Urban Legend in the Philippines! Discovering Yamashita Treasure Roll in Davao
Yamashita Roll
PhilippinesDavao, Yamashita Diner
- Food Travel Log
- After touring the Japanese Tunnel, I craved Japanese food and found Yamashita Roll, inspired by the urban legend of Yamashita's treasure. The shrimp and cheese buried in rice had a legendary taste. The crispy tempura flakes felt like discovering hidden treasure. Yamashita's treasure is passed down through Davao's cuisine.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 179 Philippine Peso
- Meal Date
- 2/12/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- The Yamashita Roll is a unique dish named after the legend of the "Yamashita Treasure," said to have been buried in the Philippines towards the end of World War II. Despite numerous attempts to unearth this "treasure" after the war, it remains unfound, making it a fascinating urban legend in the local area. The roll features rice wrapped with shrimp and cheese, topped with crunchy tempura flakes, offering an arrangement that aims to evoke the excitement of a treasure hunt. Although the author was persistently intrigued by the name "Japanese Tunnel," they eventually became completely captivated by the Yamashita Roll, raising concerns about whether they indulged too much while writing the blog. After all, much like the elusive Yamashita Treasure, it seems their stomach has an infinite capacity.
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