Service is good but food is mediocre. I've had my fair share of ramen. Some that are legit and some not so much. Here's a breakdown: Calamari: 4/5 crispy with good sauce. Gyoza: 3/5 nothing wowing Honey Chicken: 5/5 perfect blend. 2 of the stars is because of this appetizer. Chirashi: 3/5 my main course and I was quite disappointed.. correction.. disappointed. Small portion like thin slice and not much flavor. Ramen: 2/5 its like eggs, noodles and meat in water. Broth was watered down and presentation was lacking. Sorry but that was a waste of money and time. Service staff are nice though so thats a plus. read more

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After a long day, there's nothing more satisfying than a big bowl of soup. On a hot tip from a local, we came here to Kenji Tei Ramen House on the third floor of Greenbelt 5. I was excited to find miso corn butter ramen on the menu and ordered that along with a watermelon shake. Both were enormously satisfying. If you're looking for legit ramen in Manila, this is it. read more

My reaction after a spoon of their crispy chicken teriyaki (P250) - "OMG ANG SARAP" I mean, every time I try a new Japanese restaurant, I make sure to try their own version of chicken teriyaki. Theirs is not served with rice so after that, i ordered a cup to complete the feeling. My friend ordered their Cheese gyoza (P210), also a unique one because it has a cheesy center. We also ordered their Crispy salmon skin (think of chicharon but SALMON SKIN) of course, 2 plates of salmon sashimi (300) see the redundancy in our orders here? And their crunchy kani maki (P305) Overall, I enjoyed every order not because we're really hungry but because everything is so magical! read more

Kenji Tei - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makati, NCR

Ramen was disappointing. The Shoyu broth was very bland and didn't have the usual clean and flavorful taste that I prefer. This is surprising as the waitress said it's their best seller..? Anyway, also had the Tuna shashimi and Salmom sushi which were good but nothing special. My date had the chahan, shrimp tempura and tokatsu which was good in her opinion. Service was average as well and for the price I could have gone to a few other Ramen places in Makati which are much better. The highlight for me was the very cold SML. read more

Kenji Tei - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makati, NCR

Of all the ramen places in Manila, this one is my absolute favorite. Honestly, it's not even because of their ramen, but surprisingly, it's because of their Spicy Tuna Salad. Now, see, that is my favorite Japanese dish of all time and the one in Kenji Tei Ramen House, is has the perfect combination of tempura crumbs, spicy and of course, tuna sashimi. They're ramen is actually not bad either. Sure, I can never finish one whole serving because they're quite big for my small stomach, but I do however have once in awhile cravings for their ramen. My dad and I looooove eating in Kenji Tei, we actually think it's the best ramen house we've ever been to in Manila. My usual order is the Shoyu Ramen (cause I'm boring like that), but you should also go ahead and try their Curry Ramen and their Spicy Negi Ramen. The Miso Butter Corn Ramen is so-so, but can get tiring for your taste buds, so I suggest you stick to the basics. Everything is best paired with a Coca-Cola to balance out the saltiness of the food your eating! read more

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Been seeing this Japanese restaurant for a while now in Greenbelt 5 and most of the time it is crowded. I had to check out what the hype is all about especially since the ramen fad has already ended. Well, it is crowded, so we had to wait for a seat. The receptionist/waiter will panic first before he notes my down for the reservation. The manager just stands there like a statue between the commotions. Some waiters are rude and won't assist you. Anyway, we finally got to sit. Ventilation is not good though as it get hot inside. Most important thing is the food. We expect it to be good. We tried: Shoyu Ramen - the kids ordered this and they loved it. Chashu thinly-sliced and the soup is not salty. Miso Butter Corn Ramen - I ordered this for the love of butter and corn. I do not like miso but their version was good. I finished the entire bowl. The noodles are al dente. The miso soup is flavored with the melted butter. Other ingredients include Chashu Pork, ground pork, and corn kernels. Gomoku Ramen - seafood ramen with chashu and vegetables. My parents ordered a large size and shared. For the first time, my mom did not complain that the soup is salty, and yet very flavorful. Cheese Gyoza - pan-fried Japanese dumplings with cream cheese. The skin is deeply-fried. The filling has more vegetables than meat (or the meat is finely grinded). The cream cheese did not complement the filling. It was very creamy and the sour taste fell off. I like a cheese gyoza I ate somewhere where the cheese used is cheddar, it adds and complements the filling that way. The mayo-chili sauce it accompanied was strange as well. Just tried it out, but will not order again. Kakiage - tempura-style-fried vegetable of carrots and sweet potatoes with some shrimp. This is a relatively good dish. The tempura was fried perfectly. I do not encourage anyone to eat the entire dish alone because it gets satiating after a few pieces. California Maki - very lettuce-y for the crunch, but tasted normal. Chicken Teriyaki - my nephew's favorite. He ate 3/4 of the plate. The crunchy boneless chicken was fried and glazed by the teriyaki sauce. Sweet, salty, and crunchy. He said it was really good but Oedo's version is better and healthier. Food is ok and would like to try other dishes especially the Teppan. I hope they improved their service soon though. read more

Whenever I find myself in Greenbelt with some cash to spare or when my cravings are strong enough to ignore the protests of my wallet, I end up in Kenji Tei. I haven't ordered much of what is in the menu but like always, I have my favorites. This might be a brave claim but so far, without considering the price, I think Kenji Tei's spicy tuna roll has to be on the top of my list, I'd have it everyday if I could! They've perfected the intensity of the spice and the rolls are topped with a very generous amount of sushi, it's like a whole other order of spicy tuna in another restaurant. And despite me not being a fan of gyoza or the knowledge that I will regret eating that much in the end, I always have to order their Cheese Gyoza, it's the worth all the calories, trust me. read more

Kenji Tei - Sushi Bars Near Me - Makati, NCR

OMG!!! The ramen was super delicious, the broth was rich and flavorful. Best ramen restaurant I have tried in the Philippines. Give them a try and you won't be disappointed. Over all everyone enjoyed the food and will coming back for more. We ordered the spicy Negi ramen, gonoko shio seafood ramen, crispy chicken teriyaki, tonkatsu sesame sauce ( pork cutlet ), California roll, 2 order of rice and 4 coke. Total price 2,107.80 pesos. read more

I've here a few more times since my first review, and the place continue to impress. Although the serving had probably gone a little smaller, the Beef Teppan and the Spicy Tuna Sashimi Salad is still great! Efficient and courteous service crew sure adds to great experience. The name has a ramen on it, but don't let it stop you from trying it out as they have quite a good balance of authentic japanese dishes -- from katsu curry to donburis to sushi. Oh yeah, their salmon sashimi is not bad either :) read more

In general, I'm not really a fan of too commercialised places. I have second thoughts on trying these places where too many people flock. Usually, these restaurants don't prepare dishes the authentic way (or they're very affordable for the masa). I tried Kenji Tei - Japanese food here is good but nothing spectacular or mind blowing. I guess because there aren't a lot of Japanese food choices that one will end up here. The gyoza was good though! Well it kind of tastes like gyoza from other restaurants. I wasn't up for trying the cheese gyoza (it sounded really weird for me). The spicy tuna rolls were okay here as well. At least each sushi was packed well with tuna. I like the fried tempura batter on top that's mixed with more tuna. I think this dish wins the best here. They really did it well here. The ramen, I got to try from my friend and I wasn't convinced on ordering one for myself. This place needs to come up with a "wow factor" dish in order to lure me to liking the menu more. read more

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There have been Japanese fusion restaurants popping up all over Metro Manila, so much so that there's a need to weed out what's really worth your money and what will truly satisfy your craving. Look no further, and head to Kenji Tei in Greenbelt 5. They have a good selection of ramen, sushi, sashimi, and rice bowls. Their ramen is quite average, but it will hit the spot if you're really craving for some. What I really love about Kenji Tei, though, is their selection of sushi and spicy sashimi. Their Spicy Salmon sushi and Crispy Kani maki are both hearty servings; the amount of sashimi or kani on top of the rolls is enough to satisfy you alone. The spice adds to the flavor of the rolls, but doesn't overpower it. Kenji Tei has been (and I think will continue to be) my go-to place for sushi rolls and sashimi. My friend ordered their Chicken Teriyaki with a side order of fried rice, and said it was quite flavorful as well. If you're in need of that salmon or tuna fix, Kenji Tei is the perfect place to go, with their hearty servings and flavorful rolls. read more

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Excellent noodle house. Have tried various bowls as well as there sashimi is great. Japanese fried rice is awesome.