Saturday, March 10, 2012

Jumbling Japonica

ramp modeling along H.V. Dela Costa Street (photo c/o Joy)
     Weekly habit with the girls is at Japonica this time to celebrate my dear friend Harriet's upcoming birthday. I suggested the place to them early this week because I was really craving for something Japanese.

     Having made the reservation, we also decided to put a little spice on the occasion and really dressed up for it, Asian style. Yeah! Ain't that cute! If not for our jobs, we would have tried cosplaying instead. lol


Mini Sukiyaki Nabe
     Japonica is a nice, quiet Japanese restaurant for casual dining. It has a grand view of the busy H.V. Dela Costa Street. Towering condo and commercial buildings provide shade from any direct sunlight in the place thus the reason why there are no blinds or tints for its wide glass windows. Not the usual place to hang-out though (yes, no music) but very conducive for mealtime. It is bright, clean and free of distractions.

     Yes, no distractions. Hay. Mr. Swag hunting was cancelled for the time being. No prospects sighted.

Kani Salad

     For the appetizers, we ordered  Gyoza, California Maki and Kani Salad. I enjoyed their Gyoza even without the sauce.


     For entree, the choices are Mini Sukiyaki Nabe (Japanese beef hot pot), Ebi Tempura Lunch Set (fried breaded-shrimps and Hamburger Steak & Ebi Fry Lunch set. The Sukiyaki dish was good. All ingredients were blended well to my liking. I even ate the whole pot with no rice. Like what Harriet said, it deserves a 4.5 out of 5 stars rating.
Gyoza



     No desserts were ordered. We decided to transfer to our cafe tambayan and had our desserts there.

Hamburger Steak & Ebi Fry Lunch Set
Rating:
Ambiance: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Food: 3.5 out of 5 stars










Japonica Japanese Cafe and Kitchen
2nd Level, Liberty Plaza, H.V. Dela Costa cor. Valero St.,
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
(+63 2) 884-2148

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