teppanya

teppanya
2nd flr, evia lifestylecenter,
daang hari road, almanza, las pinas city

this japanese restaurant serve variety of dishes; from yummy appetizers, sushi, salad, soup, ramen to a5 wagyu, lobsters, oyster and even korean dishes.

you can also enjoy premium set meals for that wonderful experience of seeing how they cook the food on a teppan, the metal griddle.

aside from the warm greeting from the staffs, the place looks warm and so inviting. the smell of the fresh ingredients being cooked on a metal plate made me more hungry and felt so lucky to be in this fabulous restaurant.

the food:

squid nigiri 4/5
the fusion of balanced flavors of squid, wasabi and other spices made this appetizer a awesome starter.

wagyu aburi with gold 5/5
hmmm sounds amazing right? knowing that there's gold on your food is something different from your everyday life. the flamed wagyu strip is tender and juicy thus making it perfect with the other ingredients.

marinated gindara 4/5
white fish fillet marinated with white miso. cooked on metal plate and covered for some time for that smoky flavor. drizzle with some lemon and its perfect.

boston lobster teppan 4/5
with dashi bisque that added more flavor to the soft lobster meat. together with shiitake mushroom and some veggies this luxurious dish is a must try.

wagyu bits fried rice 4/5
this fried rice is something to look forward to, with spices and wagyu bits it can already be consumed alone.

brazillian tenderloin 5/5
cooked medium rare on a metal plate, this tender and juicy meat gave me a wow factor; together with some sauce or just that salt and pepper dry dip makes this meat so awesome.

wagyu a5 5/5
like the brazillian tenderloin, this meat is the premium amongst the premium. the meat especially the fat melts in your mouth; together with the fried garlic, salt and pepper tasting this was an amazing food experience!

banana flambe 4/5
this dessert is of course made of banana with vanilla ice cream which is flamed and then drizzles with chocolate syrup and some more sweet toppings for a more enjoyable dessert experience.
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did you ever watch beverly hills ninja? it’s one of those slapstick movies in the 90s starring the late chris farley. i really enjoyed it as a kid. one of the scenes that made a mark to me was when chris’s character was pretending to be a hibachi chef. it was so funny and hilarious! it made me wonder when i’ll ever get to witness such a cooking show. forward to the present, i was finally able to witness such without the comedic antics of course. 🙂

one of the places that i've wanted to eat at in evia is teppanya. it took a couple of years but i finally got to try it out last week with m.

teppanya has been in evia since it opened a couple of years ago. this proves that teppanya has a strong following who patronizes them. for me, that is always a good indication that a restaurant is good.

now we were lucky enough to have the chef cook us something that was off the menu such as this sushi that was made of black rice with cuttlefish. what surprised me the most about this was that it actually had wasabi in the middle which actually complemented the entire thing.

i normally hate wasabi but with this dish, it was heaven!

this was the wagyu roll. i'm not sure if i got the name right because i was too busy savoring the taste of the meat and the tenderness of it. even my mom will approve of this dish and that's high praise when it comes from her.

their fried rice was also really good ... good in a way that i could have eaten 2 big bowls all by myself.

now this dish was definitely something that i have not seen presented this way. this boston lobster tail with dashi was actually quite a surprise. i think that it may be the dashi sauce but it definitely delivered a kick.

as for the brazilian tenderloin, i had mine medium well and i just loved every single one of it. it was tender, tasty, and had absolutely no blood.

m and i enjoyed this lunch. initially i thought that i wouldn't be full but i went home with a smile on my face because i was so full. it is definitely worth a visit.

the thing that i loved most was the price was not outrageous. it's not cheap but you are also not being held at gunpoint when it comes to paying the bill. overall, i'd definitely recommend teppanya for families celebrating something and couples who may want to splurge from time to time.

i heard that teppanya serves really great japanese food. so, i braved the traffic in the metro and traveled all the way to south just try out teppanya.

during our visit we sampled their new sushi rolls (that's not yet in their menu) and some of their bestselling dishes too.

we had the wagyu aburi, squid nigiri, gindara (cod fish), boston lobster tail, brazilian tenderloin, a5 wagyu steak and banana flambe.

my top faves among the ones we had are the wagyu aburi which has truffle and gold flakes by the way. the brazillian tenderloin and the a5 wagyu steak which was tender and super juicy.

overall, i can say that my travel from qc to las pinas was really worth it. can't wait to be back here with the fam.

over the weekend i had a chance to get a little taste of what i consider a place out of my element lol. i mean...did you know that wagyu has grades?! sorry if that comes off as ignorant but i digress
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we were first served some 'off-the-menu' sushi (pics 5-6) that exhibits teppanya's penchant for creating food items that think outside the box. wagyu aburi and squid nigiri. very flavorful and balanced. there were gold flakes on top of the wagyu... i mean what?!
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the highlight of course is their teppanyaki, where they cook your food on a giant iron plate in front of you. we were served: gindara/cod fish (pic 3), boston lobster tail (pic 1), brazilian tenderloin (pic 4) and a5 wagyuuuu (pic 2).
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believe it or not, the gindara was the dish that was most impressive to me (and no, not cause i'm kuripot and it's the cheapest). it was so full of flavor! the brazilian tenderloin was marinated in a butter sauce and was mouth watering. the lobster tail was creamy as heck. and the wagyu (a5 is the highest grade validictorian of wagyu) was a fatty slice of heaven. all this topped off with a banana flambe (also cooked on the skillet, pic. 7)
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for all the south peeps, you're nearby lang. teppanya is in evia mall far from the civilization that i'm used to. there are trees around the mall hahaha. let me just say it outright. this place is pricey af. not out of this stratosphere levels, but this is where you will bring that new client you want to close, or that hot babe you're trying to get to third base with (jk).
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thanka to the zomato team and sir @lau_guinto_ii for the invite. don't forget to use their app (and get zomato gold! it's just economically wise) when looking to fulfill that next food craving

entertaining to say the least but more importantly, surprisingly affordable. we tried the premium set (php365 for 5 courses) and everything we picked we're great! winning dishes fornus though were: usuyaki beef, stir-fry veggies (fries in lots of butter!) and the banana flambè. we also got the emperor's chahan which was a meal in and of itself! you get the chef not just cooking but entertaining you as well so that's not a bad deal at all!

dining out continues to evolve with time. today, it has become a full-on activity, more than just a necessity. teppanya delivers a unique experience to its customers, with an interactive, on the spot teppanyaki show.

this japanese restaurant goes beyond just cooking your food; they also give you entertainment and some trivia tidbits on your orders.

i was invited here a couple of days ago with an intimate late lunch with other zomato users. it was far from home but well worth my time as i enjoyed every dish teppanya offered us.

we started with aburi or flamed-seared sushi. it’s glazing your fish or meats before they are served to you. i loved the wagyu and squid versions, fresh and of high quality.

next was a seafood duo plate of gindara (cod fish) and imported boston lobster tail. the former was a melt in your mouth sensation, wishing i had more of that. the lobsters were as impressive, delicious in every bite.

the last set was most memorable for all of us! our group got two teppanya premium slices of meat. first was chunky yet still very tender, brazilian tenderloin. the second was extra premium, really juicy, a5 wagyu steak (200 grams at php 2,988). it was so savory with a seasoning combination of butter, soy, and pepper.

the dessert marked a beautiful ending to our visit to teppanya. banana flambe at php 198 only is a must order. it’s a sweet treat that comes with flames and wonders.

if you’re near the north, this brand has a store as well in sm north edsa. i’ll be likely to go back to that location instead since it’s nearer to me. see you there?

food was great. very well cooked dishes that are made right in front of you. highly recommended for those who wants to try a different dining experience.

if you are in for an extraordinary dining experience, teppanya is the place to be. you get to be seated around the chef’s station where you could watch the chef cook your food and even perform tricks. :)

we ordered the 5 course starter meal and boy, we were so full! everything was deliciously made by the skillful and friendly chef.

here your tummy and eyes are in for a feast. we are definitely coming back!

the food were all really good and they had excellent servic, but their shrimp wasn't fresh at all as it caused 4 out of 5 of us to go to bathroom after our meal and was further proven correct when we took home the leftover shrimp and had the same thing happen to our uncle.

busy place had to wait for a couple of minutes to be seated but i can say it was worth the wait. it was nice to see your food being prepared right in front of you plus the chefs antics while cooking made the moment enjoyable.

had such a great time here! tip though, don’t go when you’re extremely hungry! since it’s teppanyaki, you have to wait for your food to be cooked in front of you. nonetheless, the whole thing was very entertaining! plus! they’re on zomato gold! win!

went there before closing time and the chef is still active and fun went to entertain the customers very well. the food serving is just right nothing too expensive, but really worth your money.

entertaining is the best word that i could give to this place!

its really amusing to see the chef cook your food in front of you with their techniques and flaming grillers you’ll definitely pick those items which will both serve as an entertainment for your eyes and belly.

ill rate the overall experience 4 but for the food maybe 3.5 :)

4.5

this is the total opposite of its sister company (butcher and sons) in terms of set up. it’s informal in a way that diners are seated around the chef’s station where dishes are prepared. so either you’ll be chatting with fellow diners right in front of you or the one seated next to you or you’d be stoically be sitting there just minding your own business 😆, not looking anywhere except your plate and chef.

chefs are all interesting, you’ll be treated with some of their exceptional skills as they cook 👏🏻.

every dish we ordered was delectable. our chef (i’m referring to you chef monsour) definitely deserved to be called a chef, he knew how to treat and handle the meat and the fish dishes, that we still get to appreciate the freshness of the ingredients was a fete. i love the fried rice, in fact i could just go there and order that and that would be more than enough 😆👌🏻👌🏻😋😋. i watched him prepare it and tried to replicate at home but it was a disaster.

the staff were attentive and courteous. the service was prompt...

except when we asked to be billed out, it took them ages to get into it.