Uni lovers and uni neophytes can come together and enjoy this one sea urchin dish. Mangetsu's Uni Omellette (₱295) is a classic egg omelet that is mixed in with fresh uni and swimming in sauce. Uni lovers will like it...... [More]

We bet you have never seen nor tasted Halo Halo in this form before. UCC's Halo Halo Cake (₱250) is ingenious! Imagine Halo Halo without the ice - it is Ube cake with leche flan, halo halo toppings, plus more...... [More]

Although we take some issue on Yabu calling themselves authentic katsu people and still call fish, shrimp and oysters Katsu instead of furai - there's no denying that they make a mean tonkatsu. Yabu's Hire Pork Tonkatsu (₱405 for 150g...... [More]

Ganso Shabuway is an American Japanese-style Hotpot franchise that brings your the highest quality meats (vegetarian, no hormones and antibiotics here!) and freshest vegetables. First timers should sample the Original Shabu Shabu set (price varies) which is composed of your...... [More]

Mangetsu is billed as a Japanese fusion restaurant, but unless Tofu or Gratin came from Japan it is very hard to call this a fusion of anything Japanese. This however, doesn't take away how awesome this Mangetsu's Tofu and Cheese...... [More]

Kenji Tei puts a unique twist in the typical Japanese Gyoza. No, it's not just fried, it has cream cheese in it, too! Their Cheese Gyoza (₱198) is a must try appetizer. Fried to perfection (it's not too oily thank...... [More]

Whether you say crêpe or crepe, there's no denying how much we love these thin curled pancakes. UCC's take on this is great. The Macha Crepe (₱230) is 2 scoops of green tea ice cream inside perfectly cooked crepes. Served...... [More]

Tenshinmen is a famous Japanese dish which is a thick, gravy ramen with shrimp omelette on top. Shinjuku's Tenshinmen (₱305-₱405) is slightly different because they use crab instead of shrimp. No worries because it is still amazing. Thick, shoyu (soy...... [More]

Kenji Tei's Uni Tempura (₱190) combines the best of 2 flavors - and would be a no-brainer choice if you love tempura and uni. We also know that uni is somewhat an acquired taste so having it tempura style would...... [More]

Before you order any of the awesome ramen dishes at Kenji Tei, start your meal with the most awesome Spicy Salmon Maki (₱330) we have ever tried! Generous amount of chopped salmon sashimi mixed in with Japanese mayo, crunchy tempura...... [More]

We love maki/rolls and if we feel like stepping out of the usual california maki, we have the uber delicious Dragon Roll (₱200+) from Sugi. Named as such because of the giant shrimp head poking at the end and presented...... [More]

Don't get overwhelmed with Kai's dizzying array of of sushi, sashimi and maki. They are all good for sure but our hands down favorite goes to the Soft Shell Crab Roll (₱380). Generous servings cut in ginormous rolls, these babies...... [More]

Who would have thought, that UCC which best known for their japanese inspired concoctions, can make a great tasting halo-halo? Definitely in our top 3 - UCC's Halo-Halo (₱189) is jam packed with premium ingredients, and topped off with 2...... [More]

It's no secret that we love good bubble tea and one of Manila's first bubble tea shops - Tokyo Bubble Tea - still ranks high in our list. This one has the best "bubbles" aka sago for us: it has...... [More]

Honeybee is not your ordinary bakeshop - it is Japanese inspired and sells freshly baked bread everyday. They only sell a handful of varieties which are all amazing, by the way. Our favorite is the Takoyaki Bread(₱45+). You heard it...... [More]

UCC Park Cafe is known to serve good coffee, desserts, and non-traditional Japanese fares. One of our favorite light lunches would be the Yakiniku Pita Pan (₱289). Thinly sliced beef in teriyaki sauce stuffed in soft and delicious bread pockets....... [More]

On hotter days, enjoy an order of Tenzaru Soba from Omakase (₱245). Tenzaru Soba is a classic japanese dish of buckwheat noodles, cold dipping sauce, and a variety of different kinds of tempura (shrimp, fish and vegetables). Mix in the...... [More]

Gyoza originated in China, but as with many other things, it has gotten assimilated to everyday Japanese cooking. We've always enjoyed a good gyoza here at Outbite and Shinjuku's Gyozas (₱180-₱270) are our favorite because they are the tastiest and...... [More]

If you are looking for something different in Jozu Kin, we suggest you try the Ebiko Jalapeno Udon (₱295). Don't expect the usual udon noodles (fat noodles), though, as they used more of the linguini noodles. With that said, the...... [More]

One of the Japanese Set Lunch - Seryna's Kaizen Gozen (₱350) is a boxful of treasures from the sea. It features a mix of tuna, salmon, mackerel, uni, ebi, tuna tartare, fish egss and other fresh items on top of...... [More]

On this rainy season, head over to Shinjuku Ramen House for a good, hot bowl of ramen. They have a ton to choose from with more than a dozen combinations of noodles, soup base, and toppings. We like the no-nonsense...... [More]

Crispy Oysters served with some special sauce - Sugi's Kari Kari Yaki (₱300) is for those japanese food and oyster lovers alike. These oysters are fresh and perfectly cooked/breaded/fried topped with our favorite teriyaki sauce! Sugi's own chef-teriyaki sauce goes...... [More]

As fans of rice - Pepper Lunch's Curry Beef Pepper Rice with Cheese (₱275) makes us drool. Strong curry flavor, thin slices of beef, grated cheese that is mixed with hand picked peppers that are freshly prepared every morning. It...... [More]

Variety is the name of the game when dining at Nanbantei. Each order consists of 2 sticks (some only have 1), which will give you the chance to sample a variety of other dishes. If you can't decide, Nanbantei has...... [More]

Take a break from your diet and have the Cliffhanger sandwich (₱285) from UCC. Imagine 3 layers of bread with chicken, bacon, egg,and cheese. But wait, there's more! It's dipped in egg, coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried to perfection....... [More]

(Spicy) Tuna and Salmon sashimi rolled into one roll! Crazy Maki (₱180) is the answered prayer to those who love both kinds of sushi. And true to its "maki" name, this roll has ebiko (fish roe), scallion, and crunchy salmon...... [More]