Craving for Japanese or Korean dishes? Here are top 5 places worth trying that are “super lami” and would best satisfy your cravings.
1. Kaizen Davao: Japanese Street Dining
If you are looking for an authentic Japanese cuisine with a fusion of local flavor in the heart of Davao City, there is on place that will never disappoint. Located beside Davao Wisdom Academy at Poblacion District, Pryce Road Corner, F. Torres Street, Davao City, Kaizen Davao: Japanese Street Dining offers a Japanese dining experience that you will never forget. This was opened in December of 2016 by the couple Dana and Melissa Zapanta, who wanted to introduce Yokocho in Davao City.
Being a Yokocho, a restaurant along side streets where workers frequent, the atmosphere Kaizen brings satisfies your “kokoro”, which means heart in Japanese, due to a very pleasing service and crew. Also, the wait in line is always worth it in every visit because the food served in your very tables deserve it. With Kaizen’s mouth-watering Japanese food and very reasonable pricing, Kaizen is indeed a must-go Japanese restaurant.
Here is a sneak peek of their menu!
We are personally in love with their California Roll which is at P169.00 and their Miso Ramen which is at P280.00. Given that these foods are undoubtedly delicious, they also serve in amounts enough to fill your hunger.
Kaizen is happy to serve you from 5:00 PM until 3:00 AM retaining the same energy and enthusiasm.
2. Sukidesu Modern Japanese Cuisine
The cheapest Japanese Resto in Town!
This is a Japanese restaurants serving some of the best Japanese foods favorable for all ages. It is the most budget-friendly unlike any other Japanese restaurants in Davao city, which will surely leave a satisfied and taste-approved mark on your stomach!
Sukidesu’s Aurora Branch is located at Aurora Street, Davao City near Roxas Avenue at the back of Paterno’s.
Opens at 5:00pm to 12:00mn daily
Sukidesu’s Obrero Branch is located at Palma Gil Street, Obrero, Davao City near Bajada Convenience Store, in front of Alcatraz.
Opens at 11:00am to 2:00pm & 5:00pm to 12:00mn daily
Here is Sukidesu’s Menu:
Here are some of Sukidesu’s meals we ordered which you can also try:
The following are some of the dishes Sukidesu offers:
Chicken Karaage – P55.00
Tempura Bento – P150.00
Torikatsu Bento – P145.00
Ajitama Ramen (pork) – P99.00
Total: P449.00
This is a Japanese Cuisine you don’t want to miss out! Go now!
3. Itaewon Korean Restaurant
Do you crave for authentic Korean cuisine that has a cheap price? Well, worry no more! Itaewon Korean Restaurant is one of the booming Korean restaurants here in Davao City. It is located at Matina McArthur Highway, Matina Mcpod Building near Ateneo de Davao high school, in front of McDonalds’ MTS, beside 7-Eleven. They are famous of their “Unlimited Korean barbecue grill with side dishes” for only 299 pesos per head.
Itaewon is a place in Seoul. Itaewon refers to an area surrounding Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is served by Seoul Subway Line 6 via Itaewon, Noksapyeong and Hanganjin stations. About 22,000 people reside in the district and it is a popular area for residents of Seoul, tourists, expats and U.S. military personnel.
Here is a sneak peek of their food!
They are happy and honored to serve you from 10:00 in the morning to 10:00 in the evening! They are open for reservations, just visit their Facebook page: Itaewon Korean Restaurant.
4. Gomone Korean Restaurant
Are you a newbie on trying Korean Cuisines? Are you a fan of Korean Cuisines? Well, Gomone Korean Restaurant is a must for you. It is located at Surveyor Street, Poblacion District, Davao City at the back of Landco (beside of D’Leonor parking lot). Gomone Korean Restaurant will surely give you great and memorable Korean Dining you will ever have.
If you are wondering about their services? It is not questionable! Their service is fast and have a clean place that will give the customers comfort and make you satisfied. Thus, you’ll experience waiting in line because customers keep on coming back, but surely Gomone Korean Restaurant will not let you leave disappointed and will surely make your patience worth it!
Here’s a satisfied customer that confirmed the good quality this restaurant has!
Gomone Korean Restaurant recieves good feedbacks from satisfied customers. What are you waiting for? They are open from 11:00 am until 11:00 pm!
5. Ssamjang Korean Restaurant
Looking for a taste of authentic and traditional Korean food? Let yourself experience Korean style indoor grill in Ssamjang Korean Restaurant in Davao City! Why is it a must visit? The area, located at F. Torres St. beside Davao Convention, entrance at Yoh Froz, is accessible since it is in the downtown area, not to mention the place’s pleasing interior. For only P299, you can indulge yourself with “Unlimited Ssamgyupsal” that you’ll surely love.
Unlimited Ssamgyupsal comes with:
-Pork Belly
-Side Dishes
-Rice
-Iced Tea
You can buy a serving of lettuce for P50. They also have other varieties of Korean food such as Ramyon, Gimbap, and Chapche. There may be only one choice of meat in the unlimited ssamgyupsal, but Ssamjang’s meat is more than mediocre; it is sterling. You’ll find yourself craving for their meat and sauce. Moreover, you can rent and wear the traditional hanbok while enjoying your meal like you’re in Korea. The only problem with the restaurant is the smell you’ll get from the place.
Its operating hours are 11:30 AM-2:00 PM and 5:30PM-9:00PM on Mondays to Thursdays and Sundays. On Fridays & Saturdays their operating hours are 11:30 AM-2:00PM and 5:30 PM-10:00 PM.
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