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Asian Bites

Note: This restaurant has been rebranded to Asian Bistro. 


As I've always mentioned in my previous blog posts, I'm not a fan of Japanese food. I'm not sure whether I just went to a not-so-good Japanese restaurant or I was just traumatized by a bad-tasting California maki a few years ago. But I'm a foodie, I got to try everything, so I went to Asian Bites to try some Japanese food.

Asian Bites is a restaurant under Robinson's Supermarket serving mainly Japanese food. It's an open area located in front of the supermarket so expect lots of people passing by. Most people eating there are usually people who had quick runs at the grocery during lunchtime.


For my first visit, I ordered the Tonkatsu Bento (Php 169).

Miso Soup
Dalandan Juice
Tonkatsu Bento

Tonkatsu Bento is a complete meal with Pork Tonkatsu, 4 pcs of California Maki, Veggies and Miso Soup. They only offer Strawberry Iced Tea and Dalandan Juice, so I got the latter (Php 35 for 12oz). As I was using chopsticks to eat my bento, I found out that the rice was not sticky as I want it to be, however the tonkatsu was good enough. But I have to give emphasis to the California Maki, it was REALLY good! I loved that they used sweet ripe mango. As of this writing, I've tried California maki from three other places (some are not even uramaki or "with rice on the outside, nori on the inside") but I'm really  particular with Asian Bites' version.

For my second visit, I got Beef Gyudon (Php 129).

Beef Gyudon

Beef Gyudon is a rice bowl with simmered beef strips, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers with a fresh egg yolk on top. I haven't tried a gyudon with a fresh egg yolk before, but it made the gyudon taste better. The beef is rather on the sweet side, which I prefer. And it's really tender too!

We also got to try Salmon Skin Maki (Php 49 for 4 pcs) and Double California Maki (Php 85 for 4 pcs).

Salmon Skin Maki
Double California Maki

The Double California Maki is almost the same thing as the one in the Bento meals except for the toppings, which made it taste a lot better. I regret that I did not order more. (haha). Salmon Skin Maki has salmon skin and cucumber, and it's quite crunchy. Both are good options for Lenten Fridays as both do not contain meat.

I love Asian Bites! I'll keep on coming back for the California Maki, but I'd love to try the various rice bowls and sushi on their menu.

And now I love Japanese food.




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Asian Bites by Robinson's Supermarket
(Across Robinson's Supermarket)
Robinson's Galleria
EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue,
Quezon City

Other branches include Robinson's Place Ermita
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  1. Thirdy LopezMarch 7, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    FTW!

    "Now, I love Japanese Food"...

    Kudos to trying things you have bad judgement about... :)

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    1. Thirdy LopezMarch 7, 2012 at 12:35 AM

      and changing opinions... :)

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    2. michymichymooMarch 7, 2012 at 12:43 AM

      Thanks Thirdy! I'm glad I gave Japanese food another try. Now I can't stop eating California maki.haha. :)

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  2. YedyLiciousMarch 7, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    I love beef gyudon, will probably visit this one of these days! Thank you for sharing this. Followed you! :)

    ~YedyLicious
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    1. michymichymooMarch 7, 2012 at 3:49 AM

      Thanks for dropping by, Yedy. I really appreciate it! :)

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  3. JayMarch 7, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    Contrary to your not liking Japanese food (before coz now it seemed you change opinion alreayd and liking it), I am a big fan of it along with Korean dishes. Good thing my taste bud is I guess built for the Asian foodies..hehe!

    Beef Gyudon entices me though I've eaten countless of it already way back. And I guess, every single photo you got here pwede kung kainin lahat..takaw mode lang.

    I haven't visited any Japanese Resto here in KSA coz I don't know where to find one yet. But I'd love to explore ahead. Have tried Korean and Chinese resto here. Chinese Tandoori is a great resto here.

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    1. michymichymooMarch 7, 2012 at 3:51 AM

      I'm just starting to like Korean and Japanese food. Good thing because I don't want to limit myself (since I already have a lot of limitations.haha).

      Thanks for appreciating my photos, I don't modify them so that's how the food really looks like. :) Hmm, where are you exactly in KSA? I guess there should be Japanese restos there since don't eat pork di ba? And Japanese is more into seafood. Hope you find one there soon. :)

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  4. AnonymousMarch 7, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I love Japanese food, though I usually order Katsudon whenever I'm in a Japanese restaurant. So far, my favorite Katsudon is Sumosam's. :)

    The Double California Maki from Asian Bites looks yummy. :P

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    1. michymichymooMarch 7, 2012 at 8:54 AM

      Woah, haven't tried Sumosam. Yep, it's really good. :)

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  5. stacyMarch 7, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    I love gyudon with raw egg! Yum! I should try this kaso lang ang layo. Hope they have other branches.

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    1. michymichymooMarch 7, 2012 at 10:08 PM

      Hi stacy! It has a branch in Robinson's Place Ermita. :)

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  6. Mrs.AMarch 8, 2012 at 2:38 AM

    I am glad you can appreciate Jap food now. I love the cuisine myself. :)

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    1. michymichymooMarch 8, 2012 at 7:45 PM

      Thanks Mrs.A. It's like overcoming your fear.haha. :)

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  7. Sumi GoMarch 8, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    At last your starting to like Japanese food already :D I'm a super big fan of Jap cuisine that I think I can live eating Japanese dishes every day.. :)) Try visiting Little Tokyo too.. :D I've heard they have the most authentic Japanese dishes you can find in the Metro.. :)

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    1. michymichymooMarch 8, 2012 at 7:46 PM

      Have you been to Little Tokyo? :) The food club members are raving about it. :)

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  8. QUEENIE G.March 8, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    I'm not also a a fan of japanese food. But this place makes me wanna go and try their food.

    sweetandspicytown.blogspot.com

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