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Friday, April 1, 2016
VIKINGS MARIKINA: A Buffet Promo For Graduates


Right after holy week, my family and I visited VIKINGS: SM MARIKINA. We have been to this VIKINGS branch a lot of times before so I am quite relaxed and at eased when I go here. I also like that the buffet spread is all on one long side. So, I won't be confused.

I always liked VIKINGS as it offers buffet that is at par with some hotels and even perfect as it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Furthermore, they are always offering promotions for birthday celebrant and even ofw and now GRADUATES. Everything from appetizers to mains and dessert and even drinks are part of the buffet so it is worth every penny.

That time around, I focused on the sushis and rolls. Being a Japanese food lover, I can't go on a buffet without them.

Knowing the dining crowd, VIKINGS sought to it to make different kinds of rolls.
One of them that is sort of a fusion is the SISIG Roll. A little zesty but is delicious and has that bite.
Aside from the rolls, VIKINGS SM MARIKINA also has a long table for appetizers and different bread.
Cheese choices were abundant
and different hors d'oeuvres were there.
Other stations that are also note worthy are the shabu-shabu which is cooked right on your table top.
and carving station like steak, turkey, prime ribs and crackling belly.
and the list goes on and on. From Chinese, American, Filipino and Italian and even a grill station. Everything that you would want in a buffet is already there.
I enjoyed this coconut mouse chocolate cake. It wasn't too sweet but just right.
Oysters were also a hit. Baked with cheese and a little burnt on the side. This is a crowd favorite.
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It was a pleasant lunch and I am please to know that they have a new promotion for new graduates. 
 One way of celebrating a graduation is to have an amazing lunch or dinner. VIKINGS saw it fit to offer promotions for the class of 2016. From now until the end of May Graduates could have a free meal just as long as they are accompanied by 3 full paying adult. 

 PROMO:

Class of 2016! After all those late night cram sessions, reward yourself to a FREE BUFFET! You can avail this promo anytime repeatedly! It's our way of saying "Congratulations, the journey was tough, but you did it!" Below are the mechanics:
1) The graduating student of class 2016 gets to eat for FREE at Vikings.
2) Each 2016 graduate should be accompanied by THREE (3) full paying adults. So, it is a 3 to 1 basis.
3) The graduate should present ANY of the following: diploma, graduation photo, or graduation program with the graduate’s name/ceremony invitation (all supported by school ID).
4) Only the Graduates of Class 2016 can enjoy this promo (Graduates of Kindergarten, Elementary, High School, and College: Bachelor, Master or Doctor’s Degree).
5) This promo is available both lunch and dinner, on weekdays and weekends including holidays.
6) This promo CANNOT be used in conjunction with other in-house promotion or discounts.
7) Special Gift Certificates to avail this promo will not be honored.
8) This promo will run from March 15, 2016 to May 31, 2016.
9) This promo is available in all Vikings Luxury Buffet Restaurant branches.
‪#‎thejourney‬

We also have on going contest about #the journey

What's your journey like to graduation? ‪#‎TheJourney‬
Submit to us your Journey to Graduation and get a chance to win Vikings Gift Vouchers! Below are the mechanics:
1. Contestants may send to Vikings their inspirational video about their "Journey" as graduating student. Tell us your struggles, inspirations and the persons you want to be thankful for. Be creative!
2. This contest is open to all students graduating this year 2016.
3. Interested participants to email us at info.vikings@gmail.com to get the Entry Form.
4. Complete the entry form and submit it together with your video. Videos can be delivered in several ways:
a. By uploading (best way) to Vimeo or YouTube . You will need to email us the link.
b. By uploading the video file to an online sharing service like Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, or the like. You will need to email us the link to the file and make sure that the file is publicly available.
5. The maximum length for your video 4 minutes. There is no minimum length.
6. At the end of the video, contestant must put a logo of Vikings and the tagline: “The Journey of Class 2016.”
7. The winner for “The Journey of class 2016” Video Contest will be announced on our website, social media sites on 25 May 2016. The winners will also be notified by email and telephone. The deadline for applications is 11:59 PM, PST on Friday, 20 May 2016.
8. Creativity, originality and quality of the video, are the main criteria.
9. Only one (1) entry per person is allowed
10. Judges will choose the top 5 videos from the entries; the 5 competing entries will be posted on Vikings’ official Facebook page for voting.
11. Three winners will be chosen:
A) 1st prize: P10,000 cash with Vikings T-shirt
B) 2nd prize: P7,000 worth of Gift Certificates from Vikings with Vikings T-shirt
C) 3rd Prize: P5,000 worth of Gift Certificates from Vikings with Vikings T-shirt
12. Criteria for judging shall be:
A) Relevance to the Theme – 20%
B) Creativity – 25%
C) Originality – 25%
D) Quality –20%
E) Facebook Likes – 10%


Terms and Conditions:
By entering, contestant understands and agrees that the winning video will become exclusive property of Vikings Luxury Buffet. Contestant must acknowledged that the submitted video is (a) original, (b) does not include any material that would require the consent of third party and (c) does not violate any copyright, publicity right, privacy right. Submission including offensive and obscene images will be disqualified from competition. All entries will be subject for screening, to those that comply with the given rules and guidelines (posted in our website and social media sites) will be entered to the competition.Top 5 videos will be posted in our Facebook pages for voting. The design with the largest number of “likes” as of 6:00PM, May 24 Tuesday will get the 10% for the Facebook likes.

VIKINGS: SM MARIKINA
SM MARIKINA.
MARIKINA, METRO MANILA.

Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. Was invited to visit Vikings.
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Thursday, December 24, 2015
FLYING PHILIPPINES AIR ASIA: SANTAN IN-FLIGHT MENU


 Air Asia was an airline carrier that I have never flew in before. I didn't know what to expect.
 Thursday and I left my place at 6am, thinking that 4 hours would be enough for me to get to the airport. The boarding time was 10:50 am and flight at 11:30am. Guess what? I arrived at 10:25am. I was really cutting it close. The traffic in the airport area seemed a little far fetched. I was contemplating if I should go out and start walking towards the terminal because I might get late. Thankfully, I knew I was going to be pampered by PHILIPPINES AIR ASIA and VIKINGS LUXURY BUFFET. Everything seemed okay!
Checking in was a breeze. No lines no hassle at AIR ASIA's Counter.
Terminal 3 is the newest terminal that caters to the flying public. Everything was walking distance and thankfully, there are moving walkway for tired feet.
After boarding and getting into our seats, we were treated to AIR ASIA'S SANTAN MENU. In cooperation with Vikings Luxury Buffet, they came up with a whole new menu for the holiday season. You don't need to be worry about the food as it is certified halal. Dishes are roughly 200+ Php each with dessert at 80Php but if you buy when you book your flights, you get a huge discount.
Very nice, I thought myself. Perfect for the budget traveler.

The dishes in the new menu simply focused on the different cuisines in the region. Snacks such as the GRILLED CHICKEN and CHEESE PESTO would be served during domestic flights and the heavy meals during the international travel. 

The KOREAN JAPCHAE and the BARBECUE COLA BEEF looked and smelled delicious.
At first I thought the COLA BEEF was similar to Adobo but it tasted a bit sweet with a hint of COLA flavor. It was unanimous that this dish is definitely a crowd favorite.
The KOREAN JAPCHAE is basically glass noodles cooked to a bouncy bite resulting into a sweet flavor. Nicely done.

For dessert, I had the LEMON TORTE.
It was border like SANSRIVAL. I enjoyed the citrusy taste and the crunch. It wasn't too sweet for me not to eat it.
After a luxurious 3 day stay in HONGKONG, we were on our way back.
I was looking forward to the meal ahead. The BANGUS SISIG and the BUFFALO CHICKEN STRIPS with POTATOES were looking straight at me. I didn't have breakfast so this was perfect!
The BANGUS SISIG is like eating sisig on steroids. The calamansi flavor popped up at the right time. It wasn't too spicy and it was delicious.
The BUFFALO CHICKEN STRIPS could have been better. The flavor was there and I enjoyed the baked potatoes but the chicken's texture was soft. IT was no longer crunchy. Maybe it is because of the moisture that it became a bit soggy. Other wise, it was perfectly fine. Maybe, they could have cooked it differently as it would have been a great addition to the menu.  
 The HOISIN GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH though was pretty good. Flavor wise it was perfect. I would have enjoyed this sandwich more if the bread was not too thick. Maybe they could have the serving size smaller. 
 For dessert, the BANOFFEE CAKE was a dream. Real banana slices underneath. Not too sweet. This was great meal ender.
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I was actually a bit concerned that since we would be eating airline food up in the air, the flavor would diminish because of the altitude but PHILIPPINES AIR ASIA did a great job with the in-flight meal. The service was pretty much wonderful. The crew did everything they can to make the flight enjoyable and fun. 

CHECK OUT : RICHIE'S THE PICKIEST EATER'S VIDEO HERE >>> video shot by yours truly so please pardon me the shakes.

VIKINGS LUXURY BUFFET in connection with PHILIPPINES AIR ASIA made this trip wonderful. Aside from their amazing partnership, they definitely have made flying and eating more affordable and enjoyable.





PRO TIPS:
* When you Book Tickets via AIR ASIA... Get the meals! You get to save around 20%*

* If planning to eat at VIKINGS .... Give them a call at least 1-2 weeks before to be sure of getting seats.... DO NOT PROCRASTINATE***

MY HONKONG 2015 TRIP SOON.

Disclaimer: was invited to join Air Asia x Vikings in Hongkong Food Tour. Wrote this based on my experience.
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Monday, October 19, 2015
FOUR SEASONS HOTPOT and BUFFET in CUBAO: Experience like no other.

Two things that really made the food scene better are buffet restos and hotpots. They let you pick from a lot of choices on what to eat and you only pay a fraction of the price. FOUR SEASONS BUFFET and HOTPOT in CUBAO just fits the bill as it combines the two. Best of both worlds.

I found myself driving around the ARANETA area looking for this new place to try out. Located in MANHATTAN PARKVIEW on General Roxas Avenue in CUBAO, FOUR SEASONS HOTPOT and BUFFET is definitely a must visit so I went for it. Pay parking is spacious and is located at the basement of the same building so no worries for drivers like me.
 Once you enter  FOUR SEASONS, you are greeted by a helpful staff and you feel as if you were transported to a different time and place.

When you are led into the main dining hall, you can't help but get awed at how huge place is. Well lighted, this is a perfect venue for a little foodie reunion or a leisure business lunch.
Each table in the main food hall has their own hotpot cooker with a divider so that you could have two types of soup in it.
In case you are a big group, you will be happy to note that they have function rooms that you could reserve. This time around, there is a lazy susan and each diner have their own cooker.
First things first, you are asked as to what kind of soup you would like as a base.
They have this huge selection of shabu shabu broth. I enjoyed the pork soup with a spoonful of sate.
You may also go for a sukiyaki broth if you're into sweet things.  Not to worry though, you get to make your own sauces from a huge selection of spices and what not so you could tweak the flavors to your liking.

After choosing, you go through a huge selection of things to cook.
From different balls and the like. To different types of meat
 and seafood like crabs, shells, slices of fish, and shrimps.
Yes, there are also veggies for those healthy eaters out there.
and they give you a choice selection of flavored noodles. Some are spicy and others are just right.
Another thing that made FOUR SEASONS HOTPOT and BUFFET a must try is that they have a huge selection of cooked and prepared food items.
Aside from salad and other small bites, you could start out first with some sashimi and sushi.
You could also have different meats grilled from bbqs to fresh fish.
My choice would have to be baked oysters. Perfect and gooey. Just remember to eat them once you get something into your tummy. 
and make your own pasta for the noodle lovers out there.
They also have a carving station that serves LEG of LAMB, CHUCK EYE ROLL, ROASTED TURKEY
and the (in)famous BINUSOG NA LECHON or Stuffed Roasted Pig. Flavored rice is stuffed inside a Roasted Pork Belly. No need for the sauce.

In all honesty, I was a bit overwhelmed with the amount of food thrown at me. I think you would need around 3 hours to perfectly enjoy the buffet. Get there around opening and take your time.
As usual, go for whatever tickles your fancy from the get go. Usually, aim for the expensive dishes like steaks and lamb.
Don't go overboard with rice and other carbs as it would fill you up quickly.
and remember, to always go for dessert.
Aside from Filipino Delicacies like bibingka and taho, you could go for pastries, small cakes, crepe, ice creams and a choco fountain.
Most important of all, you also get to choice from a plethora of drinks. From different softdrinks to juices and amazing liquor like imported beer and sake. Don't regret anything and end the meal with tea or coffee.
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 The quality and the food selection is tempting all the foodies around the metro to come on over to FOUR SEASONS HOTPOT and BUFFET MANHATTAN PARKVIEW in Araneta Center. For the price of 688+ for a weekday lunch to 888++ Php for a holiday or a weekend visit, you definitely get more than what you paid for. From the carving station to the grilling and right down to cooking the food for yourself, you can definitely make your tummy happy. Just remember, get a reservation, go for the pricey stuff first and avoid carbs to the last minute. Properly plan on how to attack the buffet and don't forget to check if they have promos and what not. Because until October 27, they are letting us experience discount. Enjoy. 

FOUR SEASONS HOTPOT and BUFFET in CUBAO.
Gen. Roxas Avenue, Cubao
Araneta Center, Quezon City,
Metro Manila
Facebook
(632) 9327777
http://www.fourseasonshotpot.com.ph

PROMO:
Until October 20, 25% discount for IG followers of the Resto
Oct 21-27 , 20% discount for Quezon City Employee, Residents and Students.


Disclaimer: was invited to try out this buffet. wrote this based on my experience.
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