Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Pasay for November 2016

Yakimix is a pioneer in the eat-all-you-can restaurant category. They serve various Japanese, Chinese and Korean dishes ready for eating or for grilling at affordable buffet rates. Aside from grilled meats, the buffet also includes cooked dishes, sushi and desserts. It’s for people who can load up in one sitting. It’s not for people who want a relaxed sit-down dinner. Our insider tip is there are no phone reservations on weekends so better come early to have your name listed.

Chibo Okonomiyaki, one of Japan’s leading okonomiyaki restaurants, specializes in okonomiyaki, yakisoba and teppanyaki dishes. Aside from their more popular okonomiyaki dishes, they also serve a selection of teppanyaki including seafood, beef, foie gras and more. It’s for anyone obsessed with Japanese cuisine. It’s not for those looking for a fine dining experience. We recommend the signature Butamama Okonomiyaki, Osaka’s classic okonomiyaki with pork and their special Shirayukihime, which is stuffed with prawn, bacon, pork, tomato and avocado, and topped with fluffy meringue. Our insider tip is get a seat at the teppanyaki showcase table. P.S. Get 3 hours free parking by having your P500 receipt validated at the Customer Service of S Maison.

BLK 513 is Manila’s first ever premium and gluten-free activated charcoal-enhanced frozen yogurt. Choose between dark skim cup or cone and top it with a unique selection of crunches, fruits and sauces. It’s for health-conscious dessert lovers. It’s not for people who prefer traditional ice creams. We recommend the Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie, Peach Mango Float, or you can be adventurous and customize your own. Popular sauces include cereal milk and milk jam, a new Faux Ferrero sauce is available; top crunches include the Valrhona Baby and White Chocolate Oldie. Our insider tip is watch out for dark lips after eating. This is its 3rd branch.

Tim Ho Wan is Hong Kong’s most celebrated dim sum restaurant, after all it’s the cheapest One Michelin star in the world. It’s for affordable and fast dim sum. It’s not for people who don’t want to queue. Their crowd stealer is the Baked Bun with BBQ Pork. We also recommend their Wasabi Salad Prawn Dumpling and Steamed Spinach Dumpling with Shrimp. Our insider tip is there is no service tea, you have to order it per pot.

Ichiba, meaning ‘market’, is the Philippines’ first indoor Japanese seafood market and food hall. It boasts of 10 food stations that serve various Japanese specialties like Takoyaki, Gyoza, Tempura, Yakitori, Ramen, Donburi, the fresh market display, a live seafood market, fishing area and the Asahi Bar. It’s for groups of friends who can’t decide where and what to eat. It’s not for people looking for dessert specials.We recommend the Gyukushi Yakitori, Wagyu steaks, fresh seafood and sashimi selections. Our insider tip is they serve Wagyu Japanese Beef steaks. Read our full feature here for more information and insider tips.

678 Korean BBQ Restaurant is a popular Korean franchise that’s already popular in New York, Hawaii, Sydney and more. It offers affordable and authentic Korean BBQ, rice and noodles and side dishes. It’s for families and friends looking for premium grilled meats. It’s not for those who prefer other Asian cuisine. We recommend the assorted beef set, marinated beef short ribs and pork belly. Our insider tip is unique to them is their melted cheese on the side of the grill, which you use to wrap around the meat. Also featured in: 12 Unique Restaurant Finds at the Mall of Asia Complex

Akimitsu is a tendon specialty chain from Asakusa, Tokyo. Tanihara Akimitsu, renowned chef and fifth generation in the lineage of family, continues the family business and continues to serve the same 126 year old tempura recipe. It shares a space with its sister restaurant, Ramen Nagi. It’s for anyone craving for a levelled-up Japanese experience at the airport. It’s not for people on a tight budget. We recommend the Godaime Chef’s Special Don, which has all the toppings in one bowl (eel, prawn, oyster, shrimp). Our insider tip is you don’t need to have flight to get into NAIA 3’s new food hall, so visit any time you want! Watch out for its first stand alone branch at 30th Mall in Ortigas.

From the group that created Vikings Luxury Buffet and NIU by Vikings comes a new hotpot buffet concept. Designed with a lavish and modern market interior, Four Seasons Hotpot City serves a wide assortment of fresh and healthy ingredients, and a number of appetizers, mains and desserts. It’s for foodies looking for a unique hotpot experience in a grand buffet style setting. It’s not for people who easily gets full. We recommend you visit on your birthday to dine for free, but you must bring a friend. Our insider tip is the VIP rooms give each customer a personal hotpot to cook with. Get more insider tips at Four Seasons here.

Ippudo is a popular ramen joint specializing in Hakata-style Tonkotsu (pork-based) ramen produced in their kitchen and tailor-fitted for the Filipino palate. It is a joint venture with the guys at Yabu. It’s for straight up ramen minus the fancy embellishments of modern cuisine. It’s not for people looking for an extensive Japanese menu, although special items are regularly introduced. We recommend the Shiromaru Motoji ramen and the pork buns. They also serve a mean Matcha Brulee. Our insider tip is that cute “kiddie sets” may be requested for your little ones. P.S. Ippudo Matsuri cards are now available. Customers get free ramen after completing all 5 ramen sidekicks stamps.

Vikings Luxury Buffet opened its first branch in the Mall of Asia complex in 2011. Five years and 9 branches later, it is now considered the Philippines’ largest luxury buffet chain. This homegrown brand has expanded all around Metro Manila, the Visayas and Mindanao (full feature here). It’s for families and groups who are looking to celebrate special occasions affordably. It’s not for people who prefer the quiet and relaxed ambiance of a hotel buffet. Our insider tips are (1) Visit on your birthday month for a free meal. Don’t forget to bring a valid ID. (2) Avail P500 off any day at SM Jazz, SM Marikina, and SM BF branches when you book a table thru Booky.