Washoku-j - Cebu City

The sushi and Japanese cuisine here are absolutely delicious. The restaurant's design is impressive and truly captivating, and I was pleasantly surprised by the affordable prices overall. The only exception is the eel, which is on the pricier side. However, not everything on the menu was available during my visit.

Prepare yourself for an incredibly extensive menu selection. The food here is truly excellent. My personal favorite is the sukiyaki-nabe, which comes in a ramen-sized bowl filled with sukiyaki, udon noodles, thinly sliced beef, vegetables, and an egg.

I really enjoyed the traditional Japanese atmosphere of this restaurant. The portion sizes are generous, and the waitstaff are helpful, friendly, and accommodating. I tried the Shougayaki-Don, which had a flavor reminiscent of the classic pork rice bowl found in many Japanese restaurants, but with larger servings. It was also more saucy and packed with umami. Their chicken teriyaki and katsudon are also outstanding. They accept both cash and cards.

My go-to sushi restaurant in Cebu. It is hard to find decent sushi in the Philippines, Washoku-J is definitely not high class but far above average compared to many other places. AMBIENCE: is amazing. I love the decor and they've kept it to look very authentic and Japanese. They even sell some handmade items that look adorable. FOOD: Compared to sushi in Japan it is definitely not the best, but for Filipino sushi I think it is amazing! I've found the quality of food in most Japanese places to be below average, but not at Washoku-J. They have a big selection and I have liked all that I've tried. The best one (and most expensive) is their eel roll! A must try! Service: The service might be a bit slow sometimes, and it's hard to get someone's attention when it's busy. But! I have an allergy to gluten (wheat) and they have always been very accommodating in adapting dishes and sauces so that I could still eat them. This is rare in the Philippines! At most places I get a weird look or they simply don't care.

Quirky Japanese restaurant. Was very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. This place has a limited number of tables but has a very extensive range of choices on the menu. We enjoyed everything that we ordered but its the beef (katsu and roll) that really left an impression.