Actual Spend: PhP 405
Quality: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Accessibility: 4/5
Fun Factor: 5/5
Overall Experience: 5/5
Highlights
- Same eclectic ambiance as Cafe Juanita
- Authentic Japanese menu
- Slot machines, Japan-made bicycle and other interesting stuff
- High-end ambiance with a budget-friendly menu
Update (11/24/2014): Soho has been renamed "HARU" and is now located beside the new Cafe Juanita location (just a few steps away). Meals are now a bit more pricey.
The Experience
Ninyo and I initially planned to have my post-compre dinner at Mister Kabab in Technohub. Unfortunately, NIL cannot go out from the garage because the streets were flooded, so we decided to have our dinner somewhere near my place. Soho was actually a quick, impromptu choice (not typical of us). We just got enticed by the ambiance and the waitress wearing a kimono. Luckily, it did not disappoint!
One thing that you will notice upon arriving at Soho is the ambiance. Tables are already set-up with wine glasses, trays, napkins and chopsticks (with stand!).
Every table is adorned with a Japanese umbrella on top, with a toy bell that can be used to get the waiter's attention.
On one corner are the Japanese toys that include a slot machine, Japanese dolls and action figures. A Japan-made bicycle also hangs from the ceiling.
We decided to get two of their bento meals: Chicken Teriyaki and Pork Katsudon. The bento meals contain miso soup, tofu steak, veggies, rice and the main dish.
The Chicken Teriyaki was tender and came with a superb dipping sauce.
We were surprised by the Pork Katsudon's generous serving size.
Ninyo loved the Tofu Steak.
I loved the giant bean sprouts.
The miso soup was comparable with the other authentic Japanese restaurants. It also had small tofu cubes.
And the rice is shaped like a star.
Soho is one of the best Japanese restaurant experience we've had. Shall we go back? Of course. And we will take a picture of that waitress in a kimono next time.
Additional info: Soho is merged with Burgis Junction that serves Asian dishes. However, the prices on its menu are steeper than Soho's.
Spend Breakdown
| Teriyaki Bento | 199 |
| Tonkatsu Bento | 189 |
| Service Charge | 17 |
| Actual Spend | 405 |
How to get there
- From MRT Boni Station, walk towards Robinson's Forum (Pioneer) Mall.
- At the Pioneer St. side of the mall, ride a red tricycle. Tell the driver you are going to United St. Cor West Capitol Drive.
Landmarks: Cafe Juanita, Kainan Au Gusto, Ramen Cool
Address:
United St. cor West Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Contact Number/s: (632) 632-0357
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