Pinoydon claims to cook “Filipino dishes the Japanese Way”. What an interesting concept! And certainly they’ve got interesting entrees:
Tortang Talong Maki, 6 pcs for P90
This dish just proves that you could make anything into a maki. This is actually pork and eggplant omelette rolled in sesame-sushi rice and then drizzled with teriyaki sauce. And because I love eggplants and makis, certainly this is a winning combination!
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Veggiedon, P130
Ah, this one tastes like a fusion of Chop Suey and an Oyakudon, only that it doesn’t have chicken. This one’s composed of mixed veggies, egg, kani, nori, and a special sauce. Didn’t like it that much, though.
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Green Tea Guinumis, P120
Now this one’s an original of Pinoydon. It’s a combination of pandan jelly, sago, coconut milk, crushed ice, green tea ice cream and pinipig. Though I’m not much of a fan of green tea ice cream, it tasted great when combined with coconut milk. Definitely a must-try if you’re dining at Pinoydon.
My rating:
Overall, it’s an interesting concept, having a Filipino-Japanese fusion of dishes. However, there are just some dishes that just doesn’t click really right. Also, don’t expect the same atmosphere in a Japanese fine-dining resto here. This is more casual, Pinoy diner, almost like fastfood restaurant, complete with the loud tsismisan by the crew over the cash register. But still, they serve good food and it’s a place definitely worth visiting.
