Excellent ramen, with good prices to match (especially if you choose one of the sets that have both…read moreramen and donburi). The place has seen better days, though, with the interior looking rather tired and worn. It can feel pretty cramped inside, so if you're a large group try to get the private room. Service is good, and there are quite a few wait staff. Overall, a good place for a good Japanese meal.

This place is in dire need of lighting. It has that dark atmosphere only a pub could warrant…read more Keeping the temperature down low would also do them wonders. Gets pretty hot when you slurp down a piping bowl of noodle soup. Other than that, the staff is, surprisingly, efficient. I've observe their kitchen staff means business- prepped for dinner service and all our orders were out in a couple of minutes. The food though is average yet fairly priced. My pick was the kuro ramen and Rich got the aka ramen. My guess is their aka ramen has a bit of shrimp in it. Their bowls pale in comparison to other ramen-ya when you break it down per criteria: soup base- mild, noodles-al dente but not too springy, chashu- chewy. Takeaway: Ramen Kuroda is known for their set meals- bentos or ramen with side dishes that range from 300-500. Good place to get a bang for your buck or a nice family dinner, as they have other dishes good for sharing.

This little ramen place near the end of BF Homes' main road of Aguirre is located a little further…read morethan most establishment in the area, so it remains relatively unknown even by locals (although its star is on the rise). The design is reminiscent of similar places in Japan, with no tables and only a single stretch of stove-side countertop for dining. Since seating is quite limited, dawdling over your meal isn't the most polite thing, especially when you see people waiting outside. The owner of Mensakaba Geishu is Japanese, so expect a high level of authenticity in the dishes. The Tantanmen tastes more like ground beef than the usual Manila offering, though, so consider yourself forewarned. Still, the dishes are delicious and the selection is pretty much on par for a ramen joint. The restaurant is air-conditioned, as befitting a ramen joint. Parking is generally sufficient if you come at night, when most neighboring stores are closed. During the day, you may end up parking on the road, but this is a pretty safe action.

This hidden gem is found in the deeper end of Aguirre street right across Girl and the Bull…read more Whenever I crave a bowl of superb ramen, all I need to do is to go to Menskaba Geishu. It's popularity with the nearby residents has grown exponentially since it open a little over a year ago. It's a small ramen shop that seats only twelve individuals, a ramen bar if you want to call it, and people really wait in line outside the store to get a bowl of delicious ramen prepared by the Japanese chef - former manager of a golf club who spent his retirement to make his dream come true: to own a ramen shop. My personal favourite is the Abura soba or 'oil-noodles', a concoction of ramen noodles, spicy sauce, topped with chashu. Out of all ramen joints I've tried, this was is pretty cheap but gives you the same comfort other well know ramen joints provide. So if you happen to be in South especially in Aguirre, drop by! You'll love their tantamein too! Not too oily but well executed.

Those who have tried every ramen place possible in the Metro will find Ajisen Ramen a letdown. But…read morethose who find the simplest joy in any Japanese food will find this place quite alright. They have a variety of ramen but their specialties are the Chashu, Kakuni and Spicy Ajisen. The broth of the ramen is quite tasty and it has a generous amount of ingredients. They also serve other Japanese favorites such as sushi, tempura, gyoza, tepanyaki and more. It's not the best Japanese restaurant in the South but it can still satisfy your craving for Japanese food.

I used to really, really love Japanese food, but when I stopped eating meat and seafood I realised…read morehow difficult it is to get Japanese food that's suitable for vegans here in Manila, as even vegetable ramen has stock made of pork bones, and sashimi and most sushi are all out of the question. So, most of the time I have to make my own Japanese food at home. Fuji Mart is just 3 minutes away from my apartment, and I do stop by here to buy some nori whenever I want to make veggie sushi, and Kikkoman soy sauce for when I want to make vegan yakimeshi. I mean, of course they have nori. But there are other things I like about Fuji Mart, such as they sell good Japanese tofu, instant miso soup, wasabi, Japanese breadcrumbs, kombu seaweed (great for making veggie stock!), Japanese spices, sesame seeds and edamame! I've never come across edamame being sold in supermarkets. I have yet to veganize my other Japanese food favourites, such as tonkatsu, ramen, and gyoza. But once I do take on those challenges, naturally this is where I'll be stopping by for ingredients.

It is so sad to witness the missed opportunity that is Fuji Mart Japanese Grocery. I mean there are…read moreso many Japanese products that can and should be sold here in the country. Whoever owns this grocery already put up the money to rent this slot, so it's odd that there are not enough products sold to justify it's existence. This place has the usual alcoholic beverages from the Land of the Rising Sun, including sake which I really like. They also have an assortment of tofu products, as well as some spices. But outside of this, they don't have too much else to offer consumers. I would, for example, like to see them carry the widest possible array of instant noodles, if only because the local ones and the made-in-China ones aren't all that tasty. Japan also has some of the best chocolates and assorted sweets that can grow on you. Even their ice creams with their odd flavors can be winners. Here's hoping that in the months and years to come, they can expand their product line. I'm sure they will have ready buyers for all things Japanese, not only because there is a small Japanese community in Better Living, but because us Pinoys have also developed a taste for all things Japanese.

Nice. Very nice. The ambiance is great. Good food quality for its price. Will be back again.read more

OK, it's been a while since I've had some decent sushi and I was craving for some "good ass" sushi,…read moreFound It! Now, comparably speaking, I would have to say one of the better sushi places I've been to. I stumbled upon this place on yelp as I happened to go to another Japanese restaurant that was closed partially because I didn't look for their hours before going and partially because their hours we not listed on yelp yet, boo. What I did stumble upon was a photo... of Foie Gras sushi, which 1) I heart Foie Gras and 2) was reminiscent of my time in Hawaii when I was able to enjoy foie gras sushi my first time ever. Soooooo Off We GO to the new Sensei Sushi! Quite possibly one of the better decisions we will make this weekend in regards to cuisine. Service was good, but I did notice a drop off as the place got more and more busy with customers. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The server kept recommending things, which was good and bad, as in my opinion if I wanted some recommendations, I would simply ask and I've been to more than my share of sushi joints and usually know what to order. Nonetheless, overall very helpful. As for the food. One word, Yummy comes to mind, delicious, tasty, fresh-er than most places. OK, that's 7. I usually don't order cooked food at a sushi place, so my review is a mix of their raw and cooked menu. Seared Chutoro Sushi: Well prepared, well cut, not the absolute best part of the tuna belly compared to Otoro, but certainly a delicious treat! Chutoro Sushi: same as above, delicious, very satisfying for those who love that fatty goodness tuna belly has to offer. Foie gras Sushi: great cut, larger than most places I've had this similar dish. Seared perfectly, in my opinion. NOT burnt like most places here in the PH that over sear their foie gras, including Antonio's. MUST TRY! Amaebi: Looked and tasted very fresh. Color was gorgeous and sweet as it should be. Not too much wasabi to spoil it, perfectly balanced in my opinion. Oh! and they deep fry the heads so they can be eaten! Proper! Japanese Uni Sashimi: Color was much better than almost every place I've been in the PH. Looked and tasted fresh-er than most, there was 1 small brownish piece at the bottom, but overlooked it because at most other places, all the pieces are brown. Snaps for the nice yellow Uni to Sensei Sushi! Color wasn't eye popping yellow as it would be when super fresh, yet I'll take it over so many others in Metro Manila. Fish Tacos: Actually quite scrumptious. I wasn't prepared to have good fish tacos, but I saw them on the menu and couldn't resist. They were delicious. Ikura Sushi: A bit disappointed, color was a bit dark and wasn't super fresh, however, that's simply an opinion. I DO KNOW, there are many different grades of ikura, I'm just used to the bright orange color with more of a traditional salted caviar taste, this one just tasted like there was something else I wasn't familiar with. Seared Salmon Belly Suhsi: Another treat I was not expecting. I wasn't expecting a salmon belly so fatty similarly to their chutoro. Overall, very good. Tuna Dynamite Roll: For a roll, quite good. A nice filler, taste was on point with what you would expect in a more than decent roll. I forget the name of the last dish: it was thin strips of beef with chopped foie gras and uni. Quite honestly my first attempt at this dish was head on, meat, foie gras, uni. So sorry not quite what I had expected. THEN however, I deconstructed it, Uni by itself, which the uni on this dish we're I think local, was a bit fishy. BUT then, the foie gras and steak alone, darn it if that wasn't reminiscent to a filet topped with seared foie gras from Central Park Bistro in San Francisco! All that was missing was a perfectly balanced '12 Opus One red to cap it off. Overall: with the exceptions above... I will be back for more! A la cuisine! Stay Hungry My Friends

So happy we got to try the Crab King Ramen on the last day of the promo! It was delicious. My…read moresister had it at Ramen Nagi's Ayala Malls Manila Bay location the day before and loved it, so she told me to try it after flying in to Terminal 3 from Mindoro. Ramen Nagi is inside the Food Hall in Terminal 3 which is located on the 4th floor. Hang to the left when you enter the Food Hall and you'll see it on your right right across from KFC. We got there around 11 am, so it wasn't terribly busy. We got seated right away and proceeded to order the Crab King Ramen. It was the last day of the promo. It looked so impressive when it came. The ramen came with a large piece of nori and a deep fried soft shell crab on top of the models. Michael and I ordered the same thing except that he ordered thin noodles. I ordered the thicker curly noodles. We both agreed that the broth was fantastic. It was milky, not too heavy and so full of umami especially with the crab flavor. We ate the crab as soon as we started as we didn't want it to get soggy. The egg was also perfect. The orange yolk inside was jammy. Definitely perfectly cooked. We also had an order of Karaage which was good (4 stars) and an order of Gyoza which was just okay. It came out piping hot. I have to say that I like the gyoza better at Daikokuya in Little Tokyo LA. I haven't found anything as good as Daikokuya's gyoza. We loved the food so much we decided to have lunch here again the following day. They no longer had the Crab King Ramen. Michael ended up getting a regular Tonkotsu Ramen with Pork Belly and an egg. The egg wasn't as perfectly cooked this time, but he still loved the soup. I decided to order something lighter like Tempura from Akimitsu Tendon. If you're in Terminal 3, definitely check out Ramen Nagi. The ramen is delicious and so inexpensive at under $10.

AMBIENCE We were ecstatic to see Ramen Nagi located inside…read morean airport! Restaurant space is shared with another Japanese restaurant named Tendon Akimitsu Tokyo Asakusa. Dine-in space looked pretty limited although late afternoon seemed like a good time! FOOD Butao King was delicious as always (in comparison to all other branches we've been to). Noodles were extra firm, broth was umami, and the veggies were perfect in quantity. It is still such a convenience to be able to request exactly how you want your ramen to be cooked (on the paper). SERVICE Waiting time was very much acceptable. We hardly had to wait long and the food was served very hot.

I just had perhaps the most disgusting experience at this place. April 16 at 9pm. Putting the day…read moreand time so perhaps the owner can read this and hold to account the pigs behind this action. My fiance and I came in and were seated in one of the two seat tables in the front of the glass where the kitchen is. Immediately upon being seated, my fiance saw one of the cooks behind the glass gesture to his friend about her. Upon which he walked up to the glass and gawked at her and then shared a laugh with his partner. Immediately, my fiance got up and wanted to leave. Upon leaving, I raised my concern with the assistant manager, who only proceeded to smile and mock me. I'm appalled at this type of behavior and would discourage ANYONE from eating here. I would very much like to have a word with the owner to explain how this is acceptable at his establishment

Best ramen I've had in a looong time! I got the original Tonkotsu and gyoza from their lunch menu…read morewhich also comes with salad and iced tea (unsweetened and unfortunately they didn't have sugar to fit my southern US taste) for 299 pesos. Each spoonful of the broth was flavorful and savory, I had to take my time eating the ramen because I wanted to indulge in each bite! It was THAT good. It became a little too salty towards the end of the bowl but I can't complain. The gyoza did not disappoint either. My cousin recommends the miso tonkotsu for mild spice as well. It was nice to have a taste of Japan while traveling in Manila, Philippines.

We finally tried this place and I'm glad I finally did. I tried the tonkotsu ramen and it was good…read more Although it's not number one in my list, what made up for the mediocre food was the great service. The servers were very attentive and they were even kind enough to accommodate my request for extra kikurage (wood ear mushroom) even though that option wasn't available on the menu. When you order ramen, you get to choose the hardness of your noodles, which is always a plus for me when it comes to these kinds of restaurants. Another plus for me was the spicy sesame oil they had on the table so I was free to decide how spicy I wanted my ramen to be.

I'm not really fond of ramen, but I enjoy eating it when it's there. I don't go actively pursuing…read moreit, unlike a lot of people I know who are ramen-crazy. I just don't subscribe to noodles that cost upwards of P200. I think that's ridiculous, no matter how yummy it is or how great the ingredients are. However, when peer pressure wins over practicality (and when my pockets are heavy with payday money), I like to relent a little. Just like what happened today. I was checking out the freshly painted murals of the One Festival, which is part of Art BGC. I was toured around by the festival organizers, and afterwards, I got super hungry, that's why I didn't even bat an eyelash when I got invited to go and have something to eat. I didn't know that we were gonna end up in Ramen Iroha, but I went in with them anyway. I had a little bit of a problem with the menu because I don't eat pork, and all of their broth bases are pork-based. I was starting to get sad, but the waitress called the chef over, and he immediately informed me that he could make me a vegetarian ramen. I think that was rather very sweet of Chef Paul, who personally went out of the kitchen to offer me a non-pork option. It made my night, especially because their hospitality has allowed me to enjoy a really terrific and guilt-less bowl of ramen with my friends. Chef Paul also handed me the manager's card, and asked me to call ahead if I am planning to go back for more of the vegetarian ramen. Best of all, the servers were very attentive, and they were fussing over us and making us feel at home. Thank you for the nice experience, Ramen Iroha!

If you are around Newport City and craves for some authentic Japanese dishes, Ichiba will be my…read morerecommendation. It is located inside Newport Mall and once you walk in, you will experience the vibe when if you go and eat in any dining place in Japan. For my meal, I tried their tuna sashimi, shrimp tempura and spicy miso ramen. All of these dishes satisfied my pallete and did not disappoint. The dishes are a bit pricey but you get the authenticity of a real Japanese meal.

Ichiba Japanese Market was a wonderful restaurant in the Resorts World area. There is much variety…read moreand we especially enjoyed our experience here. We left full and satisfied. They had great customer service and was able to seat our large family immediately. They also were very attentive to our needs. I loved that they had set family meals which is a great addition to the menu for bigger parties. Our family meal consisted of a variety of food items including sushi rolls, ramen and japanese style beef. Everything was delicious and full of flavor. I would definitely recommend visiting here if in the area and we will definitely return once we are able to come back to visit again.

Boy that was the tastiest tantanmen I've had this year (considering the fact that I'm a 2015…read morepseudo-Japanese). I've had mine mildy spiced which I intentionally always request so that I still get to taste the roasted sesame paste. The generous spicy ground pork that's mixed with the ramen is perfectly tender. There's nothing extraordinary with the Gyoza, fish katsu and chashumen. Overall a great Saturday lunch experience. Will definetly be coming back!