Washoku de Azabu - San Jose del Monte

We were so hungry that I forgot to take pictures. The restaurant is on the second floor. Not as accessible to seniors as my parents and aunts. You would have to park in the basement. We ordered a lot and honestly the pictures look more delicious. The fried flatfish wasn't as crispy as it looks. So is the fried squid tentacles. The assorted sushi is okay though. I like the gyoza. They are delicious. The oysters were average. Tempura was okay.

Quite expensive. The photos in the menu were over the top. Portions were smaller. The taste is ok. The service is good too. Will I come again ??? I could, but there are better options out there.

Try every single sushi and sashimi, very fresh and tasty. The restaurant is beautiful too. In terms of price, the food is worth every dollar! I would definitely go there and if you are in Greenhills and haven't tried this restaurant, eat there!

Now I don't have to drive and squeeze into Little Tokyo to enjoy Japanese food. This place belongs to Seryna and others. Nothing like Tsukiji, but for citizens like me this is as good as it gets

A hidden place on the second floor of an office building, Washoku seeks to shape its class in an already crowded Japanese food scene in the Greenhills / San Juan area. Japanese food is usually the pinoy's default setting for good dining when one craves something other than pinoy food. The location is certainly not strategic, hidden in an office building directly above the BMW showrooms. Once inside, you are transported into a different ambience and feel comfortable with its modern, minimalist interior. Heights: 1. Azabu roll: your signature Maki. Three types of sashimi (salmon, tuna, and another raw fish) wrapped in cream cheese. The cheese works wonders and breaks the salty taste of the raw fish. The exterior has crispy crusts of tempura batter, and the drizzle of tangy mayo completes the union of flavors. Heavy and easy on the tongue. 2. Salmon sashimi: We ordered the mixed sashimi platter, but the freshness of the salmon was noticed. Silky smooth texture, sour and sweet in taste. Excellent quality. 3. Mixed hotpot: I hate Shabu Shabu hotpots and the like, but surprisingly, I liked their version. The taste of the dashi broth was light on the palate and went well with the natural salty taste of the seafood in the mix. Good servings of shrimp, salmon and other fishy stuff. Perfect for a gloomy rainy day to strengthen the spirit. 4. Mango olè: A mini version of Conti's Mango Bravo, although this was a little better. The icing on the cake was light and not overwhelmingly sweet. The insides were actually more cake and mango than the Conti version, which is usually just ice cream and waffles. Highly recommended to end your meal. Lows: 1. Ebi Tempura: Appropriately sized but the batter was a bit thick and absorbed the oil a lot. Such a shame as the shrimp were actually fresh and plump. 2. Yakitori sampler: Each stick had no flavor and was heavily seasoned. The chicken skin was crispy but tasteless. Nanbantei serves better yakitori. 3. California Maki: An attempt to improve the ubiquitous and mundane maki still failed. A bit more colorful, with an added dimension of flavor with a dash of Japanese mayo, but otherwise still poor. 4. Kani Salad: Another common dish that still remained mundane. It seemed like there was a lack of dressing which made it a bit dry. 5. Parking: Very expensive. You will be charged about $ 65 for a 3 hour dinner and chat. No validation available. Washoku seems to be suffering from a poor location (and expensive parking), so many empty tables were noticed on a normal weekday dinner. It's such a shame as the sashimi here is high quality and the hotpot is pleasantly good. However, yakitori dishes should be avoided. The mango cake alone brings me back. The prices are reasonable and the place is good for a quiet chat. But with its hidden location, it will be difficult to compete with the other Japanese joints in the area.