A month seems
incomplete without a trip to Tagaytay. It is our little sweet haven from the
chaotic Manila life. After all, lazing around R’s rest house always sounds like
the perfect weekend getaway plan. A few weeks back, R suggested that we check
some outlets on our way back and have lunch around the area. I quickly checked
looloo for suggestions and Ippon Yari caught my attention with its high rating.
Plus, it is said to be the “place to be” for Japanese expatriates who work
around the area.
Hello,
Ippon Yari.
The
place is easy to spot as it is located on the second floor of the Piazza
building right across the outlet compound near Adidas. There were only a few
diners when we got there as it was already a bit past 1 pm then.
We
were quickly assisted to our table and handed menu. The place has an extensive menu
ranging from sushi and sashimi, rice bowls, and tempura to sukiyaki, ramen and teppanyaki
dishes. R and I opted to get Salmon
Sashimi (PHP220), Unadon
(PHP520), Ebi Tempura and Salmon Sushi. (Sorry, I failed to take
note of the prices of the last two dishes.)
We
asked the server if the chef could have our salmon sushi torched so that we
could enjoy salmon aburi. But when the server’s face turned blank and confused,
I already knew that we won’t have salmon aburi. And true enough, upon checking with
the chef, they can’t serve it. *sad*
