last visited Spectrum: August 14, 2026
post last updated: September 4, 2026
Wagyu has finally entered the hotel buffet! 🥩🔥
And honestly, this makes the buffet even more worth it. Instead of the usual roast meat carvings, you can enjoy unlimited Wagyu—grilled fresh and served just the way you like it.
Best of all? It comes with unlimited red wine, making it the perfect excuse to settle in, eat well, and enjoy the night away. 🍷
wagyu first way
There are two Wagyu options to look forward to.
The first is the main meat carving station, featuring Australian Wagyu Rump—a definite upgrade from the usual roast beef and meat carvings you’d typically find at a hotel buffet.
You can have generous slices of Wagyu, and I like mine cooked medium.
The wagyu meat is more flavorful, tender, and satisfying.
The Wagyu is flanked by your favorite Filipino dishes, all Wagyu-fied—Wagyu Sinigang, Wagyu Kare-Kare, and our favorite, Wagyu Salpicao.
The only downside to having Wagyu at the buffet is that the other meats tend to get overlooked, with most diners naturally gravitating toward the Wagyu.
wagyu second way
They also serve Japanese Wagyu at the grill station, which is even tastier and, as they say, the real Wagyu.
They grill the Japanese Wagyu to order, and it’s best to have the salmon grilled as well.
I could indulge in this all night, especially when paired with red wine—the perfect combination.
The red wine was a straightforward, fruit-forward Le Petit Cochonet Cabernet Sauvignon.
buffet highlights
Spectrum also has a legit Halal food option, prepared in its own Halal kitchen. I like the biryani and curries.
The grill section is also worth exploring, with clams, mussels, crab, and shrimp served with a variety of sauces.
Don’t miss the freshly tossed Caesar salad, prepared upon request in a Parmesan bowl.
The Filipino section is easily overlooked, with the Wagyu-fied Filipino dishes proving even more tempting.
But I personally like the make-your-own palabok, although the palabok sauce itself could still be improved.
The Japanese station serves a good salmon sashimi.
desserts
Teppan Ice Cream was the highlight and …
… marshmallows and chocolate fountain.
The kakanin and other cake options were a bit dry and overall dessert options can be improved.
final thoughts
Manila is crazy about Wagyu, and it’s easy to see why once you realize how much more satisfying it can be than the usual steak and meat options at other buffets.
Congratulations to the new Fairmont culinary team for taking the buffet experience up a notch and starting to level up the dining experience!
SPECTRUM WAGYU & WINE WEEKENDS
1st Floor, Fairmont Makati, 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Ave, Makati
+63 8555-9840
dining.makati@fairmont.com
Dinner (Friday and Saturday) | 6.00pm – 10.00pm PHP4,600 nett
inclusive of free-flowing chilled juices, zero-proof signature blends, red or white house wines, and local beers.
Sunday Brunch | 12.00noon – 3.00pm | PHP4,600 nett
inclusive of free-flowing chilled juices, zero-proof signature blends, and one (1) round of either red or white house wine, or red or white sangria.
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Disclosure: This article was written entirely by a human—reflecting my own biases, opinions, and insights—with grammar and clarity checked using AI assistance. Thank you to our friends from Fairmont for hosting us.
p.s. End the week at Raffles’ Long Bar with cocktails, live music, and, of course, peanuts 🥃🎶🥜
