Sake Time at the Metro

I first learned about Tokyo Tokyo Metro in one of the issues of Yummy Magazine. After telling Lem about it, we decided that we would check the place out once we have the opportunity. Months passed and we heard opportunity zealously knocking at the door.

Since it has been a while since I've read about the article, we kinda forgot (SOA) whether Tokyo Tokyo Metro is located at Glorietta 5 or Greenbelt 5. Lem said that chances are, it's located at Greenbelt 5 since that is where most high-end restos are located. I told him that Tokyo Tokyo Metro is not exactly what one would consider as a high-end resto. The article on Yummy would have mentioned that. We decided to ask one of the persons manning the concierge desk at Glorietta. She said that all she knew was there is, indeed, a Tokyo Tokyo at G5. She wasn't sure, though whether it's the Metro version. Such a big help. =(

Filled with uncertainty, we walked, nonetheless, towards Glorietta 5. Once we reached the entrance, we rushed to the nearest directory and checked the listing for Tokyo Tokyo Metro. We were at the right place. *insert happy jig here*

Assorted Maki + Cold Sake = Japanese Bliss

We went to Tokyo Tokyo Metro for the Sake. The (relatively) new resto is a little different from the regular Tokyo Tokyo as it serves alcoholic beverages. It is patterned after the Japanese izakaya, a type of drinking establishment frequented by office people after a hard day's work. That is why, aside from sake, they also serve local and Japanese beer.

I have never had sake before. Hence, the excitement at finally being able to imbibe some. When our sake arrived, we stared at the bottle for a couple of seconds before hastily opening the bottle and promptly pouring ourselves a glassful each. *kampai!*

I am not a sake expert but I liked the taste of that particular bottle. It was easy on the nose and the throat, to say the least. =)

Of course, what is Japanese dining without a plateful of maki? We ordered an assortment of makis (is there a plural form?). There was, of course, California Maki, Tuna Maki and a coupla pieces of tuna sashimis. *insert again happy jig here*

Was that all we ordered? Nope. Bring in the bento box.

There were huge prawns, some cabbage salad, a piece each of kani sushi and egg sushi, miso soup and a bowlful of rice. It was good enough for 2 people! =)

After we were done with the meal, though, we realized that we still had a lot of sake left in the bottle. So, we decided to order more food! After perusing the menu, we decided to try the yakitori. They offer chicken, pork and beef. Of course, we wanted to try all three so, we ordered the sampler. I didn't get to try the pork yakitori but i did bite into the chicken and beef. They were soooo tender and grilled just right.

What did we have for dessert? 2 pieces of the fudgiest fudge brownies came with the bento box. It came with a dipping, ehrm, icing. The bittersweetness of the brownies complemented pretty well the delicate and fluffy icing that had a slight hint of coffee. =D

After polishing off our dessert, I stared longingly at the sidewalk outside. I was hankering to light up a stick and pollute my lungs.

2 thumbs up for Tokyo Tokyo Metro. We shall come back for the food and of course, the sake. =)

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