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New eats: Missing Japan? This themed food court will take you back
New eats: Missing Japan? This themed food court will take you back
Jeeves de Veyra
Published Mar 10, 2019 04:02 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 11, 2019 03:38 PM PHT

MANILA -- Osaka’s famed Dohtonbori district is one filled with the best of Japanese street food -- okonomiyaki, takoyaki, kushikatsu, ramen and a host of others. It is the perfect place to practice “kuiadore,” or to eat to the point of bankruptcy.
MANILA -- Osaka’s famed Dohtonbori district is one filled with the best of Japanese street food -- okonomiyaki, takoyaki, kushikatsu, ramen and a host of others. It is the perfect place to practice “kuiadore,” or to eat to the point of bankruptcy.
Eat Yourself Bankrupt is the Tasteless Group’s attempt to take some of that Osaka experience and box it up in a food court. Neon and Japanese akachōchin lanterns dazzle the eyes while J-pop blare from the speakers. TV monitors all around the food court occasionally show episodes of insane Japanese game shows and past episodes of "Takeshi’s Castle." It’s as if the Tasteless Group cut a piece of the famed Dohtonbori strip in Osaka and boxed it up in a food court.
Eat Yourself Bankrupt is the Tasteless Group’s attempt to take some of that Osaka experience and box it up in a food court. Neon and Japanese akachōchin lanterns dazzle the eyes while J-pop blare from the speakers. TV monitors all around the food court occasionally show episodes of insane Japanese game shows and past episodes of "Takeshi’s Castle." It’s as if the Tasteless Group cut a piece of the famed Dohtonbori strip in Osaka and boxed it up in a food court.
The Tasteless Group opened Eat Yourself Bankrupt in Robinson’s Place Manila after the success of another of concepts, Bad Bird.
The Tasteless Group opened Eat Yourself Bankrupt in Robinson’s Place Manila after the success of another of concepts, Bad Bird.
“Bad Bird opened and it was hit. Robinson's Place has a market, all mixed up -- students, government people, tourists, expats. It’s an adventurous market and they have money to spend as well. It’s a good location,” said chef Him Uy De Baron, Eat Yourself Bankrupt’s chef consultant.
“Bad Bird opened and it was hit. Robinson's Place has a market, all mixed up -- students, government people, tourists, expats. It’s an adventurous market and they have money to spend as well. It’s a good location,” said chef Him Uy De Baron, Eat Yourself Bankrupt’s chef consultant.
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The food court has four stalls, two are concepts which call Osaka home, and two are home grown. In the tradition of Japanese restaurants, each specializes in one particular dish.
The food court has four stalls, two are concepts which call Osaka home, and two are home grown. In the tradition of Japanese restaurants, each specializes in one particular dish.
1. Kusihikatsu Duruma
This is the most popular kushikatsu in Osaka. Kushikatsu are breaded food items in crunchy batter with an accompanying container of sauce. Skewers range from chicken and squid rings to liver and even gyoza are dipped into the sauce. This is as close to Japanese “pulutan” as you can get and is great with a bottle of ice-cold beer. Duruma has a buy 8-take 2 or buy 16-take 5 deal on their kushikatsu.
This is the most popular kushikatsu in Osaka. Kushikatsu are breaded food items in crunchy batter with an accompanying container of sauce. Skewers range from chicken and squid rings to liver and even gyoza are dipped into the sauce. This is as close to Japanese “pulutan” as you can get and is great with a bottle of ice-cold beer. Duruma has a buy 8-take 2 or buy 16-take 5 deal on their kushikatsu.
2. Hanamaruken
This is another Osaka-borne concept, this time specializing in ramen. You see branches of Hanamaruken all over Manila and the Happiness Ramen, with a super tender pork rib that spans the diameter of the bowl is guaranteed to put smile on your face. Try the dry Arakawa Abura Soba and their gyoza too.
This is another Osaka-borne concept, this time specializing in ramen. You see branches of Hanamaruken all over Manila and the Happiness Ramen, with a super tender pork rib that spans the diameter of the bowl is guaranteed to put smile on your face. Try the dry Arakawa Abura Soba and their gyoza too.
3. OK, No?
The Fatty Pork is as close to the traditional version topped with okonomiyaki sauce and katsuboshi. De Baron adds a more contemporary spin to the Osaka savory pancake with the cheese okonomiyaki. OK, No? also has donburi for those looking for rice toppings.
The Fatty Pork is as close to the traditional version topped with okonomiyaki sauce and katsuboshi. De Baron adds a more contemporary spin to the Osaka savory pancake with the cheese okonomiyaki. OK, No? also has donburi for those looking for rice toppings.
4. Attakoyaki
Takoyaki or octopus balls are another delicacy popular in Japan. The classic version is topped with takoyaki sauce, mayo, bonito flakes, and nori powder. De Baron gets inventive by putting Sriracha Buffalo, and Sour Cream and Bacon Takoyaki. For every 2 orders of any takoyaki, guests can get 50% off the classic takoyaki.
Takoyaki or octopus balls are another delicacy popular in Japan. The classic version is topped with takoyaki sauce, mayo, bonito flakes, and nori powder. De Baron gets inventive by putting Sriracha Buffalo, and Sour Cream and Bacon Takoyaki. For every 2 orders of any takoyaki, guests can get 50% off the classic takoyaki.
Eat Yourself Bankrupt is located at the ground floor of the Pedro Gil Wing, Robinson’s Place Manila.
Eat Yourself Bankrupt is located at the ground floor of the Pedro Gil Wing, Robinson’s Place Manila.
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