Click to enlarge[/caption] Imulat ang ating mga mata sa iba't ibang uri ng pagkaing maituturing nating atin. Vikings, the Philippines' homegrown buffet restaurant, will be offering a formidable selection of unique, regional dishes with an international twist. These Independence Day dishes vary from branch to branch, so if you wish to taste all of the holiday offerings, you better reserve a table at every Vikings branch! Presenting Vikings Megamall's Independence Day Menu: Appetizers: Kuhol Cassoulet in Vol Au Vent, Lumpiang Ubod, Kamote Tops and Raddish Salad Soups: Chicken Binakol, Cream of Pumpkin Blossom Mains: Sisig Pizza, Ginataang Pagi Canneloni, Pinangat Spicy Minced Young Coconut wrapped in taro leaves, Bicol Express, Callos Manileña Desserts: Guinumis Gulaman and Tapioca in Coconut Cream and Syrup, Sayongsong (Peanut coated Glutinous Rice in Coconut Milk), Buchi con Yema, Choco Pili Tart
Cream of Pumpkin Blossom
Kuhol Cassoulet in Vol Au Vent
Chef Bendo was inspired by his Lola's delicious Ginataang Kuhol. This delectable coconut milk-based dish is native to her region in Gandara, Samar. Chef Bendo's take of the childhood favorite is elevated to such a degree that will make his grandmother proud!
Lumpiang Ubod
Chef Mike made this classic Filipino favorite Lumpiang Ubod with his uncle and aunt in mind: "During my high school days, I usually went with my Uncle to help him saw coconuts. I was wondering that time what’s with them going gaga over the coconuts. Then my Uncle asked my Aunt to cook it for us. She wrapped it with something white, which I didn’t know what it was that time. It was Lumpiang Ubod my Aunt said. And I loved it ever since. I keep making them because everybody likes it." And indeed, the dish is awesome. Light with its finely sliced coconut core and carrots, clean-tasting with a fresh leaf of lettuce, and rich with the mildly sweet sauce. Heartwarming and delightful.
Pinangat
Chef Anthony serves Pinangat for his wife, who has always been a fan of the dish since childhood. This family favorite transcends generations as it truly captures the beautiful Bicol heritage with its harmonious blend of taro leaves, chili, meat and coconut milk.
Sisig Pizza
Chef Allan's take on sisig should make every sisig fan proud! For him, sisig is "one of the authentic dishes Philippines offer. It is also one of the first dishes I have learned to prepare and cook. As a tribute to the Philippine Independence Day, I have decided to infuse this Filipino favorite to my line of cuisine, Italian cooking."
Bicol Express
Another delicious dish from Bicol: Bicol Express. Chef Rey has decided to create a milder variant of this spicy dish for his parents who love it so much. "They taught me how to cook it from scratch when I was just a teenager back then. I kept on practicing because I wanted it to be perfect for my parents. Now, I want to share this with Vikings because they’re now my second family."
Express your love and devotion to your family and country this Independence day! And you know the Filipinos' best way to celebrate any grand occasion, right? Reserve a table today.
