Ippudo Philippines will be launching the Miso Akamaru Ramen starting on April 15, 2015. This ramen will be available for a limited time only and will be joined by two new side dishes. I had a chance to try them out a couple of days before the launch date. The first new side dish was the Fried … [Read more...]
Yanagi Japanese Restaurant in Midas Hotel and Casino
Yanagi Japanese Restaurant is located inside Midas Hotel and Casino and serves authentic Japanese dishes by chefs with many years of experience. Midas Hotel occupies the the space of the old Hyatt and you can see a remnant of the old structure encased in glass in the lobby. I remember Tempura Misono … [Read more...]
Ippudo Philippines Opens in SM Mega Fashion Hall
I first tried out Ippudo in HK at their Silvercord branch and was amazed at their unique queuing system. A couple of weeks ago, Manila welcomed its first Ippudo Philippines branch at the SM Mega Fashion Hall. I got there around 10:30am and was so surprised to find the restaurant half full already. … [Read more...]
Chirashi Party at Yumi Japanese Restaurant in Greenhills
Ever since watching Jiro Dreams of Sushi, I've been a convert to sushi and to its bigger cousin, the chirashi bowl. Yumi Japanese Restaurant in the new Promenade, Greenhills has a number of options beyond the usual. We did a little sampling together with some foodie friends one lazy lunch a while … [Read more...]
Flirting with Danger at Kitsho Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
I'm pretty adventurous when it comes to eating, I've had kangaroo, crocodile and rabbit but I've never had anything deadly. My resolve was tested when I was invited to try Fugu or Puffer fish at Kitsho Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar in Traders Hotel Manila. Executive Chef Masahiro Mizumoto is the … [Read more...]