Giant Ball Pit in SM BF!

We were in SM City BF a few days ago and on our way to the grocery, the boys spotted this huge ball pit in the ground floor of the main atrium. Of course what could I do but let them jump in!

Unli Korean BBQ at SamgyeopMasarap (SM BF)

SamgyeopMasarap is the latest restaurant to open in SM City BF. If you love Korean food and also buffets, then this is a good place to try.

Ice Skating at SM City BF

I remember ice skating when I was a kid all the way in SM Megamall. I probably only got to do it 5 times in my whole life, and I even remember an incident when my older cousin fell and had to get stiches on her eyebrow! So yeah, that was probably the last time I ever went skating.

Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised to see a pop-up skating rink at SM City BF a few weeks ago. The rink is small, only 100sqm, and is located at the Main Atrium where Uniqlo is.

Ever After High Christmas at SM BF

We love checking out the Christmas displays at the malls during the holidays. I just love seeing the different themes and decors every year, which provide such a great backdrop for some family pics!

Last year, SM BF did an Adventure Time display and the year before was How To Train Your Dragon. This year, the Ever After High characters take center stage in an Epic Winter display.

Adventure Time Candy Kingdom Christmas at SM BF

So glad we caught this Christmas display at the Main Atrium of SM City BF before it ended (I believe today is the last day). Last year's display was "How To Train Your Dragon" and this year it's Adventure Time! Check out all our cute pics :)

Kuya J Restaurant (SM BF)

I'm not such a fan of Filipino food, but I have to say that Kuya J Restaurant has changed my mind. Somehow, whenever we're in SM BF and can't decide where to eat, we always end up here! :)

Gaspi's in SM BF

We've practically tried all the restaurants in SM BF already, so we decided to eat here in Gaspi's for the first time one afternoon when we were craving for Spanish food.

First of all, I totally love the interiors especially those brick walls and that glass archway...

Here's their menu:

This is their free bread which was served at the start of the meal. The bread was soft and there was a lot of butter given as well.

For our appetizers, we got Croquetas and Calamares. Both were just ok for me, nothing special.

Croquetas
Chicken croquettes in bechamel sauce
P260

Calamares Fritos
P210

For our main dish, we got the Salpicado and Paella. If I remember correctly, the Salpicado came with rice but since we ordered paella already, we decided to get onion rings instead. However, the onion rings were not crunchy at all and also a bit cold. The salpicao was ok but for the price, the serving was definitely small.

Salpicado with Onion Rings
P450

closer look at the Salpicado

The best thing about our meal was the paella, but even that was just average tasting for us...

Paella de Arroz ala Cubana
P350

Overall, I'm sorry to say that the food was disappointing for us. I don't know if we ordered the wrong things but we definitely have tasted better elsewhere. And for the price we paid (about P1500) sana we ate na lang in Vikings or something hehe. ;p

Vikings Buffet at SM BF

It was my first time to eat at a Vikings buffet (Jazz Mall branch) just last month. And wouldn't you know it, I was able to visit their newest branch in SM BF just a few weeks after!

SM BF branch officially opened last January 23, 2015

I believe each Vikings branch usually has a different theme, and if the one in Jazz Mall has a very European feel to it, this branch in SM BF has a modern-rustic vibe. 

There are lots of wooden, earthy elements...

But then they're balanced out by these modern light fixtures.

This branch was also smaller compared to the one in Jazz Mall, and the layout of the place had the food on one side of the restaurant instead of in the center.

another seating area

Since the place was smaller, I felt that there was less food than the one in Jazz Mall. But I actually preferred it since I didn't feel so overwhelmed with all the choices and the visual overload. They still had all the different stations (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Filipino, Italian, Carving, Dessert) but I really liked the presentation of the appetizers which is what you see right when you enter the restaurant.

Dessert station:

Anyway, I also love how they recycled the viking ship from the How To Train Your Dragon Christmas display. It's definitely a great place for a photo op with the whole fam! :)

Rates are the same as in Jazz Mall. We brought Sabe with us and he was just a few millimeters above 3ft so we were still charged with the kiddie price huhu! Akala ko palalampasin na pero hindi talaga e! Dapat pala, pinatanggal ko un shoes baka nakalusot pa hehe. ;p

After this, I think I should stay away from buffets for a while. With summer just around the corner, I definitely need to start my diet now hehe!


VIKINGS SM BF
2nd Floor, SM BF Paranaque
811-3888, 811-4888, 0998-988-2888, 0917-895-4888
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vikingssmbf
Website: www.vikings.ph

Katsu Sora Japanese Restaurant

One of our new favorite restaurants in SM BF is Katsu Sora which opened just a few months ago.

What caught our eye when we first ate here was their Salad, Soup and Rice Buffet. All sets come with unlimited refills of salad, soup and rice from the buffet bar (except kids set). Appetizer pa lang, busog na! ;p

This is the buffet bar:

steamed broccoli, potato salad with egg

veggies like mixed lettuce, white onions, cucumber

fresh fruits

unlimited rice and miso soup

You can also add toppings to the rice like black and white sesame seeds, sake, tarako or tamago.

rice toppings

Different salad dressings like Grated Onion, French dressing, Soy Sesame dressing, Wasabi dressing, Creamy Wasabi dressing, Mentaiko dressing, Thousand Island dressing, Japanese Creamy dressing, Chinese dressing and Lemon dressing.

salad dressing

more sauces at the table

Here are their different types of pork. The Iberico Pork is the most expensive with sets at around P650, the Kurobuta Pork sets are about P550, the Shimofuri Pork sets are around P450, and the Sakura Pork sets are about P350.

Of course we had to order Katsudon, and we decided to get the Iberico Pork Set (120g) which came with Japanese rice, salad, soup and hot tea. The meat was indeed super soft and tender and very delicious!

Iberico Katsudon Set
P680

love how there's a flame under the bowl so the dish is really hot!

We also got the Tonkatsu Curry in Kurobuta Pork (120g) served with a mild curry sauce, stewed vegetables and rice.

Kurobuta Tonkatsu Curry Set
P570

We also orderd the classic Tonkatsu in Sakura Pork (120g) which came with Japanese rice, salad, soup and hot tea.

Sakura Pork Tonkatsu Set
\P345

Everything was so good and the price is very affordable considering the salad, soup and rice buffet. The Iberico and Kurobuta Pork were really so tender, but I have to say the Sakura Pork wasn't bad at all too! Definitely a must try for all katsu lovers out there. :)


KATSU SORA
SM City BF Paranaque Branch
www.facebook.com/katsusora
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