A&D Eats: Mitsuyado Sei-men Opens at Blue Baywalk and Finally Tried Ramen Nagi!

Ramen has become our go-to food when we're out. It's easy to eat, my kids are easily fed because they love ramen, my husband also loves ramen so there's really no reason not to eat but there's really no ramen place (well, there's one, Ukkokei in Malate) near us until about two months ago! Now we have more choices! Yay!

One of the BOS's favorite ramen place is Mitsuyado Sei-men, but we seldom eat there because it's in Makati and BOS doesn't like to "travel" just to eat. So I was happy when I saw Mitsuyado Sei-men opened in Blue Bay Walk in Pasay. We still need to "travel" but not as far as Makati na. Funny thing is I ate here not with BOS but with one of my co-mommies in school. Hehe!

I didn't know may ganito na in Pasay. It's like a small BHS.

Place is still new with a few stores open but lots of restaurant choices.

Mitsuyado Sei-men fronts EDSA.

If you've been to the one in Jupiter, you'll expect the same ambiance and setting with this new branch. You'd feel as if you're transported to Japan!

I got my usual Shoyu Ramen to share with Y. Why is ramen so good?!!

If you haven't tried Mitsuyado Sei-men yet, drop by Blue Bay Walk and have that ramen! It's so perfect for this cool weather!

And finally after so many months, I finally got to try Ramen Nagi in Robinson's Place Ermita! Finally a ramen place that's 15-20 minutes drive from our home! I've tried Butao in Hong Kong and it was unforgettable so I want to know if it's as good! We actually been there twice! Know why later in the post.

Ramen Nagi is located at the Padre Faura wing. It's in between Krispy Kreme and Breadtalk, just right in front of Pepper Lunch!

Spicy Togue and Garlic!

There's only four kinds of ramen to choose from, think it's that easy to choose?

There's Original King, Red King, Black King and Green King.

This was my order the first time. The second time I picked Rich, and Extra Heavy, Extra Heavy because I found it kulang sa flavor!

Y's Original King

Sanne's Green King which has pesto. Weird but tastes good actually!

Karaage which was good!

I wasn't satisfied with the Original King, made me think I should have ordered Black King but I was afraid Y wouldn't like it so I got the original one. Wrong mistake hihi! So after two weeks, I find myself and Y back in Ramen Nagi.

I forgot naman to add onions haha. But this version was so much better than the first time I ate. Next time I go back I shall try the Black King!

My little date happily eating on her own!

The next time we eat at Ramen Nagi, I hope the BOS is with us na so he can try it for himself! Follow @ramennagimanila on IG too!

A&D Eats: Cafe Monaco, Banawe, Quezon City

When you're in Banawe and looking for a place to eat, you must try Cafe Monaco! 

The last time I was here was 6 or 7 years ago pa!

Cafe Monaco is a hole-in-a-wall restaurant. They serve Korean, Japanese, sandwiches, crepes, and more! And what I like about the food is it's good and very affordable!

Cafe Monaco Menu

We had dinner here last week with my mom and the kids. Here's what we ordered:

I had the Korean Beef Stew with Kimchi Rice. The beef portion looks small but it's just right and it goes well with the mild spiciness of the Kimchi Rice.

 My mom had the  Bibimbap. You can have the meat changed to pork or chicken if you don't eat beef like my mom.

 

Beef Ramen for the kids which they wiped out!

Filling and good dinner for a pocket-friendly price! That's the best combo, in my opinion! My sister and a friend said to try their halo-halo but we were too full na from dinner. Must come back for that and for their crepes!

Cafe Monaco

647 Banawe St., Sienna, Quezon City

ITADAKIMASU! Banzai: The Great Teppanyaki Theater

Do you love Japanese food? And do you also love buffet? Well, well, well, there's a new Japanese buffet in town, Banzai: The Great Teppanyaki Theater!

Banzai brings us an authentic, avant-garde, colossal Japanese buffet. Last week, some of us SoMoms and SoKids were able to experience the ultimate Japanese experience. Once you enter Banzai, it's like you are also being transported to Japan!

Moshi moshi! I felt like I was really in Japan!

Left photo is where they cook the teppanyaki. Right photo is one of the dining areas.

This area is perfect for little and intimate parties

They also have the Japanese Castle area

Dotonbori area! All the signs lght up at night!

And now for the buffet and food tour naman! Banzai only uses Japanese ingredients so you can be sure that the quality of food is great!

Only Japanese ingredients

Map of Banzai

Sushi station where your sushi is freshly made and sliced

I love their Okonimiyaki! I have three servings ata!

Tempura Station, the Ebi Tempura always gets wiped out!

Barbecue station!

Ramen Station which I'm so happy about. Y was happy too! So many choices.

Gyoza Station. Their gyoza is good! Well, I love dumplings!

Takoyaki Station. They have octopus and crab!

Drinks Station. Drink all you can soda, iced tea, lemonade, iced milo, iced coffee!

For coffee lovers out there, unlimited coffee too!

Cold Soba Station. Yum!!!

There's also Japanese Caesar  Salad Station. There are also other ready made salads choices!

Salads like this!

Desserts Galore!

For the sweet tooth. They make their own desserts from scratch!

Be sure to go on an empty stomach, don't eat breakfast or lunch, because I am sure you will go back for the beef teppanyaki, tempura, okonimiyaki and the piza!  I actually went back with my family two days after this. Heehee! That's how good Banzai is!

Salmon Sashimi, Okonimiyaki,  Beef Teppanyaki and Potato Salad

Left: Japanese pizza which I personally love!

Right: Shoyu ramen for Y. What I like about the ramen is they have small and large bowls  And they don't skim on the toppings

Left: Blow-torched salmon sushi. You can request for it!

Right: Takoyaki!

And after eating all those sushi and beef teppanyaki and before having dessert, pababa muna ng kinain ! take a walk at Banzai's Trick Art Gallery!

This is by the entrance, you can opt to have the "tour" before eating also!

You can wear costumes too! And have your photos taken at the gallery! I betcha you wanna wear that sumo costume! Hihi!

You can fight with the ninjas/samurais

Y was clueless what to do haha!

Y is still clueless  or amused haha! I don't know.

But little Juro gamley posed hehehe!

Little Gabbie is super adorbs here!

If my photos haven't convinced you yet, well, here's more reason to dine at Banzai!

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Get 15% off when you follow al their social media accounts!

Celebrate your birthday at Banzai! More details on their Facebook Page!

Or celebrate Easter with Banzai this weekend!

Buffet Rates

Book a table, plan a get together, go eat at Banzai!

For more information, check their social media accounts to get updates and more!

Facebook: Banzai: The Great Teppanyaki Theater 

Twitter: @Banzai_PH

Instagram: @banzai_ph

Email: banzaiphilippines@gmail.com

How to get to Banzai?

• Bldg J, By The bay Leisure Park, Seaside Blvd., Mall of Asia Complex, Brgy. 76, Zone 10, Pasay City
• 1300 Pasay City, Philippines

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