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    Sensei Sushi Bar

    4.7 (7 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Classy
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cali Roll with Prawn Popcorn. Yum yum in my tum tum!!
    Nicole S.

    I first heard about Sensei Sushi Bar from my friends who live in the south. They were always raving about it and posting photos of their sushis. So when I finally found the chance to eat there, I took it. We had a gig along Aguirre and I was tagging along with my friends. I ordered my favorite Japanese dish, spicy tuna sushi, and instantly fell in love. For the price that I was paying, I thought that I would only be served 3-4 pieces, but no. I was served 8! I was also able to taste my now favorite Cali Roll with Shrimp Popcorn. I'm not a fan of fruits on my sushi, but this is something. It's the only place that I would eat Cali rolls! This place is run by no other than Chef Bruce Ricketts and it started even before Mecha Uma was born. You're allowed to bring your own bottle of booze, but the rule is that you have to share. Pretty dope concept for a sushi bar.

    Torched Salmon Belly
    Kevin J.

    I'll start this review by acknowledging that Sensei Sushi is the best sushi bar in the Metro. Now that it's out of the way, let's keep the hype train rolling as I discuss some of the dishes that I had. What I had: Tuna Cubes. A house staple. A hodgepodge of goodness garnished with pineapples and doritos. This dish made me appreciate pineapples since I abhor them. Tuna and Scallops Spicy Sushi This is their best dish in my opinion. Perfectly spicy and sprinkled with just the right amount of light soy... Until you drown it with Kikoman yourself, you rebel. Tempura Absolutely delicious. Even includes the head of the shrimp when they fry it. Definitely top five tempura in my books. Torched Salmon Belly Twin healthy slabs of tuna belly, torched just right. Highly recommended. Others: chicken popcorn (yey), Tuna Tartare (yey), solfshell crab Maki (okay) Bottomline: The chef sure knows how to use certain ingredients to elevate each dish to a much higher level. Everything about this place is topnotch. If Mecha Uma is the prettiest, smartest, most elegant girl on campus, then Sensei Sushi is her cool, hipster yet equally lovable kabarkada. Now that I'm done with my silly analogies, I encourage you to try this place out. My pilgrimage to the south will never be complete without a visit to this sushi Mecca. Budget: If you split orders with your friends, then each of you will likely spend around P300 to P400 per person, unless you get their wagyu dishes. Tip: Try to visit at off-peak hours to get sure seats (around 130pm onwards during lunch, around 530pm for early dinner). Also try their chef suggestions which are usually off menu.

    Fresh tuna on what I think are kangkong leaves.
    Mariel F.

    The littlest restaurants often come with the biggest flavors. And the restaurant which notably has this characteristic can be found in the dining neighborhood of BF Homes, Paranaque. A restaurant that calls itself Sensei Sushi definitely calls attention to itself. With a name that hails itself as a sushi master, one can only expect the highest form of sushi, incomparable and above all. Going in with no expectations, I must say I was pleasantly surprised. This restaurant offers bold flavored Japanese cuisine with such inventiveness that I came out of the place feeling wonderfully full, serene even. It's chic but relaxed, intimate yet platonic. There's a sense of effortless charm both in its food and environment that's simply irresistible. I suggest you start with the Tuna Tartare. I enjoyed this dish so much that I was sure I ate everything in less than 10 minutes. Follow it up with the Crispy Philly, Salmon Maki and Soft Shell Crab Maki. I didn't try their desert but I'm sure it would've been spectacular too based on the description in the menu.

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    3 years ago

    Nice. Very nice. The ambiance is great. Good food quality for its price. Will be back again.

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    Omakase

    Omakase

    3.3(7 reviews)
    3.1 kmMuntinlupa City
    ₱₱₱

    Had the Boston, Philadelphia, Zig Zag, and California rolls…read more The Boston roll was a bit of a surprise as it really had a lot of bacon. The sesame seed coating was just fantastic. Comes with a sweet mayo dip should you opt out of the traditional soy sauce and wasabi dip one would normally use. The Philadelphia roll wasn't bad, just wasn't anything extraordinary, at least when compared to the others. Had mango, no doubt Filipino mango, and that was a nice treat. Also had that really delicious mayo dip. The California roll servings were ample, and tasted fresh. Also had mango which is one of the things I love about Filipino made sushi. The Zig Zag roll was special. It also costs about 5x more than the other rolls. The crunchy tempura was generous. Btw I hate soft shell crab. Why eat it? Because I wanted to be daring. It was certainly worth the dare, and was a sushi I will probably not forget. I am from the U.S. so maybe my baseline is a little off for sushi in the Philippines. My palate actually thought the Boston roll wins, maybe because being from the U.S. I have a fascination with bacon. The downside...it's the condition of the rest room. It was tiny, supposed to fit one per gender, but when I used it there was another guy using the toilet and was pretty insistent on letting me occupy it with him as there was an open standing urinal right next to the toilet. Also the sink was outside, and there was no way to dry your hands. :-( The wait staff was friendly and the ambience was just as friendly. Nothing but the typical affluent Alabang type folks. So difficult to give it only a four star rating. Really, the food was great and the prices are very reasonable using Filipino type pricing. If the wash room situation doesn't bother you, maybe consider this more of a five star review. Happy eating!

    Because I'm a sucker for sushi, Omakase is a staple whenever I head to the south. Although they now…read morehave branches all over the city, I love visiting the Alabang branch. Despite moving from their hidden spot in ATC, there new place in Molito serves the same consistent rolls which I love. Their spicy tuna salad, fresh raw tuna cubes with a spicy salad dressing topped with crunchy tempura bits,is a must order. Along with a wide variety of rolls, their food is always a great. I love the different flavor combinations of their rolls. The Jurassic and dynamite rolls are a few personal favorites. Their sushi rolls platters are a good deal! If you have not tried eating here, go ahead and try it out for simple, great tasting sushi.

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    Omakase - Can't go wrong with Saba and Tuna Sashimi - be sure to ask for extra calamnsi, and go easy on the soy

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    Can't go wrong with Saba and Tuna Sashimi - be sure to ask for extra calamnsi, and go easy on the soy

    Genki Sushi

    Genki Sushi

    4.0(17 reviews)
    11.9 kmTaguig City
    ₱₱₱

    I was with my dad here and it was a great experience, the food was great, the staff were kind, and…read morethe atmosphere/ambience was actually really calm and quiet! Would recommend

    I do not believe this is the location i went to but I also cannot locate it on yelp. I went to two…read morelocations while I was in the Philippines in March and April 2023 and I went to them multiple times while I was there lol It's cheap, and good! usually went here for the Eel because it's so expensive here in the USA I always get the grilled eel anywhere internationally when traveling to Asia. It's usually always better quality and tasty. Im not talking about japan good which is always a 10/10 but this was more like a 8/10 and the pricing made it 9/10 lol. There was not a negative thing I could say about the times I visited and ate lol my husband did I am sure get tired of it. He's more into Filipino food of course but usually if you grow up in the provinces food like this place isn't a daily or weekly thing so for him he got tired of it quickly lol I went to the one at MOA near the road entrance and the location at SM Baguio and both were fantastic! You do not have to talk to anyone lol which is more of my style. You click and choose what you want on the TV screen and it comes out to you. If it is a drink or larger item like a soup, they will hand deliver it but it's a quick drop and go kind of thing. There is a hot water spout at your table with matcha (which isn't the best grade) but it works lol Air con worked, it was never really "busy" when we went. Only a few tables but I'm sure it's because everyone was working at the times when we went.

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    Nobu Manila

    Nobu Manila

    4.0(31 reviews)
    8.5 kmParanaque City
    ₱₱₱₱

    I had high hopes for Nobu Manila's Valentine's Omakase, but the experience fell short of its…read more"high-end" reputation. For a PhP 6,500/head dinner, I expected seamless service and premium quality, neither of which were fully realized. The Ambience: We arrived at 4:30 PM for the 5:00 PM seating, only to find no staff at the front desk and no lounge area for early arrivals. The place was literally closed and opened on the dot, 5pm! The lack of a dress code (there was a diner in shorts) and the non-festive music made it feel like a casual Tuesday rather than a special occasion. While the varnished wood tables look nice, they lack the refinement of fine dining; condensation from drinks pooled easily on the surface. The Service: Despite the restaurant being only half-full, the wine service was sluggish there were multiple times when I had to think if the staff was expecting me to stand up and grab the bottle of wine and pour it to the glass myself, there was even a time when the staff attempted to clear my plate while my wife was still eating--a basic fine-dining faux pas. The Food: This was the biggest letdown. The crackers tasted stale, the lobster bisque lacked body, and the squid sushi was bland. Most disappointing were the mains: the fish skin was rubbery, and the Wagyu was overpowered by an overly tangy sauce. Even the desserts felt repetitive in flavor. It's hard to recommend this Omakase when the execution doesn't match the price point.

    Finding the restaurant inside was kind of confusing so we had to ask the staff how to get up to the…read morerestaurant. You have to take an elevator and you're brought right to the entrance. Plenty of seating with a peaceful ambiance and eye catching decor. We decided to do an Omakase and it was a nice experience. It was 8 courses including a dessert. The dishes with the most lasting impression on me were definitely the Sea Bass and the Wagyu. Both were flavorful and had an accompaniment of vegetables that helped enhance the flavor of the main. One piece of feedback that I would like to provide is to speak a bit more clearly and louder as we were a larger party and despite us being quiet when our waiter would come up, we felt as though each time a dish was announced, it was like it was an auctioneer, even for myself who was right next to them. Besides the point, the staff was super friendly and always made sure to check in on us and make sure we were okay with everything.

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    Miyazaki

    Miyazaki

    4.3(9 reviews)
    3.2 kmMuntinlupa City

    My first meal in the Philippines was here courtesy of my cousin and his wife…read more I spent 2 weeks in the PI and had one night to myself before moseying over to Bicol. This is where I was treated to dinner. A great choice it was indeed. I immediately liked the area this was at. Parking was a bit of a hassle so we got dropped off while my cousin looked for a spot. We ordered entirely way too much food. So much that we had to take half of it to go. The food was great. I ended up only eating half of my sushi plate after I went to town on all the fried goods. Where they got me is with their mango shake. I spent the next 15 days having a mango shake at literally every establishment I ate at and let me tell you something, of the nearly 10 I had, the one here was by far the best.

    Miyazaki is our family's go-to Japanese restaurant in the South and in Metro Manila in general…read more Menu is huge, portions are worth it, price point is justifiable and service is usually consistently good and fast. Their menu is like a book binder with different types of Japanese food to choose from. From donburis, ramens, tempura to rolls and sashimis -- their menu covers a lot more than other typical Japanese restos in Metro Manila and they do everything so well. My faves would be their spicy salmon or tuna sashimi, uni sashimi and their lunch specials. The lunch specials are so worth it (check out the back pages of the menu). Our family has tried a lot of items in their menu and most if not all have been delicious and satisfying. They've recently expanded to a bigger space to accommodate a new teppanyaki area and more tables. Miyazaki is always full but worth the wait. Parking in Molito is difficult though so keep that in mind. Highly recommend Miyazaki when you're craving for Japanese in the South and in Metro Manila.

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