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Hidden bars and restaurants are hard to miss in the age of social media. With the rising popularity of food apps, more and more establishments are getting discovered by foodies each day. Take Shinsen, a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar hiding somewhere in Pasig!
Shinsen Sushi Bar and Restaurant
Shinsen which means “fresh” in Japanese is a homegrown sushi bar located along the busy street of C. Raymundo in Pasig City. It’s located at the Hampton Gardens Arcade and is conveniently located beside a condo, a Starbucks, and other private subdivisions.
Fun fact: Shinsen is proudly Filipino-owned and employs Japanese-trained Filipino chefs.
Step inside and you’ll be welcomed by hand-painted walls and Japanese ornaments bought from the Land of the Rising Sun. Shinsen’s murals are inspired by the owners’ travels to Japan. They were painted by a talented group of UP students who even included comic strips depicting the families of the owners and some of their staff members!
Take a peek at their open kitchen setup where you can see all the important cooking action. While you’re at it, check out all the cool fun facts about Japan written on their glass walls all over the restaurant.
This sushi bar and restaurant not only offers local and imported selections of sashimi, but also serves classic Japanese plates like teppanyaki, donburi, soba noodles, ramen bowls, and bento sets (complete with nasu abura itame, salad, miso soup and vanilla ice cream).
Check out some of the best dishes to order when you visit this hidden gem!
Shinsen Gyoza
Dumplings filled with shrimp, ground meat, and vegetables. Served with Shinsen’s special dipping sauce
Kani Mango Salad
Japanese cucumber, crab sticks, and ripe mango, served with vinaigrette dressing.
Maguro
Locally sourced fresh tuna.
Sake Sashimi
Imported Norwegian salmon. The quickest way to check a Japanese restaurant’s authenticity is through their sashimi selection. This one is a clear winner–fresh, smooth and melts in your mouth.
Fun fact: No salmon part goes to waste; each one is peeled down to the bone! The skin is used for their Salmon Skin Karaage while the head is used for their Grilled Salmon Head Shioyaki/Teriyaki.
Spicy Tuna Salad
Chunks of spiced tuna mixed with Japanese mayonnaise, crunchy tempura bits
Crazy Roll
Sushi roll with kani, ripe mango, cucumber, haikara flakes and topped with kani and Japanese mayonnaise.
Dynamite Roll
For those who can’t decide between salmon and tuna, you can have both with Shinsen’s Dynamite roll. It has spicy tuna, salmon and Japanese cucumber.
Dragon Roll
Fried shrimp roll topped with mango, lettuce and Shinsen’s special sauce.
Okonomiyaki
Savory Japanese pancake made with a special batter, cabbage, egg, sliced bacon, shrimp, and squid. This dish is good for 2-3 people and is only P298!
Insider tip: Order this dish once you arrive. It takes 30 mins. to cook.
Kaki Kari Kari Yaki
Crispy oysters served in a special sauce. This should definitely be on your MUST ORDER list.
Ebi Tempura
Crispy and perfectly golden fried shrimp tempura.
Tantanmen Ramen
Spicy and rich miso broth with slices of chashu, tamago, and veggies.
Fun Fact: Even their chopstick rests/holders (like this ceramic edamame) were all bought from Japan.
Beef Yakiniku
Beef slices cooked misono style with yakiniku sauce
Tori Teppanyaki
Chicken leg fillet teppanyaki
Save room for Shinsen’s desserts because you should try their unique Japanese desserts.
Note that for those particular with desserts being too sweet, you don’t have to worry this time because Shinsen’s desserts are not made for the sweet tooth.
Japanese Pannacotta
Their bestselling dessert and one of the most unique items on their menu. Vanilla pudding topped with Kinako powder and cream.
Lava Cake
Moist lava cake with matcha ice cream.
Shinsen is set to open their second branch at the new Sapphire Bloc building in Ortigas. The owners are planning to open other branches soon.
If you still haven’t heard, Shinsen is a Booky Prime partner. Book a table through Booky to get P300 off on your total bill any time of day, plus get a free scoop of ice cream when you answer our quick customer feedback form!
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2/F Hampton Gardens Arcade, C Raymundo Ave, Maybunga, Pasig
(0977) 855-1105
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