Satisfied with Misaki in Little Tokyo! Enjoying Lapulapu Sashimi and Tekka Maki
Laplap Sashimi, Tuna Tekka Maki, Asahi Super Dry
PhilippinesManila, Makati, Little Tokyo, Misaki Bistro
- Food Travel Log
- Third stop in Little Tokyo: Misaki. Overwhelmed by the vast Japanese menu, I ordered lapu-lapu sashimi. It was firm and tasty, but not as fresh. The tekka maki had fragrant nori and solid tuna, but the rice was a bit hard. The extensive sake menu was a plus. I was highly satisfied with little to complain about.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 735 Philippine Peso
- Meal Date
- 2/24/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Sashimi of "lapu-lapu" in the Philippines uses a fish generally known as grouper, and its name is derived from Lapu-Lapu City near Cebu Island, which is also famous for scuba diving among Japanese people. Tekka-maki is a type of sushi loved in Japan since the Edo period and was named "tekka" because the red color of the tuna's flesh was reminiscent of blazing fire. Asahi Super Dry was launched in 1987 and quickly became popular nationwide in Japan, and it is now enjoyed worldwide. It's delightful to taste Japanese beer even in Manila. Places like Misaki in Manila are a testament to how Japanese culture is loved worldwide. However, I am worried that the blog author's statement "big on satisfaction, little on dissatisfaction" suggests their sense of humor is stuck in the 1980s comedy era!
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