Food is flavourful and reasonably priced. Sushi is made fresh, the gyudon beef is tender and…read moredelicious. Service was quick except for the grilled items which took around 25 minutes. We were properly informed of the wait time

Japanese's restaurant was so great experience.. The food was…read moredelicious, serve really hot, soup was so yummy and i was so admire and happy for the ambiance was so great and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I'll definitely be back!" I had a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this restaurant to others.

A close favorite of mine amongst the katsu restaurants nowadays. The branches I've been to have had…read moreconsistently good service, and the ambiance and decor is a favorite as well. Dark and kind of chic even. I had the negi shio this time, and I like the pickled spring onion that you can taste. Subtle and not overpowering the katsu. The breading is crisp and the pork is soft, so all in all a win! Miso soup here is also a favorite, and you get two choices - red miso which is a stronger, saltier miso, and white miso, which is milder and what most restaurants use I think. All in all, would definitely come back!

It seems that the Katsu craze is still not yet over. Every place you go to, there would always be…read morethis Japanese restaurant that has the word "katsu" in its title. One of my most favorite Katsu places in Manila is Kimukatsu. When my friend brought me here for the very first time, I thought it was just gonna be another katsu house that serves oily and bland katsus that have too much breading. I ordered one of their Cheese Kimukatsu. I love anything cheese-flavored, from junk food to upscale dishes; I thought it was a good idea to mix cheese with one of my favorite Japanese food. It tasted really good. The pork cutlets were soft and juicy and the melted cheese made the whole dish better. They also offer unlimited Cabbage Salad. You can mix it with Japanese mayonnaise and roasted sesame seeds. We'll definitely come back here for more.

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.

Had dinner on a crazy bustling busy Saturday night on December 7 with a party of 7. Bonifacio High…read moreStreet was buzzing and packed and we were seated within 5 minutes! Food was a 10/10 not to mention the servers handing down our orders one after the other with minimal wait time. The food was so good we had to order some items twice. Shout out to our server Lyca for being so attentive. She was apologetic that she thought we ordered only 1 sashimi plate- I dont blame her because that night their place was packed and people were loud.

Ambiance was high energy when I went there in the evening. Food was tasty and was prepared well…read more Service was good. This is a good place for a quick bite or longer if you wish.

Really nice setting in the Ayala Triangle mall. Huge assorted menu that would encourage future…read morevisits. Food was quick in service and beautiful in both presentation and flavor. The decor was very classy and premium which might seem intimidating but it ended up being really great value. Hope to bring a bigger group back next time!

We drove all the way to Ayala Triangle to try out the soft opening of a somewhat upscale Japanese…read morerestaurant. Located at the 3rd floor of the Ayala Triangle Gardens. We ordered deluxe and sukiyaki bento set. A side order of hotate (scallop), chawan mushi, fried oysters and a tempura bento box. The food is delicious and will definitely come back.

When Carlo is feeling nostalgic or is craving for affordable Japanese food, we waddle our way to…read moreKomoro Soba at SM Megamall. This place has been around since Megamall was opened. Carlo and his family LOVE eating here. For me, this was the very first place I tried Cold Soba noodles as a kid. Didn't appreciate then, totally different story today! Carlo's go-to order is the Katsudon with additional gyoza. I almost always order the Ebi Tempura Soba with hot soup OR the Cold Soba noodles. Now, since there are more Japanese restaurants available, Komoro Soba may not have the best soba. BUT, you cannot beat the affordable meals that come in big servings. When you eat here, expect that your orders arrive in about 5 minutes. Service is very efficient and that is how it has been for years (LOVE it!). If you need a quick Japanese fix, this is the place to go at Megamall. :)

For some odd reason, eating at Komoro Soba in Megamall is always a hit or miss thing for me. Even…read morewhen I order the same thing every time I visit (mini Katsudon bowl plus a side order of Gyoza), it's always different. There are times the food is great - worth more than what I pay for. But there are also instances wherein it just doesn't taste as good. I dunno if it's my tastebud's that goes wonky but this resto is a bit inconsistent for me. On the flip side, I still enjoy going here when I want some cheap Japanese lunch or dinner. It's not necessarily fast food quality but it's not restaurant level either. It's simple, straight up Japanese grub. And for a Jap food lover like I am, I will NEVER EVER say no to Japanese food.

Way back when I first tried Sumo Sam, I think I was still in grade school. I was definitely not as…read morepicky when it came to flavors and authenticity and all of that good stuff. So when I first tried Sumo Sam, I was pretty happy. Plus during that time there was still no trend of authentic taste, presentation, and quality ingredients. It was an introduction for me for Japanese food but now through the years, Sumo Sam hasn't been able to keep up. Yes, they've rebranded, they've added new dishes based on what consumers are eating now, and they made themselves look classier, but at the forefront, the taste is not up to par. Also, their prices are quite expensive so that really doesn't help. The dishes are pretty decent, okay at best, but nothing compared to authentic Japanese restaurants that sell these stuff at the same price range.

My family and I have been patronizing this place for years and I absolutely have no problem singing…read moreits praises all day long. From the ambiance to the on-point service to the delicious dishes, it's hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Shangri-La Plaza. This is likely why they've been around for so long in the face of very stiff competition and even when many of the restaurants around them have long ago packed their bags and run the other way. I highly recommend their ebi tempura, salmon sashimi, and kani pomelo salad. What's great about this place is that they offer combo options as well for when you're dining by yourself or just with one another person and don't feel like sharing.

The food is pretty good for the price. While the place could use better lighting, the over all…read moreambiance is nice. It looks like a good place for families -- our toddlers enjoyed the food. Top picks would be the asohos tempura and gyoza. Don't miss out on the crunchy wasabi wanton. The wanton pieces are tasty and are really crunchy and they go really well with the wasabi mayo dip. I'd skip the chicken roll and go with the tempura selection instead. If you're getting rice with your meal, get the chahan instead of just the gohan (steamed rice). Its flavorful and was good enough to be eaten by itself.

There are plenty of interesting restaurants in The Podium but most of them are pricey and can…read morereally put a hole in one's pockets. Thus, when I visit the upscale mall, I go to the establishments that I have already tried before -- this makes the decision-making process a lot easier especially when I'm already hungry. One such place is Kimono Ken. I usually order beef teppan here. But in my last visit, I wanted to try something new so I got Tekka Shakedon with miso soup, this is tuna and salmon sashimi over rice. Although I eat sushi all the time, it's the first time I tried raw fish over rice in a bowl. They used cold rice, and honestly I was surprised at first because I am not really used to eating cold rice. My wife ordered sukiyaki don. I think it was a bit dry but its taste was spot on. The service and food were great as expected, but the experience would have been perfect if the price of the meal was a bit more affordable. I think Kimono Ken has raised the prices of their meals.