Tikim69: Watami is here in Manila!!! (Mall of Asia, Pasay)

I got an email from the Bistro Group Card that they're opening a new restaurant called "Watami" in Mall of Asia and the next day I immediately went to MOA to try Watami Philippines! :D I got super excited because I am a fan of Watami Hong Kong and it was my first article  here in Mytastybuds!

First branch of Watami Philippines

Watami is a Japanese casual restaurant that feels like an upgraded fast-food. From how I see it, they have a distinct interior that feels expensive and cozy at the same time. Their dark red/wooden modern oriental looks actually reminds me of how Watami Hong Kong looks like.

Watami Bar

I love their couches

Watami

With no further adue, this is what I ordered during my first visit in Watami Philippines.

Pepper beef rice in stone pot P190.00

I ordered their pepper beef rice when I was in Hong Kong, so I got curious if they have the same serving size and quality. The stone pot rice actually reminds me of Pepper Rice but without the sauce.

Self grilled short ribs P295.00

Self grilled short ribs P295.00

Obviously I am a meat eater, I then ordered short ribs just because there's the fancy of cooking your own food on your table! You'll definitely eat it while it's hot!

Tonpeiyaki (pork cheese cabbage and egg) P275.00

I don't remember much about this but it's not on my top list in Watami.

Pizza topped Wyre teriyaki chicken P275.00

Their pizza was unique; it has a crust much like of Pita bread. I like the sauce and the mayo combination but I find the chicken serving to be too little.

Mango yakult P150.00 Kiwi Tea with Agar P145.00

When I was in HK, I also ordered their Yakult drink. I love their Yakult drinks but Evan's order of Kiwi Tea with Agar was better because it has a refreshing taste with Nata Jelly on it!

Watami is one of my favorite casual dining places in HK. They have new menu from time to time and I do hope Watami Philippines will come up with new dishes from time to time just like in Hong Kong. I also hope they offer some cheese dishes that Watami Hong Kong have so that their restaurant would be more differentiated amongst Japanese restaurants in the Metro. One thing is for sure, I'll order their Shorts Ribs and Kiwi Tea with Agar on my next visit!

Quality: 4/5

Taste: 4/5

Ambiance:5/5

Watami Philippines
Address: 2nd Level, SM Mall of Asia (Entertainment Mall), 
               Pacific and Ocean Drive, Mall of Asia Complex,
               Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Contact: 836-7141