{"id":168466,"date":"2021-01-04T14:03:30","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T06:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=168466"},"modified":"2021-02-24T12:51:48","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T04:51:48","slug":"japanese-desserts-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/japanese-desserts-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 Best Japanese Desserts Available in Metro Manila"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We’re not just talking about matcha<\/em> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How would you define a Japanese dessert? For us, Japanese desserts often come in really subtle and herbally flavors<\/strong>, like matcha<\/em> or sakura<\/em>. They’re not too overpowering<\/strong> when it comes to its sweetness, and because of its lightness<\/strong> it can be consumed either as a dessert after a heavy meal<\/strong> or a standalone snack.<\/strong> A Japanese dessert is made with only the freshest ingredients<\/strong> to produce a myriad of high-quality sweets<\/strong> that reflect the Land of the Rising Sun’s multifaceted culture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s more, Japanese desserts will not just whet your appetite<\/strong>, but it will satiate your visual senses<\/strong> as well with it’s standout presentation<\/strong> that most of the time looks too good to eat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did we get you craving for Japanese desserts right now? Good thing we came up with this list of the best Japanese desserts<\/strong> available in Metro Manila<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saa, owagari yo!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read:<\/strong> 16 Matcha Treats in Metro Manila that Will Make You Drool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maccha Tiramisu \u2014 Watami<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As fans of Japanese desserts, we know you guys are absolute matcha-natics<\/em> which is why we’re starting our list with Watami Restaurant’s maccha tiramisu<\/strong>. It comes in a tiny glass<\/strong> layered with ladyfingers<\/strong> and a generous serving of matcha<\/em>-flavored cream<\/strong>, topped with a spoonful of whipped cream and two sticks of matcha<\/em>-coated biscuits<\/strong>. Watami’s maccha tiramisu is priced at \u20b185 apiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available for:<\/strong> Dine in, takeout, pick-up, and delivery via GrabFood and FoodPanda. Check out this link to book a table reservation.<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Ichigo Choco Kakigori \u2014 Ikigai Kakigori Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
“Kakigori<\/em> is just Japanese halo-halo<\/em>. Change our minds.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memes aside, both above-mentioned desserts mainly used shaved ice<\/strong>, with a spoonful of condensed milk to add creaminess to the mixture. The big difference between Japan’s kakigori<\/em><\/strong> and the Philippines’ halo-halo<\/em><\/strong> would have to be the number of ingredients used. While the latter goes crazy and overloads<\/strong> the mix with over 12 toppings, the former likes to keep it simple<\/strong>, often by using fresh fruits<\/strong> and perhaps three or four other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of Ikigai’s unique kakigori flavors<\/strong> is its ichigo<\/em> choco<\/strong>, which combines two of our favorite things in the world — choco milk ice<\/strong> and heaps of fresh strawberries<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Available for:<\/strong> Dine in, take out, and curbside pickup. They are open from Monday to Sunday, 11:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Tomas Morato, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 8372-1341; (0999) 470-4749<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Mango Tempura \u2014 Aozora Japanese Restaurant<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It’s sweet, it’s fresh, it’s… crispy? Get a load of the traditional sweet Philippine mangoes, deep fried to perfection<\/strong> and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream<\/strong>, then finally drizzled with chocolate syrup<\/strong>. Aozora serves this mango tempura dish, and is the perfect treat to indulge on<\/strong> after munching on their available hearty Japanese meals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Available for:<\/strong> Dine in, take out, and delivery. They are open daily from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Domicillo Hotel, KM 58 Gen. E. Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay
(0936) 980 9656<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Japanese Strawberry Cheesecake \u2014 Soru Izakaya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Unlike the regular New York cheesecake with its rich base and flaky crust, Japanese cheesecakes are fluffier, lighter, and are often crustless<\/strong> with whipped cream<\/strong> and fresh fruits<\/strong> on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soru Izakaya’s version of the Japanese cheesecake includes delicate pieces of strawberrie<\/strong>s sprinkled with confectioners sugar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Available for:<\/strong> Dine in, takeout, and delivery. They are open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Choco Almond Milk Pies \u2014 Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How would you like a delectable piece of bread<\/strong>, with a generous filling of milk cream<\/strong> on the inside?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, Japanese brand Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory<\/strong> made these babies available here in the Philippines<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019re officially called Choco Almond Milk Pies<\/strong>, and they\u2019re little pieces of heaven<\/strong> in every bite! The pie has been drizzled with chocolate ganache<\/strong> on top, then sprinkled with real bits of almond nuts<\/strong>. The inside has been filled with plenty of cream<\/strong> so you get what you\u2019re paying for. To top it all off, each serving of TMCF\u2019s Choco Almond Milk Pie has been dusted with dark cocoa<\/strong> and powdered sugar<\/strong> for the ultimate sinful baked dessert<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Available for:<\/strong> Pickup and delivery via FoodPanda and GrabFood.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Mango Fantasy \u2014 St. Marc Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
St. Marc caf\u00e9 branches usually present their available menu through insanely realistic plastic food models<\/strong> (called sampuru<\/em> in Japanese) through their clear glass display cases. Among their numerous parfait and dessert selections<\/strong>, their Mango Fantasy parfait<\/strong> remains to be a hit among locals. It includes a swirl of vanilla soft serve, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a small pudding, and a generous serving of mangoes<\/strong> covered with mango syrup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Available for:<\/strong> Dine in and take out.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Hanjuku Cheese \u2014 Kumori<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Japanese bakery and caf\u00e9 Kumori<\/strong> is known for their delicious cheese tarts<\/strong>. A bite of their signature cheese tarts feels like a party in your mouth<\/strong>, especially with its creaminess and light flavor<\/strong> that\u2019s perfect to pair with a warm cup of tea<\/strong> or even just by itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They also have these bite-sized, individually-wrapped<\/strong> desserts called Hanjuku Cheese<\/strong>, which are half-baked Japanese style cheesecakes<\/strong>. Sinking your teeth into one of these babies would reveal a rich and moist cream cheese center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Available for:<\/strong> Dine in, pickup, takeout, and delivery via GrabFood, FoodPanda, MetroMart and LalaFood.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Mont Blanc \u2014 P\u00e2tisserie BEBE Rouge<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Led by Japanese patissier Chef Mitsuma Atsushi<\/strong>, this cakes and pastry shop in Makati serves unique Japanese desserts you won’t find anywhere else around Manila.<\/strong> They have shortcakes, coffee jelly cups, Mille crepe cakes, choco cornets, and even pudding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our absolute fave is Bebe Rouge’s take on the Mont Blanc cake<\/strong>, a French-Japanese dessert<\/strong> mainly made with pipings of chestnut pure\u00e9<\/strong> and then dusted with powdered sugar.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Available for:<\/strong> Pre-orders and delivery via Grab or Lala Move.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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San Antonio, San Antonio, Makati<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Sakura Matcha Rare Cheesecake \u2014 Betsubara<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These beautiful, ephemeral cakes<\/strong> are not just pleasing to the eyes, but to the tummy as well! Betsubara is famous for them, and they are a part of their limited edition Hanami Series<\/strong>. Their Sakura Matcha Rare Cheesecake is a no-bake treat<\/strong>, made of a matcha base<\/strong> and cherry blossom jelly<\/strong>. They even included pieces of edible flowers<\/strong> inside the jelly for an elegant finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, this cheesecake is officially sold out for this year. Good things 2021 is just a few days away, huh? Betsubara promises that their Sakura Matcha Rare Cheesecake will be available again next year<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Available for:<\/strong> Delivery. Hit them up on their Facebook page<\/a> or Instagram account<\/a> and settle the payment via bank transfer<\/strong> to their BDO account.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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We know you loved using the Booky app for discovering the newest places in your city. Given these extraordinary times, we want to continue being helpful during the ECQ<\/strong> so check out our updated food delivery guide<\/strong><\/a>,  restaurants that just reopened<\/strong><\/a>, where to shop for groceries online<\/strong><\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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