Morita Japanese Restaurant: Of friendships and sushi
A meal becomes special when it is enjoyed and shared with friends. It becomes even more unique if the menu was borne out of a long- standing friendship between two great friends.
This is what Morita apanese estaurant is all about – friendship and the best and freshest apanese cuisine this side of Metro Manila.
The restaurant is the newest gastronomic attraction at the upper ground floor of isher Mall, the newest shopping and lifestyle destination located at the corner of oosevelt and ue on Avenues (former Pantranco) in ue on City.
ishing magnate oberto Simeon Bobby” del osario and his family decided to put up a apanese restaurant in isher Mall to honor their friendship with the late Tomiya Morita.
Morita was a long-standing business associate and friend of the Del osario family who owns Irma ishing and Trading – the country s biggest commercial fishing firm which supplies fresh catch to local and international market, and isher Mall. Morita s boats allowed the family to run and expand their fishing business to what it is today.
ver the last 40 years, every boat that Morita-san recommended is still in operation. ust as these boats withstand the test of time, so does my family s gratitude to Mr. Morita,” Del osario emphasi es.
Del osario says Morita was a truly great man who valued honesty, integrity, hardwork, and loyalty. These values were seen in the many years they have been friends and done business together.
Morita hails from agasaki, apan and even if he had humble beginnings, he was able to touch the lives of many people. Del osario says he was one of those people who ve had the privilege and pleasure of such a great man s company and friendship.
Today, Morita apanese estaurant stands in tribute to this great man. rom the bottom of our hearts, we thank you Mr. Morita,” Del osario says.
To ensure the restaurant would truly be a fitting tribute to Morita, Morita apanese estaurant aims to offer only authentic apanese flavors.
Morita apanese estaurant is managed by Bobby s son oberto Alfonso bby del osario, also the president and CE of isher Supermarket.
The restaurant s main man in the kitchen is renowned apanese chef Tom amasaki of Sugi. Ably backing him up is co-chef Danny Madlangbayan, former executive chef of urosato estaurant. Dino de esus, head of isher Mall s ood Subsidiaries, oversees the restaurant s operation.
The restaurant also reserved a prime space for its sushi bar where it will showcase the skills of its chefs and kitchen staff as well as display how sushi is made.
Morita apanese estaurant also adds more fun to dining during its band nights, featuring several famous show bands daily where customers can enjoy lively music for a minimum and consumable amount of only P300.
Indeed, every meal in Morita apanese estaurant promises to be a treat for friends and families alike.