By Anton Diaz, Our Awesome Planet
For user reviews of this establishment, click here.
THE MEAL DEAL: Omakase started out as a humble hole-in-the-wall in front of Christ the King Church in Green Meadows, Quezon City. The place was always filled to the brim until it closed down. Today, Omakase has expanded with three locations across Metro Manila: Libis, Tomas Morato and Alabang Town Center. Fusion makis created by Chef Ed Encisa draw foodies from far and wide to Omakase because each sushi bite really does feel “omakase,” Japanese for “at the chef’s pleasure.” Chef Ed brings his training in the famous Furusato restaurant and in his experience in the Middle East to wow palettes with each sushi bite. Truly Omakase is the perfect place to share a laid back and filling Japanese meal with your barkada and family without making too much of a dent in your pocket.
CUISINE: Japanese
BITE FOR BUCK : For a sushi feast among family and friends, be prepared with P300 to P500 per head. For non-sushi offerings, you’d be pleasantly surprised that P300 will already fill you up.
GOTTA TRY: Patrons love the spicy tuna salad (fresh raw tuna cubes dressed with a creamy spicy sauce and topped with crunchy tempura crumbs); and the jurassic roll (ebi tempura, kani, salmon roe, crispy salmon skin and inside-out unagi). Other favorites include the American dream (a roll of salmon, kani and cream cheese deep fried in tempura batter and dipped into a creamy tangy mixture of Japanese mayonnaise and “bulldog sauce”); the rock and roll (crispy salmon skin complementing the soft Japanese rice); seafood dumpling (deep fried dumplings filled with assorted seafood wrapped in nori); tofu steak (tofu wrapped with thin-slices of beef).
To end your meal, take a bite of the tempura ice cream (cool ice cream wrapped in warm tempura batter drizzled with chocolate syrup and fresh fruits) or just cleanse your palette with a cup of green tea ice cream.
COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS / VIOLENT REACTIONS: Because of its popularity, tables are hard to find especially during peak hours on weekends. Diners wish that the Libis and Tomas Morato branches would expand a bit more.
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS THAT COUNT: The strategic location of the branches makes Omakase accessible whether you live in the South (Alabang), North (Tomas Morato) or right smack in the center of Metro Manila (Libis).
DINE HERE IF…
You are craving for Japanese sushi with a
twist, which is best for sharing with big groups.
IF YOU LIKE THIS, YOU MIGHT WANT TO TRY…
Toki Japanese Fusion and Fine Dining in Bonifacio
Global City for the best of both Japanese fusion and traditional
dishes.
The sushi shops at Little Tokyo in Makati City for authentic Japanese
sushi.
STORE HOURS: Monday to Sunday, 1130AM to 230PM, 530PM to 10PM
BLOG REVIEWS
http://dessertcomesfirst.com/archives/275
http://pescovegetarian.blogspot.com/2008/09/omakase-restaurant-tomas-morato-quezon.html
Text and photos courtesy of www.OurAwesomePlanet.com
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i'm so sad they removed the scallops from the dynamite roll. it was my favorite dish! :(
(October 07, 2010 05:47:05 PM)
i'm so sad they removed the scallops from the dynamite roll. it was my favorite dish! :(
(October 07, 2010 05:42:19 PM)
High quality food with reasonable price. Enough said. Still haven't tried the tempura ice cream though.
(September 22, 2010 08:22:29 AM)
Their salmon sashimi is sensibly priced - with enough salmon pieces! Their rolls... you have to try everything (dynamite roll, spider roll etc.)
(August 24, 2010 09:46:29 AM)
OMAKASE!!! I just ate here last night. We eat here at least once a month. My absolute favorite Japanese resto. The food is simply the best and it's not too expensive either! Here are some of my recos: Rolls: Jurassic, Mount Fuji, American Dream Tamago miso soup, Ebi/Kisu Tempura, Salmon sashimi
(August 23, 2010 09:39:37 AM)
I LOVE Omakase!!! I eat there at least twice a month. I always order Salmon Sashimi, Spicy Tuna salad, Philadelphia Roll, Jurassic Roll and Dragon Roll. I've also tried their Sukiyaki and their Agedashi Tofu, both are good. Omakase is famous for their rolls, which is no surprise cos they're awesome!
(August 22, 2010 06:48:03 PM)