he first thing I heard about Ukokkei is that the chef was a crazy Japanese dude who threw people out for sharing food, taking too long to order, and looking at him funny. I have heard horror stories of the chef yelling at customers, couples on dates, to leave his restaurant because they were letting the other taste their ramen. ... Read More »
love my fresh pasta! It’s one of the things I loved about Bistro Ravioli and it’s one of the things that excited me about coming to Va Bene. A reunion with my college buddies was a great excuse to brave the Makati traffic. First of all, they have a shitty location. It’s located inside a gas station that charges for ... Read More »
hen it comes to Japanese restaurants, I always make it a point to see just how many of the clientele are Japanese. More Japanese is good, more Indians/Caucasians/African-Americans/Indians, not so much. If I wanted steak, I wouldn’t ask Buddha for a recommendation, you know what I mean? So I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in Nihonbashitei for the first ... Read More »
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