With the wide array of enticing and delicious food all in one place just waiting to be devoured plus the freedom to eat as much as one wants... BUFFETS are always a treat to the senses and provide one helluva gastronomic experience to just about anybody.^^
But not all buffets are created equal. Some have limited food choices, probably 2-3 main courses only. But some have selection vast enough to create a "where-to-begin" sort of panic to any diner haha.
That sort of panic was what I felt the moment I stepped into VIKINGS (A Feast From The Sea) Marikina, the buffet place where we celebrated Hubby's birthday last February (my surprise for him, actually ^^). There was a loooooong queue of everything edible and yes, there was indeed a feast going on! Mind you, it was not my first time to dine in Vikings and yet I felt tremendously excited just the same.^^
RESERVATION and BIRTHDAY PROMO
Prior to our Vikings date, I had to reserve in order for us to be assured of seats. I called this mobile number for such purpose: +639178766888. It took me a few dials before I was able to get through, securing 2 seats for Sunday dinner, a day after the Hubby's actual birthday.
I also informed Vikings during the call that my Hubby would be availing of the Birthday Promo aka FREE DINNER!:) Yeah, any celebrator can dine for lunch or dinner WAIVED OF FEES 3 days prior, on his birthday and 3 days after! Weeeeeeeee!^^
The call ended with some instructions: to be at the restaurant between 5:00 pm to 6:30pm or else the reservation will be forfeited and to bring the Hubby's ID with birthday indicated on it.
ON WITH THE BIRTHDAY FEAST
Upon entering the restaurant, we were led to what I would dub as the "couple's area" or the row of 2-seater tables. The tables were so close to each other though that I had to be very careful in navigating, lest the risk of bumping into the tables of the diners to our right and left.I bet the tables were arranged that way to maximize the space but somehow, it brought about inconvenience to a certain degree. If I would have something to complain to Vikings, this would be it. Anyway, the buffet itself proved to be enough compensation for such hassle.
Moving on... it took me about 15 minutes to survey the overwhelming stretch of "tastebud-delights" before zeroing in on my first batch of tummy fillers haha. Here are some of the photos I took during such deciding period which would more or less give you an idea on the buffet's awesomeness.
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| BREAD AND PASTRIES |
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| CANAPES AND SALADS |
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| CHINESE CUISINE |
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| FILIPINO FARE |
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| JUST JAPANESE |
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| K-FOOD (KOREAN) |
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| GRILL STATION |
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| OYSTERSSSSS!!!!!! |
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| FOR KIDS AND FEELING KIDS HAHA |
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| MEAT GALORE |
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| PIZZA |
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| SWEETS... |
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| MORE SWEETS... |
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| MORE MORE SWEETS... |
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| MORE MORE MORE SWEETS!^^ |
THE STUFF THAT MADE MY TUMMY HAPPY ^^
Yep, ALL MINE!^^ (I wasn't able to document Hubby's dinner LOL)
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| FIRST BATCH OF TUMMY FILLERS |
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| SECOND BATCH OF TUMMY FILLERS |
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| CHEERS! STRAWBERRY AND MANGO JUICE + SAKE |
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| MY DESSERT PLATE |
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| The AVOCADO ICE CREAM was a big hit for us that we weren't contented with just a serving. We had to wait for about 5 minutes before the "best-selling" ice cream for the night was replenished.^^ |
The Hubby was given a cute birthday cake, compliments of Vikings. Birthday singers were supposed to sing "Happy Birthday" to him as well but he opted not to be serenaded as he did not want to draw attention haha.^^
Needless to say, Hubby and I died and went to food heaven that night haha!^^
There will surely be a next time for Vikings Buffet!^^
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VIKINGS BUFFET Marikina Branch
2nd Floor SM Marikina
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