THE VIKINGS AND BUFFET 101 (MOA) QUEUE

I remember the long queue when we were looking for a restaurant in HongKong with this link:  http://inpinaysfootsteps.blogspot.com/2012/01/taste-of-hongkong-din-tai-fung.html  and the line was too long so we gave up. It seems a culture in HongKong to really wait even for more than an hour just to eat in the restaurant of their choice.

Last night, some friends invited me and the places Vikings and Buffet 101 were mentioned. My friends actually preferred Buffet 101 for the more varied choices and more fruits, they said. 

I have been to Buffet 101 several times. But, I read it in the blog somewhere that folks were raving about the Vikings restaurant so I guess I was curious and decided on Vikings.

So here we are in Vikings:

Lo, and behold! The "super-est" queue ever especially in the Philippines!

 

Well, we found out they were serving No. 5 in a line of 45! Wow! I guess it was practical to find another place. I just had to peek in the place, though!

of course, the VIKING longship!

So, I have to waive the chance to experience Viking's. So, here is our pose for posterity.

We moved to Buffet 101 but I was really wondering why there is no queue at all! I know the place is good! Here is a link to my previous visit to Buffet 101: http://inpinaystummy.blogspot.com/2012/02/taste-of-manila-buffet-101.html

Here is the price comparison:

My experiences with Buffet 101 have all been very good so this place was fine with me. 

They said the ambience was so five-star except for the sounds around with everyone just enjoying the company of their family and friends.

I enjoyed our Buffet 101 dinner and in fact, there were too many excellent choices for our own good!

And, for me, the people we are with, is always more important and the place and the food are the "toppings on the cake" to make the experience better.

TASTE OF MANILA: BUFFET 101 AT THE MALL OF ASIA SEASIDE

When we went to Buffet 101, I remember a year ago that this is the exact place where we sat to watch the MOA fireworks for the Pyrotechnic Competition...it was sooooo different then.

The place is now very modern.

This is located perpendicular to Microtel at  Seaside Drive, within the Mall of Asia Complex and was opened last November 29, 2011.

BUFFET 101 now looks like this.

Just outside the main door, we see this.

The lady outside (beside this sign) had a "map" of the restaurant and the staff would lead us where to go, while the lady placed "push pins" at the map referring to the table where we were brought to.

As we enter, I am impressed with the beauty and class of the place... a far cry from the small seafood restaurants by the seaside.

We find our place in this huge restaurant with international cuisine. 

Isn't the place lovely... so five star in ambience!

There are so many choices, so you can imagine me shooting first before eating. I became full from the plenty choices.

Main Buffet Island.
Salads

More from the Main Buffet Island including Filipino food and... pizza!

Steaks and Grill Corner.

Japanese Buffet with tempura, sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, katsudon and teppanyaki.

Chinese buffet.

Honey Spareribs

Noodle soup components... you can choose your ingredients for the Mami!

Dimsum  = = siomai and dumplings

Still in the Chinese Buffet.

Live Suahe

Then the live suahe is steamed

Fresh fish, shrimps, prawns, fish and lobsters can be cooked per request as part of the Buffet.

Dessert Island with special  desserts, mousse, cakes, ice creams and crepes before your eyes.

Chocolate fountain with fresh fruits!

Crepes made before your eyes.

the strawberry filling!

ready for Madame...

Ice cream with toppings.

Sodas and soft drinks.

And a separate bar for fresh fruit juices and shakes. I loved the watermelon shake... refreshing!

The restaurant was almost full this lunchtime.

Most people who came there were large families, group of friends, a whole large group of Medical students, people who work together and I even saw them hold the informal lunch meeting there.

Senator Alan Cayetano also ate lunch there and many requested for the photo opportunity.

I guess he was looking at my camera.

It was an amazing buffet with lots of International cuisine to choose from. It is impossible if you couldn't find what you would like!

It would be good if you had all the time in the world, so you could taste the different selections with pacing.

Come and try this place out!