The entrance is located at the side (requiring you to enter the building).

 
Upon stepping in, we all felt that we have come to the perfect place for the occasion.  It's the type of "shokudo" you'd want to frequent when you're in the neighborhood.  The price is very affordable and you can feel the personal touch of the owners from just by observing the dishes posters  randomly plastered around the store, the paper crafted decors and various toys and displays.

However, it appears to have no space for us to dine.  Most of the tables were only for four (4) while we were a group of six (6).  But, to our surprise, the staff led us into a private room with floor seating.  It allowed us to closely eat together making it an intimate family dinner to remember. 

Tomy Pop-Up Pirate Game

We entertained ourselves with the toy provided for our table.


After our orders were taken, we were provided some hot hand towels and ...

Drinks

complimentary cold or hot tea.

Because of the complimentary tea, we opted not to order the Japanese drinks.

Soup

Complimentary Miso Soup

This is our first time to be served a Complimentary Miso Soup with prawn heads.  We loved the idea of the prawn heads complimenting the miso with a wonderful sweet flavor.

Food
Tonkatsuya does not only specialize in Tonkatsu, it has a huge selection of various Japanese dishes.

Takoyaki 6 pcs. (180 php)

This Takoyaki is a must try!


Sashimi

Kajiki Maguro Sword Tuna (250 php)

As you can see from its Kajiki Maguro Sword Tuna, despite the affordable price, the ingredients it uses are fresh and of quality.


Tonkatsu Meals

♥ Tonkatsu Set (240 php)

As we were there for a katsu tradition, we all ordered katsu meals and we were so glad we did!  Indeed, Tonkatsuya serves the best katsu for within this price range!

♥ Cheese Tonkatsu Set (190 php)

The katsu is so hearty!  There is no hint of oiliness.  The katsu batter is so light, thin and crisp.  Each bite will allow you to feel a quick crunch before your tongue because delighted by the soft and juicy pork bits. 

Hirekatsu

♥ Hire Ni Set (310 php)

You can't go wrong with any of its Katsu sets.   The Hire Ni Set with egg on top is another perfect dish to try!

♥ Hire Miso Set (290 php)

The blend of the miso in the Hire Miso Set isn't overpowering.  It keeps you wanting to have more of it.

Curry Rice

Hirekatsu Curry Set (290 php)

The Hirekatsu Curry Set is probably the one that least stood out among our katsu orders.  But, if you like having curry, then by all means go for it.


Fried

♥ Menchi Katsu Set (300 php)

While the Menchi Katsu Set looks least embellished, it is packed with satisfying flavors.


Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Tonkatsuya Japanese Cuisine is definitely one of the top choices we would recommend for katsu!  We look forward to our next visit or delivery order from this place.

Food

Potato Takoyaki (50 php)

Japanese Style Chicken

8 pc Rack (554 php)

Doria Japanese Baked Rice

Chicken Katsu Curry Chizu Bowl (139 php)

Pasta

Baked Pasta with Egg (135 php)

Baked Pasta with Egg (135 php)

Beef Chizu Bowl (149 php)

As I am a huge Gyudon fan, I was iniatilly most excited to try the Beef Chizu Bowl.  But well, it felt unfamiliarly new to me that I was inkling for the usual Gyudon.  I think this need a bit of recurrence to be appreciated.

Chicken Karaage Chizu Bowl (129 php)

Having tried the rest, this Chicken Karaage Chizu Bowl was the least extravaggant but well-justified by the price.  Can you believe that this is only 129 pesos?

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I can understand the craze for Tori Chizu.  First, the price point is unbelievably affordable.  It is within the same price range as most fast-food joints.  I've also shared reasoably priced katsu joints before and this is even cheaper.  Second, how can you resist its delicious cheesy doria meals?

It may not look big from the outside but you'd be surprised once you go inside.

♥ Aburi Salmon Don with Miso Soup (430 php)

♥ Seafood Tokujo Ramen (470 php)

One of the pride dishes of Washoku is their ramen.  I don't think you can go wrong with any of their ramen options because its their milky tonkotsu base that makes them so good.  

New

♥ Teppan Cheese Hamburg Teishoku (430 php)

♥ Fujisan Katsu Curry (450 php)

I've always loved curry.  It's quite interesting there are a lot of version of curry.  I especially love Japanese curry the most.  This Fujisan Katsu Curry is one of the best Japanese curry in the Metro!

Katsu

Fillet Katsu 3 pcs. ala carte (380 php)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Washoku Musashi-tei is a well-rounded Japanese restaurant that will surely satisfy you whatever your Japanese dish craving is.  Given the food quality and portion, I find the pricing to be justified.  I believe the quality is as high as prestigious and expensive hotel Japanese restaurants.