Tokyo Cafe in Manila

Tokyo Cafe is not the typical Japanese restaurant, instead of the usual donburi/tempura/sushi, it serves Japanese-style Western dishes. The whole place is cozy with a cool white interior, books are also in display giving it a nice ambiance. I'm sure there is no Tokyo cafe in Tokyo and this would be a Manila version of what a Tokyo cafe would look and taste like.

Since I was really hungry after an arduous hike earlier that day, I ordered several meal that includes Katsu Ju, Japanese Carbonara and Chicken Cheese Balls. I am not satisfied with their Japanese Carbonara and nothing really special about it. The Katsu Ju tastes great but what I really enjoyed the most is the Chicken Cheese Balls. 

Chicken Cheese Balls are chicken fillet stuffed with melted cheddar and caramelized soy. I liked the crunchy chicken balls with the cheesy creamy filling. The terriyaki sauce also added flavor to it. It was like eating a tonkatsu except for the cheesy filling, wherein the cheese squirts out of the chicken balls every time you bite it or slice it in half.

The prices are a bit expensive but it is exclusive of VAT and no service charge. Tokyo Cafe has several branches in Metro Manila.

Rating:

7 out of 10

Ryuma the Authentic Japanese Resto in Nuvali

Ryuma Restaurant is located in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa - offers an authentic Japanese cuisine with real Japanese chefs.  The restaurant is also a toy store, home shop, and part museum. Museum, in a sense that it also display a full suit of samurai armor. The resto is usually at full capacity during weekends.

Stuffed toys and toy dispensers are aligned near the entrance, all toys on display are for sale. Ryuma also have a mini grocery beside their restaurant which sells different kind of stuff (Japanese products). The unique set up offers a different kind of experience for all who wish to experience Japanese cuisine.

Rating:

6 out of 10