Niña’s Cafe: Fine Eclectic Offerings

Niña’s Café grew out of a personal wish for a dining place in town that matched city standards. Originally a townhouse unit at a prime entry spot at the St. Vincent Village in Bical Norte, it quickly became a favorite watering hole, dating venue, and events place among Bayambangueños in 2017.

In the age of selfies and Instagram posts, that shouldn’t be a surprise because it provides a perfect backdrop owing to its elegant but homey feel. This is how Niña’s Café has been playing a big part in the lives of its patrons, especially in marking their most significant milestones.

For the regular mains, among the offering are its irresistible kare-kare, Bonuan bangus a la pobre, and crispy pata. For those craving for local exotic fare, they have, surprisingly, sautéed buro nestled in butterflied eggplant.

For appetizers, I personally find the chicken teriyaki worth going back to for seconds for its flavor-packed juicy tenderness. There are also such tempting items as nachos, quesadillas, croquettes, and fried mozzarella sticks.

Its array of gourmet pizza developed by Australia-based chef Mike Vidad include Margherita, Chorizo & Mushrooms, Bacon Cheese Burger, Aloha, Shrimp & Garlic, and Keso Ajo (Quattro Formaggi), which has mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan and kesong puti garlic. “Mayora Niña” pizza has smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers and basil, while “Bonita” pizza has chicken chunks in teriyaki sauce, and “Antonio” has Mexican beef, salsa, jalapeños, fresh tomatoes, bell peppers and cilantro.

Those who wish to drop by for breakfast may try Cezar’s Plate, which is a king’s feast of fried egg, daing na bangus, longanisa, and tapa to go with your choice of rice. Try also Jerry’s Burger, a tasty and filling treat. 

Health buffs would be happy to see a variety of salads. Also on offer are fruit smoothies such as mango, mango-banana, apple-grape, cucumber-lemon, etc., depending on the season.

For buffet, events and catering services, Niñas is able to whip up a delightful array of cosmopolitan dishes, from black paella, to niçoise salad, callos madrileña, gamberetti roll, pan-fried fish fillet in lemon-butter sauce, pastel de lengua, lasagna, even chap chae.

With its varied offerings, refined ambience, not to mention a young and friendly service crew, Niña’s Café has exposed locals to flavors of the world right at their doorstep.

For bookings, contact 0928 620 0889 or https://www.facebook.com/NinasCafeOfficial/.