Yutaka Izakaya, A Hidden Gem

We've been dining at this quaint Japanese restaurant called- Yutaka Izakaya since daughter was still a wee one but I haven't really blogged about it much. I mean, it is such a gem that I still don't want to share it- hahaha. But I know that a lot of foodies out there are already familiar with this restaurant.

And because its almost Christmas, I am sharing my fave Japanese restaurant. :)

California Maki. 12 pcs of goodness costs around P160 and you can order half if you're on a diet. I know I can't eat this anymore since I've stopped eating rice but it used to be my favorite. They don't scrimp on ingredients especially the "tobiko" or the orange fish roe. The maki also has a generous nice tasting Japanese mayo. Skip the soy sauce and wasabi because you don't really need it. Trust me.

Birthday Dinner At Yutaka Izakaya

February 26, 2013

Since Daughter's birthday falls on a Tuesday, and they also have C.E.M. post-test scheduled today, she can only treat her friends during snack time which is like 15 minutes. She asked me to buy different kinds of sushi  instead of pizza, which was easier to order and with FREE DELIVERY service. Oh wells, she doesn't really make requests like that so its okay. I'll go to the Japanese restaurant and order tons of sushi for her and her friends. Also, the night before her birthday, we bought some cookies and candies and chocolates as giveaways. 

Mayo Uno At Yutaka Izakaya

Even if we've already dined here on more than several occassions, I'd still eat here than dine at the Japanese-inspired restos inside the malls. I recommended this restaurant to the first gathering of Astro Foodies. Also, the food here is not that expensive and is authentic Japanese. In fact, if I remember correctly, this resto is owned by a Japanese guy and his Filipina wife.

We ordered tons of food since we're a big group and here are some of the photos.

Yutaka Izakaya

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!