Guilty Pleasures Seeker
+4
This is a Japanese grocery store with a small dining area. They offer fried tempura dishes, shrimp, vegetables, fried rice, ramen. The entrees are simple, better than fastfood, i just wish they hVe more sushi and food varieties. They have ample parking too. @konbini store
Food 4; service; 4; price 5; ambience 4. Firstlly, in today’s skyrocketing prices, this place is a blessing. For a group of five, I only paid P1700 for 12 tempuras, two ramens, one fried rice, two plain rice, and six gyozas. The food is good and if you want, you can have a high grade wagyu steak cooked for you. It’s a great concept to eat fresh food in a Japanese convenience storee- little overhead and very straightforward. And there seems to be no opportunity to tip since you pay for your orders at the counter.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
🍉Tonkatsue Ra:men
The perfect hole in the wall experience! The tonkatsu ramen is as good as it gets. Though they use instant noodles, the broth and tonkatsu are legit japanese ramen comparable to or even better than the ramen restaurants in town!
REALFEELS: The tables and minimalist dining interiors at the back of the store are clean and spacious. It doesnt feel like eating in a convenient store. There is a "self service" note on the wall but the staff insist on servong the customers when they can.
PURSEPOWER: The most affordable legit ramen in town for less than PhP300. The prices of the fried selection such as the tempura and gyoza are comparable to restaurants' though.
BROWNIEPOINTS: Pair it with a selection of japanese bottled drinks from their convenient store and you set for a good, affordable, comforting meal.
Denise Antoinette Rellosa
+5
Cute little japanese grocery with the best frozen japanese burger. They also have a dining area serving one of my favorite tonkosu ramen, california maki, tempura and gyoza. Although they dont serve sashimi etc. They serve hot or cold tea and their shop has a japan vibe to it. Friendly staff. Must try!!
Muffy | OneHungryTeacher
+4.5
Even before most of the ramen shops in the area, Konbini already served great ramen and other japanese food. You can find the cafe inside a japanese grocery store in san juan. What i liked about the food were the authentic flavours and ingredients flown all the way from japan. The ramen i got had subtle flavours but a complex broth, and al dente noodles. The tongkatsu was dry and wasnt worth ordering. My faux crab corquette was perfectly fried. Best california roll ive had in manila so far - simple, balanced, and fresh. Over all, good food at a good place.
store have a small area for dinner serving authentic ramen, gyoza, ebi tempura & califirnia maki. ramen best eaten hot. servings of ramen are filling enough. sometimes if you got center food like gyoza , momo , ebi tempura, california maki for sharing then might be good idea to share ramen bowl for 2 person. momo is grilled terriyaki chicken skeweres must try. 50 pesos for cold jug of barley tea seems funny other place complimentary. servers need more training of japanese courtesy accustomed in authentic restaurant.
Konbini Store is my go-to place whenever i'm craving for a decent and no-frills ramen. I usually order their Tonkotsu Ramen and its really good. They use authentic ingredients straight from Japan because its actually a Japanese goods store. The restaurant is inside the grocery store. What else to order here? They have gyoza, frozen and cooked, shrimp tempura and even sushi! Ever wonder where you can get Japanese Kitkats, Japanese melons and strawberries? Get them here. I got Saikoro Beef cubes just recently too! Its really a hidden gem in Greenhills!
Feb 2017
Ate here and bought their Angus striploin. They have a cooking charge of 200.00 Next time we'll just request medium. Though it's medium well it still tasted good. They don't have a steak sauce, they season meats with just salt and pepper.
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You will not know that they serve food here unless you enter. It is a tokyo market as how they call it. They offer items from Japan including meats, pastries, fruits. Prices of these items are expensive since it is flown from Japan regularly. Anyway, they sell legit items so it's understandable.
These are the food we always order and they're all SOOO DELICIOUS!!!
Chan
Califorina Roll and super cali roll
Gyoza - super ok!
Shoyu Ramen - very filling
Karaage - large pieces, moist, tasty, fried perfectly.
Tempura - goood!
Chicken thigh bbq - it's in a skewer tastes good.
Visit when you're in the area!
Hidden in the busy streets of San Juan lies a Japanese Grocery that serves authentic Japanese food.
Went to Konbini to eat Ramen. Yes, they serve Ramen! I got myself a bowl of pipping hot Tonkotsu Ramen. Some refer to it as the holy grail noodle soup broths. It’s thick, creamy and nearly white in color, consistency is similar to milk. The broth is made from pork bones and fat boiled for extended hours until the right amount of consistency is achieved.
I absolutely loved the Ramen, gives confort on a gloomy day. The broth is flavourful, perfect consistency and oozing with pork goodness. Noodles has the right texture, fresh veggies and fall-off-the-bone pork goodness from the meat. If you have tried the other Ramen joints, it is highly recommended not to compare. For me each bowl has it's own character and has unique flavors that will either knock you off your feet with euphoria or disappointment. Konbini didnt deliver euphoria but left me satisfied and smiling after my meal.
A unique convenience store that can only be found In Greenhills, San Juan City. The convenience store that also serve authentic Japanese cuisines inside the convenience store. A must visit place for all people who are into Japanese cuisines and groceries. They also sell authentic Japanese groceries inside the store. They offer decent parking space and has a sufficient seating capacity in their dining area. Food was great we tried their Chahan (Japanese Fried Rice), Gyoza, Shoyu Ramen and Chicken Karaage. Everything was good, unfortunately when we asked for a dip for the Chicken Karaage they charged us Php30.00 for a small plate of mayonnaise. Hoping they could open more stores in the Metro.
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