Despite having diverse personal interests, my husband’s and my tastes do converge when it comes to food, and one of our favorite cuisines, of course, is Japanese food.
Having espied an erstwhile untried Japanese restaurant as we were running some errands in Eastwood Mall, we decided on having our lunch there. That establishment is Yayoi Teishoku Restaurant, a Japanese chain that specializes in teishoku, or Japanese set meals.
What is Teishoku?
Teishoku (定食) is a Japanese set meal that typically consists of rice, miso soup, a main dish, and a side dish or two. The main dish can be anything from grilled fish to tempura to curry, and the side dishes can vary depending on the restaurant. Some common side dishes include pickled vegetables, tofu, and salad.
Yayoi Teishoku Restaurant
Yayoi Teishoku Restaurant is a Japanese restaurant chain that was founded in 1886 in Tokyo, Japan. The chain has since expanded to over 350 locations in Japan, as well as to other countries such as the United States, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
The concept of Yayoi Teishoku Restaurant is to provide affordable and delicious Japanese food in a casual and comfortable setting. The menu features a variety of teishoku dishes, as well as other Japanese favorites such as sushi, sashimi, and ramen. Yayoi Teishoku Restaurant also offers a variety of bento boxes, which are perfect for a quick and easy meal on the go.
Our Experience at Yayoi Teishoku Restaurant
Having arrived prior to the rush of the lunch crowd, we were able to secure our table right away. The restaurant is has a decidedly modern Asian decor, combining Japanese elements such as a cherry blossom-themed central mural and pine-wood furniture with geometric space dividers.
Yayoi also employs an innovative ordering system. Each table is equipped with a tablet that displays the menu. Customers can use the tablet to place their orders, request for their bill, as well as to make requests for assistance from the restaurant staff. This system allows customers to order their food quickly and easily, and it also frees up the waitstaff to focus on other tasks, such as refilling drinks and clearing tables.
Our orders included:
Ebi Tempura Set (Php650). Five pieces of lightly battered shrimp and tempura sauce, accompanied by Japanese rice, miso soup and seasonal sides.
Beef Teppanyaki Set (Php695). Pan-grilled rib eye beef and toasted garlic on top of assorted stir-fried vegetables served on a hot plate and accompanied by Japanese rice, miso soup and seasonal sides.
Edamame (Php195). Lightly boiled salted green soybeans.
Fresh Salmon Roll (Php450). Slices of fresh salmon topped with Japanese mayo and roe wrapped around sushi rice rolled with crabstick, tamago and cucumber.
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Yayoi Teishoku Restaurant. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, efficient and attentive, and the atmosphere was casual and comfortable.
So if you’re game for delicious and filling Teishoku experience, be sure to check out Yayoi!
This Yayoi Teishoku Restaurant is located at Ground Floor, Eastwood Mall, Eastwood Avenue, Bagumbayan, Quezon City, open daily from 10am to 10pm. For inquiries and reservations, call +63 2 85264698.
Other Metro Manila branches are located at:
- 3rd Level, Mega B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City (Tel: +63 2 87326137)
- Mall Level 2 Main Mall South, SM Mall of Asia, SM Central Business Park Bay City, Pasay (Tel: +63 2 88216082)
- Unit L221 2nd Floor, One Bonifacio High Street, 28th Street Corner 5th Ave, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig (Tel: +63 2 82422792)
- H.V Dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City (Tel: +63 2 82514401)
- The Block, Second Level, SM North EDSA, North Avenue corner EDSA, Quezon City (Tel: +63 2 84410073)
- Level 1 Phase 2 UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Brgy UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City (Tel: +63 2 82869018)
For more information about Yayoi Teishoku Restaurant’s menu and offers, visit its website or follow it on Facebook and Instagram.
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