Niu by Vikings, The Podium, International buffet restaurant in The Podium, Mandaluyong, Philippines.
Niu by Vikings is a buffet restaurant in The Podium with nine separate cooking stations, each focused on a different region of the world. From Mediterranean flavors to Asian dishes, the food spreads across different counter areas throughout the dining space.
The restaurant opened in 2011 as the sixth location of the Vikings Group, and its name comes from an old Norse word meaning nine. This connection to the founding company appears in the design with nine separate cooking stations.
The space combines cooking traditions from around the world, with dedicated areas for sushi preparation, European cheeses, and Filipino sweets. You can watch staff working at these stations and see how different regional styles sit together in one dining room.
The restaurant sits on the fifth level of The Podium and is open daily, with lunch from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 5 PM to 10 PM. Since it is a buffet with multiple stations, visitors should plan for enough time to explore all the different food areas.
The restaurant has a dedicated station just for premium Angus beef cuts like belly and ribs, paired with a large wine collection from around the world. This focus on high-quality meat and wine pairing is rare for a buffet restaurant and sets it apart.
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