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Showing posts with label best gyoza in manila. Show all posts
Showing posts with label best gyoza in manila. Show all posts
Saturday, September 5, 2015
OSAKA OHSHO'S New dishes: SUKIYAKI at its finest


Osaka Ohsho is known for their amazing gyozas and other Japanese dishes. This time around, they have new ones to tickle us fancy. 

Pictured above is the BEEF SUKIYAKI. Something very familiar to the Filipino Palate, the Beef Sukiyaki is a must when it comes to having a sweet Japanese Broth.

The ASARI GYOZA SUKIYAKI SOUP is more for the nori lover. The Miso Clam Based broth, interestingly works well with the noodles and the nori. A must try.

For the not so adventurous, you could go for a more conventional sukiyaki. The GYOZA CHICKEN SUKIYAKI SOUP. This one right here makes use of the original gyoza along with chicken, mushrooms and mixed veggies. A rich miso soup base is also used for this one.





For gyoza lovers, OSAKA OHSHO definitely delivers. These new dishes are meant to give the foodies more choices to pick from. Variety is a plus at OSAKA OHSHO. Can't wait to return and give them a go. 

OSAKA OHSHO
3rd Level Sm Megafashion Mall
SM MEGAMALL
MANDALUYONG CITY, Metro Manila.


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Thursday, March 26, 2015
OSAKA OHSHO in Manila: TEPPANYAKI with your GYOZA

GYOZA is the specialty of OSAKA OHSHO. It is their main man. BUT there comes a time something new pops up.

Every so often, as foodies we tend to look for something more. That is where, OSAKA OHSHO has been stepping up. They introduced something different. TEPPANYAKI. 

Over lunch a week or so back, I, along with some friends, were invited to try out their new stuff. 

I was actually imagining how it would be. I thought there would be a show by a chef or a table top burner but lucky me, they just did the cooking in the kitchen. I can never do proper cooking while eating. Not really my type. 

Anyway, off we go. 
Not really a TEPPANYAKI dish but the BLACK CHAHAN of OSAKA OHSHO is one of their best rice dishes. I really enjoy eating it. A little salty but it goes well with their dishes. Please get this when you go there. You will know why once you have a spoonful.

Then just like that, they started to serve everything. We had the PRAWN TEPPANYAKI (495Php)
Huge pieces of prawn that anyone would love to eat. Lightly seasoned to make the shrimp flavor beam out. Eat this quick as it might get rubbery if you let it cool of.

 BACON CUT PORK BELLY ASPARAGUS (250Php) is an easy favorite. The asparagus makes each bite crunchy. Although I am not a fan of veggies, wrapping it with pork belly had me enjoy every bite.

With bacon you can never go wrong, so they also had the SALMON BACON (370Php)
Sweet sauce with each bite. Add a dash of lemon and boom, it is a different dish. Thank you Bacon.

Another easy favorite is the MIXED MUSHROOM and BACON (310Php). Yes, it is because of the bacon.
Made with different mushrooms, the mouth feel makes it a joy to eat. It uses shitake, shimeji, and eringi with some asparagus to help it become crunchier.

and now to the more healthier stuff.

 SAKANA MATSURI (420Php) is a play on seafood. Different cuts of fishes were cooked teppanyaki style. 

Pink Salmon, Blue Marlin and Yellow Fin Tuna. Not really a fish person but I did enjoy trying it out. Look ma, I'm getting healthy.

MIXED SHELLFISH (325Php) is another one to go for. I would easily pick this for my seafood dish.
Generous serving of scallops, mussels and clams. Yummy stuff! The trick is, to save space in front of you so that the staff could place this dish there. This is what you do to get first dibs. 

 IKA SUGATAKI (250Php) is their way of getting squid done. Although this dish is a bit spicy. I did enjoy it with a lot of rice. 

and to culminate the meal, the SAKE BEEF (330Php) should be your ender. Sliced beef seasoned and seasoned with sake with a lot of garlic and butter. Damn it is great with RICE and more RICE!

These new dishes were added to make the OSAKA OHSHO's experience fuller. I enjoyed the TEPPANYAKI dishes as they give a lot more choices for the dinners. Anything with bacon should be ordered and also the mixed seafood is a steal. Go for that too. 
Will be back with my family to try this with them.


OSAKA OHSHO
3rd floor
Megamall,
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
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Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience and views. Was invited to try out OO's new offerings
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Monday, October 20, 2014
Revisiting: New GYOZAs in OSAKA OHSHO

OSAKA OHSHO is a place to get your gyoza fix on and thankfully the guys behind Wee Nam Kee brought in this popular Japanese Brand earlier this year.
I have been to this popular gyoza restaurant a couple of times in SM MEGAMALL FASHION HALL. I was lucky to try and checkout my old favorites along with 2 new flavors for their Gyozas.

Variety is a good thing but of course, the old favorites are still a treat to have.
Start of with their OSAKA OHSHO SALAD (195/330Php)
If you don't like the fresh veggies, move them on over and do what I do. eat the nuts, mangoes and kani.

Another starter would be the AGEDASHI TOFU (188Php)
I loved the flakes on top that I couldn't stop munching on the smokey flavor.

Definitely an old school favorite of mine would be their BLACK VINEGAR CHICKEN (325Php)
Sort of like a sweet and sour dish, this is similar but different in the way that the taste offers a little zing at the ends.

Now, let's move on to the new flavored gyoza.

If you love cheese gyoza, you would  definitely enjoy the BACON AND CHEESE GYOZA (190/380Php)
Adding the bacon bits makes the dish go full circle. The bacon compliments the cheese and helps this make it my new favorite Gyoza dish. More Please!

The other "new" gyoza is this one: PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA DESSERT GYOZA with VANILLA ICE CREAM (210Php)
Checking out this dessert gyoza, you could see the fillings aren't pork or any other minced meat. Rather, it has JIF Crunchy Peanut Butter and slices of banana. I liked how the Peanut butter made the texture less fluid. It had a bite in it so I enjoyed this.
I believe the only thing that made this a gyoza would be the same wrapper and wrapping technique was used to make it.


Having old and new favorites from the menu would make any tummy happy. I am thankful that after trying out the new FLAVORED GYOZAS in OSAKA OHSHO, they are now added to my favorite list. I can't wait for them to have more varieties.

OSAKA OHSHO
3rd level Sm Megamall
Mandaluyong City,
Metro Manila
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Disclaimer: I was invited to try out the new flavor Gyoza. I wrote this post based on my experience.




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Monday, August 25, 2014
NOT JUST GYOZA; JAPANESE FOOD in OSAKA OHSHO

One of my favorite types of cuisine, Japanese Food is simply to die for. Although I am not really a gyoza fan, the stuff they serve in OSAKA OHSHO is one for the books.

Of course, Gyoza is their main selling point but you can't hide the fact that they serve other things than that. You could definitely go here for the other stuff and not eat the dumpling and still make your happy jump for joy.

Start on over with a drink. They serve a variety but I would go for the Mango and Yakult anytime of the day.
Placed in a huge mug, this is refreshing and quite yummy!!!

The OSAKA OHSHO SALAD (195/330PhP) is crunchy at every bite

The greens were fresh and the addition of the walnuts make it reminiscent of the ones served in Cyma. Adding the mango balls sure was a pleasant surprise.


 Definitely a favorite, the BLACK VINEGAR CHICKEN (325Php) is a dish that can be your go to every time you visit the place.
It gives you that awesome sweet and sour taste but it isn't too sweet.
 The BEEF and EGGPLANT in Special Hoikoro Sauce (300Php) is for people loving the simplicity of the beef.
 For fish lovers out there, the GINDARA TERIYAKI (720Php) is a bit pricey but you definitely get a cut of it and you would enjoy the texture and the flavor.
The KUSHE AGE KATSU TOWER (335Php) was on the border for me.
 The breadings were a little too thick in my opinion and having cherry tomatoes in the mix was a little surprising. 
The BEEF SAIKORO TEPPANYAKI (450Php) is your tender, soft and yummy beef cubes with a side of stir fried veggies. 

 Now for those not in a sharing mood, you could go for the rice toppings.
Yes, you could opt to get your favorite dishes and smother them on your rice! Now you have a reason to have a go at it even if you are alone. Definitely for the hungry.

This Pork Katsu Curry isn't as spicy that it would not let you enjoy the dish.
The deep fried pork, lets you enjoy the crunchy outside and the soft inside.

You could also have some Tempura for your solo dish. Cooked and deep fried right! Awesome.
 One thing I liked about the Chicken Karaage was that the skin was crunchy but it didn't sacrifice the moist, tender and juicy inside.
 Believe it or not, they also have Mabo Tofu. For me, it was more on the sweet side. I would have liked it to be a little spicier.
  Now, let's go to their BEST SELLER.

 That would be the GYOZA. They do it the proper way. Steaming hot and freshly made! You get to mix and match the 3 sauces that they offer and you enjoy it just the way they should be!

You get to choose from 3 different flavors. PLAIN, CHEESE and NORI
The plain would be their base. If you can't decide, you won't go wrong with it.
 As for the Nori, it had this smokey flavor. Something that oldies would love.
 But for us kids, we enjoy the cheese. IT is served with it oozing out. Best eaten right off the bat. Dip it in the sauce then bam! CHEESE GASM!
 YUMMY!

 and you know what, just in case you are dating or have someone with you, you could go for the 
 FUWATORO TENSHIN HAN GYOZA SET (650 Php). It has 12 pieces of the gyoza, a bowl of Fuwatoro Tenshin Han or the rice with egg and gravy. Plus 2 bowls of Miso Soup and 2 servings of fruits.
The rice, at first glance, looks as if it was mashed potato or something. In reality, it has egg covering it with a ample amount of gravy around.
When you open it, you see the rice steam out. Really soft and darn good!
 If you aren't still full, go for their BANANA TEMPURA with homemade ice cream (330Php).
 I loved how the ice cream aren't the normal ones. They had matcha, black sesame and I believe vanilla for flavors.

and as with anything, you will be glad to note that I have food in the bag to bring home.. BUSOG!!!



Not just a place for GYOZA, OSAKA OHSHO offers different Japanese food. Even if you don't eat it, you would definitely enjoy other dishes. 300-400 Php per person would do.

OSAKA OHSHO
3rd level Sm Megamall
Mandaluyong City,
Metro Manila
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Disclaimer: was invited to partake of this glorious meal. Thank you Osaka Osho for having us.



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