Sugi

It's been a while since I've been to Sugi Restaurant.  This used to be frequented by our family especially by my parents way back even when they were located in Greenbelt 1.  The staff are nice enough to remember us.  The restaurant was crowded for dinner but we were lucky one table was available for us.    

They still have the traditional menu where it's still filled with writings & description of their dishes.  I thought they might try putting some pictures on the menu, specially for their new dishes to promote them.  I guess they're sticking to tradition.  As I browse through their menu I noticed most of my favorite dishes are still available except for the Korokke (Japanese version of a croquette).  I asked the waitress if they still have it, she checked with their kitchen, she informed me they can make it even if it's not in the menu but they were not able to prepare the ingredients so better luck next time.  

Signage

2nd floor dining area

They have private rooms with tatami mats at the 2nd floor & western style private rooms at the ground floor.  

Ceiling Lanterns

Lantern Captions
Left: Soba
Right: Sushi

Menu

Table Setting

Appetizer: Beansprouts

Nishiki Maki

This is a sushi roll with eel, salmon, asparagus, creamy cheese, mayo & wasabi.  A burst of different flavors in just one sushi.

Yaki Meshi

  

Gindara Teriyaki

 I like fish & Gindara is one of my favorites.  The meat is white & soft with just a few bones on the side.

Kitsune Soba

  Soba (buckwheat) noodles with fried tofu in soup.  You may also have this with udon noodles.  I've tried this in other restaurants but I still like Sugi's version the best.  The tofu is soft & sweet that compliments the noodles & broth.  The serving is big enough to be shared by two persons if you want to try other dishes.

Nasu Abura Itame

 One of my old time favorites.  This simple dish is composed of fried eggplant with sesame sauce.  This dish is on the sweet side so children might even like it.  It's so good that even a friend of mine who is not a big fan of eggplant tried it & thought it was okay.  ;)

Niku Jaga

 A dish of potatoes, beef with lots of onions in a sweet soy based sauce.

Wall Pictures

It was nice to have my old favorite dishes & try some new creations by the restaurant.  It's always a treat to eat at your favorite restaurant.  I hope I can have my Korokke the next time I get to visit.


Remember: Eat Live and Be Happy!

Price Range: P500 - P1000

Website: http://www.sugirestaurant.com/

Free Wifi: Available but can't connect

Parking: Mall parking

Address:

Greenbelt 2
Esperanza Street
Ayala Center, Makati City
Philippines
Tel: 63 - (02) - 757-3678 to 79, 757-3986

Greenhills Shopping Center
Connecticut corner Missouri Street,
Greenhills, San Juan
Philippines
Tel: 63 - (02) - 721-7111, 725-0208, 723-9496

Mr Kurosawa : Euro - Japanese Fusion

I usually pass by this restaurant when we're at the Resorts World.  I noticed the place is usually filled with people dining.  The one in Eastwood Mall is also just as popular.  I got to try this restaurant the first time when my cousin recommended it, taking special mention that the Oyster Overload is very good.  This bit of information definitely got my attention.  It was so good that we ordered two plates of it.  We got to try a lot of dishes during that time but then our tummies were growling & I forgot to take any pictures.  I reminded myself the next time I get to visit this restaurant I'll make sure to take some interesting pictures, specially the dishes we ordered.


After my first visit I got to go back and sample their dishes at the Resorts World branch.  This time I'm ready not just with my appetite but also to take yummy photos.  

Menu

The menu is BIG & heavy.  

It's a photo album of mouth watering dishes with very unique names & titles.

Table Set

Dancing Eel (California Roll with Eel)

Black Rain (Softshell Crab with Ebiko Wasabi Mayo)

Oyster Overload

A must try for people who are oyster lovers.  The cheese on top is really savory. 

Scallop Teppan

Four Cheese Yamamoto  Pizza

 This is a thin crust pizza with some seaweeds on top.

Tofu Steak

Wagyu Legend

The meat is tender and well seasoned.  

The steak goes well with the side of mashed potatoes & vegetables.  

A good choice, especially for steak lovers. 

Salmon Belly

Scallop Fried Rice

Sukiyaki

 A real comfort food.

This is a sweet soy based soup with beef, mushroom, soft tofu & vegetables with glass noodles.  I consider their version of sukiyaki as one of the tastiest I've tried with just the right balance of sweetness to the soup.

After having a nice meal, I noticed the ceiling lights are quite unique.  So I took some photos of the ones that caught my eye.

The Samurai

The Monk

The Geisha

There are a lot more interesting dishes we were not able to try.  I think we might visit this restaurant another time.  


Remember: Eat Live and Be Happy!

Price Range: P600 - P1000

Payment: Accepts both Cash & Credit Card

Here's a tip:  If you have a Resorts World Membership Card you can avail some discount.  This only applies at the Resorts World branch.

Free Wifi: Not Available

Parking: Mall parking

Address:

Resorts World Manila
2/F Resorts World Manila
Newport Boulevard, Newport City,
Cybertourism Zone
Pasay, Metro Manila
Philippines
Tel: 63 - (02) - 973-6213

Eastwood Mall
G/F Eastwood Mall Veranda,
E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave.,
Bagumbayan, Libis,
Quazeon City, Metro Manila
Philippines
Tel: 63 - (02) - 901-0825

Vikings: A Feast for the Tummy & the Eyes

As a food lover, I'm always on the look out for new places to eat.  I've been seeing (actually eyeing, hahaha) the Vikings Buffet sign since last year whenever we go to the Mall of Asia.  I can't wait to try it out as soon as it opens.  Alas, when it finally did open it seems that I'm not fated to sample their fares right away.  The place is usually full when we get the chance pass by.  


One Friday morning I was invited to a birthday celebration of my uncle and it was to be held at Vikings!  YES!  I finally got the chance to check it out.  It was on a  Friday lunch when I first had a taste of Vikings.  They have a wide variety of cuisine & food choices.  There's Japanese, Chinese, International, a grilling station, a salad bar, different kinds of soup, a pizza station, a carving station & of course the dessert section.  Drinks are even included in the buffet price.  They have an assortment of juices & soda.  To my surprise, draft beer is also available at the refreshment station.

The Viking Table

Baked Oysters

 We had to request them from the waiter.  You can have them baked, steamed or ask the waiter how you would like to have your oysters prepared.  Usually raw oysters are found on the buffet table.

Beef

Carving Station

Other meat on the carving station

Fish

Lengua

Paella

Salmon Lasagna

I remember eating this and it was quite salty for me.

During my first visit, I tried to sample dishes that are my favorites or have never tasted before.  There's so much food I'm afraid you can't try every single one of them in just one visit.  Most of the dishes are well seasoned.  The taste, quantity & quality of the food are almost at par with a lot of five star hotels but at a more reasonable price.  Since I enjoyed my experience at Vikings, I told my friends to try it out.  I actually went back a few times with my friends or family, but I was more focused on eating & chatting than taking notes or pictures of the dishes I sampled. 

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Last month there were two birthday celebrants at the office.  Management then decided to celebrate their birthdays at Vikings.  This time it gave me an opportunity to take more pictures of the place & dishes.  We got to try Vikings for dinner this time.  The price is higher than the lunch price since they have additional dishes available only for dinner.

Ceiling Lights

Table Napkin

Our table number

Viking table at night

The other end of the table

Salad Station

Assorted Cheese

Ceviche

Club House Sandwich

Deviled Egg

Chinese Soup, Chawan, & Miso Soup

Lohan Mixed Vegetables

Man Tou (Fried Bread)

This is one of my favorites :D  No matter where, fried bread with condensed milk is heaven.

Siomai

Stir fried squid with vegetables

Yang Chao fried rice

Pata Tim

PEKING DUCK!!

Notice the vegetable carving is that of a roasted pig? So cute!

Sushi Boat

I had some difficulty taking this picture.  Lots of hands kept grabbing all the sushi!

Sushi Rainbow

Lengua (sorry not much was left when I took a picture)

Paella

Grill Station

Raw fish for grilling

Hmmm, there's a sign.  Better take a closer look.

Please, no leftover :D

Long line to the carving station >.<

Looks like they're sold out!

Cakes

Chocolate Fondue

Dessert display case

Native Desserts

Halo Halo Station

My halo halo creation 

The two birthday celebrants got to be serenaded by the waiters & staff with a boisterous happy birthday song.  Each of them received a special cake for them to take home.  I enjoyed my dinner at Vikings.  Who wouldn't be with good food & good company.  I think this isn't going to be my last visit.  I believe they added something extra during the weekend.  ;)  Until next time.

Remember: Eat Live and Be Happy!

Price Range:
Lunch : P688 ++
Dinner: P888 ++

Payment: Accepts both Cash & Credit Card

Free Wifi:  Available but can't connect 

Parking: Mall parking & Outdoor parking

Address:

Bldg. B, By the Bay,
Seaside Boulevard,
SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City
Philippines
Tel: 63 - (02) - 846 - 3888, 846 - 5888
Cellfone: +639175653888, +639237303888