Oct 14

Oct 14 San Juan Japanese Eateries + Markets

We visited Japan in October of 2016 and the fondness of that trip has never waned. The food, art, culture, washi tape (ha!) and organization of Tokyo were all so fantastic to experience, even for a short time. I know Filipinos also enjoy traveling, especially to Japan so it is no wonder there is an influx of Japanese restaurants in Manila. We stumbled on a few recently in Greenhills, San Juan during our #manilabyfoot dates and I am so happy to share two Japanese markets and eateries with you.

|Washoku Toyoda|

We lunched at Salad Stop and Carousel Creamery in Greenhills but poked our head around to see what else the area had to offer. On the lower level of the Cullilan Prime Building was a small and unassuming Japanese store, Washoku Toyoda. We poked around and were greeted with items, candies and ingredients all from Japan! We were fortunate to learn that the owners had a restaurant directly upstairs as well. It only took one week before we were back to experience a meal at Washoku Toyoda.

tempura bento lucnh

tofu wakame salad

buto shogayaki lunch set

what’s a meal with out chocolate mochi to finish it off?

|KONBINI STORE TOKYO MARKET|

Konbini Tokyo Market
#57 Connecticut Street Northeast Greenhills San Juan
San Juan del Monte 1502
*(02) 722 4263*

On our third week of walking dates to Greenhills, San Juan, we happened by Konbini Store Tokyo Market. We just popped our head in to see what goodies could be found and we learned there was a restaurant as well. Lucky us!

hi-chew flavors

instant ramen

wasabi caesar

i really appreciate the simple hack of an oversized print used as wall paper in the restaurant section of Konbini

tempura + vegetable ramen + tonkatsu ramen + gyoza

waffle + chocolate + ice cream + maneki-neko

Manila, you’re a treasure trove. Next time you’re out on a date or just exploring, try doing it by walking. It’s amazing what Manila will present to you.