Comida de Navidad at Vask

It's Sunday, time for a leisurely brunch. But not just any brunch. Make it Comida de Navidad at Vask... 

Vask recreates the festive flavors of the season with its Christmas Brunch Buffet, Comida de Navidad, featuring a variety of traditional Spanish dishes. Indulge in the holiday season's traditional flavors with a distinct Spanish spin with a sumptuous brunch buffet spread prepared by Chef Chele Gonzalez and his culinary team at Vask... 

Dining at Vask is always special (see my first post on Vask here), and it just got better with their Sunday brunch. With the success of their weekday brunch (more on Vask's weekday brunch on my previous post here), Vask introduces their special Sunday holiday brunch, Comida de Navidad, celebrating the season with Spanish flavors.

It's a holiday feast with rich Spanish flavors, starting with a wide selection of authentic Spanish Tapas. Vask's Pintxos, with Tuna (L) and Beef (R) on crostini gets you in the holiday groove in no time. Paired with Vask's sangrias, perfect. 

We were then served Vask's hearty and comforting Sopa de Ajo, a traditional garlic and bread soup with olive oil and paprika. The homespun warmth of the Sopa de Ajo adds a rustic note to the Christmas brunch at Vask, coating your palate with rich notes and preparing you for another round of authentic Tapas.

A tray of Spanish Quezo de Bola with dried fruits and nuts is displayed at the spread, great with another round of sangrias. The cornerstone of Spanish culture and cuisine, Tapas allows you to indulge with numerous servings of small plates. At Vask, you can discover Pintxos, the regional version of Tapas from the Basque Country of Northern Spain.

And you can enjoy a wide selection of Pintxos at Vask's Comida de Navidad. Continue your feast with Vask's signature Tapas, including Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo (L), creamy bechamel croquettes with a crisp outer layer filled with chicken and ham; and Mejillon Tigre (R), deep-fried spicy and crispy mussel draped in bechamel. 

And there's more. Carnitas, crisp paper-thin pockets filled with a savory pork stuffing...

...and Boquerones, thinly-sliced fresh anchovies marinated in vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parsley.  Pure, fresh, and clean flavors, and you'll want to go for seconds.

Tortilla de Patatas, a thick and fluffy omelette with potatoes and a traditional Basque favorite, is also served at the buffet spread.

At the middle of the buffet spread, one can find more Spanish dishes, like Rabas, fresh squid battered and deep-fried served with basil mayonnaise...

...and Pulpo A La Gallega, a personal favorite, with thin slices of fresh and tender octopus on soft potatoes drizzled with olive oil and paprika. With free-flowing sangrias, you can go for round after round of little plates with Vask's signature tapas.

Further down the buffet spread, you'll find the main dishes at Vask's Comida de Navidad, like Callos, a thick and hearty stew with ox tripe, another favorite. Pair it with some crusty bread, or maybe some garlic fried rice, and you've got one serious meal. This one's another personal favorite.

No Spanish feast is complete without Paella, and Vask served their version of Paella Negra topped with fish and drizzled with aioli. The soft and fluffy rice bursts with rich flavors punctuated by the distinct notes of the squid ink and and the creamy aioli.

The festive mood kicked up a notch with Vask's other main dishes, including their Chicken Relleno, whole roast chicken with a savory stuffing...

...and the elegantly plated Honey Glazed Leg of Ham. The mild and delicate notes of the tender ham are complemented by the sweet hint of honey with just a whisper of saltiness to complete the flavors, and you can taste the festive flavors of Christmas with every bite.

At the end of Vask's buffet spread, you'll find one other dish to cap the holiday vibe, slow-roasted Cochinillo. And it just can't get any better than that...

Plate after plate of authentic Tapas...

...followed by plate after plate of Vask's signature mains. And free-flowing sangrias. It's an epic Sunday brunch to match the celebratory mood of the coming holiday season. Vask's Comida de Navidad is set at P 1,395+ per person inclusive of free-flowing sangrias, every Sunday from 11:30am to 2:30pm. See you next Sunday...

Vask Modern Tapas & Gastronomic Cuisine is located at the 5th Floor, Clipp Center, 11th Avenue corner 39th Street, Bonifacio Global City or call 0917-806-5292 for inquiries and reservations. For more information, visit their FB Page here at https://www.facebook.com/VaskManila.

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