Ginzadon: Japanese and Korean Restaurant

this is a new Japanese/Korean restaurant in Maxims Hotel beside the Resorts World casino. we went there specifically to try the food. 

we tried the following; Maguro Sashimi Php390, Shake Sashimi Php420, Cali Ura Maki 150, Japchae 350, quite peppery, Dak Kang Jung 400 - sweet and sour chicken. I liked this one. Nak Ji Bok Keum 550 - this is the one with baby squid, its soooooo spicy!   Prices here don't include the Service charge, 12% vat and local tax. There is a local tax since it's inside a hotel.

I wasn't able to look at the menu as I was so hungry. I simply ate what my friends ordered. they made the observation that there were more Korean than Japanese dishes on the menu.

I enjoyed my meal.  I liked both Japanese and Korean dishes are being served. it's a good mix. This place is seemingly targeted to people who go to the Casino which  is visible from the restaurant. as you exit, you enter the Casino.


Ginzadon is located at the 2nd Floor, Maxims Hotel, 10 Newport Boulevard,Newport City Complex, Pasay City. Tel No: 988.99.99

Tokyo Café

One thing I noticed about the place is that they have a wide range of desserts - a Variety of ice cream parfaits, crepes, cheesecakes. 

To me Tokyo Cafe by its name is very Japanese yet they serve western food, such as, pasta, sandwich, salad, burgers, pizza and coffee. the  modern ambiance, the all-white concept, and bright lighting which I like, give an aura of class yet it's casual dining.

Tokyo Café  have branches in The Piazza, Mc Kinley Hills in Taguig, SM North, and SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

OMAKASE

I discovered Omakase japanese cuisine from my friends who lives in the South. The place seems popular even though you have to find your way to get there.

I don't really know how to assess Japanese cuisine like knowing whether if its authentic or not. But what I can share is every time I visit this restaurant, I order something new.  I have visited Omakase 3 times and  I never had any negative reviews.  I like the idea that they have a wide-range of menu and it does encourage me to order a japanese item that is not familiar to me.

Omakase Japanese Cuisine is located at Casa Susana, Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City. Tel Nos. (02) 771-1443

(Top photo: Spider Maki P230. Below: Unagi Kabayaki P295, Fried rice P60, Zaru Soba P185, Chirashi P270, Oyster Sashimi P240, Agedashi Tofu P110)

KIDO MANGA

Their Kido Punch Tea (like a red tea) has a unique taste. The burger is quite ok. but the Takoyaki which seems to be highly advertised- i really didnt like it. i think the ones i tasted in Sunday Legaspi market tasted better :-)  
Classic Cheese burger with 16 oz drink and fries - 120.00; Takoyaki (special) 3 pcs - 40.00

Kido Manga is located at Robinsons Place, Malate, Manila

NIHONBASHI TEI

It was my immediate boss in the office who brought us in Nihonbashi Tei. She has tried it before and she said the prices are reasonable especially if you are in groups. 

We made reservations before going.  I was surprised that we were given a room without any extra fees :-). we were just unlucky on the attendant / waitress that was assigned to us. She lacks PR. She basically just took our orders - didn't smile and quite sungit when my colleagues asked further questions about the menu.  Towards the end of our meal, another attendant who has good PR, assisted her which made things better. She even apologized on the attitude of her co-worker.

Among all our orders I liked the sushi platter and the salad. Well the rest is also good and edible.  

Nihonbanshi Tei is located along 806 Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road),Makati City. (02) 818-8893