Buffet dining has always been a popular option in the local restaurant scene and no other brand has has transformed and elevated the experience in the past decade than The Vikings Group. Bannered by fast growing concepts like Niu by Vikings, Four Seasons Buffet and Hotpot, Nords Bread Hub and Vikings, The Alley, the restaurant group launches an aggressive expansion up north of the metro with the recent opening of Vikings, The Alley Fairview Terraces...
A rampaging Nordic horde claims the north with the opening of Vikings, The Alley at Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces with its signature culinary concept highlighting excellent value and variety all in one place. It's a winning formula that has driven the brand since it first opened back in 2011 and continues to remain at the very core of the Vikings dining experience. Prepare to scroll and drool for a virtual tour of the impressive buffet spread at Vikings, The Alley Fairview Terraces...
The lush green setting sets the third largest Ayala Mall in Quezon City (after Trinoma and UP Town Center) apart from the rest in the bustling northern locale of the metro. But Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces now boasts of the Vikings experience as one of its many dining attractions with the opening of Vikings, The Alley Fairview Terraces with its elevated and value-driven buffet format.
And the space is impressive. The fifth location in Vikings, The Alley's growing network, the Fairview Terraces branch joins UP Town Center, Cloverleaf, Ayala Malls Manila Bay and BGC as it widens its coverage and reach in the metro. From its themed stations and casual food hall vibe offering a wide array of cuisines, Vikings, The Alley has something for everyone from its contemporary western dishes and savory roasted meat selection to intricate Japanese sushi and sashimi alongside popular Chinese and even comforting local staples all the way beverages and desserts. All these, unlimited and eat-all-you-can at one fixed price. That's P 1,138 net for Weekdays and P 1,238 net for Weekends. It's a deal you just can't pass up. Food Hall All You Can? Absolutely. And here's the best part. You can enjoy a cool 50% discount from March 2 to 7 at the new Fairview Terraces location. How? Check out their FB Page and IG Feed for details (links below at the end of the post).
In an increasingly competitive and crowded category, raising the bar in buffet dining is one way to cut through the clutter amidst a tempting variety of concepts and cuisines while maintaining perceivably reasonable prices. It's a delicate balance that the Vikings Group has mastered well in all their concepts and locations through the years.
At the helm of all Vikings Group restaurant concepts is Corporate Executive Chef Michael Santos tasked with orchestrating the impressive spread of buffet offerings matched by quality in both ingredients and execution for that elevated buffet dining experience the brands are known for since 2011. Each themed station at Vikings, The Alley follows the uncompromising standards set by The Viking Group driving its incredible and consistent run keeping it top-of-mind among the metro's many loyal buffet dining experts (for more on Vikings, The Alley, see my previous post #FoodHallYouCan: The Buffet Dining Experience in the New Normal at The Alley by Vikings at BGC from 2021).
It's time to pick your seat and feast like a Viking. Lunch at Vikings, The Alley starts at 11:00am to 2:30pm while dinner runs from 5:30pm to 10:00pm or mall closing. But first, some refreshing libations...
From fresh Fruit Juices and Iced Tea Blends to leading brands of carbonated sodas...
...including a cool zero-sugar and prebiotic option in Cream Soda, Lemon Lime, Yogurt Soda and Cola from Nutrifizz...
...to imported beer, Vikings, The Alley has all the essential bases covered.
But Vikings, The Alley goes a step further with its cocktail selections. That day, two cocktail creations were highlighted with the Tropical Fizz and Rhum Sour.
A refreshing tipple before the feast is always a good idea at Vikings, The Alley.
As with all locations of Vikings, The Alley, another brand from the Vikings Group is a welcome sight at the new Fairview Terraces branch. Known for their fresh-baked bread selections, Nord's provides the much-needed caffeine fix with their line of specialty coffee (for more on Nord's, see my post Elevating Your Bakery Experience at Nord's Bread Hub, Now Baking at The Block from 2017).
As with all buffets, you'll need a proper game plan. Seafood is always a good start and you'll find the day's fresh catch at Bag of Seafood...
...executed in a variety of styles from Crispy Fish Skin, Calamari and Fish Fillet...
...to Baked Oysters. Grab a plate...
...and enjoy an even half dozen. One more plate? Go ahead. the unlimited eat-all-you-can rule is pleasurably enforced at all Vikings, The Alley locations.
Seafood Paella with clams, squid, mussels and succulent shrimps more your game? Vikings, The Alley has that too.
Pizza and Pasta are the featured specialties at L'Italiano with its massive cheese wheel waiting for your pasta dish to be prepared al dente or as you order so you can enjoy it fresh and hot at its flavorful peak.
Grab a slice or two from the many pizza offerings at L'Italiano...
...like the rustic and fully loaded Farmhouse Pizza for good measure.
Over at the wittingly named Lost & Pound, enjoy comforting American, Southwestern and Middle Eastern classics that have become part of the local culinary mainstream...
...like juicy Burgersyour preferred fixins'...
...and even a savory Shawarma Wrap. And you're just starting, with so many more themed stations to discover and enjoy at Vikings, The Alley.
And don't forget to start right with garden fresh and crisp greens from the Salad & Desserts Station with its medley of vegetables and dressings.
Japanese cuisine is a popular and even mandatory offering in many high-end buffets and you'll find all the essentials at Yatai.
From intricate California Temaki cones...
...to Sashimi and hand-rolled Sushi and Maki in all shapes and colors made with the finest and freshest seafood.
Always a popular pick, no buffet is really complete without these deep-fried and battered offerings...
...who can say no to another serving of delicately crisp and succulent Tempura?
Or some Gyoza? That's right, pick up another plate...
From the Cold to the Hot Station of Yatai, diners at Vikings, The Alley can expect even more treats like the savory and tender Umami Squid...
...and Breaded Pork Cutlet. Now, you're ready for the next round...
At Mien Bao, indulge in tasty bites from the Dim Sum selection...
...including Pork Siomai...
...and Shark's Fin Dumplings.
The Steamed Stuffed Tofu was another winning pick at Mien Bao with its delectable textural play and savory flavors.
The Stir-Fried Beef is another tasty number at Mien Bao, which means another bowl of fried rice is on the way.
On the way back to your table, a sudden detour at Hawker Lane revealed yet another tasty find...
...with the juicy Smoked Chicken served with its combo of sauces.
Some comfortingly familiar and even nostalgic flavors are up next at Frituen Batsoy...
...with slabs of crisp Pork Bagnet strung up to tempt you.
The perfectly crisp slabs of crunchy pork belly can be enjoyed as is with a variety of condiments...
...or better yet, in a flavorful bowl of Batsoy topped crunchy chicharon.
The fresh chopped red and spring onions tempers the savory richness of the broth, slabs of bagnet and crunchy pork crackling for a satisfying bowl of local flavors.
You'll find even more comforting local flavors at Lasap...
...even the street food delicacy Balut. But have a heaping serving of steamed white rice ready...
...for some Callos or beef tripe stew with chickpeas...
...Beef Kaldereta with fork-tender slabs of beef that almost melts-in-your-mouth after hours of gentle simmering...
...and Pork Binagoongan with slabs of pork in a creamy sauce made richer with coconut cream and fermented shrimp paste. That's a savory trifecta that calls for extra rice.
Then, your cravings gets serious and you're down to business with the roasts selection at Just Steak A Minute from beef, lamb, pork, turkey and chicken...
...like the impressive Roasted Leg of Lamb (my personal pick)...
...Roasted Herbed Pork...
...Brazilian Roast Beef with its distinctive blend of spices and seasonings...
...Herbed Roast Turkey...
...and Roasted Herbed Chicken. Your selection is carved and served in a sizzling cast iron plate slathered in your choice of gravy and paired with roasted vegetables. Can it get better than this? Plus, all you want without limits? Yes.
A sumptuous feast deserves a picture perfect ending and you'll find it at Honeycomb...
...with its tempting array of pure eye candy...
...from intricate desserts to seasonal fresh fruits. You'll also find even more tasty options at the Salad & Desserts Station as well as one grand display near the entrance. And they have some Soft Serve Ice Cream too.
You still have an hour to go for the buffet lunch at Vikings, The Alley and it will take several visits for you to try and experience each dish at the different stations. That's a real buffet in true Vikings style.
The northward expansion of Vikings, The Alley is a positive sign for the brand as its expands it presence in the metro. Value and variety remain the key variables in any buffet decision and Vikings, The Alley has all your boxes ticked off for buffet dining that's a notch up from the usual mid-priced options in the local restaurant scene. UP Town Center, Cloverleaf, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, BGC and now Fairview Terraces, Vikings, The Alley flexes its buffet game in dominant fashion. Now you can #FoodHallAllYouCan in another location up north at Vikings, The Alley in Fairview Terraces...
Vikings, The Alley is located at at the Upper Ground Floor of Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces, Quirino Highway, Maligaya Street, Pasong Putik Proper, Quezon City. You can also visit their FB Page and IG Feed at Vikings, The Alley Fairview Terraces and https://www.instagram.com/vikingsthealleyfairview/ or their website at https://www.vikings.ph/vikingsthealley for more information and updates or call (02) 8845 4647 and 0917 170 4888 for inquiries.
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