beef misono – Jellybeans in the City

Tokyo Tokyo has long been one of the go-to restaurants of foodies looking for tasty yet affordable Japanese food.

In fact, I got my first taste of Tokyo Tokyo back when my food budget was dependent on my baon back during my college days. I’m sure my love for Japanese cuisine was spurred, in part, by my taste of Tokyo Tokyo’s tonkatsu and tempura that I bought from its kiosk during one of my college fairs.

Today, Tokyo Tokyo is the number one Japanese food chain, staying true to its mission of bringing Japan closer to Pinoys.

My family and I have come to look forward to a visit to a Tokyo Tokyo branch for a delicious Japanese meal.

Some of our favorites include:

Fried Gyoza (Php60 | 3pcs). Classic Japanese potstickers that are fried then served on a bed of fresh cabbage and drizzled with Teriyaki sauce.

Wagyu Katsu Bento (Php195). Wagyu beef coated in panko crumbs then deep-fried to golden and crunchy perfection and served with tonktsu sauce, vegetable misono and unlimited rice.

Beef Misono Bento (Php270). Tender beef strips seasoned with misono sauce and toasted garlic bits and red pickled radish served red iced tea, miso soup and dessert.

On the other hand, to cater to the family’s Japanese food cravings without leaving home, we can easily get platters of Tokyo Tokyo’s dishes delivered right to our doorstep.

Chicken Karaage Platter (Php160 | 6pcs). Marinated chicken pieces are lightly floured and deep-fried to a delicious golden brown, then served with soy ginger sauce.

Prawn Tempura (Php265 | 6pcs). Battered and deep-fried prawns served with tempura sauce.

With such great-tasting Japanese dishes so easily accessible, you won’t have any problem sating your Japanese food cravings.

Dine in at Tokyo Tokyo outlets or get your takeouts from its Express Stores in the metro.

For delivery, order through Tokyo Tokyo’s website, its mobile app or via GrabFood, FoodPanda or Pick.A.Roo.

It’s been four months since we’ve been hit with this crazy pandemic and many of us foodies may be chomping at the bit. Four months of isolation, munching on the same lutong-bahay, or stressing on how to stretch our limited food budget may be taking their toll.

But take heart, fellow foodies!

Here are three reasons why Go Bento can be your new go-to place to give your taste buds a break from your usual ulam, without you having to break the bank.

One: It is the home of affordable, everyday Japanese food.

The resto takes its concept from the Japanese bento, a takeout or home-packed meal good for one person which already includes rice, a fish or meat viand and cooked veggies, all placed in a box that can be taken anywhere.

However, other food options such as donburi (rice bowls) and ala carte dishes are also made available to suit the tastes and budget of you Japanese food lovers out there.

Go Bento’s tasty offerings, all costing no higher than Php200, include:

Beef Misono Bento (Php190). Thin slices of beef stir-fried in a garlicky yakiniku style sauce, served with rice, stir-fried veggies and miso soup.

Mixed Tempura Bento (Php190). Japanese-style battered and fried shrimp and mixed vegetables served with tempura sauce, rice, veggie salad and miso soup.

Gyudon (Php155). Thin slices of beef simmered with onions in a mildly sweet, dashi-flavored sauce and served on top of rice.

Hambagu Curry (Php110). Japan’s version of the Salisbury or hamburger steak served with a fried egg in a sweet Japanese curry sauce over rice.

Miso Nori Hambagu (Php75). Japanese-style beef burger patty topped with nori, shredded cabbage and signature sauce served in a bun.

If you’re feeling just lightly peckish, you can also snack on:

California Maki (Php95/4pcs).

Chicken Thigh Yakitori (Php50/stick).

Chicken Skin Yakitori (Php35/stick).

Potato Takoyaki.

Two: You can Go Bento at home.

Go Bento delivers via GrabFood and FoodPanda so you can feast on your Japanese comfort food faves or take a break from your WFH tasks with a tasty snack.

Three: You can safely dine in at Go Bento.

Protocols are already in place to minimize physical contact and ensure your safety so you can dine in comfort.

So, foodies, there’s no need to stress yourself out on your dining options. The next time your Japanese food craving hits, you know where to go: Go Bento!

Go Bento is located at 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, open daily from 11am to 8pm for dine-in, takeout, pickup or delivery via GrabFood and FoodPanda. Safe cashless payments via GCash also available. For inquiries, reservations or orders, call +63 2 88651565 or +63 998 9529796.

It recently opened a new branch along Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, open daily from 10am to 5pm. For inquiries, reservations or orders, call +63 998 5875592.

Download the Grab App and get a discount on your first food order when you use my code: GRABJELLYBEANS.

Use this link to download the FoodPanda app and get Php100 off your first order.

Disclosure: Together with a fellow foodie, I attended a food tasting held at this resto where food items were served to allow us to sample the fare to facilitate our honest reviews, and were not paid for by the attendees.

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