{"id":58716,"date":"2021-02-05T11:00:56","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T03:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=58716"},"modified":"2021-02-03T16:19:48","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T08:19:48","slug":"little-tokyo-adventures-creekside-mall-the-gallery-and-mile-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2021\/02\/05\/little-tokyo-adventures-creekside-mall-the-gallery-and-mile-long\/","title":{"rendered":"Little Tokyo Adventures: Creekside Mall, The Gallery, and Mile Long"},"content":{"rendered":"

After touring Little Tokyo<\/a>, we’ll now move on to the Creekside Mall, The Gallery, and Mile Long\u00a0as we continue our culinary adventures on this side of Makati.\u00a0 Let’s\u00a0explore those places now, shall we?<\/p>\n

Kotono Japanese Restaurant<\/h3>\n

\"\"Kotono Japanese Restaurant \/ IMAGE by Primer Media<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Kotono is known for their grilled beef tongue (Php480) and duck dishes. You can enjoy high-quality duck cooked in various ways such as boiled duck, a delicacy from Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, and soba noodles with duck. They also offer more than 20 types of soba dishes.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Rm 2 Mezzanine Flr. Creekside Bldg Amorsolo cor. V.A. Rufino St., Legaspi Village Makati
\n<\/span>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a002-211-5775\uff0f02-255-1071\uff0f0917-170-7790
\n<\/span>Business Hours:<\/strong>\u00a04:30 pm – 10:30 pm
\n<\/span>Facebook:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>KotonoJapaneseRestaurant
\n<\/span><\/a>Card:<\/strong>\u00a0Accepted
\n<\/span>Cashless payment:<\/strong>\u00a0Unavailable
\n<\/span>Smoking:<\/strong>\u00a0Smoking seats available<\/span><\/p>\n

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Isaribi Japanese Restaurant<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"\"Isaribi Japanese Restaurant \/ IMAGE by Primer Media<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Diners will be welcomed by a lively storefront decorated with lanterns and banners. They pride themselves on their grilled fresh seafood and meat using high-quality Japanese beef. They also offer a wide variety of Japanese dishes and alcoholic beverages. There are smoking seats separated by glass doors inside the establishment, which is great for smokers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> RG-5 Creekside Mall Bldg. Amorsolo St. corner V.A. Rufino St. 1230 Makati
\n<\/span>Phone:<\/strong> 02-8801-1770
\n<\/span>Business Hours:<\/strong> 11:00 am – 2:00 pm \/ 5:00 pm – 12:00\u00a0am
\n<\/span>Facebook:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Isaribi Japanese Restaurant – Makati
\n<\/span><\/a>Card:<\/strong> Accepted
\n<\/span>Cashless payment:<\/strong> Accepted
\n<\/span>Smoking:<\/strong> Smoking seats available <\/span><\/p>\n

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Deli Food <\/b><\/h3>\n

\"\"Yeung Chow Chao Fan \/ IMAGE by Primer Media<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Before moving to the Philippines, Mr. Thomas, the owner, lived in Hong Kong for 25 years. Deli Food offers authentic<\/span>\u00a0Hong Kong dishes via delivery service. It doesn\u2019t have a physical store where customers can dine in, but it does has a kitchen on the 4th floor of the Creekside Mall. There are 11 items on the menu, including Grilled Pork Chop Rice, Yeung Chow Chao Fan, and Shrimp Pan Fry Spaghetti. Priced at Php180-280 per item, diners can enjoy affordable, but delicious Hong Kong delicacies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Unit 22 Penthouse Creekside Amorsolo, Brgy. Pio Del Pilar, Makati
\n<\/span>Phone:<\/strong> 0999-998-3333
\n<\/span>Business Hours:<\/strong> 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
\n<\/span>Facebook:\u00a0<\/strong>Delifoodmakati
\n<\/span><\/a>Card:<\/strong> Unavailable
\n<\/span>Cashless payment:<\/strong> Unavailable
\n<\/span>Smoking:<\/strong> Non-smoking<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hoshimatsuri Japanese Restaurant <\/b><\/h3>\n

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Hoshimatsuri Japanese Restaurant\/ IMAGE by Primer Media<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

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An\u00a0<\/span>izakaya\u00a0<\/span>run by a Filipina who loves Japanese food. Filipino chefs run the kitchen. Their specialty,\u00a0<\/span>Hakata<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>chicken skin, is so tasty. It has been\u00a0<\/span>slow-grilled for three days until the fat drips off<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Motsunabe<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>is a popular choice among diners too.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Address:<\/strong> Mezzanine, Creekside Mall, Amorsolo St., cor. V.A. Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati
\n<\/span>Phone:<\/strong> 02-8893-3294
\n<\/span>Business Hours:<\/strong> 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
\n<\/span>Facebook:\u00a0<\/strong>Hoshimatsuri
\n<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>Card:<\/strong> Accepted
\n<\/span>Cashless payment:<\/strong> Unavailable
\n<\/span>Smoking:<\/strong> Smoking seats available<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kaya Korean Restaurant<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"\"Kaya Korean Restaurant \/ IMAGE by Primer Media<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

A Korean food chain founded in 1993. Customers often order\u00a0<\/span>yukhoe<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>yakiniku<\/span>, stone-grilled\u00a0<\/span>bibimbap<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>japchae<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>pajeon<\/span>, cold noodles, among others. Kaya Mart, a Korean chain of groceries, is also under the same management.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Ground Floor, Creekside Mall, Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City
\n<\/span>Phone:<\/strong> 0945-468-5363
\n<\/span>Business Hours:<\/strong> 10:00 am – 10:30 pm
\n<\/span>Facebook:\u00a0<\/strong>kayarest
\n<\/span><\/a>Website:<\/strong> None
\n<\/span>Card:<\/strong> Accepted
\n<\/span>Cashless payment:<\/strong>\u00a0 Accepted
\n<\/span>Smoking:<\/strong> Non-smoking<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gyumon Yakiniku Restaurant<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"\"Gyumon Yakiniku Restaurant \/ IMAGE by Primer Media<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A\u00a0<\/span>yakiniku<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>restaurant that also has a branch at the Sheraton Hotel (formerly Pan Pacific Hotel) in Malate. They use high-quality US beef for their dishes. For those who want to enjoy\u00a0<\/span>yakiniku<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>at the comforts of their homes, you can order some for take out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Unit M-VII Makati Creekside Mall Amorsolo St., Legaspi Vill. Makati 1229 Manila
\n<\/span>Phone:<\/strong> 02-8567-5349\uff0f02-8819-0361\uff0f0917-895-7727
\n<\/span>Business Hours:<\/strong> 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
\n<\/span>Facebook:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>GyumonPh
\n<\/span><\/a>Card:<\/strong> Accepted
\n<\/span>Cashless payment:<\/strong> Accepted
\n<\/span>Smoking:<\/strong> Non-smoking<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ryuen<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Karubi\/ IMAGE from their Facebook page\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Ryuen belongs to the same group of restaurants that manages Gyumon Yakiniku Restaurant that also serves the same delicious Japanese staples. Located on the first floor of the popular shopping mall, Ryuen-Creekside Mall serves authentic\u00a0<\/span>yakiniku\u00a0<\/span>to its patrons. Beef stew (Php250), liver skewers (Php550), and beef\u00a0<\/span>tataki<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>(Php350) are some of their bestsellers. They also offer Japanese and Korean\u00a0<\/span>soju<\/span>.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Bunchy Yummy<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"\"Bunchy Yummy \/ IMAGE by Primer Media<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

A hot pot restaurant being operated by a Chinese national that is located on the 4th floor of the Creekside Mall. Most of their patrons are Chinese. Their signature soups, which are a crowd favorite, are highly recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Creekside Mall, Penthouse Unit 29, Amorsolo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila
\n<\/span>Phone:<\/strong> 0956-825-2599
\n<\/span>Business Hours:<\/strong> 4:00 pm – 3:00 am
\n<\/span>Website:<\/strong> chinese-restaurant-2151.business.site\/<\/a>
\nCard:<\/strong> Unavailable
\n<\/span>Cashless payment:<\/strong> Unavailable
\n<\/span>Smoking:<\/strong> Non-smoking<\/span><\/p>\n

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BAR IE <\/b><\/h3>\n

\"\"Bar IE \/ IMAGE by Primer Media<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Bar IE\u00a0a hidden gem located on the 2nd floor of the Creekside Mall. Master IE used to run a bar in Amagasaki for 38 years before literally bringing the bar itself straight from Japan when he moved here. Their signature curry is very popular among its customers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Rm. 5A, Mezzanine, Creekside Mall, Amorsolo St., Makati City
\n<\/span>Phone:<\/strong> 0927-426-0311
\n<\/span>Business Hours:<\/strong> 19:00-22:00 (Closed on Mondays)
\n<\/span>Facebook:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Bar Ie
\n<\/span><\/a>Card:<\/strong> Unavailable
\n<\/span>Cashless payment:<\/strong> Unavailable
\n<\/span>Smoking:<\/strong> Smoking seats available<\/span><\/p>\n

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AKQKA<\/h3>\n

\"\"AKQKA \/ IMAGE by Primer Media<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

AKQKA serves affordable Indian and Asian food. You can also do karaoke in their small and cozy restaurant. They also allow customers to smoke shisha or hooka.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Unit S-7 The Gallery, Amorsolo St., Makati
\nContact numbers:<\/strong> 0966-943-8018 \/ 0977-617-1602
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.akqka.com<\/a>
\nFacebook:<\/strong>\u00a0AKQKA<\/a>
\nCard:<\/strong> Unavailable
\nCashless payment:<\/strong> Unavailable
\nSmoking:<\/strong> Unavailable<\/p>\n

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Dweji Jip Korean Grill\u00a0 <\/b><\/h3>\n

\"\"Dweji Jip Korean Grill \/ IMAGE by Primer Media<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

A Korean yakiniku restaurant located on the 2nd floor of the Creekside Mall. They offer eat-all-you-can\u00a0<\/span>samgyeopsal<\/span>\u00a0<\/i>and pork for Php399 per person between 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. They also offer eat-all-you-can pork and beef for Php499 per person anytime.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Creekside Mall, 2\/F, Amorsolo St., Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila
\n<\/span>Phone:<\/strong> 0928-663-8868
\n<\/span>Business Hours:<\/strong> 9:30 am – 9:30 pm
\n<\/span>Facebook:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>DwejiJipPH
\n<\/span><\/a>Card:<\/strong>\u00a0 Unavailable
\n<\/span>Cashless payment:<\/strong> Accepted
\n<\/span>Smoking:<\/strong> Non-smoking<\/span><\/p>\n

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Black Unicorn Gym <\/b><\/h3>\n

\"\"Black Unicorn Gym \/ IMAGE by Primer Media<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0The gym belongs to a former Muay Thai coach, who offers<\/span>\u00a0boxing and one-on-one Muay Thai training, from simple to advanced lessons.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a02\/F Mile Long Bldg. Amorsolo St. Cor. V.A. Rufino St. Legazpi Vill. Makati
\n<\/span>Phone:<\/strong> 0927-128-7094\uff0f0961-750-4947\uff0f02-8925-5513
\n<\/span>Business Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>7:00 am to 10:00 pm
\n<\/span>Facebook:<\/strong>\u00a0BlackUnicornGym<\/a>
\n<\/span>Card:\u00a0<\/strong>Unavailable
\n<\/span>Cashless payment:\u00a0<\/strong>Unavailable
\n<\/span>Smoking:<\/strong>\u00a0Non-smoking<\/span><\/p>\n

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Skooter Trade <\/b><\/h3>\n

\"\"X4 2.0 \/ IMAGE by Primer Media<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A showroom for electric scooters. All types of scooters are on sale. The cheapest, “X4,” costs Php32,999, while “LS7,” the most expensive among the lot has a price tag of Php 159,000.<\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a02\/F Mile Long Bldg. Amorsolo St. Cor. V.A. Rufino St. Legazpi Vill. Makati
\n<\/span>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a00917-311-4038\uff0f0945-982-1058
\n<\/span>Business Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>7:00 am- 10:00 pm
\n<\/span>Facebook:\u00a0<\/strong>skootertrade
\n<\/span><\/a>Card:<\/strong>\u00a0Accepted
\n<\/span>Cashless payment:\u00a0<\/strong>Unavailable<\/span><\/p>\n

Have you ever been to any of these establishments? Share your story with us in the comments section below!<\/p>\n

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This first appeared in Philippine Primer\u2019s English and Japanese Magazines\u00a0February 2021 issue<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Address:<\/strong> 1\/F Creekside Mall, Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City
\n<\/span>Phone:<\/strong> 0928-553-2806 \/ 0928-354-7093 \/ 0917-895-7727
\n<\/span>Business Hours:<\/strong> 10:30 am – 7:00 pm
\n<\/span>Facebook:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>RyuenPh<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>Card:\u00a0<\/strong> Accepted
\n<\/span>Cashless payment:<\/strong> Unavailable
\n<\/span>Smoking:<\/strong> Non-smoking<\/span><\/p>\n