I couldn't say no when my cousin Danny invited us to dinner at the new Akira in
Alphaland Makati Place. I was still suffering withdrawal symptoms from my recent
Tokyo trip and this would relieve some of the pain.
Alphaland Makati Place. I was still suffering withdrawal symptoms from my recent
Tokyo trip and this would relieve some of the pain.
I heard the inspiration behind the restaurant design is autumn in Japan, with auburn and
gold-colored leaves blowing softly from the trees and making their way slowly to the ground.
I think Kenneth Cobonpue did a really good job.
gold-colored leaves blowing softly from the trees and making their way slowly to the ground.
I think Kenneth Cobonpue did a really good job.
Red Yoda chairs at the sushi bar
The restroom is nice and spiffy, too
We sat at the teppanyaki table but also ordered sushi and sashimi
Salmon
Ebi was overcooked. Was it even supposed to be cooked?
Unagi Ebiko Roll
Akira Roll
The rolls were pretty standard fare. What I enjoyed were these two:
Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke. I think I finished this all by myself.
Of course, UNI, my love. The sea urchin at Akira was especially sweet!
What excited me most was Akira's selection of premium Japanese beef.
They carry A3 and A4 wagyu, kobe, and… wait for it... Matsusaka beef!
They carry A3 and A4 wagyu, kobe, and… wait for it... Matsusaka beef!
We ordered the Japanese A4 Wagyu Teppanyaki Set which came with chicken, shrimps,
vegetables, and miso soup
vegetables, and miso soup
Check out that marbling!
Our teppanyaki chef was such an entertainer! He asked if we wanted a performance and
started showing off his skills, accidentally dropping the eggs more than a few times. Lol.
It was actually fun watching him.
started showing off his skills, accidentally dropping the eggs more than a few times. Lol.
It was actually fun watching him.
Usually, vegetables and rice would come last in a teppanyaki meal, but here at Akira
they served them first. (Why?!?)
they served them first. (Why?!?)
Chicken and shrimps
The funny chef shaped the rice into a heart before distributing it
into our bowls
into our bowls
Fried rice
And the main event - Japanese A4 Wagyu. The beautifully charred pieces of meat
practically melted in my mouth! THIS is what you come to Akira for. I heard the beef
is flown in from Japan everyday, and even the salt they use is sourced from Japan.
practically melted in my mouth! THIS is what you come to Akira for. I heard the beef
is flown in from Japan everyday, and even the salt they use is sourced from Japan.
Miso soup
Our dessert of fried bananas and three scoops of ice cream hit the spot
Thank you for dinner, Gilbert and Dan!
Akira gives out a pair of "chork" (chopsticks + fork) to every diner as parting gift.
The owners ordered these super cool souvenirs all the way from New Jersey!
The owners ordered these super cool souvenirs all the way from New Jersey!
There's also a drink-all-you-can promo going on for only P499 per person.
We took advantage, of course. :P
We took advantage, of course. :P
Wines available that night
This guy took advantage, too! BAD DANNY!!!!!!!! :D
Akira: Ground Floor, Alphaland Makati Place, Ayala Avenue Extension corner Malugay Street, Makati
Tel: +63917 706 7328