Before attending the grand opening event, we actually dined here a few months before that and availed the Zomato Gold privilege. Shirataki pasta Mentaiko Cream Sauce Intriguing shirataki noodles made of konjac was used as noodles/pasta. This was described to be good for those in a diet – low carb and low fat. Even if the noodles itself didn’t have flavor on its own, this … Continue reading Food: Kyoto Chaya – Aesthetic Restaurant Cafe
Have you ever tried a takoyaki that has a whole baby octopus in it? Not just a piece of sliced octopus but a whole baby octopus! Got to try it at MET Live mall in Pasay at Jinzai, one of the food concessionaires at the Rustan’s Marketplace area on the ground floor. Quite pricey, but quite an experience too. Other cheaper takoyaki options have a … Continue reading Food: Jin-Zai – Baby Octopus Takoyaki
Bonding over rolls and sashimi and donburis! This is actually a backlog post, throwback to our first team dinner in the year 2019. We were seated outside to accommodate our group since a group table was not available at the indoor seating area that time. The Food: Sashimi/Sushi Platter – group dinner at a Japanese restaurant would be complete with a platter of rolls for … Continue reading Food: Shinsen – A Year Starter Team Dinner
Ramen and rolls – such a combo right? Now imagine you have a Zomato Gold account and you get buy 1 take 1 perks! Tried out Tori Ichi at SM Mall of Asia some time ago. There were a lot of light colored wood finishings with highlights of red decors giving a Japanses vibe. They also have a tatami room areas (with sliding doors) if … Continue reading Food: Tori Ichi – Round Rolls and Ramen Bowls
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