Washoku de Azabu - San Jose del Monte

We were so hungry i forgot to take pictures. The resto is located on the second floor. Not as accessible for senior citizens like my parents and aunts. You would have to park at the basement. We ordered a lot and honestly the pictures look more delicious. The fried flat fish was not as crispy as it looks. So is the fried squid tentacles. The assorted sushi is fine though. I like the gyoza. They are tasty. The oysters were average. Tempura was okay.

Quite pricey. The photos in the menu were exaggerated. Servings were smaller. Taste is ok. Service is also good. Will I come back??? I might but there are better options out there.

Try each and every one of their sushi and sashimi, very fresh and tasty. Also the restaurant is beautiful. Price wise, the food is worth every buck! I would definitely go there and if you are in Greenhills and havent tried this restaurant yet, have a meal there!

Now, I don't have to drive and squeeze at Little Tokyo to enjoy Japanese food. This place ranks right up there with Seryna and alike. Nothing like Tsukiji but for commoners like myself, this is as good as it can get

An hidden tucked away place on the second floor of an office building, Washoku seeks to stamp its class in an already crowded Japanese food scene in the Greenhills / San Juan area. Japanese food is usually the Pinoy's default for a good eat when one craves for something other than, well, Pinoy food. Its location is certainly not strategic, tucked away in an office building, just above the BMW showrooms. Once inside though, one is transported to a different ambiance and feel with its modern, minimalist interiors. Highs: 1. Azabu roll: Their signature maki. Three kinds of sashimi (salmon, tuna, and one other raw fish) enveloped along with cream cheese. The cheese works wonders, breaking the briny flavor of the raw fish. The exterior has crisp crusts of tempura batter, and the drizzle of spicy mayo completes the marriage of flavors. Hefty and pleasant to the tongue. 2. Salmon sashimi: We ordered the mix sashimi platter but the freshness of the salmon stood out. Silky smooth texture, tart and sweet in flavor. Outstanding quality. 3. Mixed hotpot: I abhor shabu shabu hotpots and the like but surprisingly I liked their version. The flavor of the dashi stock base was light on the palate, blending well with the natural briny taste of the seafood in the mix. Good portions of shrimp, salmon, and other fishy stuff. Perfect for a gloomy rainy day to perk up one's spirit. 4. Mango olè: A mini version of Conti's signature mango bravo, although this one was a tad better. The icing was light and not overwhelmingly sweet. The insides were actually more cake and mango than the Conti's version, which is usually just ice cream and wafers. Highly recommended to end your meal. Lows: 1. Ebi tempura: Adequately sized but the batter was a tad thick and highly absorbed the oil. Such a shame since the shrimp was actually fresh and plump. 2. Yakitori sampler: each stick lacked flavor and grossly underseasoned. The chicken skin was crisp but flavorless. Nanbantei serves better yakitori. 3. California maki: An attempt at upgrading the ubiquitous and mundane maki still failed. A bit more colorful, with an added dimension of flavor with a drizzle of Japanese mayo, but otherwise still lackadaisical. 4. Kani salad: Another common dish that still remained mundane. Seemed that it lacked dressing, rendering it a bit dry. 5. Parking: Utterly expensive. For a 3hour dinner and chat, you get charged for about 65 bucks. No validation available too. Washoku seems to suffer from a bad location (and expensive parking) hence on a usual weekday dinner, a lot of empty tables were noticeable. It's such a shame since the sashimi here is high quality, and the hotpot is comfortingly good. Yakitori dishes are best to be avoided though. The mango cake alone will make me come back. Prices are reasonable and the place is good for a quiet conversation. But with its hidden location, it will be tough to compete with the other Jap joints in the area.