The best of Little Tokyo!!!

Urameshi-ya Little Tokyo:  Yakiniku at its best!

Urameshi-ya

Little Tokyo is a precious Japanese paradise along Chino Roces Avenue (Pasong Tamo Makati). Sumosam and Omakase are nothing like Little Tokyo as the latter offers an authentic Japanese taste. Little Tokyo is composed of several Japanese restaurants with their corresponding specialties.  I’ve been to this place many times and it has never failed me.   What’s good about this place is that you can order from other establishments and ask them to just bring it over to your table so you have the chance to try out different kinds of food.

Little Tokyo entrance

Urameshi-ya is the only Yakiniku (means roast meat) restaurant in Little Tokyo and it is, in my opinion the Best of Little Tokyo. I’ve been here several times with my family and we would always order the Wagyu Set (P3200) which is good to 4-5 persons already. Their Wagyu Set is actually pretty good, very tender and tasty, and is a house favorite of most of their clients. However, last Saturday, it was just me and my fiancé so we decided not to order the set and try out new stuff from their menu. Our server recommended we try their Kobe Beef and their Pork Bara so we decided to go for it.

Urameshi-ya

Kobe Beef (P750)

The Kobe beef was thinly sliced just how it’s supposed to be for Yakiniku and was seasoned with pepper and garlic. The serving was small (about 8 slices) so it’s actually quite expensive but oh boy, the taste was just awesome. First, the meat was so tender and even it was only seasoned with pepper and garlic it was tasty enough that you don’t really need add Yakiniku sauce on it. I liked it better than the Wagyu because even though Wagyu has a melt- in- your mouth sensation, I must say Kobe beef has a richer flavor.

Kobe Beef

Pork Bara (P350)

According to our server, Pork Bara is the Japanese version of American bacon. To our surprise, the pork was actually as tender as the Kobe beef. The pork bara is a combination of pork fat and pork meat alternately and what’s good about this is that it’s not as salty like our usual fried bacon. We loved this one as well.

Pork bara

It’s fun to dine at Urameshi-ya especially when you’re with a bunch of friends. The only disadvantage is that it can get really hot when you eat outside (no a/c) plus the smell of Yakiniku sticks to your hair and clothes.

grilling time!

Aside from the Yakiniku stuff, we also ordered dishes from other restaurants inside Little Tokyo:

California Maki from Niko Niko Tei (P220)

California Maki

Not all the restaurants in Little Tokyo have California Maki on their menu. I love Niko Niko tei’s California Maki because it is big and their mango is always sweet.

Chasyu Ramen (P320)

Chasyu Ramen

I wasn’t able to get the name of the restaurant but it is the one beside Urameshi-ya (on the right). Serving was huge and the chasyu was also very tender. The only complain I have for this ramen is that it’s not as creamy as the ones served in Hong Kong.

Little Tokyo is a refreshing place to eat Japanese food because it is not as commercialized like the ones you see in malls and yet it guarantees you authentic Japanese meal. You’ll feel like you’re in feudal Japanese era in Little Tokyo because of its architectural design If you are a fan of Japanese cuisine then dining here is a MUST!

Little Tokyo

Chino Roces Avenue (Pasong Tamo)

From Makati Avenue, go straight and turn right when you reach Pasay Road (Arnaiz Avenue)

Go straight again and turn right again when you see Nihonbashitei restaurant then turn left  at Mile Long Compound and turn left again when you reach Shell (that’s Chino Roces Avenue already) drive slowly and you will see the arch of Little Tokyo.

FFFFF- 5′fs – for its authenticity and effin great quality!