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    Yabu

    4.3 (10 reviews)
    PriceyJapanese
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Rosu Katsu
    Pia O.

    Just like ramen made its way to the stomachs and hearts of Manila's locals, katsu also was welcomed with open stomachs! Almost overnight, a bunch of new specialty katsu restaurants opened in all malls but the craze started with Yabu. Yabu, locally owned, paved the way for Filipinos to fall in love with this crispy, juicy and so, so good dish! It's a Japanese fried dish, usually pork but also comes in other proteins, and it's heaven on a plate! Yabu was such a hit with lines sprawling from their first branch for so many months after they opened! What I love most about Yabu (compared to the other Katsu places) is their crust, it really is spot on and perfect! Also, their service is probably the best! They're always so accommodating and friendly, in all their branches, which makes the waiting for a table easier and all the more worth it!

    Chicken Katsu and prawn with brown rice
    Emily D.

    I am doing my very best to taste the majority of the restaurants in Rockwell during my visit so of course I need to check out Yabu. My brother lives in Tokyo so I am pretty well versed in the world of Japanese cuisine. The Katsu served at Yabu is identically to what you find in the Katsu houses in Japan. I had the chicken and a prawn a la cart. My favorite was the prawn. At Yabu they do provide unlimited cabbage and rice. Unfortunately, I am not as talented at eating copious amounts of rice, I believe that takes practice. Don't worry I am working on this skill. Yabu also provides a brown or white rice option so naturally I made my fiancé have brown rice. And of course all the delicious sauces are prevalent. My favorite is the sesame dressing on the cabbage. This place gets packed as you can imagine but it moves pretty quickly. Definitely a place to stop and enjoy some authentic Katsu.

    Rosu Curry Katsudon and Mozzarella Sticks
    Jarvis D.

    Facility: Light and atmosphere is very nice, me and my girlfriend are siting well, the place is bright and well organized. They can accommodate small and large people. Luckily we didnt even have to wait a line even if it is friday. The design on their wall are very modern and with a cool manga strip on one side. I was sweating  ut maybe it was the food that I ordered. So I give it a 5/5. Food: I ordered Rosu Curry Katsudon with additional Fried Egg, at first I was worried I only ordered regular hot not its extreme one, but glad I chose right, since it also packed a punch. It was an awesome dish both me and my girlfriend. She ordered Original Katsudo and she said it was great in a while even the rice is covered with sauce so it was a total of awesome dish too. We even had to take out the Fried Mozzarela Sticks and note that they are unlimited rice, cabbage and soup. So enjoy since it is also a great value for money joint, a 5/5. Service: Great, attentive and with a frequent asking if everything is ok? If we wanted refills and additional stuff, the crew are very nice and with a smile even if it was already near to closing time, so I gave it a 5/5.

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    They're one of the pioneer restaurants that perfected the katsu, and made it relatively affordable for everyone.

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    Tanabe Japanese Restaurant - Front

    Tanabe Japanese Restaurant

    4.6(8 reviews)
    5.4 kmManila City
    ₱₱₱

    First time here. The food was amazing -- really tasty and vegan/vegetarian friendly. The best…read moreJapanese restaurant I've ever been to -- food was fresh, servings were big enough to share, and prices were fair. Staff were very friendly, attentive, and helpful, and the food came out quickly. Loved the unique and refreshing drinks too. Great job!

    I have been here multiple times before since this is one of my brother's go-to Japanese restaurant…read more I can definitely understand why with the quality food, good service and good price. This time the visit was with my parents, my brother, my husband and me. We were served with delicious complimentary tofu with a great-tasting sauce. My brother ordered the aji tataki for us to start off and it's been a while since I've had this. Beautifully done and very tasty! My brother got the chirashi bowl. My husband and I shared the Gindara kaku bento - grilled cod fish, salad, salmon and tuna sashimi, tempura, miso soup with clams and mango ice cream. For dessert, fruits was the other option. My brother also ordered several chawanmushi for us to share. My parents shared the Nigiri kaku bento. There was so much food. The one down side was the fish in my parents' bento box was a bit tough, unlike the gindara that we had. I would probably recommend the Gindara kaku bento between the 2 bento boxes. We also had this soup that came in a small teapot. I had missed jotting down the name but you drink the soup from a miniature teacup. Glad we didn't order more food because there was already lots of food! Highly recommend!

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    Mangetsu

    Mangetsu

    3.8(9 reviews)
    0.7 kmMakati City
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    This Japanese restaurant joins the big leagues such, as Seryna, Izakaya Kikufuji, Umu at Dusit, and…read moremany more. But your perception may vary, as my reviews are mostly from the southern region of Metro Manila. FOOD 5.0 Nama Uni Sashimi (420 PHP) Sea Urchin or sea hedgehogs are those spikey things that I always think about avoiding when going to the beach But, I love them on my plate, It is very sweet and delicate, and it tastes like the sea smells, with a soft, almost creamy texture. A 3-step process starts with a piece of Nori (seaweed wrap), then a slice of cucumber, a hefty plump of uni on top, close it off and surprise your mouth with a taste of the sea. Tofu Gratin (395 PHP) Shrimp flavoured white sauce that's smothered with cheese and lots of it. The gooey feels were just too strong and I couldn't but scrape the pan clean. Every spoonful is a renewed experience, so it doesn't get boring. Assorted Sushi (720 PHP) Their hot dishes overwhelmed our taste buds with clean flavours, which led us to unintentionally ignore this initially. Sushi pieces that are above average in size and offer a refreshing taste. Beef Sukiyaki Iron Hot Pot (530 PHP) Beef Sukiyaki that's filled with a rich broth flavoured by the tender smoked beef. This is a dish to remember and one of the items I will recall and recommend. Tonpei Yaki (430 PHP) A Japanese style Frittata topped with extremely thin slice pork that wiggles from displaced air around it. It looked alive upon my first glance. You'd be wrong to think that these paper thin slices of pork wont satisfy, because flavour is not in volumes, but in density. These melt in your mouth and just release flavour that you'd usually encounter in chunky portions of pork. I for one enjoyed less weight and more flavour. The frittata underneath is fairly standard. SERVICE 4.5 Waiters take pride in the food they serve, we were even prompted to taste the Tofu Gratin first as it's tastiest when hot. They're informative when guiding you through the menu and suggest based on your taste and not the most expensive like in other places. AMBIANCE 4.5 I love places that impress on ambiance and Mangetsu surely did. High ceilings and even a second floor for private functions, this place is well decorated and spacious. Air-conditioning is centralised, which means an evenly cooled environment.

    Interior aspect makes us feel high sense and quality, but actually foods served there are nothing…read morespecial. Maybe good for business purpose of use.

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