I recently got to experience a special dinner at Nikkei Rockwell featuring hamachi (yellow tail) paired with Cloudy Bay wines. This was my first time at the Rockwell branch and the vibe felt different with a two level restaurant and the exciting sushi area/open kitchen dominating the first … [Read more...]
Botejyu Goes Beyond Okonomiyaki
Botejyu recently opened their 13th branch at the 3rd level of Greenbelt 3 by adding more items to their extensive menu. They are my go to place for takoyaki and okonomiyaki in Manila, I do lament that they've removed the metaiko and potato mochiyaki from the menu. Special Assorted Sashimi … [Read more...]
Savor the Seasons of Japan in Inagiku
Inagiku Japanese Restaurant opened in 1998 as a tempura specialist but has become known as a bastion of excellent Japanese food in Manila. Many of the things you might see in social media of other Japanese dishes traces it's origins from their menu. Executive Chef Wataru Hishikawa is now at the helm … [Read more...]
Sugi, A Classic That Can Still Surprise
Sugi Japanese Restaurant has been around for over three decades starting from the old Greenbelt before moving to it's current location in Greenbelt 2. I have vague memories of having eaten at the early branch but I've dined many times in both the current location as well as the shuttered Crossroad … [Read more...]