Sulit Ba? Tolentino's Unli Ihaw Seafood & Meat Eat-All-You-Can Inihaw in Boni Ave. Mandaluyong [Restaurant Review]

 

"All-you-can-eat" restaurants, also known as "buffet" restaurants, are a popular dining option, especially in the Philippines. These types of restaurants typically offer a wide variety of dishes that customers can help themselves to, and they are charged a fixed price for unlimited food.

Many buffet restaurants in the Philippines offer a wide range of dishes, including Filipino cuisine, Chinese food, seafood, and international dishes. Some restaurants may have a theme such as unli grilled (ihaw) seafood & meat like this restaurant that we tried in Mandaluyong City called Tolentino's Unli Ihaw Seafood & Meat.

Inihaw seafood and meat sample platter at Tolentino's Unli Ihaw

Are you looking for inihaw na seafood and meat mukbang? AFFORDABLE seafood BUFFET SA MANDALUYONG? Watch Team Lamon's dining at this restaurant: Tolentino’s Unlimited IHAW / Inihaw Seafood and Meat in Mandaluyong Branch. You might consider this restaurant if you are wondering where to eat in Mandaluyong City or looking for affordable eat-all-you-can restaurants in Mandaluyong.  

Unlimited buttered scallops at Tolentino's Ihaw

Eat all you can / all you can eat seafood (shrimps, crabs, scallops, pampano, bangus, etc) and meat inihaw for a very affordable / cheap price. This also comes with unlimited rice, soup and drinks.

Here is our barkada's (Team Lamon) dining experience at Tolentino's Ihaw Seafood and Meat in  Mandaluyong Branch. On this video, we will give you an idea about the price, menu, location, ambiance and service of this restaurant. 

Price

Tolentino's Unli Ihaw Mandaluyong Branch Price List  

Promo prices for 4 pax is definitely worth it for the price. 

• 435 Pesos for 4 and above pax
• 495 Pesos for 3 pax
• 545 Pesos for 2 pax

Location

Tolentino's Ihaw is located along Boni Avenue a few minutes away from Mandaluyong City Hall. You might miss the restaurant because the entrance is not easily visible and is most of the time blocked by parked cars. 

The exact address is 602 Boni Ave, Mandaluyong, 1550 Metro Manila. You can also just look it up at Google Maps.

Parking is also a challenge. But since it is just along Boni Avenue, you can just ride a jeepney or tricycle if you are residing in Mandaluyong. 

CONTACT DETAILS

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tolentinosIhaw/

Tolentino's ihaw Contact Number: +63 916 763 4512

e-mail: tolentinosihaw@gmail.com

Address: 602 Boni Ave, Mandaluyong, 1550 Metro Manila

Website: https://www.tolentinosihaw.com/

Our Review

We call ourselves the Team Lamon

It is a good idea to check the reviews and ask locals or friends for recommendations before visiting this "all-you-can-eat" restaurant in Mandaluyong to get an idea of the quality of food and service. There are some other unli-seafood restaurant that we tried in Mandaluyong area like the Hilltop Crabs Buffet and each restaurant has different quality food and service, long wait times or food that is not up to par.

Better to have a reservation first at their FB page because they don't usually accept walk-ins. We are just lucky because when we visited this restaurant, there are vacant seats and it is not fully booked.

Area to refill the unlimited inihaw 

Once seated they will give you a complimentary food platter in their menu before you re-fill what you want. Sience we are in a group,  we have to have one designated person to get what our group want for refills, they will put hand tag to designated person who has to fall in a long line of people to have the food. The pre-cooked inihaw options are placed in the glass shelf display counter, so it is served cold. Not all viand in the ads are in the counter, you have to ask if it is available or you have to ask for what you want.  

We requested more scallops and pampano. Alimasag and hipon are a bit small so we didn't really enjoyed it. Maybe they can also include unli-steamed vegetables (like steamed camote tops). They have it, but it was served only on the initial sample platter - no refills.

Overall the food is good for the price. some foods in the menu are not purely "Inihaw" I would say half cooked or half boiled then Inihaw something like that.

The restaurant is a little bit small than expected. Place is crowded most of the time. Staffs are friendly and accommodating. 

Will I go back? Maybe, when we craved for inihaw na pampano & scallops.

It is a good idea to check the reviews and ask locals or friends for recommendations before visiting this "all-you-can-eat" restaurant in Mandaluyong to get an idea of the quality of food and service. There are some other unli-seafood restaurant that we tried in Mandaluyong area like the Hilltop Crabs Buffet and each restaurant has different quality food and service, long wait times or food that is not up to par.

Watch the above video (vlog) so you can have idea if you are planning to dine at this restaurant:

What is in the Video

0:00 Restaurant Entrance

0:20 Location

0:37 Price per Person

0:56 Buffet Rules

1:48 Ihaw Platter / Sampler 

2:38 Sawsawan

3:08 How's the Food?

5:24 Restaurant Ambiance 

7:10 Wash Area and Comfort Rooms

Side Notes: What is Inihaw or Ihaw?

Inihaw is a Filipino cooking method that involves grilling meat over hot coals or an open flame. The word "inihaw" literally means "grilled" in Tagalog, and it is a popular way of preparing meat in the Philippines, where there is a rich tradition of outdoor cooking and eating.

One of the most popular inihaw dishes is inihaw na baboy, or grilled pork. Pork is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black pepper before being skewered and grilled to perfection. The marinade helps to tenderize the meat and add flavor, while the grilling process gives it a crispy and slightly charred exterior. Inihaw na baboy is often served with rice and a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and chili peppers.

Another popular inihaw dish is inihaw na manok, or grilled chicken. Chicken is marinated in a mixture of coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, and other spices before being skewered and grilled. The marinade helps to add a distinct flavor and moisture to the chicken, and the grilling process gives it a delicious smoky taste. Inihaw na manok is often served with rice and a dipping sauce made of calamansi or local lime, soy sauce and other seasonings.

Inihaw can also include fish, seafood, squid, and even vegetables like eggplant, bell peppers, and mushrooms, are also grilled and served with different dipping sauces.

Inihaw dishes are a staple in most Philippine parties, events, and occasions and are often cooked in a "Kalutan" or a grill station set up at the backyard. It's a fun, social and interactive way of cooking and eating that is enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike. Inihaw dishes are also sold by street vendors, "carenderias" and other small food establishments.

Inihaw is a delicious and traditional way of cooking meat in the Philippines that showcases the country's rich culinary heritage. With its bold flavors and smoky taste, it is sure to satisfy any meat lover's cravings.