The Tatler Dining Guide Philippines
Maisen
WHY GO
Indulge in one of Japan’s most popular comfort foods— tonkatsu or deep-fried pork cutlet—cooked in exactly the same way it is done in the Land of the Rising Sun.
TATLER TIPS
• You can never go wrong with the Kurobuta tenderloin or loin sets. Enveloped in a heavenly crisp panko , the perfectly marbled Black Bershire pork is succulent and brings rich layers of flavours.
• Not your usual tonkatsu set, the katsumabushi features bite-sized tenderloin katsu chops on a bed of steaming hot rice. Pour over the dashi stock, season with wasabi, green onion, and sesame seeds, and enjoy with a side of onsen tamago for a varied flavour profile.
• The quaint chain also offers a limited selection of Japanese whisky and sake—a nice way to cap a hearty meal.