There's a Vikings branch at SM North EDSA and SM Marikina, but we prefer their branch at MOA because of the view. A good view makes the dining experience extra pleasurable, don't you think?
No matter how much of a glutton we are, we never do buffet at night. We always go during lunch time so that we'd have ample time to burn off the gazillion calories before we hit the sack.
We went there on a Sunday, so we kinda expected the heavy influx of people. I suggest that you go there ten minutes before they open. That way, you won't have to wait long to score a table. Customers try to get their money's worth {naturally} by staying until closing time. They close at around 2:30 pm for lunch. You're gonna have a hard time getting a table if you go there, say, 1 pm. Also, if you come in early, you can get a table by the window which is the best seat in the house!
We went there on a Sunday, so we kinda expected the heavy influx of people. I suggest that you go there ten minutes before they open. That way, you won't have to wait long to score a table. Customers try to get their money's worth {naturally} by staying until closing time. They close at around 2:30 pm for lunch. You're gonna have a hard time getting a table if you go there, say, 1 pm. Also, if you come in early, you can get a table by the window which is the best seat in the house!
Sushi and Sashimi
Vikings' sushi and sashimi's are superb! They have a huge selection and they're all so fresh and delicious!
Do try Vikings' Sisig Makimono! It's really good! It's one of the trays at the sushi bar that gets emptied really fast.
Soups
Another thing that I like about Vikings is the fact that they make extra effort in terms of presentation. Take the Miso Soup's container for instance. It looks nice, right? Nicer than most, at least. I was feeling a bit under the weather that day so I went for the Miso soup instead. It's light, delicious, and very comforting. Just what I needed!
Salads
Don't let these photos fool you 'cause Vikings' salad collection is vast! I was only able to try a few. I liked the Pomelo Salad a lot. The pomelo was really fresh, sweet, and juicy. It didn't have that dried out bits that ruins the whole salad no matter how good the dressing is.
I forgot to ask what type of caviar these were, but I'm
guessing they were Lumpfish. There's a plate of belini and some crème fraîche
beside these.
Dumplings
The har gau and siomai were among the best at the dumplings station.
Viands
This is just one station where viands are located. There's another station opposite this one and another one at the center of the buffet area. Food overdose!!!
I wasn't able to take photos of each and every dish at Vikings because I was too lazy......and hungry. Plus, they were just too many!
Grilled Meats
Carving Station
Most of the buffets we've tried have carving stations that were blah and very blah. The meat's either overcooked, gristly, or tough as stone. We've been to Vikings Buffet several times already and the quality of the steaks remains the same. It gooood! I prefer to put both the red wine sauce and truffle sauce on my steak. More of the former than the latter.
Fresh Seafood
They also have fresh seafood that you can have grilled according to your preference.
Taho
Another favorite! I love taho!!! Vikings' silken tofu's really fresh. It doesn't have that brownish, lumpy parts {overcooked?} that we sometimes see. I like that the syrup's not too sweet. I always ask the taho man for extra, extra, extra sago.
Bibingka and Puto Bungbong
Desserts
I wasn't able to try all the sweet treats because there is such a thing called diabetes. Those that I did try were all delicious though.
Beverages
They have a really good beverage selection. Vikings' Batangas hot chocolate is a must-try!
You have to fork out a little for the wines. They're not part of the buffet price.
Vikings Luxury International Buffet MOA is far away from our abode, but we still brave the traffic and go once in a while because it's worth it. I hope that the quality of their food will not die down. It's a great place to treat balikbayans or to celebrate your birthday. The last time I checked, you still get a free lunch or dinner during your birthday.
The service is good. They were very attentive and courteous.
Vikings Luxury International Buffet MOA
Bldg B, By The Bay, Seaside Blvd. SM Mall of Asia
Complex,
1234 Pasay City, Philippines
Tel. Nos.: 846-3888, 846-4888, 846-5888
Operating Hours: Mon. - Sun.: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm {Lunch}
5:30 pm - 10:30 pm {Dinner}
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