The Alley by Vikings Menu & Buffet Rates 2026: Full Station Guide

At the BGC (Taguig) branch, the standard adult rate is PHP 1,138 net on weekdays and PHP 1,238 net on weekends and holidays -- all-in net price. UP Town Center and Cloverleaf branches run slightly lower: weekday lunch PHP 1,038, weekday dinner PHP 1,238, weekend/holiday PHP 1,238. Fairview Terraces is PHP 1,138 weekday and PHP 1,238 weekend. Rates are per person and include unlimited food and beverages (including beer and cocktails). Confirm with your specific branch before booking as rates can be updated without notice.

The Alley by Vikings is a spin-off concept by Vikings Group that reimagines the all-you-can-eat buffet as a street-market food hall. Instead of a single long buffet line, The Alley arranges food across roughly 15 themed stalls -- Japanese (Yatai), Chinese (Hao Chi), Filipino (La Sap, Frituen Batsoy), Italian carving (Buono), seafood (O'Sean Eleven), American bar bites (Lost and Pound) and more. The flagship Vikings brand is a separate but related luxury buffet concept. Both are operated by Vikings Group, the largest buffet restaurant group in the Philippines.

Yes. The buffet rate at The Alley by Vikings includes unlimited beer and house cocktails from the Kegz bar station, in addition to fruit juices and infused waters. Alcoholic beverages are available only to guests 18 years and older. Premium wine is available for an additional fee at some branches. The Nord's Coffee Bar station also offers complimentary espresso drinks (Americano, latte, cappuccino, mocha) and hot tea throughout service.

As of 2026, The Alley by Vikings has five branches in Metro Manila: BGC / Bonifacio High Street (Taguig), UP Town Center (Quezon City), Cloverleaf (Quezon City), Ayala Malls Manila Bay (Paranaque), and Fairview Terraces (Quezon City, opened March 2025). Operating hours are typically lunch 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and dinner 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM, though end times may follow mall-closing schedules. Contact the specific branch or check vikingsrestaurant.com for current hours and reservation availability.

Based on consistent reviewer feedback, the most recommended items are: (1) Salmon and tuna sashimi at Yatai -- widely praised for freshness relative to price; (2) Baked oysters with cheese at O'Sean Eleven; (3) Italian braised beef at Buono carving station; (4) Salt and pepper spare ribs at Hao Chi -- a crowd favorite that runs out at peak hours; (5) Bagnet at Frituen Batsoy -- Ilocano crispy pork belly that can be ordered as Kare-Kareng Bagnet, Binagoongan Bagnet, or Bagnet Sisig. Arrive early in a session for the best selection of peak-demand items.

Several discount channels are publicly documented: Klook vouchers sell the BGC weekday lunch for PHP 1,024 (vs. the PHP 1,138 walk-in rate). Eatigo offers time-slot-based discounts of up to 30%, reducing a PHP 1,138 lunch to approximately PHP 797. The birthday promo lets the celebrant dine free on their actual birthday with one full-paying adult, or free during their birthday month with four full-paying adults. Senior citizens 75+ qualify for 50% off. Groups of 30 or more may negotiate 25-30% group rates. Select bank credit cards (e.g., RCBC Mastercard) have offered 50% weekday discounts for groups of 5-10. Promotions change regularly -- verify the current offer before booking.

Children below 3 feet in height dine free at all branches. Taller children are charged on a height-based tiered rate: children 3-4 feet pay a reduced rate (PHP 188-238 for weekday lunch depending on branch), and children 4-4 ft 4.6 in pay a mid-tier rate (PHP 388-448 for weekday lunch). Heights are measured at the entrance. Exact child rates vary by branch and meal period -- confirm with your specific location when making a reservation.

Service runs in two distinct sessions: Lunch: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and Dinner: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM (or until mall closing). Diners are given the full service window -- roughly 90 minutes to 3.5 hours depending on arrival time. Last call for food is typically 30 minutes before the session ends. Arriving within the first 30-60 minutes of a session gives the best selection, especially for high-demand items like sashimi and baked oysters.

At PHP 1,038-1,238 for most branches (weekday lunch), The Alley by Vikings sits in the mid-to-upper tier of Metro Manila buffets. The flagship Vikings brand commands a higher rate. The Alley differentiates on the street-market atmosphere and the inclusion of unlimited beer and cocktails in the base rate -- a feature that is relatively rare at this price point. Reviewer consensus places it well above average in food quality (especially the Japanese and carving stations) and notes the inclusive drinks as a strong value driver for groups. The BGC branch commands a slight premium over UP Town and Cloverleaf due to its location in the central business district.