Sweet Inspirations Shangri-La Plaza — Restaurant in Mandaluyong

Sweet Inspirations is like visiting your mom, a close relative or a friend. Attentive servers warmly welcome you in a homey resto with country garden-style interiors. The food reminds you of your favorite Filipino and Filipino fusion dishes, and may bring back memories of your loved one's specialties that will surely warm your heart, not just your tummy. Their mongolian buffet is popular, but I haven't tried it since I'm not a big eater. I go for their a la carte meals that don't disappoint and are big enough to share. Their kare-kare has a creamy peanutty taste with generous servings of beef and veggies. Serving portion is for 2-3 pax. If only 2 pax will share, you'll be too full that you'll have no space for dessert. That's a sad thing because their special puto bumbong (I order with cheese & muscovado sugar. Yum!) paired with brewed coffee is not to be missed. It will give you that Christmas vibe and happy feels. But if you really can't take one more bite after a full meal or your buffet splurge, fret not. Just come back next time for a snack. Other meryenda choices like fresh lumpia or pancit is a bang for your buck too. I told my companion that eating here will cost the same as or just a lil more than a fast food place, but with happier servers, homecooked food, and a more relaxed setting. Oh, and their servers are sooo nice! My colleague & I accidentally left our non-profit's bank passbook, and they looked for us to return it....

This is one of my favorite restaurants. Originally from the Katipunan area, I'm pleased to see that they have branched out to this upscale mall.

Something they are famous for is their Mongolian Barbeque. Take your fill of their selection of carbs (rice or noodles), add your vegetables of choice (plenty to choose from) and finally a decent selection of proteins (beef, pork, squid, chicken, chicken liver and squid balls). Then of course there's their sauces aplenty.

Service here is what you'd want. Friendly and helpful staff knowledgeable in the food they serve - whether the Mongolian buffet or any of the ala carte dishes.

Their dessert options are really good too. A personal favorite of mine is their Chocolate Mousse. The Cream Puffs and Chocolate Eclair are good too.

Overall, this is a great restaurant at a...

Looking for something different than samgyupsal for around ₱459? This could be your next bet!

However, I wouldn't recommend their unlimited Mongolian bowl for vegetarians as the choices are limited. If you're craving meat, try the beef and squid with sesame oil and two spoons of teriyaki sauce. Add loads of white onions, garlic, and lemon water for an extra kick!

They accept cash and credit cards, but I'm unsure about Gcash. Be prepared for a wait, as service can be slow depending on the crowd. Luckily, they have plenty of seating. The restroom is conveniently located beside...