I frequent this place a lot for lunch. Great chicken and lomo, well-seasoned and moist/juicy. The…read morelunch specials are tasty, good value, and very filling - includes meat, rice, veges. I've yet to try the ceviche but looking forward to it. Service is also very good.

Had the dory set for Php190. The presentation was lovely and the dish indeed looked very…read moreappetizing. Appreciated that the dish included a lot of rice but disappointingly, the dory was bland and did not have any flavor. Got to try a little bit of their adobo flakes which was promising and tasted a lot more flavorful than the dory. Tip: Come on Mondays to get a 20% discount!

Tldr; pretty good Japanese and preuvian fusion restaurant…read more Ambiance: modern and Japanese inspired, Lots of wood and relatively good number of seating. It's comfortable but the bar seating felt like there was ac straight on my seat. Service: service was good. I noticed food kept coming out and each time whoever was able and close by took the order to the same table! They had three people serving that same table food. Had to ask for my hot water twice but was prompt as soon as I asked the person behind the counter. Food: I really liked the soft shell crab, I want to try the others next time. I only ordered half which was 5 pieces, I liked that you could do this. The udon was good the noodles were different that what I'm used to and slightly too soft but still Al dente. The soup was slightly too salty for my taste but still flavorful. I was disappointed in the duck portion but it was enough. The duck was very tender and went well with the soup. Overall would go with a different protein for this udon next time, and focus on sushi rolls.

Wanted to try this place for lunch. Interior is nice, wooden chairs and tables and a little dark…read more We were seated in the far end where a huge ladder was situated (safety hazard! More on that below) We had a total of 4 dishes to share between my sister and I. We ordered a tuna ceviche which was fantastic - fresh and tangy just the way i like it. The sushi rolls can be ordered in pieces of 5 or 10 and so we got 5 pieces of the Salmon Miso rolls (one of their best sellers) and 5 pieces of the Uni rolls (also popular). The salmon sushi rolls were very good and fresh. We then ordered and shared a main - the tuna and uni cheese Risotto which was good. Overall the food was good. For drinks we had their Sake Sangria which was a little too strong for my liking. Oh and when we left the place my cousin exited near the ladder which wobbled and nearly fell... um i understand the aesthetics but having that there is pretty dangerous.

Our boss has twice brought some to the office, and the food is a hit every time! The empanada are…read moreGIANT, and the various fillings are delicious! The lengua is great; the beef with the giant tomatoes and onions (not sure what it's called) are to die for! I recommend everything!

Menu is exciting. Unfortunately, it did not deliver. Salmon risotto: risotto is way too salty…read more Salmon could have been a little bigger. Pork belly was trash: LITERALLY ZERO MEAT. It was ALL FAT. Chicken teriyaki was average. Calamari was ok, but it had a little too much sauce, and it wasn't crunchy. The char siu bao was pretty good, but I will never order it again. Nigiri was good, but if you want sushi, go ACROSS THE STREET into the mitsukoshi; 2nd floor. Service was great, food was disappointing. Drinks were ok. I would never come back. I guess people come here for the ambiance: located right in a busy corner with outside seating.

Never been to a Japanese/ Peruvian fusion spot. Food was good and the service was good as well…read more Note that the bathroom is upstairs and they only have stairs so it might be hard for elderly people who can't walk.

Was excited to try Peruvian fare and so we went to dine at Cocina Peruvia. It is a sit-down…read morerestaurant but it gives you a feel of a fastfood chain. It's small, simple but colorful. Much like the fabrics that Peruvians weave. The food looked enticing but it's a little lacking in taste. The seafood in the paella were overcooked and dry. The salmon skin chicharron was good, as well as the chicharron de calamar. However, servings were wanting. The lomo saltado can be a little bit more tender. Though I loved the flavor of the pollo a la brasa. 3 favorable out of 5 dishes we ordered, I'd say that's fairly average. It's fairly new when we visited. I won't mind going back in and trying it again.

Amazing 4-Course (300 PHP net) and 6-Course (500 PHP net) for either Lunch or Dinner. Outstanding…read morevalue and flavour, foodies should pay a visit to sample the future of culinary excellence. Bistro Kalzada upgrades the food scene to a whole new level. Dining here starts with their palate cleansing pineapple lime slush, it gets you ready for the flavourful bites on the menu. (1) Spicy pate with bread Toasted bread pieces allow you to scoop up the strong pate. (2) Grilled pork neck with pebre sauce, salsa, and pico de gallo on spoons for bite-sized goodness. (3) Flatbread topped with Mozzarella with a red wine and butter base. (4) Peruvian chicken - The soothing punchy flavours decorate the tender and moist chicken. (5) Green-tea covered panna cotta over a cream cheese base - it ends a pleasant meal on a high and light note. AMBIANCE Expect a cozy 10 to 12 seater indoor space, it's best to call in advance to get a customised menu for your group. The chef couple that runs this humble restaurant takes extra effort in making every visit memorable. Their vast experience abroad with parts of it within the kitchen of Chef Sauli Kemppainen a Michelin star chef.

Kalsada is a small place along Malingap St., just beside Big B's. It is owned and operated by a…read morecouple that patterned their concept as a pop-up food concept in their establishment. They don't have a fix weekly menu, but it's always a surprise, especially for the set menu they are offering. The place is small and can be packed at 20 pax only. They have a shortlist of menu offering, but for the set menu, it needs a reservation. Everything's fresh and prepared the same day as the event, rest assure that everything is not pre prepared or have been stored for a long time in their storage. Our meal was started off with their liver pate served with toasted bread and pico de gallo. I like how their liver spread was smooth and creamy, it doesn't have the bitter, iron-y taste that is usually present in the liver pate. The second course was pork neck served in tablespoons. It was tender and flavorful. This is one of my favorite part of the meal. The pre-main course is their mozzarella flat bread. It is basically freshly made bread topped with mozzarella cheese, some tomatoes, onion, chimichurri, and another sauce. It is like a thick crust pizza. The bread is soft and the flavor combination was good, but I find it bland and lacks of seasoning. A little more salt or flavor would do. This is my highlight for the night, their Peruvian chicken. The chicken was nice and moist, the flavor of spices has penetrated the meat. It was slow cooked in its own fat, as a confit. It was just sooo good. The dessert was a panna cotta, mangoes, and matcha. The matcha was subtle that it just highlights itself and not overpower anything. The panna cotta was just too stiff. Too much gelatine that made it more like a creamy jello than a panna cotta. I informed the owner about it, so the next time I comeback, it would be better. The whole experience was wonderful and for the price of P500. It includes a 6 course meal and warm service from the owners. #TheFoodCrawlers #OngsFoodprints #SplatMNL

Ooma is a play on the Japanese word "umai," meaning "good" but for me Ooma is more like OOMAGOD!…read moreEverything here is soooo GOOD!!! Ooma is a well known Japanese restaurant that offers fusion dishes that fits the Filipino palate. They have three locations in Manila but we decided to dine at their SM Megamall branch. We were told to expect long lines at all Ooma locations but we got lucky to be seated right away. The hostess greeted us right promptly and the entire staff were all friendly, fast, and efficient. We were very pleased with excellent customer service provided. The food? OOMAGOD! I loved every single dish we ordered. From sushi to soft shell crab to hangar steak to dessert. I didn't bother knowing the names because I just went on chomping and devouring every dish brought to our table. They tasted as good as they looked. It's just WOW! Amazing food yet very affordable. Highly recommended!

Ooma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma!!!! Solid sushi making happening…read morein here tourists and residents of Manila! Japanese resto on the third or fourth floor of this mall and the place is similar to a small sushi place here in Toronto with only about 10-15 tables that extend inside the mall so you can 'people watch' while you munch on some fresh well-handled ingredients. The chicken teriyaki dinner was served on a bed of fresh leafy greens with bomb teriyaki sauce drizzled on top that can activate salivation in an instant. The sushi rolls were compact with flavour and filling that is heavily squished between master hands and a wooden roller perfecting a trip coming to an end in my beautiful city. I forget which ones we ordered but we came near closing and the options were limited to what's available for the chef to make so we settled for what it is, but it never felt like settling. Service was also warm despite us bombarding into the server's wishful thinking in getting the restaurant cleaned and empty in time for clocking out. Please refer to the pictures taken as all of the above have imprinted quality sushi in our minds whenever we are back for some shopping next visit. A bit on the pricier side compared to other cheaper options in and out the mall but it's equivalent to paying $60 and on par with the a la carte restos here in Toronto.

I've always gone to the Genki Sushi at BGC stopover. When this branch opened at Ayala 30th, this is…read morethe only branch I go to now! The food arrives quickly when you order on the digital pad. The portions are good for the price too. I always order the Seared Salmon with Black Pepper, Fried Tofu Skin, and Salmon Belly Nigiri. When I'm feeling down, I also order the Buttered Corn. Their menu isn't overwhelmed with too many specialty rolls, which is a good thing. Their handrolls are delicious and cheap. They offer rice bowls and fried food too! Overall, Genki is a favorite stop of mine when I'm in the area and want a light meal. A super plus is their AWESOME Shinkansen order system! :)