Yakitori At Its Best: Nanbantei Of Tokyo

Yakitori, or the yummy bites of meat, seafood, or vegetables served hot off the grill has become so popular that almost every Japanese restaurant has it due to popular demand. But did you know that Nanbantei of Tokyo has been serving yakitori for more than a decade now?

NEW RESTO ALERT: Chef Samurai In Subic

Chef Samurai is the brainchild of Bambi and Michelle Meer whose kids happen to love Japanese food- that's why they came up with their very own Japanese restaurant. The location in Subic was their old Surf & Havaianas Shop which transferred to the nearby mall so they have this "free" space to work with. But they're not really neophytes when it comes to food business especially Bambi who is at the helm of Meat Plus Cafe, also located in Subic.

The restaurant is just a few days shy of celebrating its first month but it has already attracted the attention of locals and tourists who both agreed that Chef Samurai doesn't only serve good Japanese food, but it is reasonably priced as well. *** Hope they open a branch here in Manila soon. :)

Post-Christmas Baguio Foodtrip

I love unplanned trips because there's happiness in discovering not only a lot of interesting places but food and restaurant as well.

Our first stop was in Baguio. We arrived there around 9pm of December 27 and was lucky enough to secure a table at O' Mai Khan along Session Road (near Narda's). The restaurant was quite full and a bit hard to go there because of the traffic.

The kids had chicken barbeque. Didn't get to taste this though because I've had my fill of chicken already and I might grow wings anytime soon. But based on the kids happy faces, I guess the chicken barbeque rocks!

Kimono Ken

Another long delayed post. Around 4-5 yrs late. :P


Had lunch at Kimono Ken somewhere in Macapagal Avenue because we plan to go to Mall of Asia afterwards. Can't really remember what happened (senior moment!) but I know that we hoarded a lot from Bread Talk. Hahaha.

Kani Salad.
 

Tempura.

Chicken Terriyaki.

Gindara. I think.

O' Mai Khan

This restaurant is located at the Upper Session Road in Baguio City. It's one of the famous dining places there because of its affordable meals and the mongolian buffet. I would've love to sample the mongolian spread but since the place was packed when we dined there, we just opted to order the set meals.

Thanks to M for the dinner treat at O' Mai Khan.

Tempura Meal. This was ordered by my daughter who loves shrimp, shrimp, and shrimp. Very good and huge serving also. She already ate some of the shrimp that's why there's only three left on the photo. It was paired with veggie tempura also.

Tanique Steak. This is what I ate. Yumminess! Can't finish this all by myself. Huge!!! 

Note to self: Eat at O'Mai Khan again when in Baguio and try the Mongolian buffet.

Our Valentine Feast








Instead of dining out, we had a seafood feast at home- chili crabs & prawns, shrimp & vege tempura, salmon sashimi & squid balls, and mini-cupcakes from the Sweet Life by Angge. Yum!

Yutaka Izakaya

I discovered this Japanese restaurant by accident. And it turned out to be a very nice discovery. We love the place and the authenticity of the food. We also love the kimono uniform of the waitresses. The male crew wear white shirt and white cloth-and(?) on the forehead.


Agedashi Tofu. Very soft. Be surprised with the moving fish flakes ;)

Udon with shrimp tempura. Good and flavorful broth!

Pork Katsudon. Its a rice-meal. Its good but I prefer seafood. Just wanted to taste this.

California Maki. Winner! Lovely presentation also.

Tempura Set. Veggies and Asuhos Tempura. Yum!