Taste the flavors of Japan in this restaurant located in San Juan, City
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“Pagpasok pa lang… kakaiba na 'yung excitement na nararamdaman ko,” tells Tonipet Gaba as he tries out the delicious meals in ICHO Japanese restaurant.
Opened in April 2018, ICHO Japanese Restaurant is a haven for food fanatics as it offers delicious and authentic dishes from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Based on Annapolis, San Juan City, ICHO is named after the ginkgo trees in Japan that are known for its resilient structure as they can withstand pollution and salt in their environment.
With this in mind, ICHO brings every customer to a place of serenity with its peaceful interior that features lightwood furniture, a tatami area, and simple murals against concrete walls.
Tonipet Gaba tells Pop Talk, “Pagpasok pa lang, kakaiba na 'yung excitement na nararamdaman ko kasi ang laki ng lugar at ang aliwalas.
“It's like anyone can come here and be seated comfortably.
The restaurant's menu is designed by Executive Chef Rico Panoy who created a curated list of dishes that appeal not only to the eyes but also to the palate and ranges from PhP 135 to PhP 1,800 pesos.
Here's what Tonipet Gaba and Pop Talk celebrity guest Thea Tolentino tried during their meal:
Spicy Tuna Salad (PhP 340)
Mixed greens served with spicy tuna tartar
Tonipet and Thea were taken aback after taking their first bite in the Spicy Tuna Salad but diners can always ask the servers to tone down the spiciness level of this starter meal.
Hiroshima Kaki Motoyaki (PhP 285)
The Hiroshima Kaki Motoyaki is made of baked oysters with creamy mayonnaise-based sauce.
The term “motoyaki” is a style of cooking involving a baked food topped with a mayonnaise-based sauce served in an oyster shell. There are different kinds of motoyaki dishes including seafood motoyaki.
Sukiyaki Tamago (PhP 195)
The Sukiyaki Tamago is made of sukiyaki beef rolled in a sweet Japanese omelet.
Don't be fooled by its simple ingredients because according to our Pop Talk jurors, the serving may look small but it's quite heavy in the stomach.
Ginmutsu (PhP 1800)
The most expensive out of the bunch, ginmutsu is a seabass dish dipped in miso. It's meaty, it's juicy, and it's succulent.
“Sea bass is the best when paired with Miso. Sariwa, juicy, meaty, and tama 'yung pagkakaluto. It's perfect,” reviews Tonipet.
Chef Special Nabe Hot Pot (PhP 695)
Chef Special Nabe Hot Pot is composed of mixed seafood and vegetable in light uni broth or sea urchin.
It's very simple in taste given that it's your typical seafood dish but the kick lies in the soup. As Thea says, “Masarap siya at malalasahan mo kaagad 'yung ingredients. Perfect for the rainy season.”
ICHO Japanese Restaurant is located at 6 Annapolis Street corner Purdue Street, Greenhills, San Juan City.
During the GCQ, ICHO is only open for delivery and pick-up daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Customers may call or message (02) 8535-0020 or (0917)134-6027 to place their orders.
Itadakimasu (let's eat)!
