Restaurant Review | Tokyo Cafe

Tokyo Cafe
Level 1, The Block, SM North EDSA
Type of Cuisine: Japanese
Average cost per person: Php 160 to Php 200 (US$4.00 to US$5.00)
Overall Rating:

If there's something to be said about this place, it would have to be that their service is fast. After having ordered our respective lunches, we waited for only about 5 minutes before all our orders were on our table, ready for us to devour them. Even better news? They were all perfectly cooked and wonderful.

Another thing we noted was their dishware. They make an effort to make sure your food looks not only appetizing but also pretty. From the eclectic bowl Bong's bisque was served in, to the colour, shape and form of the plates they used for each dish, each served to make your meal not only tasty but that much more delightful to your eyes. (Joey's Note: View the photos and see for yourself what I mean. :] )

The Tokyo Cafe experience for us was a good one: good food, lovely plating, great service and nice ambiance. And Harrell says the waitresses are pretty. What more can we add to that? :P

Shrimp Bisque (Php 85, US$2.13)
This creamy soup had a lot of flavour in it: a bit spicy and a lot herby. Bong's only complaints were that there was false advertising ("The photo in the menu had a shrimp in it. My bisque has none at all.") and that he would have enjoyed it more had it been accompanied by a slice of baguette or ciabatta.

Tuna Salad Sandwich (Php 125, US$3.13)
The tuna salad sandwich was good as well. It's basically tuna chunks with greens, tomatoes, and mustard in ciabatta bread. It's a refreshing dish which Bong really enjoyed. It came with a serving of fries, which made for a happier Bong. (Bong likes potatoes.)


Shrimp Aglio Olio (Php 230, US$5.75)
This was quite light, for pasta. Mildly spicy and briny, and, unlike with most food establishments, they were very generous with the shrimp.

Tokyo Boneless Chicken (Php 160, US$4.00)
This was great! The chicken was very juicy and tender, and the dish in its entirety was very flavourful. Joey highly recommends this dish, especially if you want something savoury but isn't heavy.

Reviewed by Bong, Harrell & Joey.
Photography by Joey.
See more photos on Joey's flickr.