I have been planning to visit the Japanese
restaurant on the second floor of the Korean
restaurant Lee Hak but the pull of the other restaurants in Kapitolyo
was just too strong. But I finally had the chance to visit Moku Japanese Cuisine a few Fridays back when the crazy
traffic made us stay in Pioneer.
I was
famished. Crazy famished. In short, I was in my HANGRY state. It took us a
while to realize that the only way to get inside Moku is through Lee Hak. The guard told us we have to ride an
elevator and there ARE NO ELEVATORS in Pioneer Center. I know. I’m a Pioneer
Center girl. Anyway, we circled around the area for 10 minutes or so before
we realize that we have to get inside the Korean
restaurant to get in the Japanese
restaurant. There is definitely a lack of signages. Grr.
Hello, Moku. I had a hard time finding you.
I was
delighted though with the set up. It was prettier than I thought it would be.
There were three (or was it four) teppan tables in the middle and several
tables with comfy couches on the side.
I quickly
ordered the following: Teppan/Maki/Sushi
(PHP1180), Salmon
Sashimi (PHP290), Cold Soba
(PHP250). My sister ordered Oyakodon
(PHP220) as she’s not too keen with teppanyaki. We also ordered house iced tea.
The iced tea
arrived first and it was… bland. Oh well. At least it won’t make us thirsty.
The teppan
master (I’m not really sure how they are called) asked us if we want a “performance”
and we said yes. Hey, take advantage of it! Teppan meals are not cheap. (Well,
he failed a few times but it was still entertaining.)
We enjoyed
watching him throw stuff in the air while we munch on our crisp salad. I liked
it so much that I also ate my sister’s share.
The miso
soup was your usual miso soup.
They then
served some Korean side dishes. I got slightly confused there. But hey, free
food!
The salmon
sashimi arrived next and it was thick and fresh. I enjoyed it a lot! It was
bliss. <3 However, they seem to have some intense hatred with wasabi. They
placed too much on my dip.
The bean
sprouts and the beef teppan went well together. The beef was juicy and was
cooked well. It doesn’t even need to be dipped in the sauce.
