Slice N' Dice, repeat if desired.

There's no denying the fact that I love meat. (Pun not intended.) If it wasn't for my love for salad and rice, I'd think I am a carnivore. So just imagine my delight when I heard there is a place serving steaks for just P99, and the best part is, it is just a few meters away from the place I currently reside. I knew I had to try it, as soon as I can.

Slice N' Dice: Tender Steaks
100% tender; no knife needed

I could feel my heart doing somersaults as I take the steps towards the restaurant. As soon as I entered the place, they escorted me to where I could sit, asking me if I wanted to sit by the window or right next to their television. "Babe, I Love You" was playing and I knew where I would be sitting.

They gave me the menu and left me to decide on what to order. They had huge steaks around 230-250 grams around P200 for the T-Bone and P250 for the Porterhouse steak. I was somehow panicking since I clearly remember that they said it was P99. Alas, I flipped the menu and saw the promo. They had P99 meals: Junior T-Bone, Sirloin Salpicao, and Garlic Porkloin Steak, Grilled Chicken Steak, Steak Sisig (I had a "whoa" moment when I saw that) and Garlic Bangus steak. If you wanted to have unlimited servings of rice, you could add P10 to your meal and you could ask for as many servings of rice you can, as well as bottomless red iced tea for just P30. They also have cheaper meals if you're on a really tight budget.

I ordered the Junior T-Bone steak since it's what I came for in the first place, asked for a extra side dish of mashed potatoes, just because, and of course, ordered their classic Ceasar salad.

I loved how they tried to do a plating but somehow gave up half way.

So I had my Junior T-bone steak, and judging by the size, I got a pretty nice deal for P99. They have this guarantee that their steaks are 100% tender and you wouldn't need a knife to cut it, and surprisingly, they really do have tender steaks. They just gave me a spoon and fork and let me be. The steak was tender, well seasoned, and it melts in your mouth. They also (barely) added buttered corn and carrots as well, the usual side dish for a steak dish. Though I wished they had the gravy separated from the steak and not poured on top of it.

Their mashed potato was creamy and just the right amount of saltiness that would leave you wanting for more. Pairing it with the steak (and/or the gravy) just hits the spot.

Another "okay-I-shall-make-this-pretty-oh-shoot-I-ruined-it-ugh-who-cares-they'll-still-eat-it-anyway" kind of plating.

And last but not the least, I tried their salad. I had a hard time tossing the salad since it was served on a flat plate and the greens were just too large. It would have been better if they serve the salad on a bowl, so that the customers could easily toss the salad. It was an okay salad, would have been better though with a bit more dressing but I love salad so I still munched it down.

Slice N' Dice serves affordable steak meals that don't cut on the quality of their food just to make it cheaper. Whether you or you aren't on a budget, you would still get served well prepared steak meal.
I shall come back and probably try the premium steaks soon, (and as well as that steak sisig which intrigues me so much). See you soon, maybe?

NIU By Vikings

This is how it looks from the entrance.

NIU has this unique ambiance - it feels like you're dining inside a 5-star hotel.

It is a high-end buffet of the Vikings group, located on the topmost floor of SM Aura Premier in Taguig. 

Niu (pronounced as nee-uh) is the latest of buffet chains by popular all-you-can-eat restaurant Vikings, which already has different locations in the Philippines.

How can you stop wandering around? 

There is a live grand pianist that fills the whole place with wonderful Filipino and  Foreign love songs.

There is also rotating wines, from imported red wines to imported white wines. 

Cold Station

This is where you start your buffet experience.

You can have your salad, Salamis, Mortadellas, Prossciuttos, and a wide variety of cheese

Pastry Section

Pastries are so delicious. I don't know where to start. 

Those mini burgers are my favorite!

Japanese Section

Itadakimasu! You can choose from an assortment of maki rolls, sashimis, and katsu dishes. They even fry the tempura and slice the sashimis right infront of you when you want them. 

They also have baked oysters, and a lot more!

Chinese Section

Here is the Chinese Station. 

They have a lot of chicken dishes to choose from. Macau lechon! Yum!

Dumlings, Siomai, Pork buns and many more!

Drink Section

They offer a lot of fresh juices. They can also make fruit shakes if you ask them to.

One of their best offerings: unlimited draft beer below 0 degrees! 

They also do concoctions. They can create Mojitos, mixed drinks and the like.

Carving Station

This is my favorite section. Hello, steaks!

Niu Belly Chon is a must try! 

The steaks are really tender. The sauces are to die for. 

Dessert Section

After having your full meal from the buffet, here comes unlimited sweets! 

They have ice creams, crepes, a lot of delicious cakes, and fondues.

This experience is really satisfying. Tummy satisfied!

How much to eat at Niu?

Weekday lunch for adults: P1088  + 5% service charge

Weekday dinner/Weekend or Holiday lunch/dinner for adults: P1,388  + 5% service charge

Weekday lunch for kids 3-4 ft or 3-7-years-old: P288 

Weekday lunch for kids 4 to 4ft 6 or 8-10 y.o.: P488 

Weekday dinner/Weekend or Holiday lunch/dinner for kids 3 -4 ft or 3-7 y.o.: P388 

Weekday dinner/Weekend or Holiday lunch and dinner for kids 4 to 4 ft. 6 or 8-10 y.o.: P688

Kids below 3 ft or 3 y.o.: free

Special Promo: 50% discount to senior citizens 75-years-old or older

NIU by Vikings
6F SM Aura Premier, 26th Street Corner McKinley Parkway, 1630 Taguig
Telephone: +632 478-3888, 847-3888
Mobile: +63 917 586-6888, +63 919 999-6888
Email: niubyvikings@gmail.com
Website: http://niu.ph

Facebook: NIU by Vikings: SM Aura

Twitter: @VikingsBuffet

Instagram: @NIUbyVikings