There's More to Japanese Food than Sushi!!!

The first thing that has always come to mind whenever I hear of Japanese restaurants is "sushi", then "sashmi", all those words that get me cringing with disgust. I mean, my palates just can't accommodate raw food. Corner house on Mama Ngina Street is where you find Teriyaki Japan: a Japanese restaurant with a totally different concept: GRILLED CHICKEN. So this goes out to all ye chicken lovers out there. Chicken Teriyaki, as it is popularly known, is basically boneless chicken thighs grilled on an iron griddle (Teppanyaki-style) then glazed with Teriyaki sauce (soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar). The sugar and mirin in the sauce create that gloss making it tastier.

 Last Saturday, we passed by this place for a late lunch. We joined a long queue at the entrance so we took our time to have a look at the menu, and select what to eat. The place looked rather packed that we kept asking ourselves whether we’d get somewhere to sit, but one of the waiters assured us that by the time we get our food, there will be free seats. All their meals are served with steamed rice/noodles/chips/salad and fresh vegetables.
We selected their signature Chicken Teriyaki . Forget the many technological marvels and electrical appliances. The Japanese’ greatest invention of the 20th century happens to be noodles. We opted to have our chicken with noodles, but, we were rather disappointed to hear that they did not have noodles on this day. So we settled for chips (never mind the calories gained :-) ). This is one place where you will always be assured of eating fresh food, as everything is done while you watch from the queue. So if you come here on an empty stomach, I advise you to be sipping on your drink as you wait. All their food comes with vegetables on the side so you are assured of eating healthy and to your satisfaction.  It is then packed in Bento boxes onto your tray together with plastic cutlery set. 

Chicken teriyaki slices being prepared as you watch

 The place is not as spacious, but they've made good use of the little space they have. The interior is rather unique, as it is all made of natural wood elements on the walls and ceiling, giving it warmth and a natural feel. I was made to understand that this style of building is more popular with the Japanese culture.

The service is quite friendly. All through our eating there was someone on standby to ensure our needs have been met. At some point we even spotted a Japanese man (am assuming he’s one of the owners) walking around just to ensure that everything’s in order. For your information, you can also have breakfast here. Their menu also has different kinds of doughnuts, cookies, coffee, and tea.

All in all, our experience was lovely, and I'd go back there again any time. 

Find some time, when you in town and pass by Teriyaki Japan. You will be assured of value for your money.

Chicken Teriyaki served with vegetables and chips in Bento boxes

 

part of the natural wood elements that make up the ceiling 

Happy Eating!!…

Ratings:

Food: 4/5                             Ambiance: 3/5

Service: 3/5                         Value: 4/5