Happy Foodie Friday! This time where off to Aura Cocina & Bar in Brooklyn, NY. @auracocina This fusion restaurant is one of a kind mix of Cuban & Asian cuisine.
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The entrance to the restaurant is the last space on the right within a new development. Once arriving you might be confused as you’ll need to walk up steps and walk straight on a path for roughly 2 minutes.
Once you enter the doors you’ll be transported into this modern Cuban luxury. From the round lights hanging from the ceiling at the bar providing a floating effect. To the open space with a mural painted on the barrier with the flag of Cuba. A mixture of woven chairs, plush leather sculpted seating, and thick tables with greenery throughout its instantly a photo lovers dream.
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Now with a ambience like this the food has to match. To quench my thirst I had the Oaxaca Smash,... hello spicy !!! This is by far the spiciest drink I’ve had with a pinch of flavor. Yes you read that right don’t let the appearance fool you. The mix of black tea, fresh ginger and spicy agave…. Ohhh my this drink was unreal but lovely.
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For the appetizer I had the Tierra y Mar from the Latin Sushi rolls selection. The Tierra y Mar roll consisted of shrimp tempura, churrasco, avocado and spicy aioli. .. Now being a sushi lover I was intrigued by this combination, until I had it. I didn’t enjoy the dish as the presentation was beautiful but the taste was lacking little zest to it. The aioli sauce did help revive the sushi.
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Now the entree…. WOW just too damn good. I had the pleasure go having the House Lo Mein what unique take on this Asian dish. The House Lo Mein is packed with noodles shrimp, pork, peppers, cilantro, broccoli, thai basil and lime. If that wasn’t a mouth full of I don’t know what is The sauce is sweet yet tangy and addicting. The way the sauce is marinated into the dish is stupendous.
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A live band performed delighting the entire space with the sounds of Cuba . If you want an intimate outdoor experience they have it. With flowers and lights streaming down from the steel exterior. It’s lovely on a nice day or night outing.
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