My friends and I decided to go to SM Aura last Sunday for a change hehe, we also wanted to try NBA Cafe. March of this year, the first sports bar and restaurant opened here in Manila. We came around 12nn so I was expecting that we’ll have to wait long but surprisingly it only took us 5 minutes to be seated. When we walked in, I noticed how spacious the place was, tables were everywhere but still they were far apart from each other. As we went to our table I felt like I was in a museum, NBA memorabilia filled the place – trophies, basketballs with autographs and jerseys of teams.
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We were already starving when we got on our table so we ordered right away. It took 15 minutes for our food to be served, we didn’t mind waiting though we’re hungry because we spent our time staring at the pictures of NBA players in the wall. Also, TV screens were everywhere! So waiting time wasn’t boring! We were seated beside the glass window, I bet the view would be more relaxing if we went there for dinner. Anyway let’s move on with the food!
Lobster Caesar – P550
For salad we had Lobster Caesar, it has Romain Lettuce, Lobster, Parmesan Cheese, Carrot and truffle vinaigrette. It was very tasty! I really like it, the dressing and the lobster oh so yummy! I really don’t like anchovy but somehow it balances the salad. One more thing, I also like the presentation! When I first saw this I was like “ay ang konti naman” but when we were eating, its good for sharing and it is “mabigat sa tyan“.
Classic Burger with Fries – P300
Classic Burger with beer battered onion rings – P300
Of course we ordered burgers! You can choose between fries and beer battered onion rings as your side dish. You can also choose how you want your patty to be cooked. One order is good for sharing. The burger is good, nothing special. It has onions, tomatoes, lettuce, it tastes just like an ordinary grilled burger.
Mango Iced Tea -P150
We ordered overpriced Coke float and Mango Iced Tea.hehe.
New York Style Hotdog with Fries – P275
I was able to eat my order right away because I was so hungry but I really didn’t enjoy it much. There was something in there that I didn’t like, I think it was the sauerkraut, it’s too sour for me. Maybe I’m just used in eating regular hotdogs with just a little bit of ketchup, mayo, mustard and cheese! :p Jolly Hotdog please! :p
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese – P375
We also ordered this super cheesy macaroni with bacon on top. The serving did not look that much but it is really more than enough. Be careful though because it’s served in a hot wide plate!
Apple Pie – P295
For dessert we had Apple pie. This was my favorite of all the food we ordered. The crust, the caramelized apple, the vanilla ice cream all together? Perfection! It’s also topped with whipped cream and cherry, our lunch date ended well because of this! For the whole list of Menu, click here.
Food is ok but I think they are quite expensive but the ambiance, service and food presentation make up for it. Overall, I must say it is a good experience. I just can imagine how exciting it would be to go here during NBA championships! I bet it would be more fun to dine here, to watch and to cheer your favorite team together with the other fans!
NBA Cafe Manila
5/F SM Aura
BCG, Taguig City
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