Misato
Does food automatically appear good or taste delicious if your stomach happens to be growling? I have heard myself say that during those times when its way past lunchtime and I buy myself whatever is available in the cafeteria – for hunger more than anything else. I have heard others think that out loud too. And because it happens every time (I am hungry), I assume that nothing will taste bad to me at this state.
I was wrong.
A couple of weeks ago found me and my husband walking along Ortigas Metrowalk trying to find a suitable place to have dinner. We did one round passing by Brazil Brazil, Teazann, Capisce, Bacolod Chicken Inasal, Cravings, Good Earth, and finally stopping to check out a Japanese restaurant called Misato. The place was bright and inviting so we let ourselves in through big heavy wooden doors to friendly and welcoming waiters. The staff greeted us in what I assume is japanese and led us to our table.
At first glance, the place appeared informal but cozy. It permeated an atmosphere of a local family dining place such as Dencio’s or Gerry’s Grill without the ruckus. Upon looking closely, cozy turned to not so cozy and finally uncomfortable. I have no qualms about the service – it was EXCELLENT! I mean greetings were flying for every person who walked through the door and someone was always ready to take your order or request. Our food arrived about 5 minutes after the waiter took them and it couldn’t have been quicker than any place I have ever been to. But my disappointment came when I was handed a menu whose plastic lamination was so crumpled and blurred you could hardly read the selection. Oh but despite the blur, the price screamed out at me. Two hundred fifty bucks for Tonkatsu?!?! I mean really. There wasn’t anything overly spectacular about the Tonkatsu and for that price I was expecting fireworks. The maki that we ordered were the same way. Although not bleh – not truly spectacular at all.
Oh I guess one thing that I really love with Japanese dishes that really cheers me up is how sticky the rice is. But at Misato… well let’s just say, the increased rice prices may have had an effect because the rice I have at home is definitely better. Sigh.
Misato
Ground Level, Metrowalk, Meralco Ave., Ugong
Pasig, Metro Manila
Tel. No: 638-7951
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ah one of my favorite jap resto. yep it’s quite expensive but the food (if you know what to pick) is great and the service excellent (you can either cancel your order if you aren’t satisfied with the food). The only problem is that the soy sauce they use is not always the same which makes some food a bit salty than it should be.
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Misato’s was a true disappointment. Although the food wasnt exactly horrible, you’d be hard pressed to convince me to splurge my money there again.
Vanessa – My thoughts exactly. And now that I have discovered other places that offer better food and cheaper prices, I dont think I will ever go back here.