SM Aura: NBA Cafe

I've really wanted to go NBA Cafe Manila ever since KrisTV featured them, but I didn't have any chance.

This time my family and I tried it. It was a different dining experience. I am no longer a basketball fan but my father will be a forever fan. 

Concept

From the word itself NBA Cafe Manila. I heard they have franchised (I don't know how you call it) the name or trademark or copyright? I think that is the main reason why the food is pricey than it should be. I really like the idea of wide screen television for watching basketball near the bar. Also, they have one television per table, you may choose NBA or Sports News. It would be a nice experience if you are watching the new season or the championship(which is not yet open during our dine).

     The Bar

Here's our table with an overlooking view of Taguig City. 

Food

We ordered the set meal, I wasn't able

to take photos because I went out to fetch my aunt from St. Lukes and when I got back they are already starting to eat.

Here are the foods included in their set meal:

2 bowls of coleslaw

Beer Battered Fish and chips

2 Lemon Brined roasted chicken (2 chicken per plate)

A Huge plate of Penne Pasta

5 Glasses of Soda ( with one time refill) or Iced Tea.

I personally like the beer battered fish, super yummy and also the chicken is very tender and I really love the flavors. 

Penne pasta is not what I am expecting for since I am very used to Penne pasta of Banapple. Their Penne in NBA cafe is very Italian for me. 

Ambiance

I think the ambiance will depend on where will you sit and if it is the NBA season. 

Restaurant Cleanliness

I will give them a two thumbs up for cleanliness. Even the restrooms are clean and smells good. 

Service

The servers are kind, attentive and also friendly. At first my dad doesn't want to sit where we were because it's too far from the bar where the servers are. But mind you they always get back to you if you needed anything. 

I will go back here to try the ala carte meals, and also I want to try their desserts. But as for now I will wait until the season is open. 

Here are some of our photos.

My first time in Peri-Peri

I often passed by Peri-Peri in some

malls here in Manila and I am curious yet afraid to try it because their specialty basically is Charcoal Chicken, that maybe it is like the local food chain here with charcoal chicken. But my dad said why not give it a try? 

One evening we tried it and here I am having my review for Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken. 

Food 

We ordered Classic Carbonara.

Do not expect anything it is really a classic carbonara and I like it. 

I ordered Light Platter B (1/4 Peri-Peri Chicken, 2 pcs chicken rappa, and salad)

The Chicken Rappa is good, a little bit spicy and I wasn't able to finish the other piece (I'm not a fan of spicy and all). 

The salad is yummy as well. The dressing is good!! 

And lastly the Charcoal Chicken. It is not like your typical Charcoal Chicken not over cook! Not burnt! I like the chicken oil they just put the right amount. And the meat is so tender. They have different sauces but I rather not to. 

And also I avail the Php49 drinks and soup all you can. 

For the drinks, they have pepsi products also orange juice and iced tea. For the soups, they have chicken and beef soup. 

Restaurant Cleanliness

I like how they practice cleanliness here. They clean their sauce bottles as much as possible coz' its a little messy. 

Ambiance

I like how laid back the ambiance here, no need to rush. Just eat your food and enjoy the unlimited stuff. 

Service 

Peri-Peri has excellent service. You don't have to ask they will automatically refill the ice, soup and also the sauces. 

Concept

I think Peri-Peri is a Mexican Cuisine, they are not trying hard with the design and interior but instead they make sure the quality of their food are at its finest. 

I will go back here!!! The chicken is so yum!!