Looking for affordable and delicious Japanese cuisine? I've got one of the best for you...
Name: Yuujin ( ゆうじん )
Budget: 200-500 pesos per person
Location: 221 Wilson St. Greenhills, San Juan
The store opens at 11am - 2pm then reopens at 5:30pm onwards (up until 10pm on Mondays to Thursdays and until 11pm on Fridays to Sundays)
It's not that pretty hard to find, just look for a residential-looking house in the middle of commercial spaces (plus it has a sign).
The interior looks Japanese-enticing by the way
The choice of dishes are of the typical Japanese restaurant but presentation and taste are more than extraordinary. They served us complimentary appetizers that varies every time we go here. Sometimes we get Sautéed bean sprouts (toge), sometimes we get deep fried anchovies (dilis) but today we got this...
Potato Salad (by the way, the menu is right on top of it)
It kept my stomach busy while waiting for the orders. and I ordered their bottomless iced tea which I'm glad is not commercialized iced tea.
Homemade Brewed Ice tea (60 pesos - regular 80 pesos - Bottomless)
It's homemade brewed with honey on the side and a pinch of calamansi to add to the sour sweetness. When you finish it, ask for a refill on the iced tea, honey and a piece of calamansi.
Service time wasn't bad at all. The restaurant is just a small place so they have just enough time to serve their meals fresh from the kitchen. I'll display pictures in chronological order from the first dish they served to the last.
Maguro (Tuna) Sashimi (220 pesos)
Fresh tuna, class A wasabi and a great presentation on an octagon plate.
Shake (Salmon) Sashimi (240 pesos)
You can tell that the salmon is fresh just from this picture. No enhancements added.
Tofu Steak (190 pesos i guess)
The bean curd was cooked to perfection. This is what I always look for when trying out tofu dishes. Definitely one of the best tofu steaks I've ever eaten in the Philippines.
Yuujin Roll (260 pesos)
Deep fried sushi with ebi (shrimp), kani (crab) and cucumber (CUCUMBER!) served with a mayo based sauce. Just add the wasabi and eat it. Don't forget to eat a piece of that pickled ginger before trying out the next dish.
Mixed Seafood Teppanyaki (380 pesos)
assorted grilled (to perfection) seafood (Tuna, salmon, squid, shrimp, bell pepper and onions) with a sauce that I cannot describe. Delicious, savory and all the flavors just melts in your mouth.
There are a lot of delicious dishes I havent mentioned here in this review. There's the Chicken Teriyakidon, Katsudon, Unagi don and their Sukiyaki is the best (You can have the egg separated if you like). We also tried the Moyashi Teppan which is pork and vegetables similar to that of the Mixed Seafood Teppanyaki and many varieties of sushi carved for your taste buds.
Spending too much on a craving for Japanese food sometimes isn't worth it so the next time you crave for Japanese food, Yuujin is the best place (seriously). Affordable and delicious Japanese food is right around San Juan. Don't believe me? See for yourself...
5 OUT OF 5!!! *explodes*
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