Hanako in QC: Satisfying Japanese Cravings with Budget-Friendly Meals

Born out of a thesis project, Hanako Japanese Restaurant offers affordable Japanese favorites that are very accessible to everyone in Quezon City. 

Hanako boasts budget-friendly meals, guaranteed to get your cravings satisfied. You can say it’s a very modest and welcoming place where you can feast your Japanese favorites.

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Among the all-time favorite dishes they serve include sashimi, katsu, gyoza, donburi and of course, sushi.

If you’re a fan of sushi, better try their Takai Aburi Roll (Php 149) with cucumber strips and onion leaks that make it a crunchy bite. 

Takai Aburi Roll (Php 149)

For those who love salmon, sample their Torched Cheese and Salmon (Php 209). It comes with cream cheese drizzled with a little teriyaki sauce, giving that nice balance between sweet and salty.

Torched Cheese and Salmon (Php 209)

Of course, what’s a Japanese meal without the famous Katsudon (Php 199)?

You can get that hearty bowl of rice topped with the ever tender deep-fried pork cutlet, egg, and vegetables at a very reasonable price!

Katsudon (Php 199)

Apart from Katsudon, another classic rice bowl you can try is the Gyudon (Php 219), a rice beef bowl topped with egg with a mildly sweet sauce flavor.

Gyudon (Php 219)

Go ahead and fill your bellies with some Japanese goodness without breaking the bank at Hanako Japanese Restaurant!

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How to get here

• By car: From Quezon Memorial Circle, take the Commonwealth Ave to Don Mariano Marcos Ave. Make a U-turn and then turn right to Holy Spirit Drive. Hanako is on the left side, on the second floor of The Rock Lifestyle Hub.

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This first appeared in Philippine Primer’s Japanese and English Magazine September 2019 issue.

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