Japanese food is ebi-thing!
With Japan quickly overtaking Hong Kong, Taipei, and Singapore as the most popular travel destination for Filipinos, it should come as no surprise that Japanese cuisine has a huge following as well.
Fukurou Nihonryori is the newest addition to Metro Manila’s ever-growing number of authentic Japanese restaurants. This hidden gem distinguishes itself from the rest with one simple feature: an impressive and interactive teppanyaki table.
Book a table and get ₱500 off
When owner Chelsea visited Japan for the first time, she and her family fell head over heels in love with the country, its culture, and its cuisine. This love led to multiple visits over the years but it was one fateful trip to Tokyo that solidified her passion for Japanese food. During that particular visit, Chelsea and her mom went to try a tempura soba restaurant owned by a friend of the family. It was there where they gained training cooking authentic Japanese cuisine.
Upon their return to Manila, they began to conceptualize dishes which would eventually become the menu of Fukurou Nihonryori.
Fun Fact: The word fukurou is Japanese for owl, a bird linked with good fortune, because it includes the work fuku meaning "luck." According to Japanese lore, the owl protects against suffering and hardship.
The restaurant, which opened this July, has some of the best prices in town. They use only the freshest ingredients for their menu which includes sushi, bento, tempura, soba, udon, and donburi. This affordable spot in Cainta will satisfy your all Japanese food cravings without breaking bank.
Here are some of the dishes we tried. Believe us, you won’t wanna miss this.
Ebi Teppan
Order any teppan dish and you’re sure to enjoy a bit of theatre with your dinner. You can watch as the chefs cook your order to perfection!
Fukurou Roll
avocado, ebi, cucumber, ebiko and spicy sauce
Sashimi Moriawase
Fukurou promises the freshest ingredients, their sashimi is proof of that.
Fun Fact: Fukurou Nihonryori's serving plates are all imported from Japan. Talk about an all-around authentic experience!
Tempura Moriawase
2 pcs. ebi, sakana, nasu, kabocha, onion and negi
Chelsea, an avid baker, makes all the desserts herself! Don’t miss her special mochi ice cream, green tea parfait, and Japanese cheesecake.
Japanese Cheesecake
Unlike typical cheesecakes, the Japanese version is fluffy, airy, and light.
Keep in mind, they’re closed on Mondays but if you book a table through Booky on any other day, you can get up to ₱500 off your bill. That’s not all— enjoy free dessert on us once you complete a quick survey at the end of your meal. Sounds like a good deal to us!
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The Pinnacle Plaza, 69 Marikina-Infanta Marcos Highway, Cainta, Rizal
(02) 546-4332
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