If you don't study in Ateneo, UP or Miriam College, Katipunan isn't a street your are going to be very familiar with. If you don't live nearby or more uptown, Katipunan will more or less be a stranger to you. For foodies, it might be somewhat familiar because of several establishments around that area that people flock to just to eat in and this will probably be one of them.
Visible from Katipunan near the corner of B. Gonzales street is a home-grown Katsu restaurant. Other than the very cozy ambiance inside, the rustic design really makes you feel at home -- somewhat gives off an eco-friendly relaxing feeling.
Other than ambiance, another important thing to most of us is the dining experience and service is a big part of it. It was easy to call the servers attention because they were eagle-eye attentive. They make you feel very important, like you have a butler on standby just for you.
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| Katsu condiment #1 |
To tell you the truth, I first saw this concept when I ate in Yabu. During my first time there, I arrived late and what I did was hit the seeds up and down "dinidikdik" like I was crushing them. I didn't know that you were supposed to powderize them by exerting downward force using the stick. There's a first time for everything even if that made me look stupid for 5 seconds.
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| Katsu condiment #2 |
You can use these condiments for any dish you want because for my taste, it matches anything that I dip in there. Forgot to take a photo of the spoon inside the sauce bowl. It is artistically curved. Must have a purpose and since I was not the one who made that sauce that night, I didn't even bother taking a second look as I was hungry.
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| Gyudon | Php 215.00 |
Their Gyudon reminded me of the Gyudon in Cafe Monaco and the Tapsilog in Rodic's. Of course, this has way better quality than them but I think the beef they used here is local. Overall, the beef is soft and delicious but from time to time, you get some small hard parts. Again, must be local beef. Forgot to ask them to confirm. Doesn't matter because when you mix it altogether, the taste of the food is as enjoyable as the texture of the food -- if you like the semi-slimy egg feeling like I do. Remember to immediately mix the raw egg while your food is still hot. Oh! And this dish comes with Miso soup. I just have to say this -- They have
one of the BEST miso soups in town!
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| Tonkatsu Set | Php 195.00 |
Reminds me of Yabu. But wait! It IS really like Yabu without having to spend more than 400 pesos! I only ate in Yabu twice and after my visit here, this will be my go-to place when I'm craving for tonkatsu! Talk about this dish being tender yet crunchy and at the same time, flavorful! That's how my tongue describes their tonkatsu! Pack it up with the best miso soup and unlimited Japanese rice, this will definitely satisfy your hunger and cravings! Well, I'd still go back to Yabu for their fried oysters.
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| Kani Salad | Php 120.00 |
This was just okay for me. Nothing to rave nor complain about. The veggies used were fresh though and the mayonnaise mix was just enough not to make you feel loathed (suya). This appetizer is good for two.
The owners were Filipinos and this was not franchised from abroad. I'm surprised and happy to have discovered this place. That night, my wife and I had a date-slash-meeting there so it was just a quick meal. Nevertheless, it left a big impact on me. It made me realize that you don't need to pay so much for something that you can get for a lower price. You just have to know where to go. For your tonkatsu craving, head over to Katsu Cafe :)
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| Buuuurp! |
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| Katsu Cafe Menu |
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| Photo from their Facebook |
Katsu Cafe
329i Katipunan Ave., cor B. Gonzales,
Loyola Heights, 1108 Quezon City, Philippines
http://www.facebook.com/KatsuCafe
Cheftonio
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