Konted's Make My Day: A Feast From The Sea

Vikings' Buffet logo near entrance

A Feast From The Sea

Eat all you can promo has been the in thing nowadays and its commercial success is proven. Guests help themselves to a variety of food attractively arranged in several food stations. Prices vary depending on the type of food served, classification of business establishment and the location.

With a catchy phrase "a feast from the sea", a relatively new buffet restaurant is posing a serious challenge to older, more established buffet eateries in Metro Manila. Vikings' Buffet is ideally located at Seaside Boulevard near Mall of Asia. This I found out when I met two balikbayan friends from San Francisco last week and we dined at this spacious restaurant which has a seating capacity of more than 600 diners.

Vikings offers a wide variety of cuisines, ranging from American to Asian to European. The choices seem endless when looking at the culinary delights. We came before noon and positioned ourselves near the seafood section as we wanted to concentrate more on the bounty of the sea and have them broiled. Seldom do you have long lines as there are numerous food stations located at strategic points in the huge dining area. The lines flow much more quickly.

With rectangular tables beautifully and neatly arranged, you don't feel cramped even during peak hours. We came on a Wednesday and price for a weekday differs from that of Saturday and Sunday. It is P 688 on a regular day and P 1,088 during weekends. Diners who are 75 yrs old and above, if they are still that strong and still have the appetite for good food, are given 50% discount.

Now here's the perk. Unlike in other buffet restaurants, drinks at Vikings, such as mango and pineapple juice, and even draft Beer are included in the price per head and one can drink as much as he desires. What are you waiting for boys?

- Konted