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: Ramen Daisho

The Ramen Monsters strikes again!

I've been seeing this new ramen place, Ramen Daisho, every time I Shaw for the past few weeks. Then I also saw some photos in my IG feed, I got even more interested. After a playdate two weeks ago, we had dinner at Ramen Daisho!

Moshi moshi!

The place was full when we ate, which is a good sign, so we were seated at the private section which I think can be used for functions. It's a bit cramped though. They didn't have high chairs but they provide booster seats for babies and toddlers which is great!

Their menu is straight to the point. Just one big laminated menu, no frills. I like it when they put the story behind the ramen, their ingredients, etc.

We ordered two bowls of ramen and we just shared to our kids. 

BOS and I both agreed that it's good but it's not the best. The broth is milky and creamy. The chasu is a bit bland (BOS likes it tasty). I like my ramen broth to be rich and creamy! The one that will make you order a can of soda. Hihihi! Ramen Daisho uses chicken broth for their ramen, so maybe that's why the taste is "lighter". Well, iba iba naman ang taste natin right? The photo above got the most comments and discussion on my IG. A lot of my followers also love ramen!

If you prefer the less oily, rich ramen. I think this is the "just right" ramen. I suggest you try Ramen Daisho!

My daughter, the princess of ramen, likes ramen as long as there is egg and naruto. Hehe!

Ramen Daisho

Facebook: Ramen Daisho
Unit 2, Sunshine Square, Liberty Center, 312 Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong, Philippines
(02) 774 0036

Ramen Files!

The BOS loves ramen! And when I say LOVE, we always end up eating at a ramen place whenever we're out! I don't really mind because our family loves ramen so I gave us a name, Ramen Monsters! Heehee! It helps that it's the current fad giving us more ramen places to try and choose from.

Here are the ramen places we've tried. Sorry I can't remember all of them but I certainly have my favorites already!

Kokoro Ramenya - it's the nearest ramen place in my area. We've been to this place a lot. And I've always ordered the same ramen. Heehee. Their gyoza is also good!

Hakata Classic - my fave

Nabeyaki Udon - moms order

Ukkokei Malate - the first time we we're supposed to eat here, we couldn't find the place! Second time was a charm. I've never been to the one in Makati so I really don't know if one branch is better than the other.

Miso Ramen with Corn and Butter - not that good

Their famous Tan Tan Men - not so famous to me

Gyoza

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - One of my favorite restaurants in general. As a mom, kid friendly restaurants are important. And Santouka is one of them. Since Y loves noodles and she can't eat one full order of noodles, Santouka came up with a Mom and child meal plus kids get a free toy! Yipeeee!

BOS always orders tea

Forgot what I ordered but you can order different soup base for the mom and child set

There was a line already after we ate!

I would definitely go back again to Santouka to try their other ramen! I love that it's located in a mall, giving us more option to eat noodles other than our stape Jipan hehe!

Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen - the best ramen place (so far) for us! We've eaten here twice. The first time we ate I didn't know that you can request how you want your noodles to be (soft, normal or hard) parang massage hehe!

It's located at the East Wing of Shangrila Mall. We don't frequent this area so even there was a line the first time we ate, we patiently waited!

Tofu Chenelin which the kids liked

Gyoza - staple order of ours. I really love my dumplings!

BOS's ramen - Ajitama Tonkotsu

Black Garlic Tonkotsu - their best seller daw but I prefer ng plain one lang

The last ramen place we tried was Mitsuyado Sei-Men. They're known for their Tsukemen dipped in cheese sauce but I didn't order that. We wanted to try their ramen, what else??

Forgot what we ordered! Sorry.But it was all good! This place gets full too on weekends!

Moshi Koshi - Tried this place after having a meeting in Robinson's Galleria where I was super late! I was with Y and we were both hungry and want something filling so this is only ramen place we could find.

And on days when we can't go these ramen places, there's instant noodles or homemade miso ramen which sometimes I cook for my little girl.

Miso soup with noodles and rabbit fish cakes for the little girl

Nissin Instant Tonkotsu Ramen for when we're lazy to cook or the perfect rainy day merienda!

We have yet to try Kitchitora, Ramen Yushoken, Wrong Ramen, Ramen Cool, what else? Any recommendations?