimp Shashlik and Lamb Kebabs on skewers, with a variety dips and sauces.

HEAT's Carving Station is one of the popular stations at the buffet, and it's easy to see why. A hefty slab of tender, juicy US Premium Roast Beef awaits you at the Carving Station, served with Yorkshire Pudding and grilled vegetables...

...and succulent Roast Duck, with a lightly crisp layer of skin over juicy duck meat.

You can also find the classic Crispy Pata alongside the roasts for comforting local flavors. At HEAT, the range and diversity of flavors are impressive, but it's the multiple live station set-ups that really adds heat to the buffet, quite literally, for a memorable dining experience.  

The dessert selection at HEAT is equally impressive, with a variety of indulgent treats to cap your feast.

Intricate dessert creations in every form, color and shape draw you in a blur of choices, but you can also have your dessert a la minute at the Dessert Station, including freshly made Crepes drizzled with chocolate and served with fruits. 

Or why not indulge in Ice Cream served teppanyaki style? Simply choose your flavor and toppings, from fresh fruits, cookies, and nuts, and the station chef whips it up in minutes. A flurry of swift moves blends the different toppings into one consistently smooth customized ice cream treat. 

I go for a Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream combo, with pistachios, walnuts, almonds, and marshmallows...

...to cap my feast at HEAT. Taking the buffet experience to a whole new level, HEAT serves up an impressive feast, definitely one of the best in the metro. Lunch Buffet prices at Edsa Shangri-La's HEAT are priced at P 1,800 net per person (Mondays to Saturdays) and P 2,500 net person (Sundays). Dinner Buffets at HEAT are priced at P 2,100 net person (Sundays to Thursdays) and P 2,300 net (Seafood Fridays and Barbecue Saturdays).

Looking for a unique buffet dining experience? Simply turn up the heat and head over to Edsa Shangri-La Manila...

HEAT is located at the Lobby Level, Tower Wing, Edsa Shangri-La Manila, 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Centre, Mandaluyong City or call 633-8888 (ext. 2740) for inquiries and reservations.

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