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Rose Restaurant, Fort

May 15, 2012 by Janey

After being stretched so far and thin at work, which is like a norm more than seasonal these days for both Bubba and I, we finally decided to make our Friday night count. In the past 2 years, after being so exhausted after a week of hard work and multi-tasking and functioning, we usually set for home and watch DVD or just get a massage somewhere on a Friday night. We rarely go out, and rarely meant we’ve probably been out and about on a Friday night within a hand’s count in a year. We’re pretty close to living a rock star life eh? Haha.

Armed with enforced energy to feel young, out we drove to Fort and stumbled at a charming NY-style restaurant called Rose. The 18-seater dining room is a clean minimalist box-type area with contemporary concrete walls, Narra-wood column accents and right in the middle is a rotating belt. At a closer look, instead of the usual silver metal belt, sushi, specialty maki, appetizers are atop floating boats drifting in a circular stream.

The cheerful wait staff offers us to try Rose’s Firecracker Edamame (P160) which is Japanese green beans caramelized in a garlic paste packed with heat. I opted for the Deep-fried Scallops with Camembert (P180) but unfortunately at 830pm dinner, they already run out. I wanted a lighter fare so opted for small plates while enjoying a drink while Bubba ordered a main dish.

The Way a Sashimi Should Be at Tsumura

February 27, 2010 by Janey

Bubba took me out on a dinner date late last Saturday night. Destination: Tsumura.

Tsumura has been a favorite haunt for enthusiasts of high quality and reasonably priced sushi. A Japanese sushi chef runs the restaurant so definitely high expectations are set.

It’s not that difficult to find Tsumura once you’ve located the building. Just go straight pass the elevators and walk up the stairs leading to the doors of Tsumura.

On the Table

Free Appetizer

Bubba says it’s eel… *shrugs* beats me, I’ve never tried breaded eel in a light sauce.

Sashimi Moriawase PHP 890

The assorted Sashimi Moriawase set comes with a selection of fresh and imported fresh sashimi and a sampling of uni. The mixed set has a variety of raw fish that I’m not that familiar with, as well as beautifully cut squid, salmon, tuna, and mackerel. Unfortunately, other than the usual sashimi suspects of salmon, tuna and sometimes mackerel, I’m not really a big fan of fish –particularly raw fish at that.

Their sashimi platter indeed has the finest cuts of delicious raw fish (at least those fish that are in my food-cabulary).

Wagyu Beef Usuyaki PHP 600

Supple mushrooms wrapped in thinly sliced Wagyu beef –very tender, flavorful that it’s mighty impressive. The mushrooms were very light, in mellow contrast of the excellent beef. It is simply an indulgence in fine food. The taste is divine.

Notice that the beef glistens…

Amiyaki Beef PHP 470

Grilled beef –Bubba’s order and this seems to be the standout dish for him that evening.

Served with potato salad

Uni PHP 80

I just got to order it

Rice PHP 80

Sake Shot PHP 220

Like in any other Japanese restaurant, one can opt to have it hot or cold.

There’s nothing to harp about the service since wait staff is attentive and efficient. They are very knowledgeable about the menu and comfortably easy to joke around with in case you want to break the stiffness.

Authentic Japanese food that highlights fresh imported sashimi and wagyu beef, Tsumura has really made its mark in the Makati scene as one of the best Japanese restaurants around. From good food to laughable sake moments, I had a fantastic Saturday dinner with Bubba last weekend. Thanks Bubbs! *BIG BUBBALICIOUS HUG*

Tsumura

2^nd Level 88 Corporate Plaza

Sedeno corner Valero Streets,

Salcedo Village, Makati City

(632) 887 4848/ (632) 4850

Tsumura Album

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Misato

July 15, 2009 by Janey

It was a rainy evening last Friday and we set out for Metrowalk because Madz invited to hang. It was supposed to be a poker night at Metro Card Club with Jody but at the last minute, he begged off. I wasn’t also up for it that much anyway. The schedule was at 9pm but traffic looked pretty bad that evening with the rain and all, that Bubba and I decided to have dinner at Metrowalk as well.

Misato was the pick of the night. It’s a Japanese restaurant parallel to Starbucks’ location at Metrowalk, which means that both are at the tip of the U-shaped area. Service was fast and pretty adequate, even the manager takes our orders.

On the Table

Freebie

Gy-Saikoro Steak PHP 365

I deliberated whether to get Beef Sukiyaki PHP 480 since the hot semi-sweet broth will temper the cold weather but decided on getting the Gy-Saikoro Steak, which is basically their version of Beef Teppanyaki. Notice that beef teppanyaki is not included in their menu but when I asked for it, the wait staff pointed to the “Entrée” section and directed my attention to Gy-Saikoro Steak.

The beef was tender to the bite but Bubba wasn’t too impressed. It was served on a sizzling plate with sautéed bean sprouts on the side. The mild sweet salty brown sauce gummed to the beef and vegetables were tasty.

Baked Salmon PHP 305

Of note is the salmon served inside a foil. It was very fresh and serving was generous. It had a mound of cheese on top of it and some onions making the baked salmon dish anything but boring.

Japanese Samurai Gohan Rice PHP 88

Japanese Gohan Rice PHP 55

We were in the middle of our dinner when we saw Eric Tang outside the window. He went to our table and asked if I was going to play at Metro. Bubba shook his head before I could so I just said, “I might” with a smile. It all depends if there is waiting time before my friends arrive. Eric and I have been chatting about Metro Card Club, rules and the crowd, the day before. Eric asked me a few more questions about Metro “rules” since it was going to be their group’s first time there.

We also saw Jayvee and Kring walk inside the restaurant and we said our hellos. It was a slow dinner as Bubba and I took our time knowing that with the heavy traffic, Madz, Pat and Eric will naturally be late. We both talked about our recent projects –but mostly I did the yapping about this project that my team and I are going to present the following week. He had some inputs and talking about work without the pressure and stress was really a breathe of fresh air.

Madz followed soon and feasted also on the baked salmon and rice. She liked the salmon as well. Not long, Patrick arrived and we all decided to transfer for drinks and meet Eric Lopez at the next venue.

Misato

G/F Metrowalk, Meralco Avenue

Ugong, Pasig City

(632) 638 7951

Misato Album

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YuuJin

January 15, 2009 by Janey

Chris’ birthday lunch was spent at Yuu Jin. Since I was on half-day sick leave due to feeling feverish that morning, Chris picked me up from home. While waiting for him, I couldn’t resist eating brunch. When we got to Yuu Jin, I was already full.

(Yes, Chris was sporting a plump pimple during his birthday… Maybe he thinks it’s fashionable)

On the Table

California Maki PHP 180

6 pieces of California Maki, which were gone, like a flash.

Uni Sushi PHP 130

The first time I tried Uni (sea urchin) was at Chibori in Cebu. I remember liking the taste so I went ahead and ordered one. Two pieces of sushi topped with generous uni. The ones I tried in Cebu were smaller and tasted fresher, but it doesn’t discount the fact that I’m beginning to get fond of eating uni. For P130, Yuu Jin is the nearest and most affordable place to go to when craving for one.

Katsudon PHP 220

Katsudon served with Miso soup. I don’t understand why Chris never gets tired of ordering this whenever we eat at a Japanese restaurant. YuuJin’s version was better than the usual fair.