Experiencing the Pyromusical in Seafood Island Restaurant of SM by the Bay

The famous boodle meal in Blackbeard's Seafood Island

It's that time of the year again when the night sky gets painted with illuminating colors and lights as the 6th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition runs until March 14, 2015 in SM by the BAY! Get ready to make your Saturday nights brighter and better!

The Sudden Bloom of the SM by the BAY

Although SM by the BAY became an instant "pasyalan" place as soon as the Mall of Asia opened up, it has gradually yet impressively bloom into a leisure, entertainment and dining hub. Food kiosks are scattered along the area; hence, you won't need to worry about getting hungry as you stroll along the bayside. On the other hand, if you are eyeing for something fancier, you may try the wide line-up of restaurants along the 1.5 km stretch. 

In case you find yourself not in a mood for some pigging out, you are given the option to do something thrilling via the rides offered such as the MOA Eye (Giant Ferris Wheel), Cruise by the Bay and Drop Zone to name a few. However, if you happen to lean more towards the simple side of life, you may opt to just stroll by the bay as you HHWW-MPSSP with your loved one this season of fireworks! Yeah, there are tons of things you can do here in the area!

Note: HHWW-MPSSP = Holding Hands While Walking, May Pa Sway-Sway Pa

The magnificent sunset as seen in the SM by the Bay, Mall of Asia Complex

The 6th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition
After its successful first run in 2010, many families and groups of friends started to anticipate with excitement the succeeding shows. In fact, for some, watching the pyromusical competition already became a tradition. Now on its sixth year, the Pyromusical Competition show continues to light up the skies with brilliant colors as it runs every Saturday from February 7 to March 14, 2015 with 10 countries participating in the said competition.

The 6th Pyromusical Competion in the Philippines

Lucky for me, I got to witness the opening of the competition while indulging myself with some seafood delights in no other place than Seafood Island wherein I got a taste of the famous boodle meal and a few desserts. So with this, permit me to share with you my dining experience as well.

Calamares || P185

Seafood Island's fresh Calamares

For the starter, I had this calameres which I was able to note as crunchy on the outside but tender on the inside. The calamares came with a honey mustard dip, which was the primary source of the dish's flavor.

Mt. Apo Boodle Meal || P1,650

This boodle meal contains Balbakwa, Clams sa Buko, Steamed Crabs, Steamed Shrimps, Grilled Liempo, Grilled Squid, Inihaw na Manok, Fried Tilapia, Law-uy, Kinilaw sa Tanigue, Ensaladang Lato and Garlic Rice with Crispy Dilis.

The famous Mt. Apo Boodle Meal of Seafood Island

Among all of these, the notable ones are the following:

• Kinilaw || extremely fresh evidenced by the tenderness and taste of the fish meat; it was also not too sour
• Grilled Liempo || really tasty down to its meat fibers
• Balbakwa (Delicacy from Mindanao) || a definite first for me that really hit the right spots of my taste buds

At a different angle - Mt. Apo Boodle Meal

As we were digging into the boodle meal, the skies lit up followed by a familiar booming sound indicating that the show just began!

Spectacular Fireworks during the opening of the competition in SM by the BAY

It felt really mesmerizing enjoying the evening breeze (as we were seated in the outdoor dining of Seafood Island) and the food under the spectacular lights from the fireworks.

For the desserts, we had the following:

A dessert of Bikers' Cafe - Pancake with Ripe Mangoes and Whipped Cream

Fried ice cream in bread batter of Seafood Island

Pyromusical and Seafood Island in a Nutshell
Seafood Island is definitely a prime spot for you to catch the spectacular pyromusical competition. Hence, instead of paying up for the ticket just to watch the show, get some reservation here (or in the nearby restaurants, if it gets fully booked). Not only will you be able to sit comfortably as you watch the fireworks but also enjoy some interesting food.

How about you - do you recommend this place?

Blackbeard's Seafood Island
Location: SM by the Bay, Seaside Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City

Contact No.: (02) 804-0130
Store Hours: 10:00 am to 12:00 mn (Sunday to Thursday)
10:00 am to 2:00 am (Friday and Saturday)