Last week the family noticed a new restaurant called Wasabi Warriors as we passed by Century Mall.  The name is cool and catchy so I instantly remembered it when I received an invite.  Of course, I gladly accepted.
   
Swinging Chair Establishments decided to bring in this concept to the Philippines and Hongkong.  According to Swinging Chair Establishments' business manager, Kimmi Siu Dewar, Kimmi Siu Dewar what sets Wasabi Warriors apart from numerous existing sushi shops in the Metro is it's green heart.  The Wasabi Warriors are five brothers: Chicken Warrior, Beefy Warrior, Porky Warrior, Ocean Warrior and Veggie Warrior who only draw their sword to do good.  They abide with their Bushido warrior code: To Eat Good, To Do Good and To Feel Good, it seeks to respect their journey, assure quality, freshness and taste with their honor on the line.


As much as possible, all their food items are made from locally sourced and organic ingredients. They exercise sustainable, economical and honorable practices not only with their food but in everything.  The entire restaurant is made of recycle materials and I noticed that they practice proper waste segregation as well.   They also incorporate corporate social responsibility into their operations by training and hiring from local youth organizations to help in the social and professional development of young adults living in extreme poverty . 

If you decided to stay and dine in, there's a long bar and tables for you. 

Food Display

California (100 php), Honey Soy Chicken (120 php), Fresh Salmon & Avocado (150 php), Pork, Katsu & Avocado (120 php), Tuna & Avocado (120 php), Seaweed (100 php), Spicy Katsu Chicken (120 php) and Chicken Teriyaki (120 php)

All unsold food products at the end of the day to their partner charitable institutions.  Thus, it follows that all their products are freshly made within the day.

Chicken Katsu & Avocado (120 php), Beef Teriyaki (120 php), Panko Prawn (150 php) and Spicy Tuna (100 php)

The restaurant is designed in a clean, transparent and minimalistic way so it's very easy to order.  

Seared Teriyaki Salmon with Mayo (100 php), Crumbed Prawn (100 php) and Seared Teriyaki Salmon with Spicy Mayo (100 php)

You can see all the Warrior Rolls, Warrior Packs and Nigiri Packs available so you can select, pay, grab and go if you're in a hurry.    

Black Rice Seaweed (100 php), Black Rice California (100 php), Black Rice Fresh Salmon & Avocado (150 php), Black Rice Spicy Tuna (100 php), Brown Rice Panko Prawn (150 php) and Brown Rice Spicy Katsu Chicken (120 php)

I appreciate that every item has its own tag indicated the name of their item, price, ingredients and other features (some were noticeably blackened out) like "organic", "free range" and "do good".

Beefy & Pork Warrior Pack (350 php), Chicken Warrior Pack (350 php), Ocean Warrior Pack (350 php)

Did I mention that they can produce in volume and cater because they have a Suzumo sushi robot that can consistently produce up to 500 quality sush in 1 minute.

Spicy Edamame (80 php), Edamame (80 php) and Seaweed Salad (100 php)

The Warrior Packs, Edamame and Salads are already packed so they're ready to be taken out.

Inari with Seaweed (60 php) and Inari (50 php)

They have a chiller for their available drinks too.

Sauces

Unlike other sushi shops, here you have 3 options for sauces: the traditional Soy Sauce and their specially made (made fresh everyday) Wasabi Mayo and Spicy Mayo.  

What We Got

Warrior Rolls

California (100 php), Panko Prawn (150 php), Tuna Mayo and Avocado (100 php) and Seaweed Salad (100 php)

So here's what we had.  Note that this is sample serving size.  The actual size of 1 roll is the one in the display chillers.

California (100 php), Fresh Salmon & Avocado (150 php), Honey Soy Chicken (120 php) and Spicy Tuna (100 php)

My favorite rolls are the California, Honey Soy Chicken and Beef Teriyaki.

Spicy Tuna (100 php), Black Rice Seaweed (100 php) and Black Rice California (100 php),

They also have the black rice and brown rice options which I noticed are priced the same without any premium.   I'm sure my family will be happy with this because we are used to eating black rice.

Chicken Katsu & Avocado (120 php), Panko Prawn (150 php), Beef Teriyaki (120 php), Panko Prawn (150 php) and Tuna and Avocado (120 php)

Gyoza Pork (6 pcs/150 php)

I was expecting the Gyoza to be steamed because they had the steaming container same as the ones used for dimsum.  But, to my surprised they were fried.

Miso Soup (50 php)

The Miso Soup is warm and flavorful.  It is very soothing to the tummy especially if you have it before or while having the other cold items. 

Seaweed Salad (120 php)

I love the Seaweed Salad.  You can tell in every crunchy bite that it is very fresh.

Nigiri Packs

♥ Seared Teriyaki Salmon with Mayo (3 pcs/250 php) and ♥ Seared Teriyaki Salmon with Spicy Mayo (3 pc/250 php)

The must try and winning item for me is their Seared Teriyaki Salmon with Mayo (if the spiciness is not enough fpr you, you can add some sauce) and  Seared Teriyaki Salmon with Spicy Mayo (in case you can't handle spicyness). 

Warrior Hot Boxes

Warrior Udon Soup/Vegetarian Udon Soup (150 php)

The Warrior Udon Soup/Vegetarian Udon Soup is pretty good.  This is a great affordable choice for a meal.

Beef Teriyaki Rice (250 php)

 The sauce of the Beef Teriyaki Rice is too sweet for me.  But, I enjoyed the thin tender beef strips.


Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
We Tsinoy Foodies welcome the Wasabi Warriors here in Manila.  We think its fresh, healthy, convenient and affordable selections will definitely do good here especially since many are now forced into a busy and hectic lifestyle.

Rai Rai Ken has the traditional Japanese restaurant ambiance that gives a serene feel.  

Food

Ippin Ryori (appetizers)


We ordered Gyoza 6 pcs. (120 php) and Fish Finger with Cheese (149 php).  The Gyoza is delicious.  On the other hand, I don't find anything special with the Fish Finger with Cheese.

♥ Tantamen (Spicy Ramen) (250 php)

Tantamen is a hot miso-based ramen spiced with chili.  I just love the hotness level of Rai Rai Ken's Tantanmen.  You could feel the zing in every slurp.  The miso is tasty but not to salty either.  The texture of noodles if good enough and they serve it with generous amount of vegetables and an slice of egg.

Tsinoy Foodies Other Ramen House/Shop Reviews
Akira Restaurant 
Curry Bee Japanese Curry Shop
Hanamaruken Ramen 花丸轩  
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen
Kitchitora 1 | Kitchitora 2
Kokoro Ramenya
Menya Genki Tonkotsu Ramen
Miso-Ten
Mitsuyado Sei-Men
Moshi Koshi 1 | Moshi Koshi 2
Ramen Bar
Ramen Cool
Ramen Ichiban-Kan
Ramen Nagi
Ramen Sora
Ramen X (Closed)
Ramen Yushoken
Ukkokei Ramen Ron
Wrong Ramen