For the month of July 2014, every weekend (i.e. Saturday and Sunday), Vikings will be bringing something new on the buffet tables - and those are nothing but interesting American dishes! Hence, weekend dining will be more fantastic here in Vikings, and with the recent slashing down of weekend buffet prices (from P1,088 to {888), you're even more "incentivized" to try them out!
Boston-style Clam Chowder Soup
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| Vikings' Boston-style Clam Chowder Soup - buttery, creamy with abundance of fresh veggies |
This starter was incredibly amazing that my
appetite got really stimulated! It featured a buttery and velvety taste and texture, enriched with an abundance of fresh carrots, potatoes and other spices! Of course, the taste of the clams was distinct making the entire soup dish so awesome!
Before I proceed let me show to you the photo of the awesome men behind the incredible dishes in Vikings!
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| Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in Vikings - SM Megamall Branch |
Top to Bottom:
Beef Brisket with Roasted Bell Pepper || New Orleans Seafood Gumbo || Hawaiian Chicken BBQ || Guacamole Salad || Pinwheel Alaskan Homemade Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Filling
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| Appetizer and Main Course Samples - Vikings Buffet SM Megamall |
Guacamole Salad
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| Guacamole Salad of Vikings - light and refreshing appetizer! |
The Guacamole Salad was
notably light and refreshing with buoyant avocado taste mixed with spices! What made this bite-sized dish more enjoyable was the crunchy nacho base providing the dish more character.
Hawaiian Chicken BBQ 
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| Sweet and dynamic flavors in the Hawaiian Chicken BBQ |
Although this may look really simple based on the photo above, the Hawaiina Chicken BBQ is a true winner with its
sweet and dynamically flavored marinate! The juiciness and the distinct pineapple taste of the meat were truly noteworthy as well the two special sauces that went with the chicken.
Portland Mini Fish Cake with Garlic Aioli
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| Potent fish taste in a flavorful garlic aioli sauce! |
For this dish, what I was able to take note of was the
distinct fish taste that was rightfully enhanced by the flavors coming from the sauce. It was simple, but
suave!
New Orleans Seafood Gumbo
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| Vikings' American interpretation of Feast from the Sea |
This dish brought together three interesting seafood ingredients namely shrimp, mussel and scallop which live up the tagline of Vikings, "
Feast from the Sea".
Beef Brisket with Roasted Bell Pepper
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| Beef Brisket with Roasted Bell Pepper of Vikings |
This dish was particularly interesting not entirely because of the taste but more on the "
adventure" it gave my mouth. I just found it amusing how the savory beef went well with a thick pastry base. Anyway, the taste
resembled that of roast beef, but the pasty added a different layer of flavor.
Pinwheel Alaskan Homemade Smoked Salmon
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| A Must-Try - Pinwheel Alaskan Homemade Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Filling |
Now, here's a dish with a
stunning WOW-Factor for me! This wonderfully made Pinwheel Alaskan Homemade Smoked Salmon featured a t
errific taste of fresh smoked salmon harmonically blended with the mild saltiness and creaminess coming from the cream cheese. Also, with the light and crunchy pastry cradling the salmon was really a perfect match for it! Incredible!
Now, let's proceed with the new American-inspired desserts:
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| American-inspired desserts of Vikings for the month of July 2014 |
Alright, we all know that one of the staple desserts in America is apple pie; hence, Vikings is introducing it to us! With its controlled level of sweetness, you are sure to enjoy the pie! However, although this is not entirely a bad thing, the apple pie made it only 3rd place among these 3 new desserts.
What I loved the most was the
Key West Key Lime Pie! It just had this
tangy and sweet flavor that tickled my palate, and kind of remind me of my childhood days the sensation resembles that of the Nerds candy! The New York Cheesecake, on the other hand, came in second, with its full and thick texture.
Of course, aside from these new collection, you may still enjoy your usual favorites here in Vikings. As a matter of fact, I made sure that I can have a taste of the
delectable roasted lamb and grilled beef because both were super awesome!
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| The delectable steaks and roasted lamb in Vikings |
Foodie friends, what are you waiting for! Grab the opportunity to
try something new in Vikings this July! Remember, the dishes are only available this month. For more information as well as promos, you may want to check out the
Facebook page of Vikings SM Megamall.
