Vikings Luxury Buffet at San Miguel by the Bay

News about a new eat all-you-can restaurant came about just this Thursday, as friends have been raving about it, I guess it's time we give it a try.  Vikings, the newest addition to the buffet-all-you-can market in the Philippines is now open, and it sure looks promising.

We have made our reservation since last Thursday, since our family is a big group.  News travel fast and indeed this fairly new buffet place definitely is making waves.  Now what is in store for you in Vikings? Vikings A feast from the sea is an international themed buffet restaurant which caters to a wide range of special delicacies made known to the world.

 so many choices of sushi and fresh sashimi

They have a wide selection of mostly Asian dishes which include Japanese foods, such as tempura, fresh from the sea sashimi and tons of sushi!!  Chinese foods include dimsums, roastings, and lots of familiar Chinese dishes.  American delights that showcases Roast beef carvings, lamp chops, mini-burgers and fries, onion rings and more.  They have a pasta station, a salad bar, a fresh seafoods station, a pizza station where you can make your own pizza, a grilling station, a shabu-shabu station...yes this is new!! A bountiful desserts line-up with cakes, pastries, fruits, chocolate fondue, ice cream, halo-halo treats and what!! a Frozen Yoghurt station!!

 

 shabu-shabu staion with plain soup or mala kuo soup

Now can I stop?  Not Yet!  They also have drinks-all-you-can counter with sodas, fruit juices, coffee, you can also approach their mini bar to get a fresh shake just for you, well that evening they served yoghurt shake called Piña Colada which was a mix of pineapple, mango and yoghurt Yummy indeed and this one I'm sure will be the driving force to get your butts moving... ALL YOU CAN DRINK DRAFT BEER!!!!  I believe just by seeing this you would be scrolling down to look for their contact nos. and make the next reservation available. 

mini-burgers and yoghurt shake

 tons of desserts and chocolate fondue

      

Unlimited San Miguel Draft Beer (not for minors)

 

fresh fruit juices and delicious concoctions

 

 

Choices at the Salad bar

All that for a price of only P888!!! WOW, that is fairly cheap!  But wait, they are still on introductory promo until April 20!  You get an automatic 20% discount, plus if you like them on Facebook you get an additional 10% off!  Kids up to 4 ft. is P388 for dinner and Kids below 3 ft. dine for FREE!!  Special discounts for senior citizens aged 75 and up get 50% off!

Presently, they only open for dinner, but they should be kicking off their lunch schedule soon.  Word of advise, be sure to reserve your seats before going to the place or you will wait for quite some time before getting a table.  Since they only opened for just a few days, I gave them extra credit for their impeccable service, but as new restaurants arise, there will be problems, so you need tips?  Lines do occur so first to get in line?  The tempura station, they cook it fresh, so you better order ahead and take note of your table no. at all times so that they could deliver it to you.... not just with tempura station but almost all stations so that is impeccable service.

Next to get the line is the roast beef and lamb chop station as you would want to have them pan grilled to your level of satisfaction.  Well, for the others you can just stroll around get whatever you like.  Get me that beer refill.  Enjoy and have a wonderful time at Vikings Luxury Buffet.

You may reach them at 846-3888, 846-4888, 846-5888 or 0917-5653888 and 0923-7303888 for reservations.

Help them to reach 4,000 likes for them to extend their promo price until May 1.
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Vikings Luxury Buffet
A Feast from the Sea
Building B, San Miguel by the Bay,
Seaside Blvd., SM Mall of Asia
Pasay City

Sweet Temptations: The Cookie Jar

It's that time of the year again... and what better to way end to year but to make our friends and family happy by giving Christmas treats... and one in particular made it to my top list of goodies to give this 

season of giving.

THE COOKIE JAR
Make baking cookies a breeze with The Cookie Jar.

We provide the mix; just add in butter, eggs and vanilla, and you'll get soft, chewy cookies instantly.  

It you prefer your cookies baked, you can also order our homemade cookies that come in elegant tin cans.

What a great idea to give for Christmas, something new, something fresh and something good.  I've had the liberty of having tasted "The Cookie Jar" cookies and they are good!!! Thumbs up!!

No need to go to your pastry shop just to get your fix of delicious cookies, just pop up the jar, mix the ingredients, baked it then wallah!!  Home made baked cookies in a flash, who would thought baking cookies could be this easy.

 Just look at those chewy chocolate chip cookies.... they are yummy and sweet, for all the sweet tooth out there this one is definitely for you

Order "The Cookie Jar" for your friends and families to enjoy this Holiday Season. Packaged in a perfectly arranged bottle of ingredients, will be a nice gift indeed.  Or buy the baked Home-made cookies in a classy tin container, perfect for the Holidays!!

Flavors available in Cookie Mix (makes 24-30 cookies) / Homemade Cookies (10 pieces)

                            Cranberry Walnut               P 260.00 / P 195.00

                             Chocolate Chip                 P 220.00 / P 155.00

                            Crispy Chocolate               P 220.00 / P 155.00

                            Oatmeal Chocolate Chip    P 220.00 / P 155.00

                             Triple Chocolate               P 220.00 / P 155.00

For order and inquiries, please contact Ms. Rae Corpuz at 964-3947 / 09178301965

Please do visit their FB Page : The Cookie Jar

Free delivery within Loyola Heights, La Vista, and LGV

Pick up points: SM Marinkina, Eastwood, SM Megamall, Gateway Mall, Glorietta

Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao now in the Philippines

There was a new buzz in the Chinese community here about some new restaurant that opened recently in Greenhills at V-Mall (formerly VirraMall).  It was quite intriguing, and news broke out that it was having long lines before you could have a seat at the establishment.  Thus, I went to find out what was causing this commotion.

Alas, it was Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao.  Believe me when I say, you have to be early to come here to reserve on weekends as the lines can become very long.  We came at around 5:45 PM, and waited for almost an hour before we got in.  Crystal Jade has branches all over Asia, more prominent in Hong Kong , Singapore and China.  It has build up its name as one of the best restaurants in Asia, garnering numerous awards that has made it a household name in several Asian countries.

 They flew in chefs to maintain quality assureness as they provide in the other Asian countries, here you can see them making their famous Xiao Long Bao, they make them fresh.

and their La Mian (hand-pulled noodles)

It's amazing how fast they can make this... and so perfect!

 First up, appetizer Deep Fried Wanton - P 170 / 6 pcs

crispy wanton and juicy meat inside, perfect with sweet and sour sauce

 Yang Chow fried rice - P 248

I was not happy with this serving as it was very small, they should have an

option for a bigger size.  Nothing out of the ordinary.

 One of the highlights of our dinner... I was expecting this to be great

Steamed Xiao Long Bao - P 158/ 5 pcs.

true to their claims, it was very soupy so you have to use your Chinese
spoon and chopsticks for these, or you will spill the juice.

 It was delicious... I have eaten quite a few local versions of Xiao Long Bao

and I must say this is one of the best I have tasted

 Braised Eggplant with pork - P 288

my dad liked it!! - you know my dad (hard to please)

 Sauteed string beans and minced pork with olives - P 248

It was perfectly done, tastes great, crisp and fresh

 Spicy Beef noodles - P288 

the la mian (hand-pulled noodles) was so good, they were very firm

and just right to the bite, I would definitely order this again.

and for desert Radish Pastry - P 98.00/ 3 pcs.

it was very tasty and hot!!! (newly cooked)

Overall, my experience there was very fulfilling though you must expect since this is still a new establishment, and people are curious, there will be long lines, unless you were the first customer.  I feel that the prices of the food here is a little on the expensive side. Almost all servings are only good for 2, so you have to order additional orders, that is why it can be a little pricey.  So if you want to try the best of Asia without taking a ride to HK, this is the next best thing.  Would I dine here again?  Maybe, if the lines are not long anymore.

**tip: dine in during weekdays, and best is that you can reserve a table for a group of 8 and up from Mon - Thurs, during weekends though you would have to reserve in person. They closed at around 9PM, kinda early for me.  So when they reach a certain no. of waiting guests they won't accept you anymore.

Price Range - P 300 - 500

Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao

Unit 117-121, Virra Mall, Greenhills Shopping Center

Greenhills, San Juan City

(632) 570-6910 / (632) 570-6912

More than fish at Fish & Co.

****Best Fish & Chips in Town**** 

 

We were recently invited by  Fish & Co. and Mr. Carlo to partake in a fabulous meal for the senses.  Great sights, great smells, great food.  I have rarely eaten at Fish & Co., not because I don't like it, but because my family always prefer Chinese foods, so that is why I always find it a treat to try out different restaurants.  And here we are savoring their lovely dishes.

Fish & Co. added new food items for their menu, and may I add they look very promising

First up, Appetizer - Shrimp Prawn Trellies (P 255), wrapped in Vermicelli, I could not get enough of this, dipped in special mango sauce with a pinch of spiciness, perfect start to great meal ahead

 Breaded Chicken Piggyback (P385).... I was wondering why it was called that, alas I see that the prawns were made to look like piggy tails...aha how creative.  Chicken was very crisp outside and juicy inside - Perfect!  The prawns were very fresh and complemented the chicken well.

 Grilled Lamb Chops (P 995), personally I don't eat lamb meat, but with the look of my friends face, I'm
pretty sure it was a delight to their palate

 Shrimp and Chicken breast Al Pesto (P 395), the shrimps were so good so was the chicken breast, definitely healthy food for the health-conscious

Garlic Steak and Shrimp Combo (P1494), sided with mushrooms and rice, 
good for the glutton in all of us

Grilled Mediterranean Tenderloin (P725) - Amazingly this tenderloin was cooked so well, I didn't even have to use a steak knife, I used my spoon and fork only.  That is how perfect it was.

Grilled Chicken Peri-Peri (P 440) a hefty serving good for 2, juicy chicken, tasty skin can't resist not eating that sorry.... anyways it was grilled so less guilt!!

Grilled Porkchop Basilico (P560) when I tasted this I almost forgot my name, I had eaten chunk after chunk, but still my taste buds keep telling me... more, more, more!!!

 and to cap it all a desert for the Gods, hot fudge chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream (P 190) OMG!!!! this is so heavenly, get a chunk of chocolate cake then smother it with vanilla ice cream and ..... bliss!!! 

Food prices : P 250 to P1500

Thanks to Fish & Co., Mr. Carlo and Ms. Jane for the invitation.

Fish & Co., Shangri-la Plaza Mall

G/F Streetscape, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, EDSA cor. Shaw Blvd.

Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila

Philippines

(02) 910-2140 to 42

Yummy Yogurts at Yoggle

Eating healthy equals healthy living.  

Living healthy is now a must in our society, with such we now have our vegetarians, diet-enhancing meals, our daily gym visits and of course healthy foods.  Going natural has been the trend nowadays with organic produce and other organic products taking a high demand in our society.  That is why Yogurt has now made it big with our friends and families.  It is delectable and healthy, perfect for the whole family.

Yoggle, pronounced as Yaggle ( o is in German), is now open to serve you luscious Yogurt with all the right flavors and all the best and freshest toppings.  

My choices were Vanilla, Strawberry and Taro Yogurt

And after all the hard work... here is my masterpiece

well as you can see I'm really bad in decorating so here is why I got friends

who did it perfect

What I like about Yoggle is that they serve 8 flavors at the same time and they change some flavors within a 2-week period leaving the best sellers in tact, so you get to taste all the 32 flavors they have, but what's great is that there are more coming.....  All their ingredients are US made, so you can be sure of the quality and goodness of their yogurt.

Their flavors presently include Plain tart, Strawberry, Kiwi, Banana, Taro, Watermelon, Vanilla and Mocha Cappucino.

Just follow the instructions and lets your taste buds feel the excitement, and let your body feel nourished and healthy

Get your cup, fill it with any flavor you wish, sprinkle it with toppings of your choice and weigh it at P20 / ounce, then enjoy its goodness with friends.

Thanks to Richard Co for inviting us over and Mr. Andy Tan and company for accommodating us.

Yoggle Frozen Yogurt Bar

RONAC Bldg.,
Ortigas Ave., cor Santolan
11am to 11pm

Please visit their FACEBOOK PAGE for more promos and new updates!!