It was election night and well while we were waiting for the unofficial and partial count to tally up to something meaningful (or basically to gauge if we would be lamenting our faith for the next 6 years) the food club decided to come together again and hold another “club” meeting. Almost everyone was present and Didi Tiu-Tang was sorely missed because she backed out last minute due to election related reasons. (LOL)
We settled on Omakase to satisfy Between Bite’s and Frannywanny’s craving for Sushi. And since Richard of Ya Kun Kaya has never been to Omakase, we had to bring them there. Fran did the ordering and reserving for the group of 13 since she was there 3 times prior the club meeting this week. (Yes, I guess when you crave, you CRAVE!) I first thought that the order was a bit lacking but at the end of the meal, Chris and I were soooo full we wondered where all the food came from!
On the table was:
Spicy Tuna Salad
Seafood Crepe Salad
GDR Sushi Platter (Golden Blossom, Dynamite Roll, Rising Sun)
Uni Sushi
Seafood Dumpling
Ebi Tempura
Aspara Beef Roll
The food was typical japanese food. The quality though surprised me. It was higher than expected and exceeded all my standards for japanese food. You see, after eating at Tsukiji, it is kind of hard to go back to typical japanese food or restaurants but Omakase delivered for the price we paid. Aside from the parking lot incident with an unscrupulous guard who tried to extract P20 despite showing the receipt, the night ended well. It would have been perfect had anyone mentioned Serenitea but hey, I guess we can’t all have what we want. We all just realized we wanted Serenitea when everyone started plurking after dinner.
The place was hidden right before the entrance to Eastwood with jeeps blocking the entrance, but there was ample parking for the restaurant and good thing we had a reservation because the place was packed. Yes even on election night. Ran into Patty Rodriguez who I haven’t seen in the longest time and it was good to see someone from school. The restaurant itself was clean, with ample service crew who catered to our every need; be it a refill of water or the bottomless iced tea Christa had, or our constant changing of plates the crew was up for it. I give hats off to the crew of Omakase Libis.
At the end of it all, again I say this because as with every club meeting I already half expect the food to be top notch, the company was superb. Never running out of stories, enjoying each others company, non-stop swapping of home remedies, funny anecdotes, and just hilarious experiences bring us all together. No pretentiousness present here. We all just basically enjoy being around one another. Till the next meetin Club Members. Foodie Manila aka. The Chubbychef signing off.
Food Club Members
*edit: Dear Club Members, if you remember any of the names of the food above please comment and let me know! I have no idea what Fran ordered for us eh!
This is the 3rd time I am shooting without my usual setup. This was just taken with a kit lens and a flash. No special gimikery here. I am now enjoying shooting guerrilla style for food again. It takes so much more thinking and effort to come out with glorious, mouth-watering shots. I appreciate the thought that comes with taking food shots without a setup even more.
in order:
ebi tempura
spicy tuna salad
seafood crepe salad
GDR sushi platter (golden blossom, dynamite roll, rising sun)
uni sushi!!
seafood dumplings
aspara beef roll
I just realized now that I didn’t take a photo of the menu nor did i write down notes… oh noes!!!!
Will grab photos Zippy! Tom!
YAY! will note what Fran ordered! Yipee!
Kakainggit kayooooo!!!
Promise next club meeting – I’ll be there!!
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Ok thanks! Updated the names na Fran! Sure MM, just grab the pics. Didi definitely you HAVE to be there.
wow the food looks absolutely yummy! nice shot!
stick with the makis and the spicy tuna salad here in Omakase, the other food items are really mediocre.
Hey, cousin!
Love the shots!! parang gusto ko na kumain!
Told dad about you today. I think he added you na in facebook. Addict yun sa facebook 
See you soon!
Ginger
My hubby and I love Omakase! You should’ve tried the American Dream and Tofu Steak. It’s really yummy!
The food looks really good. (I knew your shots were good through the numerous portrait shots shared by other bloggers, but damn your food shots are awesome!)
we love OMAKASE
Your blog is a delight! The photos fantastic. I have spent many months living in the United Kingdom, France, and Italy in the past year, and about to reside in Manila. I am into food big time. You make mention of ‘a club’; is there a foodie club that I can join up with, and if so can you give me contact details?