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.

Fairview Terraces: BIDA Filipino Kitchen

I've gone to different restaurants and places to try different foods, so why not try Fairview Terraces? Closer in our place and also I've heard that there are new restaurants there. 

We chose BIDA Filipino Kitchen. 

I really like the concept of this resto with the grills and the "street lights". Actually I really don't know. Lol! 

The chairs and couches are so cozy and soft. 

Their menu is place on a clip board like this. 

We ordered the following: 

Kare-Kare

-  I must say that the sauce is made from scratch? No artificial flavors and the consistency of the sauce is perfect. I just don't like that you can feel the toasted ground rice. I really like the bagoong thou! Super tasty! 

Fried Chicken 

- That 1/2 chicken taste the same as Max's friend chicken BUT!!! A lot better! The chicken is tender and also flavorful! This one of their best sellers. ;) 

Pinakbet 

- I am not a fan of Pinakbet but I like it. No further explanation. Lol! 

You should also try their drinks! 

From left to right: Sampaloc Iced Tea, Mango shake, Soda (lol), and Guyabano Juice.

You should try the Sampaloc Iced Tea! Super duper mega yummy! 

Just an update, we recently visit Bida and we ordered the set meal (I am so hungry that I forgot to take photos). The BINAGOONGAN is so good it is a must try! The salt and pepper chicken is a lottle bit spicy. The pancit habhab is ok but it will be better if you add the vinegar of course. 

All in all you must try for your self for you to figure it out. 

Pasig Kapitolyo: Cab Cafe

Here's a very very very quick review for Cab Cafe in Pasig Capitol Common.

Thank God for giving me friends with sweet tooth same as mine! ;) 

    Upper left: Mango Pavlova 

    Lower left: Pistachio Cake

    Upper right: Triple chocolate cake 

    Lower right: Blueberry cheesecake 

Blueberry cheesecake is my all time favorite but with Cab Cafe oh my this will keep me coming back.

Mango Pavlova and Pistachio both have the same amount of sweetness but I'm not a fan of mango and pistachio. 

Triple Chocolate is my second favorite simply because I love chocolates! Lol! 

Just ask water, they may a little bit short in staff but ask them whatever you need. They are friendly. 

I will go back there to try other cakes and also the pasta. I heard the pastas there are good.