Dark, mysterious, sensuous and chic! Buddha Bar ticks every box in terms of interior decoration and high end food with
Pacific Rim influences. With a giant Buddha as its centerpiece, dining here
definitely creates the sense that you are in a different world, one that is
glamorous, classy and sophisticated.
Located
at Picar
Place on Kalayaan Avenue, Buddha Bar is
impressively spacious. The establishment has two floors, and outside terrace
with a pool, numerous balconies where you can enjoy chilling with friends or
family. Buddha-Bar Manila highlights refined and exotic cuisine with exciting
mix of flavors and cultures. And I love how all the dishes are prepared to a
family-style concept. It can be shared as it is served in large dishes rather
than individual plates.
Even
though I have read tons of reviews before making a reservation here, we still
had trouble choosing what to order. We’d love to try everything but
that wouldn't be possible! Haha! I opted to get what few bloggers
recommended. And indeed, this Pink
Lady (Php203.90 – 4 pcs) is definitely a must try.
We have
also ordered Maki Spicy
Tuna (Php150.71 – 4pcs). This is one of
my favorite spicy tuna rolls in the city. And this is also good for those
who don't want to spend a lot of money like me. hehe!
Rex
ordered Maguro - Tuna (Php257.09 - 5pcs). This tasted incredibly
fresh. If we could - we'd eat sashimi and sushi every day. Yes, Rex and I
are certified Japanese food lover. :D
Robert
ordered this Grilled Salmon (Php780.14), it's quite
good. It's served with green beans (we had a funny discussion
about whether it's a monggo or what haha), and this yummy sauce.
I
ordered Petite Spring Rolls (Php283.69) for my Mom.
She's limited to what she can eat, so I had to choose something healthy. This
one is a Vietnamese-style spring rolls filled with vegetables and served with
sweet and sour sauce. I love this one.
We also
tried this Thai Salad (Php434.40) which was
just so-so. It's a combination of Green Papaya Salad and grilled shrimps and
calamaris. It taste good, but I expected it to be something different. It
tasted more of an Achara (say 'ah-cha-ra').
The
food at Buddha Bar was scrumptious with each dish singing loudly with freshness
and a refreshing quality. The service was lovely and relaxed, and the cozy
interior decoration completed Mom's enchanting birthday dinner experience. The
prices were a bit steep, but it’s totally worth it, definitely one of the best
restaurant experiences we ever had.
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Location and Contact Information:
Picar Place, Kalayaan Ave,
Makati City, Metro Manila
Phone: (02) 856 6859
Website: www.buddhabarmanila.com
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