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Night out: This Poblacion resto-bar is serious about sake

Jeeves de Veyra
Updated as of Nov 03 07:03 AM

Kristoffer Tadeo Chua, owner and sommelier of Yoi, is a certified sake geek. Read more »

Ikkoryu unveils brighter, more colorful new look

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at Oct 16 04:06 PM

Frequent visitors of the Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen branch at SM Aura are in for a surprise as this ramen restaurant recently unveiled its new look. Read more »

Tsukiji: It's not all about the fish, says Michelin chef

Karyn Nishimura-Poupee, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 06 08:24 AM

On October 6, Tsukiji closes after 83 years, moving to a purpose-built site at Toyosu, several kilometers east. Read more »

New eats: Kisoya, a Japanese restaurant from Korea, opens in PH

Angelo G. Garcia
Posted at Oct 03 06:45 AM

Kisoya, a well established restaurant from South Korea, recently opened shop in the country, at the newly renovated Robinsons Galleria. Read more »

New eats: Watami highlights salmon in latest menu offerings

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at Sep 06 08:04 PM

Japanese casual restaurant Watami puts the spotlight on salmon in its new dishes. Read more »

Chino in Manila: Mexican flavors with Japanese touches

Nana Ozaeta
Updated as of Sep 10 12:19 PM

Chino reflects the globetrotting nature of Chef Erik and Tracy and their desire to create a relaxed, open, and egalitarian space that would make sense pretty much anywhere in the world. Read more »

Japan's Tsukiji fish market to stop tourist tuna viewings

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 21 05:28 PM

Tokyo's famous Tsukiji fish market will stop admitting tourists to watch its pre-dawn tuna auctions next month, as it prepares to move locations on October 11, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.   Read more »

Ramen na may 'sabaw ng batchoy', patok sa Iloilo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 03:46 PM

Iba-ibang spices ang inihahalo sa "Devil's Ramen" at ang iba rito ay galing pa mismo ng Japan. Read more »

New eats: Chibo offers more than okonomiyaki

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at Jul 06 05:43 AM

While Chibo clearly knows the formula behind this Japanese favorite, there is definitely more to its success than okonomiyaki. Read more »

Pampanga eats: Ex-Nobu chef returns home, opens 2 restaurants in Angeles

Jeeves de Veyra
Updated as of May 27 12:00 PM

The old Savers Mall in Angeles is now home to the new Best Western Mint Hotel, where one can find the Japanese eatery Namari and the American smokehouse Cactus Jack. Read more »

BGC eats: Teppan Okochi also serves serious a la carte and not just set courses

Joko Magalong-De Veyra
Updated as of May 18 07:51 AM

Tucked away in the corner of a building off 31st Street in Taguig, Teppan Okochi has been quietly serving what may be some of the most delicious Japanese teppan dishes in Bonifacio Global City. Read more »

Makati eats: 'Ambitious' Kenshin serves value-for-money Japanese faves

Jeeves de Veyra
Updated as of May 01 06:46 AM

Walking into Kenshin is like being transported into an izakaya in the backroads of a Japanese metropolitan city. Read more »

Would you wait 2 hours for a bowl of ramen?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 24 03:15 PM

Located at Salcedo Village in Makati, Mendokoro Ramenba is considered one of the best ramen spots in Manila.  Read more »

RECIPE: Beef teriyaki

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 10 04:20 PM

Isang tanyag na potahe mula Japan ang beef teriyaki, na hango ang pangalan sa pinagsamang mga salitang "teri" o iyong makinang na katangian ng ulam at "yaki" na tumutukoy sa proseso ng pagluluto. Read more »

Chef Nobu returns to Manila for one-night-only culinary affair

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 04 10:42 PM

Manila’s foodies were treated to a different kind of Easter “salubong” last Saturday night as world-renowed chef Nobu Matsuhisa hosted a one-night-only culinary event dubbed “The Nobu Experience” at his eponymous restaurant at City of Dreams Manila.   Read more »

New eats: Ramen literally sizzles at this Vertis North restaurant

Jeeves de Veyra
Updated as of Oct 21 01:40 AM

Kureji puts the sizzle into ramen. It may seem crazy, but its thick noodles and bubbling hot broth make these noodles a joy to slurp. Read more »

New eats: Tsuta takes ramen to another level

Joko Magalong-De Veyra
Posted at Dec 19 04:31 PM

Michelin stars are shining to Manila and the newest addition is Tokyo’s celebrated new generation ramen house – Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodles at Bonifacio High Street Central in Taguig.  Read more »

New eats: Osaka Ohsho offers 'flying noodles' for a limited time

Joko Magalong-De Veyra
Updated as of Dec 14 04:56 PM

Osaka Ohsho wants diners to have a feast for the eyes, as well as the tummy as it presents a one-of-a-kind noodle experience.  Read more »

Food cart na nagbebenta ng Japanese at Korean food, patok sa Cebu

Jude Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 13 05:10 PM

Patok sa mga taga Southern Cebu ang isang mobile food stall na naghahain ng Korean at Japanese food. Read more »

QC eats: Asakusa Home of Tempura opens at Vertis North

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 23 07:51 AM

Here’s another reason to visit the new Ayala Malls Vertis North in Quezon City. Read more »