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Showing posts with label japanese. Show all posts
Ramen Ron x Pilya’s Kitchen: Limited Period Spicy Collaboration and More (Rockwell Makati City)
56 Estrella, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Aside from the rainy day mood, another reason for us to go all the way to Ramen Ron is its limited period spicy collaboration with Pilya's Kitchen.
Food
A Spicy Collab Ramen Ron x Pilya's Kitchen (Aug 5-31, 2026)
As a spicy lover, how can we ever missed this? This is probably the very first spicy collaboration between two Michellin-recognized establishments in the Philippines.
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| ♥ Mapo Tofu Ramen (690 php) |
The Mapo Tofu Ramen features Ramen Ron's silky fowl shoyu (soy sauce based) broth and ramen noodles combined with Pilya's Kitchen's Mapo Biang less the signature hand-pulled biang biang noodles.
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| ♥ Mapo Tofu Ramen (690 php) |
We actually enjoyed this contemporary fusion dish of the Japanese ramen and Chinese mapo tofu noodles. Because Pilya's Kitchen's mapo tofu sauce clings wonderfully to Ramen Ron's ramen noodles, each slurp unfolds with a full-bodied flavor profile, accompanied by a lingering numbing mala sensation.
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| ♥ Mapo Tofu Ramen (690 php) |
It was difficult to draw the line between the silky fowl shoyu broth and the mapo tofu sauce because they seemlessly blend together. The silky fowl shoyu broth brought out the richness of the mapo tofu sauce with minced pork, soft tofu cubes, fermented black beans and sichuan peppercorns.
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| ♥ Mala Gyoza (370 php) |
We've always had an inkling that the Japanese gyoza would go well with the Chinese chili oil. But, we never dared to experiment.
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| ♥ Mala Gyoza (370 php) |
Even if we did, we're pretty sure we couldn't have executed it as well as this Mala Gyoza. There no better way to compliment the Ramen Ron's plump and juicy pan-fried dumplings than to tantalize the palate with the distinct tongue-numbing spicy mala tingle.
Chef's Recommended Ramen Toppings
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| ♥ Ukkokei Beef Shoyu Ramen (840 php) |
At Ramen Ron, you can order the original version of the ramen and add some Extras as your preferred topping or go with the Chef's Recommended Ramen Toppings. As an example, the original Ukkokei Beef Shoyu Ramen (at 690 php) is the silky fowl ramen topped with thinly sliced ribeye, steak fat bits, bamboo shoots and onion leeks. If you go with the Ukkokei Beef Shoyu Ramen (at 840 php) under the Chef's Recommended Ramen Toppings, you can get the same ramen with Aji Tamago (85 php) and Nori (65 php).
P.S. The CPA did the math and has verified that there's no premium when you avail of the chef's recommendation. The Extras are charged the same way. 😆
Sweets
We were happy with our choice — Matcha Chilled Mochi.
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| Matcha Chilled Mochi (140 php) |
The Chilled Mochi comes in 3 variants: Matcha, Milk and Mango.
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| Matcha Chilled Mochi (140 php) |
We were happy with our choice — Matcha Chilled Mochi.
Drinks
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| Grape Fruit Shake (250 php) |
The drinks are pleasant enough but are only recommended if you have a little extra budget to spare.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Ramen Ron has consistently a comforting contemporary take on ramen. The limited period spicy collaboration was executed just as well.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Ramen Ron Rockwell Map | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Ramen Ron | |
| Business Address | Rockwell (Flagship) Ground Floor, Edades Tower, Rockwell Center, Amorsolo Drive, Makati City Bonifacio Global City (BGC) Ground Floor, Central Square, 5th Avenue corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City |
| Business Hours | Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday to Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 500-1,200 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (0917) 628-7245 |
| Menu | N/A |
Ebi10: Rating our Japanese Dinner with a Perfect 10 (One Ayala Mall Makati)
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Since my little sister completed all her fellowship trainings as a endocrinologist and I has to carry the duties of a legal division chief, we could hardly find the time to chill and eat out like we used to.
Perhaps, it was destiny or a happy coincidence that we were both craving Japanese food and Ebi10 at One Ayala Mall turned out to be the perfect choice.
Although it had an unpretentious storefront adorned with softly glowing Japanese lanterns, inside lies a cozy and vibrant dining atmosphere. The sushi bar doubles as a cocktail bar and with DJ-station at the center, we can see how this relaxed dining space can transform into an elevated social lounge as the night unfolds.
Food
Sashimi
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| ♥ Salmon Aburi Nigiri (385 php/2 pcs.) |
We are so glad we had the Salmon Aburi Nigiri for our starter. It is handsdown one of the best rendition of the Salmon Aburi Nigiri we've ever had!
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| ♥ Salmon Aburi Nigiri (385 php/2 pcs.) |
I swear I almost cried in happy tears as the buttery norweigan salmon melted into my mouth and a burst of umami flavors from the salmon, while the uni delivered a pristine burst of sweet umami uni and finished with a harmonious blend of fragrant truffle, creamy Kewpie mayo, and savory teriyaki. Just from our teaser with the Salmon Aburi Nigiri, we knew we chose Ebi10 as the right choice.
Rolls
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| Crazy Maki (420 php) |
We had such an elevated satisfaction from the Salmon Aburi Nigiri, it was simply impossible for the humble and classic Crazy Maki surpass. To be fair, it had everything you can expect from a Crazy Maki — kani, cucumber, mango kwepie, agedama, and ebiko.
Salads
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| ♥ Spicy Tuna Salad (585 php) |
The Spicy Tuna Salad is another dish that brought delight our tongues. The soft tuna cubes was complemented by the explosive kick of the dinamite mayo and the pleasurable crisp of agedama (crunchy tempura batter) and fresh romaine lettuce.
Mains
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| ♥ Truffle Ponzu Steak (825 php) |
If you're looking for a steak dish that won't make you break your diet and your budget, then go for the Truffle Ponzu Steak.
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| ♥ Truffle Ponzu Steak (825 php) |
Despite its modestly thin slice, the Truffle Ponzu Steak delivers an intense fragrant flavor from the premium quality Australian tenderloin, crispy onion, kamote chips and truffle mushroom ponzu sauce.
Tempura
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| ♥ Jumbo Shrimp (600 php/3 pcs) |
At such a good price point, the Jumbo Shrimp is a must order!
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| ♥ Jumbo Shrimp (600 php/3 pcs) |
The fresh, sweet and jumbo-size shrimp perfectly coated in golden batter is worth every peso.
Chahan
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| Vegetable Chahan (190 php) |
The Vegetable Chahan is a surprise hit for us. We could never have imagined that a healthy bowl of rice, egg and mixed vegetables could be so good!
Sweets
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| Banana Nutella (250 php/3 pcs) |
The Banana Nutella is another validation of the chef's precise frying skills. Just look at how the golden-coated banana slices could be beautifully laid atop a smear of nutella and accented by dulce de leche and sesame seeds.
Fruity & Fizzy
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| ♥ Yuzu Fizz (220 php) and♥ Blueberry Fizz (220 php) |
Ebi10 is not just for good food, they serve amazing drinks too. We loved the refreshing palate-cleansing Yuzu Fizz and the cool and minty Blueberry Fizz we had.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Ebi10's creatively-crafted Japanese dishes and drinks combined with its cozy atmosphere is sure to make any newcomer come back for more. We can't wait to try more from their extensive menu!
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Ebi10 Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Ebi10 | |
| Branches | One Ayala Makati Level 2 Alfresco, One Ayala Mall, Makati City (0962) 960-0895 | (0915) 920-6512 | (02) 7002-0366 Capitol Commons Meralco Avenue, Oranbo, Pasig City (0969) 610-8331 | (0936) 958-2522 | (02) 7000-02-88 Greenhills L136 G/F Greenhills Mall, Greenhills Shopping Center, Barangay Greenhills, Ortigas Ave., San Juan City (0967) 182-6425 | (0999) 804-4585 Eastwood G/F Tower 1, One Eastwood Ave., Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City (0921) 924-3240 | (0956) 948-6317 | (02) 7001-9636 Ayala Malls Vermosa G/F Building E, Ayala Malls Vermosa, Daang Hari Road, Pasong Buaya 1, Imus, Cavite (0916) 466-3269 | (0921) 853-0796 |
| Business Hours | Mall Hours |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 500-1,500 |
| Free WiFi | No |
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| Other | |
Yakumi Sunday Brunch at Solaire Resort: Double Birthday Celebration (Parañaque Metro Manila)
Entertainment City, 1 Aseana Ave, Parañaque, 1701 Metro Manila, Philippines
The family has been planning to try the Yakumi Sunday Brunch for quite some time. I myself have not been back to Yakumi in Solaire Resort since 2015, so I'm quite thrilled with the idea.
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| Yakumi Fresh Japanese Sashimi Cart |
Where else can you find a fresh Japanese sashimi cart like this? Yakumi takes pride in sourcing the finest and freshest seafood ingredients from the biggest fish market in the world - Toyosu Fish Market (è±Šæ´²å¸‚å ´) in Tokyo, Japan.
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| Yakumi Fresh Japanese Sashimi Plate |
You can have as much sashimi as you want. As you can see, it is evident from the Octopus Sashimi, Salmon Sashimi, Tuna Sashimi and Japanese Spanish Mackarel Sashimi that they are jet fresh as Yakumi flies its ingredients as often as twice a week. Thus, they can even provide genuine grated Wasabi which is rarely offered by Japanese restaurants here in the Philippines.
Nigiri Station
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| Kanikama Roll |
Among the 8 food stations, the Nigiri Station is our first stop. There are so many variants of Nigiri Sushi and Makimono or rolls to choose from.
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| Salmon Oshizushi Pressed Sushi |
The Salmon Oshizushi is a traditional style of pressed sushi that originated in the Kansai region.
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| Aburi Sushi |
The Aburi Sushi consists of thinly sliced flame-torched salmon that melts in the mouth.
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| Yakumi Nigiri Sushi and Makimono Plate |
Makimono rolls include Volcano Roll, California Maki, Takuwan Roll, Kappa Roll, Ebi Tempura Roll and more.
Its noteworthy to mention that Yakumi also has a Sushi Happy House (1,150+ php) every Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM with a more limited menu. But, its quite reasonable because the quality is the same for a much lesser price!
Meat Teppanyaki Station and Oysters Station
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| Yakumi Meat and Oyster Station |
For meat lovers, Yakumi also serves USDA Beef Steaks, Pork Loin Steak and Chicken Steak. We also ordered the Buttered Oysters but they failed to make a memorable impression.
Seafood Teppanyaki Station
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| Yakumi Seafood Teppanyaki Station |
As aforementioned, the seafood is really the pride of Yakumi so the Seafood Teppanyaki Station is also quite extensive.
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| Yakumi Seafood Teppanyaki Plate |
Everything we tried: Blue Marlin, Spanish Marackrel with Onion Soy, Red Snapper Papillote, Squid Lemon Butter Soy, Scallop, and Sake Steamed Mussels were delicious!
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| Udon |
We also found the Udon to be wonderfully comforting.
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| Chawanmushi |
This version of the Chawanmushi is also quite special. It has mushrooms, shrimps, mackarale and even Hokkaido scallops.
Robotayaki Station
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| Yakumi Robotayaki Station |
Offerings from the Robotayaki Station are Chicken Wing with Sweet Soy, Chicken Live with Sweet Soy, Chicken Gizzard with Salt, Sancho Tuna Steak, and Spanish Mackarel, and more.
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| Yakumi Robotayaki Plate |
As you can see, the serving portions are huge so better order for sharing.
Salads
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| Tofu Avocado Salad |
In addition to the food stations, there is a complimentary Tofu Avocado Salad and you can also order from the menu.
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| Yakumi Dessert Bento Box |
The Yakumi Sunday Brunch is also popular for its complimentary Dessert Bento Box. Each table is served only one wooden Dessert Bento Box regardless of the number of diners. Each grid contains a different kind of dessert. It also comes with Black Sesame, Matcha and Corn Ice Cream, Cake Pops, and Fresh Fruits. You can request for additional scoops of their delicious ice cream.
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| Yakumi Candy Bar |
The kids can enjoy themselves at the Candy Bar.
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| Yakumi Complimentary Birthday Cake |
Both of my sisters received a Complimentary Birthday Cake.
Drinks
We opted to avail of the buffet with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Japanese Whisky
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| Japanese Whisky Bar |
You can order your preferred Japanese Whisky such as Iwai Traditional Blended, Iwai Whisky Cocktails, Shimamoto Sour, and Mars.
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| ♥ Iwai Whisky Cocktail: Pineapple Smash |
Based on our experience, the Iwai Whisky Cocktails blend depends on the barista. This first glass we had so good. We instantly distinguished it from our next batch made by another barista.
The Yakumi Sunday Brunch at Solaire Resort is definitely the best Japanese brunch buffet we've ever had. The seafood freshness and quality of the seafood really stands out above the rest. The service is great too! Considering the price-point though, we might have to try other buffets we haven't tried yet before coming back here again.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Yakumi Sunday Brunch Rate | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★★ | 3,588+ php (Sodas Only) | 4,488+ php (With Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages) | 8,488+ php (With Sake) | Menu |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Yakumi Restaurant at Solaire Resort | |
| Business Address | Solaire Resort and Casino, Tambo Entertainment City, 1 Aseana Ave, Parañaque, 1701 Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 11:30am-2:30pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 4,000-9,000 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (02) 8888-8888 |
| Other | |
Tsukiji Restaurant: Freshly Flown Seafood from Tsukiji Market to Manila Since 1989 (Makati City)
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tsukiji Restaurant has been renowned since 1989 for serving the finest quality sashimi and sushi which uses fresh seafood flown directly from the Tsukiji Market in Japan.
Though considered a higher-end Japanese restaurant based its premium quality and price point, preserved its traditional interiors, giving its long-time customers a nostalgic feel of its humble beginning.
Food
With the freshest selection of seafood specially prepared by its very own Master Sushi Chef Toshiro Okajima who trained in a sushi shop in Tokyo, it would be a sin not to order any sushi and sashimi.
Sushi
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| ♥ Tokujo Nigiri (2,800 php) |
We ordered the Tokujo Nigiri which appears to be the crown jewel of their sushi offering. Tsukiji's Nigiri or hand-rolled sushi are made from specially imported Koshihikari Rice from Ounuma, Nigata Prefecture. The Tokujo Nigiri platter includes 9 pieces of premium sushi and 3 pieces of maki subject to availability. We got a premium mix of Nigiri: Hontoro or fatty tuna belly, Chutoro or tuna belly, Kampachi or amberjack, Hamachi or yellow tail, Toro Salmon or salmon belly, Ika or squid and Ebi or prawns. The 3 pieces of Tekka Maki or tuna roll felt like ornamental addition to the platter since they were not as special as the Nigiri selections.
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| Hamachi Sashimi (2,000 php) |
Hamachi Sashimi or yellow tail is our family favorite. We never missed out on ordering it whenever it is available.
Chirashi Sushi
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| Daimyo (1,800 php) |
All of their Chirashi Sushi selections comes with clear soup. The Daimyo with premium sashimi selections (2-5 slices each) of Maguro or tuna, Tako or octopus, Ika, Hamachi, Salmon, Kani or crabstick, Shime Saba or marinated mackarel, and Ikura or Salmon Caviar is the most affordable choice. Because it is a big bowl, it can already good for two.
Pork
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| Gyoza (450 php) |
The Gyoza or pan fried pork dumplings were cooked in the traditional way. We were quite pleased with the burst of savory juiciness from each bite.
Chicken
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| ♥ Yakitori (450 php/per 3 pieces) |
The Yakitori can be salted or with teriyaki sauce. We ordered both since we appreciate the subtlety of the lightly salted ones. And, we also enjoy the umami richness of the sweet and salty teriyaki. What made the deliciously seasoned or marinated slightly-charred grilled chicken more pleasurable to munch on was its moisture and tenderness.
Donburimono
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| Tsukiji Donburi (850 php) |
For donburi or rice topping bowls, the Tsukiji Donburi with grilled eel and egg is a great option.
There's also a fresh seasonal fish cart going around for diners to check out for themselves. You can suggest how you want it served, sashimi, sushi or cooked. Shared on instagram what we ordered which was cooked for us. However, we forgot the name of the fish!
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Tsinoy Foodies considers Tsukiji Restaurant as a hiddem gem that has stood the test of time. In today's marketing-centric world, it is trully remarkable how Tsukiji Restaurant gracefully held on to its humble roots by consistently serving authentic and top-quality traditional Japanese dishes.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Tsukiji Restaurant Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Tsukiji Restaurant | |
| Business Address | 3/F Milky Way Building, 900 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 11am-9pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 800-2,000 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (02) 8843-4285/8812-2913 |
| Other | Website |
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