
Before I give my verdict, let's go through the spread first. The buffet is a fusion of different cuisines -- Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, American and Italian. Strategy-wise, I suggest you hit the Japanese section first.

They have a wide range of choices for sushis and makis... Make that bright-colored makis.


Make sure you find the partly hidden shabu shabu and sukiyaki corner and order for your table since it takes a while to cook.


Next, hit the carving station. They have lechon, lamb and tenderloin. But this is during dinner time. When I ate in Vikings for lunch, they didn't have lechon and lamb.

Be careful not to waste any meat. Get only what you can finish because they'll charge you P100 ($2.50) for every 100 grams leftover.

The steak was so-so and I don't eat lamb so I cant give you feedback but the lechon was superb. Crunchy! Although later that night, when one of our friends got a serving of lechon, it wasn't that crunchy anymore.

Go to the seafood section next. Everything is fresh so get as much shrimps, fish and squid for your table because all of it has to be cooked.

Beside the seafood section are the pastas and pizzas. Pasta and pizza are on an order basis, customizable to your liking. Meat toppings include bacon, ham, sausages, meatballs, and herb chicken. Seafood toppings include squid, fish, mussels, shrimp, and anchovies. Vegetable toppings include black olives, green olives, mushrooms, white onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, broccoli, capers, and truffle paste. Sauces available are pomodoro, béchamel, olive oil and pesto.

Since you've ordered everything, you can now visit the appetizers section. Of course, they have the usual salad bar.

They also have cold cuts, cheeses, spreads, bread, crackers and best of all.. Caviar!


After getting your fill of appetizers, head over to the main courses. There are two rows of meat and veggie goodness including curry, osso bucco, and lengua.

There is also a vast range of Chinese food but I'm not fond of that cuisine so I wasn't able to take photos. Maybe it's worth mentioning that they serve duck (but I also don't eat duck so..)
And now for the fun part, DESSERT! Carrot cake, ube cake, chocolate cake, fondue, cookies, strawberry mousse, strawberry panna cotta, mango mousse.. Name it, it's there!


They also have ice cream, both sorbetes and soft serve.


And don't forget my favorite part... the sprinkles! I think I had a gazillion number of trips to the dessert station before I became officially full.



What I love about Vikings that no buffet (other than hotel breakfasts) has is unlimited drinks. Coffee, tea, juice and even beer.. Everything is refillable!


A little reminder though :)

So now the verdict.. Is Vikings better than Sofitel's Spiral? Definitely not! BUT.. I'd have to say it is worth your P888++.

A little tip before rushing to Vikings: Call beforehand and make a reservation especially on a weekend. If you don't, chances are you won't get to eat until it's 9:30. And call at least 2 weeks in advance if you're aiming for a Sunday dinner thing. Trust me.
Vikings
Most Recent Dining Date: 14 August 2011
Seaside Boulevard
SM Mall of Asia
Pasay City
Philippines
(632) 846-3888
(632) 846-4888
(632) 846-5888
(63917) 565-3888
NEW RATES (Starting September 1)
You still have 2 days before they increase their prices for weekend buffets!
Weekdays
Lunch
Adult P688
Children (3ft to 4 ft) P288
Children (below 3ft) Free
Dinner
Adult P888
Children (3ft to 4 ft) P388
Children (below 3ft) Free
Weekends
Breakfast
Adult P388
Children (3ft to 4 ft) P188
Children (below 3ft) Free
Lunch
Adult P888
Children (3ft to 4 ft) P388
Children (below 3ft) Free
Dinner
Adult P1,088 (when we visited it was only P888)
Children (4ft to 4'6ft) P688
Children (3ft to 4ft) P488
Children (below 3ft) Free
75 years old and above will be given a 50% Discount.
All prices are exclusive of 5% Service Charge.
