Ever since my mom saw this new Japanese restaurant
outside Glorietta, when she went to Dusit (around February), she has been
bugging the family to try it. However my family is like a slow burner so it
took us 2 months to eventually try the Watami Japanese Casual restaurant.
Watami - Japanese Casual Restaurant at Glorietta
One lesson I learned when dining in a new place, ask your
server what is the restaurant specialities they might be pricey compared to the
others in the menu but at least you won’t regret what you order (most of the
time.) With the help of our server Jet, we were able to order the following:
For starters we had:
Salmon Sashimi (7
chunky pcs) – Php 265
Can I just say I love salmon sashimi! Watami’s salmon
sashimi doesn't disappoint. I was given 7 chunky slices of salmon and for the
price, it was worth it!
Watami Salad (Half)
– Php 220
The vegetables were fresh and the only thing my mom didn't like was that there weren't any whole cherry tomatoes, just a few slices.
Shrimp Tempura roll
– Php 225
We couldn't resist to not try Watami’s shrimp tempura
roll. There is just something about shrimps that appeals to my family. Although
it only had 4 pcs (wishing there was more) it was okay.
Tuna Sashimi (5
pcs) – Php 245
I forgot to ask why Tuna Sashimi is more expensive than
the Salmon, but can I just say the tuna was fresh!
For our main course we had:
Pork Rice with egg
yolk in stone pot – Php 225
I am not sure if the serving was lacking or if my brother
just has a big appetite (I would think it’s the latter.)
Pepper Beef rice in
stone pot – Php 190
The concept is similar to Pepper Lunch, the main
difference is that you have a choice whether to mix it yourself or have your
server do it for you. Since our server Jet offered, I let him mixed mine.
Deep fried tofu
with tempura sauce in stone pot – Php 175
Chunky soft tofu! Oh how it melts in your mouth, yummy!
Beef rice bowl hot
spring egg in Tokyo style – Php 195
Nothing special about this beef rice bowl however this
order was done in a rush. My brother ate
a few egg shell.
Deep fried chicken
with French fries – Php 225
Since my nephew hasn’t acquired the taste for Japanese food,
deep fried chicken was his choice. Although it looks dry from the outside,
surprisingly it was soft in the inside.
Overall, the dishes were good, the service was fast and
ambiance was cozy! I will definitely come back and next time I would bring my
Bistro Group Premier Card (I could have gotten discounts and freebies)!
Watami - Japanese Casual Restaurant
G/F The New Glorietta Mall, Makati City
8080475
