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Mom Violy and Carmina’s dining experience at Dean & DeLuca

  Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...

Changes Made after 2 Years in Vikings Philippines


Eating at Vikings at the SM the Block after two years you need to book reservation ahead of time.

To do this you will go to Vikings Philippines is to make a reservation when you plan to visit giving the date, how many will be attending and providing an email address. You will be given a confirmation number and receive an email whether you would like to modify or change the information given.

Before you the date approaches you will be given a reservation code and you must show it either printed up or from your phone.

Viking Philippines only give you fifteen minutes to keep your slot. I suggest you leave early due to the Christmas rush you'll be stuck in traffic to get there.

You have reached Vikings Philippines you will line up to present your reservation code at the front giving them all the person coming presenting their vaccine cards. The person it is registered on will show their identification to show proof who booked the reservation.

Be sure to inform ahead of time if you may have a birthday celebrate to show proof that it is their birthday with an picture identification.

The All Day Rate is PHP 888.00 ($17.76) per person. Viking Philippines also have a promotional for those who are vaccinated (Bukuna) 3+1 for one person will be free saving PHP 888.00 ($17.76). If you have seniors with you will have a discount.

Carmina had notice from changes after two years eating at Vikings Philippines the serving plates are located at the top of the counter not at the lower shelf and the glasses served for the beverages are given by the Vikings Staff with ice.

While you are getting your food you need to always wear your face mask at all time. You can only remove it when you're about to eat your food at the table.

Each every time you get your next serving of food you will always have your face mask on and the plate you've recently used for the first time will be left behind. A Vikings Employee will come by to get either your beverage cups when not at use, utensils and plates.

There are servers you can request for food to bring to your table.

Mom Violy requested for Steam Lapu Lapu.


For the birthday celebrates Vikings Staff no longer sing at each table they just play birthday songs by distributing each birthday celebrate a birthday cake. You're allowed to bring home the free slice of birthday cake given to you.


Yes, you can bring food home only what is available by a set meal from Vikings Philippines with an additional charge.


You can say it is well organized and follow protocol of covid 19. Staff and employees of Vikings Philippines are wearing face mask.

Life after eating outside in 2 years is not much difference soon, we'll come to a point where no one will get afraid.

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