5.0
Food 4
Ambiance 3
Service 3
Price 4
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It's not the food, it's the staff!
3.0
Food 3
Ambiance 4
Service 2
Price 3
Our first visit in this restaurant was very pleasing and memorable. Good food, excellent ambience and nice service: these are just a few of the things we experienced when we first visited this Japanese restaurant in Tomas Morato. These are very same expectations that we had when we decided to re-visit Omakase.
Ambience: Love the place. It was raining but place exudes a warm and comforting feel which I thought was very appealing.
Service: Not the best, nor the worst this time around. The staff were okay attitude-wise. The issue I had was they were too preoccupied with talking amongst themselves. Took a while for the food to be served and most of the dishes were already cold (Miso was bordering on warm and room temperature). Seems like the food was sitting in the kitchen for a good 10 mins before it was served. Again, the staff seemed too “busy” with other things and forgot they have customers waiting.
Food: The food was cold but was still good. I can actually imagine how it would have tasted hot/warm. Miso, Kakunidon, Saga Tofu, Salmon Katsu were all okay. As expected, the serving were generous and very tasty (but cold). I may be just a tofu freak but both the Saga Tofu and the tofu in the Kakunidon were insanely delicious. The Salmon strips were good and the braised pork (Kakunidon) just melts in the mouth. But then again, most of these were already cold upon landing on our table.
Price: For this particular visit, I would say we somewhat got what we paid for but not quite (our first visit exceeded our expectations though).
Overall: It’s a little disappointing since our first visit was nice and the only complaint I had was there were no seats inside. Their food deserves a 4 but due to the staff’s negligence, I had to give food a rating of 3. I’ve written this review not to discourage customers from visiting Omakase; instead, let this be a reminder that sometimes, their staff gets a distracted. Ask about your food right away should you feel it’s taking too long to get served.
Ambience: Love the place. It was raining but place exudes a warm and comforting feel which I thought was very appealing.
Service: Not the best, nor the worst this time around. The staff were okay attitude-wise. The issue I had was they were too preoccupied with talking amongst themselves. Took a while for the food to be served and most of the dishes were already cold (Miso was bordering on warm and room temperature). Seems like the food was sitting in the kitchen for a good 10 mins before it was served. Again, the staff seemed too “busy” with other things and forgot they have customers waiting.
Food: The food was cold but was still good. I can actually imagine how it would have tasted hot/warm. Miso, Kakunidon, Saga Tofu, Salmon Katsu were all okay. As expected, the serving were generous and very tasty (but cold). I may be just a tofu freak but both the Saga Tofu and the tofu in the Kakunidon were insanely delicious. The Salmon strips were good and the braised pork (Kakunidon) just melts in the mouth. But then again, most of these were already cold upon landing on our table.
Price: For this particular visit, I would say we somewhat got what we paid for but not quite (our first visit exceeded our expectations though).
Overall: It’s a little disappointing since our first visit was nice and the only complaint I had was there were no seats inside. Their food deserves a 4 but due to the staff’s negligence, I had to give food a rating of 3. I’ve written this review not to discourage customers from visiting Omakase; instead, let this be a reminder that sometimes, their staff gets a distracted. Ask about your food right away should you feel it’s taking too long to get served.
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Absolutely a bang for the buck!
4.0
Food 4
Ambiance 4
Service 4
Price 5
Choosing a restaurant or a place to eat in along Maginhawa may prove a little too challenging for some. There's a gazillion of different cuisines and loads of other restaurants and food stores to choose from. We came by this little restaurant in Maginhawa by accident, we were too exhausted and hungry to take another step so we decided to go to the nearest establishment: Fat Cousins'
Ambience: We went there in the evening and the place was okay. It was homey but a little cramped inside.
Service: I would have given a five if the staff who assisted us smiled. She was polite and she served us well, however; i got this feeling that she's too tired and already wants to go home (i can't blame her though, the place was packed).
Food: We ordered their Australian T-bone Steak and their Home Style Roast Beef. We asked for medium rare and we got medium rare. Both the roast beef and t-bone steak were very tender and the gravy was fantastic! A touch of buttered corn and carrots + mashed potatoes completed the whole steak experience.
Price: Fat Cousin's main selling point would be the unlimited rice and drinks included in their meals! For as low as 129php, you will be able to indulge yourself with a humongous Hungarian Sausage, heaps of newly steamed rice and refillable + interchangeable refreshments.
Overall: Fat Cousins' may not be the best steak house around, but it certainly did not disappoint. I believe that customers must AT LEAST get what they paid for, this little steak house in a sea of restaurants certainly delivered!
If you are in the area, take time to visit Fat Cousins'. Easily one of the most affordable steak houses around!
Ambience: We went there in the evening and the place was okay. It was homey but a little cramped inside.
Service: I would have given a five if the staff who assisted us smiled. She was polite and she served us well, however; i got this feeling that she's too tired and already wants to go home (i can't blame her though, the place was packed).
Food: We ordered their Australian T-bone Steak and their Home Style Roast Beef. We asked for medium rare and we got medium rare. Both the roast beef and t-bone steak were very tender and the gravy was fantastic! A touch of buttered corn and carrots + mashed potatoes completed the whole steak experience.
Price: Fat Cousin's main selling point would be the unlimited rice and drinks included in their meals! For as low as 129php, you will be able to indulge yourself with a humongous Hungarian Sausage, heaps of newly steamed rice and refillable + interchangeable refreshments.
Overall: Fat Cousins' may not be the best steak house around, but it certainly did not disappoint. I believe that customers must AT LEAST get what they paid for, this little steak house in a sea of restaurants certainly delivered!
If you are in the area, take time to visit Fat Cousins'. Easily one of the most affordable steak houses around!
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Setting my Ramen Standards too High!
5.0
Food 5
Ambiance 5
Service 4
Price 5
Ramen has always piqued my interest. It is almost impossible not to encounter this Japanese dish whenever you read manga or watch anime. So when the opportunity presented itself, I grabbed it and found myself dining in Ramen Nagi.
Ambience: Love it! It was exceptional and for a second I forgot we were inside a mall.
Service: I am not sure if it was my overflowing excitement (finally trying this dish) or I am just plain hungry (or both), but I got somewhat impatient with the time it took to serve the ramen (sides were served really fast though, so i guess it's me being both ^_^). The staff were really friendly and attends to their guests very quickly.
Food: I am no ramen expert but it is unequivocal when I say i recognize good food; and their ramen (and sides) is PURE HEAVEN (not exaggerating here my friends)! We tried their limited Curry King and it was intense. The smooth, thick broth combined with the aromatic curry spice sealed the deal. We also tried their gyoza and chashu rice; both are worth the buck!
Price: I was a bit surprised when I saw their menu (a little pricey for me), but after all that's been said and done, it's all worth it. Every freakin' cent is money well spent!
Overall: As for my first ramen experience, I can say that I was completely satisfied (perfection if I may say). This experience also set my standards pretty high when it comes to enjoying ramen.
If you are looking for a good ramen place, this is a good go to. And for those who would ask if it's worth coming back to try out their other ramen (and side) offering, it's a big, fat, easy YES!
Ambience: Love it! It was exceptional and for a second I forgot we were inside a mall.
Service: I am not sure if it was my overflowing excitement (finally trying this dish) or I am just plain hungry (or both), but I got somewhat impatient with the time it took to serve the ramen (sides were served really fast though, so i guess it's me being both ^_^). The staff were really friendly and attends to their guests very quickly.
Food: I am no ramen expert but it is unequivocal when I say i recognize good food; and their ramen (and sides) is PURE HEAVEN (not exaggerating here my friends)! We tried their limited Curry King and it was intense. The smooth, thick broth combined with the aromatic curry spice sealed the deal. We also tried their gyoza and chashu rice; both are worth the buck!
Price: I was a bit surprised when I saw their menu (a little pricey for me), but after all that's been said and done, it's all worth it. Every freakin' cent is money well spent!
Overall: As for my first ramen experience, I can say that I was completely satisfied (perfection if I may say). This experience also set my standards pretty high when it comes to enjoying ramen.
If you are looking for a good ramen place, this is a good go to. And for those who would ask if it's worth coming back to try out their other ramen (and side) offering, it's a big, fat, easy YES!
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