NIU BY VIKINGS (PODIUM)

It was a Friday and the Yub and I were particularly excited because not only was Monday a holiday ("Yipeee!!!") but we were also officially starting the long weekend with a date that we're both so looking forward to.....

We're going to have dinner at NIU!!!!!!

The fine dining buffet version of VIKINGS just opened their second branch in Ortigas Center.... The Podium!!!!!

Unlike their branch in SM AURA, NIU PODIUM was more bright and used vibrant yet soothing colors. 

The Yub and I met with our favorite KAIN TULOG GANG for this feast worthy of a (classy) viking. He he he he he!

Now let's start eating!!!!!!!!!

NIU Appetizer Station!

Salmon Pate! Yummmm...

NIU Cheese!!!!!

NIU Bread Station!

Blinis and Caviar? Naks!

NIU Cold Seafood and Salad Station!

You could also have these shrimps and mussels baked or fried in butter.

NIU Carved Meats Station!

Wohoo!

NIU Turkey!

Beef Ribs!

NIU Angus Chuck Eye!

NIU Rib Eye!

Angus Beef Belly!

The meats are good on its own but you may also pour over a generous amount of their rich gravies!

NIU Grilled Meats Station!

Marinated meats ready for the grill!

For the ready to eat grilled dishes, the Squid was a strong favorite!

NIU also made a showstopping presentation of their Beef Shawarma!

When I'm eating grilled meats, I always pair it with creamy veggies so this Sweet Potato Dauphinois is perfect!

NIU Chinese Station!

Fried Radish Puff with Bacon!

Noodle bowls upon request!

NIU has their own version of Dimsum Baskets. Ha ha ha ha!

Awwwwwww....

I'll still eat you.

Hot and Sour Soup!

You could also have your own Shabu Shabu!

Just assemble and give it to the NIU chef for quick cooking!

Choose your noodles!

Beside the Chinese Station is the Filipino Station!

Here, you could request for mouth-watering popular Filipino barbecues straight from the grill.

Like Chicken Inasal and Inahaw na Liempo!

You shouldn't miss their ready to pig-on Filipino dishes!

Camaron Rebusado!

Kare Kare!!!!!

Ginger and Onion Crabs!!!

YOWZA!

NIU Japanese Station!

Wohooo!

This was sooooo good!

There's another cooking station that you shouldn't miss!

The gourmet and pasta station!

Just mention your table number and servers will deliver your order!

More NIU Main Entrees!

(Yes it never stops!)

Paella!

Indonesian Lamb Rendang!

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Pizza Station!

They also have baked oysters.....

AND mussels!

I'm sure you're already bondat by this point, but please don't forget about dessert!

NIU even had a dessert bar for your sweet "shots!"

Ice Cream!

Cookies and Pastries!

Candies galore!

Of course, my husband would go to the Halo Halo Station. He he he he he!

Great thing about NIU was that drinks are already included.

Egad! Juice drinks in flavors I wouldn't have thought of.

Beer!

Check this out... 

SAKE!!!

I think this is the first time I saw this popular Japanese drink in a buffet.

Red Wine, White Wine, and Draft Beer!

For non-alcohol drinkers, there's soda!

I think I would be in station A LOT!

That buffet line seemed ENDLESS that I thought I'd never get to eat!

Finally, I was able to pick from the many choices of food and sat down with my mares and pares.

Mr. and Mrs. THE FOOD ALPHABET!

Mr. and Mrs. FRANNYWANNY!

And US!

Mr. and Mrs. BUHAGHAG!

NOW LET'S EAT!

My first plate of appetizers!

Everything I got here was SO yum!

After finishing my appetizer plate, I went right onto the major food.

While I was feasting on my Beef Belly, the Yub was savoring the crunchy skin of the Lechon Belly and the saucy pieces of Crabs!

Scallops!

Ok lang... He he he he he...

Another round of main grub for me!

I tried out the Mushroom and Brie Croquettas!

The Spaghetti Truffled Cacio E Pepe was a bit bland.

My last round of grub!

Yes. I got full agad.

I ended everything with cups of Capuccino.

BURP.

In between gobbles of delicious NIU food, my foodie mares and I would chat up a storm!

HANGGAGANDA NAMIN NO??? Our husbands are SO lucky!!!

Tee hee!

And don't say "Gutom lang yan." CHE!

It was awesome seeing familiar faces in NIU.... Like my former schoolmate, Atty. Chet!!! Super bitin our chat!

We also bumped into the beautiful vlogger Raquel!

And I became so happy to meet Ms. PASCG (Pretty And Sexy Chinita Girl).

Sorry if this seems mababaw compared to the thousands of followers other bloggers have but I treat my readers as family. And if you understand and appreciate my weirdness in this silly foodie online diary, then I love you my kindred spirit!

He he he he he!

PLUS! Ang ganda pa niya OMG!!!!!!

We stayed in NIU beyond closing time!

Yihiii!

Super delicious food with our favorite foodie company to start off the long weekend. I can only imagine one thing better than this...

NIU WITH OUR LITTLE LORDS!!!!!!! YAYYY!

Yup! Very soon!

AND I hope I run into MS. PASCG girl again! He he he he he he!

Mwah mwah!

ADULT RATE:

Adult Weekday Lunch: 938 (+5% service charge)

Adult Weekday Dinner: 1,438 (+5% service charge)

Adult Weekends/Holiday Lunch & Dinner: 1,438 (+5% service charge)

KIDS RATE:

Kids below 3 ft: FREE

Kids 3 ft - 4 ft Weekday Lunch: 308 (+5% service charge)

Kids 3 ft - 4 ft Weekday Dinner: 408 (+5% service charge)

Kids 3 ft - 4 ft Weekends/Holiday Lunch & Dinner: 408 (+5% service charge)

Kids 4 ft - 4 ft 6" Weekday Lunch: 618 (+5% service charge)

Kids 4 ft - 4 ft 6" Weekday Dinner: 718 (+5% service charge)

Kids 4 ft - 4 ft 6" Weekends/Holiday Lunch & Dinner: 718 (+5% service charge)

*Prices are subject to 5% service charge.

NIU BY VIKINGS (PODIUM)

Fifth Floor, The Podium, 

ADB Avenue, Ortigas, 

Mandaluyong City

02 8454647

NIU BY VIKINGS (SM AURA)

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ILYD