The beginning of 2015 felt incredibly draining for me — work, financial concerns, and my parents’ health issues had taken a toll on my energy. One day, my friends Jeck and Derek insisted on visiting my father at the hospital. However, since I knew they were really there to check on me, I suggested we meet for a quick dinner at a Japanese restaurant in Quezon City before I took my hospital shift to look after my father.
At Trinoma, we found Hokkaido Ramen Santouka — a perfect choice since the weather was quite cool at the time. The receptionists warmly welcomed us and guided us to our table.
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Derek ordered the Small Ramen (Shio) and Fried Chicken with Small Rice Bowl Set, priced at ₱510. Naturally, I had to try his food! I’d say the chicken was crispy and well-seasoned. This set was quite filling — a satisfying binge with both noodles and rice in one meal.
Jeck ordered Shoyu Ramen (Soy Sauce flavor) priced at P345, which is a tonkatsu-base broth. Expect it to be sweet and salty. Jeck’s soup is less dense because it’s ramen. Heck! haha.
Meanwhile, I ordered the Shin Aji Ramen Tsukemen (₱360) — a cold noodle dish served with hot Shoyu dipping sauce.
I had heard about this dish before when I visited Mitsuyado Sei-Men. As I was dipping my noodles into the sauce, Derek suggested that I simply pour the sauce over the noodles to make things easier. Lol! He had a point, but I believe we should stick to the traditional Japanese way of eating it. After all, there’s probably a good reason why it’s meant to be enjoyed that way.
I can’t quite recall how our food tasted differently from one another since it happened about a month ago. I can only provide you with a photo, so please bear with me.
That said, their serving size justifies the pricing, as the portions are quite generous. The restaurant’s ambiance resembles the Japanese eateries you’d often see in movies — if you’re into Japanese films, you’ll know what I mean.
However, the waiter who attended to us seemed a bit absent-minded, which was puzzling since the restaurant wasn’t particularly busy when we dined.
Serving: 5/5
Taste: 4/5
Price: 4/5
Place: 4/5
Service: 3.5/5
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Hokkaido Santouka Ramen address: Trinoma Mall, North Ave Cor Mindanao Ave, Quezon City, 1105 Metro Manila
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