It was my sister’s birthday and my other sister had arranged a reservation for four at the Fresh International Buffet, Solaire Resort North. However, upon our arrival at Solaire, we discovered that the buffet restaurant we intended to celebrate in was closed due to renovations. We were taken aback as we had not been informed in advance which led us to search for an alternative dining option for our celebration. Ultimately, we all agreed to celebrate at the Red Lantern Restaurant.
Red Lantern Solaire Resort North is a high end restaurant renowned for offering some of the highest quality dim sum in Metro Manila along with a classy fine dining option. It is sophisticated Chinese restaurant featuring elegant decor, plush carpeting and a beautiful ambiance perfect for any celebration. It’s also famous for its top-notch ingredients and a menu that includes classic dishes like Peking duck and Suckling pig.
It’s a culinary adventure unlike any other, sure to delight your taste buds and make you want to come back for more delicious experiences.
It also features a variety of private dining rooms that cater to different group sizes. They include rooms called Wealth which accommodates 12 guests, Fortune which seats 15 and is equipped with an LED screen, and Prosperity which can host 30 guests. Additionally, guests have the option to merge Fortune and Prosperity to create a larger venue that can hold up to 45 people. The rooms are also characterized as “Sophisticated, “Elegant, “Intimate,”and “Luxurious.”
Red Lantern Solaire Resort North Private Dining Room
The private dining area is ideal for celebrating occasions without interruption. It is secluded from noise, allowing you to enjoy privacy with your guests.
Since we’re celebrating a birthday, similar to other buffet restaurants, they offer a birthday cake adorned with sparkling candles for the celebrant.
The menu was categorized into four options: the soup and appetizer, the main course, rice, noodles, congee, and dessert.
We appreciated a diverse selection of options showcasing an impressive variety. The taste was excellent, and the presentation was top-notch particularly when 4 to 5 types of dim sum were combined on a single plate.
Chef Jason Wong is a prominent culinary expert, food influencer, and television host/judge. He is recognized for his contributions to the program “Jason’s Table” on TaiwanPlus. Currently, he heads the culinary team at Red Lantern in Solaire Resort North, fusing traditional Cantonese methods with modern creativity.
Red Lantern Solaire Kitchen
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There are no issues regarding the service. The restaurant servers are very attentive and genuinely take care of your needs, whether it is to place additional orders or to refill water and provided thoughtful recommendations and made certain that we felt at ease and content throughout our meal.
What is available on the menu? We did not opt for fine dining since my sisters preferred the all-you-can-eat Dim sum.You can view all the images of the food here, showcasing nearly every variety of Dim Sum that has been sampled. Let us not prolong this discussion, as it requires numerous food photographs to illustrate. From the images, you can assess the presentation while I provide descriptions of the flavors. Now, Let’s get started!
Stir Fried Chicken and Seasonal Vegetables with Yellow Bean Paste
For our appetizer, we started with the Stir Fried Chicken and Seasonal Vegetables with Yellow Bean Paste. It was the first dish we tried and I’m already starting to love it. I’m hoping the next one will be even better.
Single-bite appetizers are particularly favored in fine dining establishments, highlighting the restaurant’s culinary creativity and attention to detail. They enhance the overall dining experience.
Tomato and Bean Curd soup
For the second course, we had Tomato and Bean Curd soup, which was served hot and delicious.
This was my first experience tasting Tomato Soup with Bean Curd. As you can see, it’s a clear soup without any small particles floating around. It’s both clear and clean.
For the initial two dishes which serve merely as an introduction, I found myself feeling quite eager to sample the subsequent orders. It’s thrilling to uncover new delightful flavors.
Baked Barbecued Pork Pastries with Deep Fried ”Jiao Zi” Pork Dumpling with Mayo
It had a crispy exterior and a tender interior. This is a well-prepared deep-fried dish that will undoubtedly provide you with the essence of delightful flavors.
Stir-Fried Sliced Beef and Celery with Black Pepper Sauce
I recall having 2 additional servings of this. The taste was incredibly delightful and the beef was exceptionally tender. It makes me feel like I’m bringing more order to this.
Crispy Fried Prawn Salad with Mixed Fruits
This delightful prawn salad combines the sweetness of fruits. We placed an order for two. The prawns are remarkably fresh. As we sampled it, we found ourselves in the midst of additional orders.
Steamed Lapu-Lapu Fillet with Black Bean, Chilly and Golden Garlic
The Lapu Lapu fillet is incredibly fresh. I ordered two for myself, and it was a satisfying choice. This dish is also quite healthy, making it just perfect for me.
Stir-Fried Water Spinach with Garlic
I really enjoy these vegetables, they were fresh and green, and the stems are nice and tender. They taste just like I thought they would.
Pan Fried Carrot Cake with Preserved Meat and Scallops
My siblings really enjoy this one. I completely forgot to try it, and by the time I went to get some, it was all gone! They had eaten it all..
Fried Rice with Chicken and Salted Egg Yolk
I stayed away from rice for a bit since I really enjoy the Stemed Lapu-Lapu fillet, which I made my rice substitute.
This is the Dim Sum cart packed with all sorts of Dim Sum options. It gets super hot when the server sets it down on our table. Every Dim Sum we tried was delicious!
Shrimp Dumplings with Coriander
I remember eating 2 of these, OMG! I seriously can’t believe how my appetite just skyrockets after tasting it. I should probably eat it right away for new orders, or else I won’t be able to stop.
Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Bean and Steamed Chicken Feet with X.O. Sauce
The Spareribs Dim Sum is exceptionally delicious, I ordered three portions. The pork ribs consisted of only a few small pieces with bones included. It is a limited quantity Dim Sum, requiring three to four baskets for one person to consume. The Dim Sum basket contains only two pieces of chicken feet. The chicken feet are somewhat slim, preventing you from fully enjoying the flavor. Nonetheless, the sauce is quite delicious.
Preserved Meat Dumplings with Scallops
Wrapped in authentic Nori seaweed with a hint of Japanese flavor!
Glazed Fluffy Barbecued Pork Buns and Lotus Cream Steamed Bun
The ideal Glazed Fluffy Barbecued Pork Buns features a snowy white color and a cracked top. The Lotus Cream Steamed Bun is a delightful sweet treat.
Discover what’s inside the Glazed Fluffy Barbecued Pork Buns
Kataifi Roll with Avocado/Sesame Ball with Lotus Paste/Sweet Milk and Passion Fruit Jelly/ Baked Egg Tart
A dessert feast featuring a variety of sweet delights presented on a single plate. If you are satisfied after a meal, you may experience a craving for something sweet, which is when a dessert is usually enjoyed. Among the four dessert varieties on the plate, I particularly prefer the Egg Tart. The Sweet Milk and Passion Fruit Jelly is light with minimal sweetness. The Sesame Balls have a crispy exterior and a soft, sweet interior. The Kataifi Roll with Avocado is exceptional, offering a unique sweetness from the avocado that I was craving.
Chilled Mango Sago with Pomelo
Here is our conclusion, a chilled dessert that will conclude our meal. We all commend this dessert, it was sweet and exceptionally delightful. Overall, we are all very pleased with the dining experience.
It was July 7 when we visited this Red Lantern buffet, just a few days after I wrote this blog. You can be sure that all the food served here is still fresh and you will have the same experience if you decide to try this restaurant. I’m sure you’ll be proud to show it off to your guests.
It was my sister Ann who treated us to this buffet. I am grateful to my sister for her thoughtfulness, generosity, and kindness. I am fortunate to have a sister like you. God bless!
The four of us thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here, we felt particularly special especially the birthday celebrant. We will definitely return to this restaurant soon. Thank you for the excellent food!
Operating Hours > Lunch 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Weekdays Lunch 1st Seating 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Weekends Lunch 2nd Seating 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Weekends Dinner 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Daily
Red Lantern Solaire Resort and Casino North
1 Solaire Way, Vertis North Bagong Pag-Asa, Quezon City
Metro Manila, Philippines