Rare wine-wine-wine Posted January 15 #26 Share Posted January 15 Just now, duquephart said: Wasn't as impressd with the split pea soup as others - probably because I make the best by far. And "real onion rings?" - is there some other kind? Yes there are unfortunately. When we sailed Silversea and Crystal they were serving refried frozen onion rings. I watched the cooks chopping onions and dredging in batter at the Viking Pool Grill. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted January 15 Author #27 Share Posted January 15 2 hours ago, wine-wine-wine said: Yes there are unfortunately. When we sailed Silversea and Crystal they were serving refried frozen onion rings. I watched the cooks chopping onions and dredging in batter at the Viking Pool Grill. Unfortunately at least at the moment on Sky, it appears to be impossible to get fresh made ones. I’ve tried twice, the second time asking for hot ones, both times they came from a bowl that was sitting in the grill. Next time I’m going to ask for some made fresh 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squawkman Posted January 15 #28 Share Posted January 15 4 hours ago, wine-wine-wine said: Yes there are unfortunately. When we sailed Silversea and Crystal they were serving refried frozen onion rings. I watched the cooks chopping onions and dredging in batter at the Viking Pool Grill. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Mom Posted January 15 #29 Share Posted January 15 I had battered and fried scallops at the WC that I still think about... maybe I'll see them on the 3/2 Atlantic Crossing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted January 15 #30 Share Posted January 15 (edited) I loved the Dover sole, once at Manfredi and also at the Restaurant! Edited January 15 by Azulann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CCWineLover Posted January 16 #31 Share Posted January 16 10 hours ago, wine-wine-wine said: Yes there are unfortunately. When we sailed Silversea and Crystal they were serving refried frozen onion rings. I watched the cooks chopping onions and dredging in batter at the Viking Pool Grill. Gosh - with so many people bashing Viking food, you mean Viking actually does SOMETHING right? and better than Crystal or Silversea? Oh my! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holomoana Posted January 16 #32 Share Posted January 16 We really enjoy the food on Viking Ocean however the best entrée thus far was the Scallop Pie that was on offer this past Christmas/New Year. Apparently a favorite in Tasmania. I'm still craving it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipmaster Posted January 24 #33 Share Posted January 24 I am going on my first Viking, I'll be sure to drop back with some comments and pictures. Only a few days before embarkation 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted January 24 #34 Share Posted January 24 (edited) Just off Star. Had Lamb Shank in The Restaurant. Was one of the best meals on voyage. Braised tender, falling off the bone, and seasoned to my liking, really a huge shank (from hind quarter -- larger and meatier than forequarter shank which has a longer, thinner leg bone). Prepared just like Greek Style. Exec Chef was Joseph Dabassious, a real pro. Edited January 24 by FetaCheese Addl info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich3554 Posted January 25 #35 Share Posted January 25 4 hours ago, FetaCheese said: Just off Star. Had Lamb Shank in The Restaurant. Was one of the best meals on voyage. Braised tender, falling off the bone, and seasoned to my liking, really a huge shank (from hind quarter -- larger and meatier than forequarter shank which has a longer, thinner leg bone). Prepared just like Greek Style. Exec Chef was Joseph Dabassious, a real pro. This is DH’s favorite meal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted January 26 #36 Share Posted January 26 Carrot cake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted January 29 Author #37 Share Posted January 29 I’m gonna add (or second?) Success Cake. I had never liked it but had it yesterday from a cake that had been unrefridgerated for an hour or so. OMG, what a differences. Rather than being hard and gummy, it was soft and Lucious! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinetodd Posted March 19 #38 Share Posted March 19 Best main: the shrimp and calamari appetizer (minus the shrimp - I'm allergic!) at Manfredi's Best side: the creamed spinach at The Restaurant - a total butter bomb, but so delicious Best dessert: the lemon mousse at the World Café that looks like an actual lemon - so pretty, and not too sweet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted March 20 #39 Share Posted March 20 On 1/16/2024 at 1:04 AM, holomoana said: We really enjoy the food on Viking Ocean however the best entrée thus far was the Scallop Pie that was on offer this past Christmas/New Year. Apparently a favorite in Tasmania. I'm still craving it! Curried scallop pie was a mainstay when I was in Tasmania. Yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairsvilleCruiseGirl Posted March 21 #40 Share Posted March 21 On 3/19/2024 at 11:39 PM, wolfie11 said: Curried scallop pie was a mainstay when I was in Tasmania. Yum! When we were in Hobart we hired a private guide who took us to a local bakery and recommended the Curried Scallop Hand Pie (he said it's a local favorite). I loved it too! Dang, now I want one! 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchberet Posted March 21 #41 Share Posted March 21 Chocolate cake on Octantis 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted March 21 #42 Share Posted March 21 59 minutes ago, Frenchberet said: Chocolate cake on Octantis 😋 The Octantis cake buffet was tremendous 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torquato Posted March 22 #43 Share Posted March 22 On 1/14/2024 at 6:21 PM, SantaFe1 said: Absolutely agree. Viking has some weird recipes. I once asked the chef about the Peking duck at Chef’s Table that wasn’t. He said he knew how to make Peking duck and to come back. He then made it perfectly for us ! I agree as well. The one that always get my blood boiling when I see it is “California couscous paella.” I’ve lived in California for over 40 years. Never seen it. I was born in Spain and have been eating paella since I can remember. Never, absolutely never with couscous. Why not just make it with Spanish short grain rice? BTW: I was on a princess cruse a month. Saw paella as I was walking through the buffet. Tried it. It was probably the best restaurant paella I’ve had outside of Spain. That good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkster77 Posted March 22 #44 Share Posted March 22 Speaking of Viking recipes, on our Rhine cruise 5 years ago, one evening's dinner menu listed "New England clam chowder"---being a born and bred and resident New Englander, I had to try this. It was delicious, but did not remotely resemble any NE clam chowder I had ever tasted---a less tactful New Englander would have confronted the chef and asked him to "step outside"!! (Never mind, he was built like a defensive end and would have obliterated anyone who did dare challenge him, haha!) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch1994 Posted March 23 #45 Share Posted March 23 23 hours ago, sharkster77 said: Speaking of Viking recipes, on our Rhine cruise 5 years ago, one evening's dinner menu listed "New England clam chowder"---being a born and bred and resident New Englander, I had to try this. It was delicious, but did not remotely resemble any NE clam chowder I had ever tasted---a less tactful New Englander would have confronted the chef and asked him to "step outside"!! (Never mind, he was built like a defensive end and would have obliterated anyone who did dare challenge him, haha!) Had the disaster of the New England clam chowder on the Star yesterday in the World Cafe. It was watery and definitely separated. Didn't eat it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkster77 Posted March 23 #46 Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, hutch1994 said: Had the disaster of the New England clam chowder on the Star yesterday in the World Cafe. It was watery and definitely separated. Didn't eat it. Unfortunate---my Viking clam chowder was tasty, but the flavor profile was completely different from traditional NE clam chowders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duquephart Posted March 23 #47 Share Posted March 23 Calling something something does not make that something what they call it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaFe1 Posted March 23 #48 Share Posted March 23 11 minutes ago, duquephart said: Calling something something does not make that something what they call it. Amen to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duquephart Posted March 23 #49 Share Posted March 23 Great example would be what Viking calls bisteca. Someone should be thrown in jail for that one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted March 23 #50 Share Posted March 23 2 hours ago, duquephart said: Great example would be what Viking calls bisteca. Someone should be thrown in jail for that one. Manfredi’s lasagna: “Hold my beer” Worst excuse for lasagna I have ever tried to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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