Goggle-Eyed at RJ’s Buffet

Most of us have probably long accepted (I know I had) that a Naga City buffet restaurant approaching the likes of Vikings and Yakimix is still much too much of a gamble – a burden, even – in a relatively small city like Naga. There’s no denying the fact that Nagueños love to eat; but providing a mountain of food choices for a single cover charge to a limited market (definitely limited compared to that of Metro Manila) is risky, to say the least. But Mr. Robert Obiedo of Villa Caceres Hotel is obviously a man ahead of the times, for he broke all such notions by launching RJ’s Buffet, effectively creating an entirely separate buffet restaurant category right here in Naga City.

RJ’s Buffet is one of the food outlets in Villa Caceres Hotel. It officially opened on December 7, 2017, but we at Naga City Guide were given a glimpse of the variety it offers diners in the Media and Event Suppliers Night last December 4.

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So My husband and I, again with our 7-month-old son in tow, made our way to RJ’s Buffet that night, signed our name on the guest log, went inside the buffet hall (which used to house Bistro Roberto), and stopped dead in our tracks. Yes, we’ve seen bigger buffets and bigger halls in Metro Manila. But we weren’t expecting to see anything remotely like it at RJ’s Buffet – and there we were looking at it.

So like kids in a candy store, we roamed around and started looking everywhere all at once. Every section was a discovery, and we couldn’t stop ourselves from making embarrassing cooing and oohing noises . It was just too much to take in that I gave up midway to sit in a corner. 😀

Suffice it to say, we were duly impressed.

It was a lot to take in. There was a sushi section (my favorite), and other Japanese food goodies (think Yakitori, tempura, etc). There were cold cuts, fried stuff, grilled things (including seafood). There were Bicolano favorites (laing, pinangat, Bicol express, etc.), Filipino favorites (humba, kare-kare, dinuguan, lengua, etc.), Western dishes (roast beef, among others), all sorts of canapés and other Hors d’oeuvres, all manners of cakes and sweets and desserts, breads, native snacks/delicacies, cold cuts, all kinds of juices and drinks, a nacho station, a salad station, a fresh fruits section, a halo-halo station, a chocolate fountain with the works, and lots more I’m sure I missed.

And RJ’s Buffet’s tagline is Fiesta All Day. Easily explained. A lot of food (and drinks) available everyday, all day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) – what could be simpler?

Hungry yet? I know, I am. Just recalling all that food is making me crave more of the same. So for all of you out there who wish to give RJ’s Buffet a whirl, below are the pertinent details.

RJ’S BUFFET SCHEDULE

Breakfast	6AM to 9AM
Lunch	11AM to 2:30PM
Dinner	6PM to 10PM

 

RJ’S BUFFET RATES (in PhP)

ADULTS

	Everyday	Mondays to Thursdays	Fridays to Sundays	Holidays
Breakfast	499	–	–	–
Lunch	–	699	749	749
Dinner	–	749	849	849

 

KIDS

Below 3 feet tall	FREE OF CHARGE
Below 4 feet tall	50%

 

LEFTOVER CHARGE

Leftover charge

1,000

 

RJ’S BUFFET DISCOUNTS AND PRIVILEGES

Bistro 360 Cardholder	20%
VIP Gold Cardholder	20%
HRC Cardholder	20%
MVP Cardholder	20%
Bingo Boutique VIP Cardholder	20%
Senior Citizen	20% But a Senior Citizen, 75 years old and above – who can show a valid ID with his/her birthdate on it AND is accompanied by 2 full-paying adults – EATS FOR FREE.
Person with Disability	20%
Villa Caceres Hotel In-House Guest	20%
Robertson Hotel In-House Guest	20%

 

RJ’S BUFFET BIG GROUP DISCOUNTS

10 persons and above	10%
25 persons and above	20%
50 persons and above	25%
75 persons and above	27%
100 persons and above	30%
Rules applicable to group discounts: At least 2 days’ prior reservation and full payment required upon reservation. Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or availed with a Gift Certificate. Unused number of persons or seats will be forfeited in favor of RJ’s Buffet and will not be refunded or converted to GCs. Excess number of persons or seats will be charged the full rate. Discounts valid until further notice.

 

RJ’S BUFFET BIRTHDAY PROMO

FREE Buffet for Birthday Celebrants on his/her Birth Day or Birth Month. Rules: Birthday celebrant MAY EAT FOR FREE ON HIS BIRTHDAY, provided he/she’s accompanied by 2 full-paying adults Birthday celebrant MAY EAT FOR FREE FOR ONE MONTH, provided it’s within a month of his/her birthday and he/she’s accompanied by 5 full-paying adults. Documentary requirement: Original, Valid and Government-Issued Photo ID with birthdate imprinted on the ID. In case celebrant does not have a government-isued ID, Birth Certificate and 1 supporting ID (school ID, parent’s ID, company ID). Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or availed with a Gift Certificate. Discounts valid until further notice.

 

RJ’S BUFFET ANNIVERSARY PROMO

FREE Buffet for Couples celebrating their Wedding Anniversary on their Anniversary Day or Anniversary Month. Rules: Anniversary celebrants MAY EAT FOR FREE ON THEIR ANNIVERSARY, provided they’re accompanied by 4 full-paying adults Anniversary celebrants MAY EAT FOR FREE FOR ONE MONTH, provided it’s within a month of their anniversary and they’re accompanied by 6 full-paying adults. Documentary requirement: Original Marriage Certificate. Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or availed with a Gift Certificate. Discounts valid until further notice.