New Branch plus New Foods from Ginza Bairin

One thing we love from Japanese food is their authentic dishes with touch of their culture. Japanese has their own way of creating recipes that are truly delicious. Another thing we love from them is their critically-acclaimed Katsudon often hailed as the no.1 Donburi in Japan. Talking about Katsudon, Ginza Bairin of Tokyo is one of the pioneers of the modern Japanese Katsu house as we know it.

Ginza Bairin fever is definitely reaching all-new heights with delicious new dishes that stay true to its Japanese roots, as well as its second store in the Philippines. “We are truly grateful for the very warm reception. Due to popular demand, we are very happy to expand to the north of Manila to allow more access and enjoyment of our delicious katsu,” said Scott Tan, Managing Director of Ginza Bairin. “We’re glad to give a taste of Japan right here in Metro Manila.”

Diners can enjoy the incomparable Ginza Bairin authentic katsu in a variety of delicious ways. First, as tonkatsu, or pork cutlet; second, as Katsu Sando, an original Ginza Bairin creation of crisp hire katsu sandwiched between soft, freshly baked bread, and seasoned with two special sauces; and third, as Special Katsudon, often hailed "Number One Donburi in Japan."

And now you can enjoy their newest food items that will surely love by your taste buds. These are:

For Appetizer:

Chawan Mushi- an appetizer of silky, savory egg custard with seafood

Kani Mango Salad- a medley of kani, ripe mango, mixed greens,
 fresh tomato, and ebiko (prawn roe) with Japanese mayo

Hiyayakko Tofu, a traditional Japanese appetizer of cold silken tofu
with a variety of toppings

Main Dishes:

Premium Seafood Set which feature succulent Hiroshima oyster, jumbo US Sea Scallop, Black Tiger Prawn, and the luxurious Kani Cream Korokke (made of crab meat and cream) all prepared in the ethereally crisp Ginza Bairin way:

Menchi, juicy premium ground pork seasoned with choice ingredients. Appreciate this delectable creation as is, or try it with the rich addition of creamy Cheddar cheese:

For the vegetarians, the delightfully fresh and hearty Vegetarion Kushi Katsu has eggplant, green capsicum, pumpkin, sweet onion, and quail egg in skewers and fried to a delicate lightness and drizzled with a delightful mirin sauce:

Enjoy all of these with diners’ favorite Ginza Bairin Teishoku, which elevates the concept of set meal with endless enjoyment of Japanese Koshihikari rice, fresh cabbage salad and dressings, miso soup, seasonal tsukemono (Japanese pickles), and genmaicha (Japanese brown rice tea). All teishoku also include a serving of seasonal fresh fruit.

For a refreshing drink, try Ginza Bairin's new Watermelon Mint Shake, combining the sweetness of watermelon and the freshness of mint:

You can also enjoy the new Matcha Vanilla Panna Cotta- green tea with a creamy vanilla custard and a touch of delightful citrus:

Ginza Bairin has their first store in Glorietta 2 and now in the newest Ayala Development in UP Town Center, in Quezon City.

Ginza Bairin is at Ground Floor, Glorietta 2, Palm Drive, Ayala Center, Makati City (Call 553-7350) and at Ground Floor, U.P. Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City (Call 0917-871-0041). 

Karate Kid: It's all my treat!

"Lot, libre mo naman ako!"- A tagline which my cousin Shayne Marie Perocillo is always saying whenever I got money from my allowance. Honestly, I am so ashamed to her because without her, I wouldn't be as beautiful as a princess when there is a party or an event like JS Prom in high school, Graduation day and so much more when it comes in beauty necessities (So much thanks to have her!).

So as a return, I treat her after our school in a Japanese Fast food Restaurant (both of us love Japanese Cuisine and Lifestyle) called Karate Kid. The name “Karate Kid” (KK) was derived from the popular American movie of the same title, thus making the brand appealing to the youth, children and families. KK concept was inspired by the Japanese anime cartoons. It is also the first and only fast-food that offers “Rice All you Can” and Bottomless KIDO PUNCH TEA, Karate Kid’s signature drink. But as far as we were concerned, we love Japanese foods! Hahaha.

Anyways, we found one of their branch near the bridgewalk of Araneta Center and Gateway Mall (if I am not mistaken, beside Jollibee Store). Even if Karate Kid Store there was not big as their other branches, it’s ambiance and store location were perfectly good. Their courteous service is also good but the order system was really like a fastfood chain.

Their menu starts from Maki/ Sushi/ Sashimi, their Blockbuster and 99ers Meals, Teppanyaki Meals, Pasta, Ramen, Burger, Milk Teas, Takoyaki and Sidekicks. They have many varieties which you’ll surely love! They also have promotional offers that suites your budget and even your tummy!

From top clockwise: Pearl Milk Tea, Yakisoba, Fish Katsu (Rice Refillable), Pork Katsudon (Rice Refillable), Californian Maki, Kido Punch Tea

Me and my Ate Shayne got three scoops of  rice refill. Yes, their blockbuster meals, teppanyaki meals are rice refillable.It's just three scoops because we are still saving some bags inside our tummy for our dessert.

Me with my Ate Shayne

Even it was all my treat, It was "sulit" to treat her as a give back to all the good deeds she has done to me. Credits to some photos which she had taken.

Other branches of Karate Kid:

• Robinson's Place Manila

• Robinson's Cabanatuan

• SM City Fairview

• SM Southmall

• SM City San Lazaro

• SM Megamall

• SM City Sucat

• SM Sta. Rosa

• SM City Clark

• Trinoma

• Waltermart Makati

• SM Dasmarinas

• Mall of Asia

Teriyaki Boy at Gateway!

After a very tiring day from our general rehearsal for the competition in our school, me with my classmate had a "trip" to eat on a Japanese Restaurant. We walk and search around Gateway Mall but still we could not find Japanese Restaurant until we found...

TERIYAKI BOY is the first fast-casual Japanese dining restaurant in the Philippines. They take pride in serving traditional home-cooked Japanese meals at fast-food speed and reasonable prices. The branch that we went through is in Gateway Mall Araneta Center Cubao, Quezon City. The ambiance was really good. You'll think that you were really in Tokyo or somewhere else in Japan. The accepatance of guests are overwhelming because of their greetings. They have a hip and eye-fascinating interior designs. They have not only courteous services but also a tasty food that's why people are coming back for it.

This is how their tables are prepared

Their specialties are: Chicken Teriyaki, Teppanyaki, Tonkatsu, Agedashi Tofu, Kani Salad and California Temaki. I suggest that if you have low budget you can go to this place.

PORK KATSUDON (the food that I ordered)

CHICKEN GYUDON (my friend's food)

PORK GYOZA (a food to share)

My friend and I just ordered few foods because we're not really hungry but we're tired that's why maybe we were not as hungry as we should in entering this casual Japanese Restaurant. We spend almost 400-500 pesos, not bad for these worthy foods.

Teriyaki Boy's other branches:

Petron - NLEX Northbound

Marilao, Bulacan

Greenhills Promenade

Tomas Morato

SM City Marikina

SM Mall of Asia

Alphaland Southgate Mall

Banawe, Quezon City

Binondo, Manila

Cash & Carry Makati

Eastwood City Walk

Festival Supermall

Fun Ranch

Glorietta

Greenbelt 1

Harbor Square

Katipunan, Quezon City

Legaspi Village - Dela Rosa Carpark 1, Makati

Madison Square - Greenhills

Market! Market!