{"id":116858,"date":"2022-03-28T14:32:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T06:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=116858"},"modified":"2022-03-28T14:33:03","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T06:33:03","slug":"japanese-street-food-manila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/japanese-street-food-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"Oishii!: Here are Japanese Street Food Finds in Metro Manila!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Oishii! = &#8220;delicious&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>From filling yakisoba noodles to hot and savory takoyaki, if you&#8217;re looking for a taste of Japanese culture and quick, satisfying bites, street food is the way to go. With several street food markets in Japan, however &#8211; Kuromon &amp; Market in Osaka, Nishiki Market in Kyoto &#8211; you&#8217;ll find that one day isn&#8217;t enough to cram all of the experiences served on a platter at these places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But let&#8217;s be honest here for a moment, when you have a limited budget, a trip to Japan isn&#8217;t realizable in the near future. If that&#8217;s the case, what then are you to do now? Easy. <strong>Try out the Japanese street food options you can find right here in the metro<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make it even easier for you, we&#8217;ve listed down the Japanese street food dishes that you just have to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f26625\">Takoyaki<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Served straight from the Takoyaki pan to your improvised plate and<strong> filled with bits and pieces of octopus tentacles, ginger, tempura, green onion<\/strong>, Takoyaki has been considered as <em>the ultimate street food <\/em>that you can&#8217;t pass upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNFwvMjkxMTE1NTdcL1Rha295YWtpLTEuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Takoyaki with Green Onions from Kraken Takoyaki\" class=\"wp-image-116891\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/takoyaki\/\">17 Takoyaki Spots to Drool Over Around Metro Manila<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f26625\">Kakigori<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kakigori is a Japanese version of our Filipino classic &#8211; halo-halo. This<strong> cold, sweet treat is <\/strong>made of ice that&#8217;s as soft as cotton candy then flavored with syrups<strong> and topped with fruits<\/strong>. This street food is no doubt perfect on a hot summer&#8217;s day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNFwvMjkxMjQ4MDRcL0tha2lnb3JpLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\" alt=\"Red Bean and Matcha Kakigori from  Wabidashsabi\" class=\"wp-image-116894\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BuOCqKADt3P\/\">@eatingmindfully_<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to get kakigori: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/biz\/ikigai-kakigori-cafe-tomas-morato\" target=\"_blank\">Ikigai Kakigori<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/biz\/shari-shari-kakigori-house-serendra\" target=\"_blank\">Shari Shari Kakigori House<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f26625\">Kushikatsu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A street food dish that may remind you of <em>tusok-tusok,<\/em> tempura style, Kushikatsu is one of the street food choices that you <strong>have to try if you want a taste of a little bit of everything<\/strong>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go and savor the <strong>goodness of meat, seafood, or even vegetables that are coated in a batter with breadcrumbs (quite different from tempura batter ), deep-fried, and served on a stick<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNFwvMjkxMzA1MzZcL0t1c2hpa2F0c3UuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Kushikatsu from Kushikatsu Daruma Philippines\" class=\"wp-image-116895\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BnzsK1rBmBB\/\">@themarinatorblog<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f26625\">Yakitori<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A piece of chicken (as well as other meats thanks to recent innovations) on a stick and grilled to perfection<\/strong>, Yakitori may be one of the simpler street food options but it&#8217;s nonetheless delicious and best paired with a bottle of ice-cold beer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNFwvMjkxMzEwNTVcL1lha2l0b3JpLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\" alt=\"Yakitori\" class=\"wp-image-116896\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f26625\">Taiyaki<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a sweet tooth? Then you&#8217;ll surely appreciate and even love the Taiyaki. It&#8217;s a <strong>Japanese fish-shaped cake which carries a sweet surprise<\/strong> in every bite! (<em>Spoiler alert<\/em>: The sweet surprise can either be red bean, custard, or chocolate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNFwvMjkxMzI2MjNcL1RhaXlha2kuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Custard Filled Taiyaki\" class=\"wp-image-116898\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10217408669909640&amp;set=pcb.10217408673149721&amp;type=3&amp;theater\">Frederick Deserva<\/a> | Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Also read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/takoyaki\/\">13 Takoyaki Spots to Drool Over Around Metro Manila<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f26625\">Mochi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A street food treat that&#8217;s surprisingly versatile<\/strong> &#8211; you can have it by itself as a snack, put it in soups, or fill it with something sweet and eat it for dessert &#8211; trust us, you can&#8217;t beat a piece or two of Mochi especially when you&#8217;re craving for a Filipino kakanin (like karioka) with a twist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNFwvMjkxMzM3MjhcL01vY2hpLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\" alt=\"Mochi from Mochi Creme\" class=\"wp-image-116900\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/niAy9tvPO4\/\">@smmegamall<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/mochi\/\">Your Ultimate Guide to Mochi Desserts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f26625\">Yaki Tomorokoshi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick, delicious, and can be easily customized with different sauces and toppings for your own innovative take, a traditional Yaki Tomorokoshi is actually just <strong>Japanese grilled corn on a cob<\/strong> that&#8217;s sold at cart and food stalls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNFwvMjkxMzQ5MzVcL1lha2kuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Yaki Tomorokoshi\" class=\"wp-image-116901\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIt0DMZhP9Y\/\">@yzatolentino<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f26625\">Okonomiyaki<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pancakes are just for breakfast? We beg to disagree and you should too! Break the notion of pancakes for breakfast by trying out Okonomiyaki, a <strong>Japanese savory pancake filled with several ingredients that can be customized to your taste<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNFwvMDExMzI0NDJcL0RvaHRvbmJvcmkuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Okonomiyaki from Dohtonbori\" class=\"wp-image-112529\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f26625\">Yakisoba<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Slurp up the goodness that is Yakisoba &#8211; <strong>stir-fried boiled ramen noodles with meat\/seafood and coated with a savory sauce<\/strong>. Although this street food will test your chopstick skills, once you become a master, one thing&#8217;s for sure, you&#8217;ll end up with a smile on your face and a really full stomach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Fun fact<\/strong>: Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcitizen.org\/en\/content\/please-slurp-your-soup-11-shocking-food-habits-fro\/\">slurping you noodles is a sign of appreciation<\/a> for what the chef made?<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNFwvMjkxNDAzNDhcL1lha2lzb2JhLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\" alt=\"Yakisoba\" class=\"wp-image-116902\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f26625\">Tamagoyaki<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As every foodie knows, anything that&#8217;s put on a stick becomes automatically delicious and yes, even that applies to something as simple as a <strong>sweet egg omele<\/strong>t or Tamagoyaki. If you&#8217;re in a rush, this is a good on-the-go breakfast replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNFwvMjkxNDI0NDFcL1RhbWFnb3lha2kuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Tamagoyaki\" class=\"wp-image-116908\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we&#8217;ve listed them down, why don&#8217;t you go ahead and try them out? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not already enjoying the offline convenience of Booky, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/app\/\">download the app<\/a>&nbsp;for FREE on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ph\/app\/booky-manila-restaurants\/id875812559\">iPhone<\/a>or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.scrambledeggs.booky\">Android<\/a>. Discover over 1000 of the top restaurants in Metro Manila and just watch as your foodiverse explodes! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oishii! = &#8220;delicious&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":116912,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[539],"post_tag":[660],"malls":[],"booky_location":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116858"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=116858"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116858\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":183418,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116858\/revisions\/183418"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116912"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=116858"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=116858"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=116858"},{"taxonomy":"malls","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/malls?post=116858"},{"taxonomy":"booky_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/booky_location?post=116858"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}