Tokyo-Tokyo Restaurants: Not my Most loved Japanese Restaurant

Obviously, Tokyo-Tokyo is a Japanese Quick Service Restaurant Chain in the Philippines, though they claim to be the leading Japanese Fast Food Chain, I consider it not. 

Not being biased due to the fact that I love Teriyaki Boy the most, however, Tokyo-Tokyo is more accessible to where I live that is why I am trying to consider going there. I have been to Tokyo-Tokyo Restaurant at SM San Lazaro, Trinoma Mall, SM Manila many times, but it seems like when it comes to food, wherever Tokyo-Tokyo branch I dine-in doesn’t satisfy my taste buds and my craving stomach.

Last week, while having some groceries at SM San Lazaro, I decided to dine-in at Tokyo-Tokyo since I was then craving for Ebi or Prawn tempura. The restaurant had some renovations from the counter to their eating area. I love the couch part and I can certainly say I have no negative remark on that matter. 

Hmmm! At the Counter side, the place where customers take orders, giving space for long lines is better than the past. Although, I did not see any long lines then unlike in the nearby restaurants inside SM San Lazaro, which have long lines like that in Kenny Rogers, Jollibee, McDonalds and others. That is one reason why I chose dining-in at Tokyo-Tokyo to avoid that long line.

After taking my orders, locating for an empty table was easy because as I said there are just a few customers inside. After 5 minutes of waiting, my orders came and I was kind of disappointed with the platter because the rice was placed in the wrong side of the platter. 

My verdict on the food is as usual. Am still not satisfied because the prawn tempura was greasy and I needed to soak it over the sauce to neutralize the fat. So far, the salad is fine and was better the last time I ate there. The red tea always tastes so sweet for me, which made me to request for more ice. 

I cannot say much either regarding their service because as long as the food is served well with smiling crew, hence, that is sufficient enough for me giving a good remark. I am more concerned with the taste, I mean it has to be authentic taste of a real Japanese food or at least close to an authentic one.

Undoubtedly, Tokyo-Tokyo is good for people who are concerned with a low budget Japanese cuisine and not for those who are into the authenticity Japanese cuisine. On the lighter note, it is better than in Karate Kid Restaurant.

Love Japanese Food? - Dine in at Teriyaki Boy

Location: Teriyaki Boy, 3F Gateway Mall Quezon City Metro Manila and

Teriyaki Boy, Trinoma Mall, EDSA corner North Ave. Quezon City, Metro Manila       

Guddodei zen'in!

Who loves to eat Japanese food? Japanese cuisine has been part of my system. I am more of Japanese food than Western foods which can bloat me up with those calories and high carbohydrates like burgers, pizzas, cakes, and others.

Because of my love to Japanese foods, I have searched and tried many restaurants over the Metro, and found Teriyaki Boy. I used to be dining in with few Japanese restos around the Metro, but it did not make me wow with those until I was led to Teriyaki Boy. 

I can remember my first visit in Teriyaki Boy, Gateway Mall with my cousin, who was the one that introduced me to the place. It was Saturday and pay-day a day before that, so we decided to treat ourselves after those exhausting days at work.  Hmmm! Entering the resto has a thrill feeling because a crew in the entrance is friendly and approachable to assist us find a table. The ambience is kind of modern Japanese, not much of the Japanese culture feel, but it is comforting which is more important. My cousin did suggest and order Gyoza (Php. 110 for 5 pcs.), Tofu steak (Php.155), Ebi Tempura (Php. 170 for 3 pcs.), Gohan and Yakimeshi (then Php. 35. and Php. 48. respectively), and 2 bottomless iced tea. 

When our orders were served, I felt so excited to taste them thinking if I will get disappointed or will be satisfied. So far, the dishes were mouth watering that I felt like I was eating like a cow then. Two weeks after that first experience, we dined in at Teriyaki Boy, Gateway Mall again inviting another cousin of ours. An addition to our frequent orders was Wafu steak (Php. 340). 

The prize may be too costly as compared to Karate Kid, Yoshinoya or Tokyo Tokyo, but definitely it would be worth it. The tofu steak is a superb dish as well as that wafu steak. Of course, I cannot forget that ebi tempura which is so crispy and not greasy unlike other restos. 

I have gone to Teriyaki Boy, Gateway Mall many times and I was not disappointed every time. I also tried going to other Teriyaki Boy branch in Trinoma mall in case I can find a flaw and again it proved me wrong that I can continue recommending Teriyaki Boy to be my best Japanese resto in the Metro. 

Teriyaki Boy, Trinoma Mall is another branch located in EDSA corner North Ave., Quezon City. My first time there was with my ex-boyfriend, and my second time was with my friends. Their tofu steak is no difference in Teriyaki Boy, Gateway Mall, as well as their ebi tempura. I have tasted other dishes like Futo Maki, which is also good, Kani salad, an awesome salad, Unagi Asparagus roll, an asparagus rolled with bacon is a great combination, and Ichigo yogato, a thumbs up strawberry filled yogurt. 

You can try all those and you keep on going back to Teriyaki Boy, I swear.