It all started when H
texted me about this place in Makati that was rumored to be a local celebrity
magnet. I Googled it and the food fascinated me (in denial of being a fan girl).
Anyway, it took us quite a while before we get to match our schedules but
finally, we get to visit Buddha Bar last week.
It was one rainy Saturday when we decided to pay this hyped
place a visit. At first my “old lady” instinct was battling with my “glutton”
self. But alas, the glutton won and I found myself waiting for H at a nearby
mall’s lobby.
Giddy, we found our way with the help of several guards and
Google map.
When we entered, I had a hard time walking as I could barely
see the steps (as I’m a bit blind when it’s too dark). We were ushered to the second
floor as it is Buddha Bar’s dining area while the first floor serves as the
lounge.
Service was quick given that we were the first diners to
arrive that night. I guess places like this really attract the night crowd. Oh
well, at least we got good seats.
When the appetizer arrived, we were surprised with the
generous serving. They really mean it when they told us it was good for two people.
It was actually a delightful dish as the chicken was slightly sweet and
caramelized yet has a hint of tanginess. The shredded leaves also made it extra
crunchy. It was a really good dish to start the night.
Next served was the Thai Style Red Curry Shrimp which I was hesitant
to try as it was noted that it is one of Buddha Bar’s spicy dishes. However,
curiosity did not kill the cat this time as the dish wasn’t spicy at all (or my
tolerance for spicy food increased tenfold!!!). The presentation of the dish
was rather charming as it was served in a coconut shell. We even asked the
server to mix the coconut with the curry to add more flavor as it was a bit
bland. The dip though that goes with the dish helped bring out the curry
flavor.
Since we were trying
to stay longer to spot some celebrities, we ordered a Chocolate Lava cake with
Vanilla ice cream (I wasn’t able to note though the price).
This time, the serving was a small but we realized that it
was actually too much when we tasted it. The chocolate was very rich and creamy
that a few bites were enough.
We were so excited for 11 p.m. as we were told that it is
the peak hour but we noticed that the place was just filled with foreigners. I
guess the peak “day” is Friday and not a Saturday. H and I then decided to just
chat some more and finally get the check and head home.
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| Apparently, the iced tea really is special as it has lychee and kiwi! YUM! |
But before heading back, we had a little field trip starting with the washroom.
Then the roof deck which we both found pretty and a nice place to chill with
friends. (Is chill still a cool word? *clueless*)
However, with a bill of PHP2,400, I might not frequent this
place a lot. Perhaps a twice a year trip would be enough. :)
Buddha Bar is located
at Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City.
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