Thursday, July 24, 2014

Akira, The Art of Sushi and Teppanyaki ♥ ♥


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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.

 



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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. 

 



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Red Yoda chairs at the sushi bar
 

 


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The restroom is nice and spiffy, too
 

 


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We sat at the teppanyaki table but also ordered sushi and sashimi
 

 


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Salmon

 

 


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 Ebi was overcooked. Was it even supposed to be cooked?

 

 

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Unagi Ebiko Roll

 

 

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Akira Roll

 



The rolls were pretty standard fare. What I enjoyed were these two:

 

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Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke. I think I finished this all by myself.

 

 

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Of course, UNI, my love. The sea urchin at Akira was especially sweet!

 

 

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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!

 



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We ordered the Japanese A4 Wagyu Teppanyaki Set which came with chicken, shrimps,
vegetables, and miso soup

 

 


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Check out that marbling!

 

 


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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. 

 

 

 







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Usually, vegetables and rice would come last in a teppanyaki meal, but here at Akira
they served them first. (Why?!?)
 

 


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Chicken and shrimps

 

 


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The funny chef shaped the rice into a heart before distributing it
into our bowls 

 

 


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Fried rice

 

 


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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. 

 

 


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Miso soup

 

 

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Our dessert of fried bananas and three scoops of ice cream hit the spot
 
 
 
 

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Thank you for dinner, Gilbert and Dan!

 

 


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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! 

 

 


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There's also a drink-all-you-can promo going on for only P499 per person.
We took advantage, of course. :P 

 

 


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Wines available that night

 



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 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

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