My very first time going here and I must say I am overwhelmed at how good and kind the owner was. She immidietely corrected and gave me options for such short notice but it all work well. It was a very amazing experience both how the staff attended the costumers and how they served. this place is one of the best place i've been and I will seriously be back for more <3
My new favourite place! Everything, from the food to the music to the decor, is simple and elegant. It's so quiet and peaceful; stepping inside felt like I was being transported back to Japan. The staff is so helpful and attentive -- and even the owner stopped by to chat with us at the end of our meal: she's awesome! Everything we had was delicious and I can't wait to go back to try more of their dishes and sweets, especially with a pot of tea. I can imagine just spending the whole afternoon there with a book. If you're looking for a quiet place to escape the hustle and bustle of Manila and are in the mood for some authentic Japanese homecooking done well, this is the spot.
Great place to unwind and enjoy Japanese food
The best takoyaki I’ve had!!
Had the Chicken & Salmon Ochazuke and a Pork Okonomiyaki. The Ochazuke is light but filling and is something you'd probably struggle to find elsewhere. Loved the okonomiyaki! Probably one of the best I've had here and definitely comparable to the ones I had in Osaka.
Good ramen, just a bit salty. Loved their matcha kakigori as well!!!
Authentic Japanese food experience. 🤗 And value for the money. 👍Servings are decent for a healthy meal. Will come back to try other dishes on the menu.
We love coming here for the desserts and the tea. The ambiance is really nice and quiet. Food is on the somewhat delicate and light side, so I get why maybe some other customers find it bland. They want the bang and boom flavors of an izakaya strong savory, salty, smoky. Yet this is a teahouse, so I manage expectations and tastebuds as well. I like their salmon offerings amd their okonomiyaki. Dessert and tea were the best parts of the meal. Service was good, similar to japan where its a mom and pop store with dad cooking and mom serving not like the big restos where they have alot of waiters. Come for the simple quiet date ambiance, with home cooked yummy momma food and dessert. But if you want the cosmo jap resto experience Isaribi is down the road.
Very charming place! It was exactly like we were in Japan. Food was interesting and yummy. Tea and desserts were great! Definitely coming back more often!
I love this place!!! Great place to eat. Peaceful ambience. Authentic Japanese Food. Loved the okonomiyaki, tea, and the mochi. Some items on the menu are too expensive for the portions served. Also, the onigiri lacked salt and the filling was too little. Our server the second time we visited, lacked knowledge about the menu, she was unsure of everything. Nevertheless, it’s worth the journey to visit here.
Definitely my new favorite japanese restaurant. No frills, just good japanese soul food. Bring a friend and sample more of what their menu has to offer. Don't forget to irashaimase before you itadakimasu mga senpai
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I enjoyed the food and the "feel" of the place the first time I visited. I came back. This time, I brought my family with me. And how they shared the positive experience as well.
My mom and sister both had Salmon Teriyaki, my nephew the Takashi Ramen. I had the Pork and Squid Okonomiyaki which I should say was such a delight. I have eaten this Japanese pancake in other Japanese places but Zaan's version, was with all honestly, is the best (so far). Probably, it helped that I chose the one with Squid that added a distinct flavor to the whole affair. Maybe so. What I'm trying to say here is that I like Zaan more than the food served. More than the food being good. More than the Okonomiyaki being the best (in my opinion). Or more than the mom's Salmon Teriyaki being fresh and seasoned well.
Maybe because I met the Japanese female chef the first time I was here. And how I loved the Matcha Tea she offered me. Maybe, how she talked about their food and how she love food in general. Maybe because I love the paper bags that they personally cut from glossy magazines, artistically gluing them together as their contribution to recycling. Maybe.
I can't honestly put my finger on what makes Zaan an experience not to be forgotten. That's why I can't understand why the number of complaints are thrown here. I dare them to come back. Have an open mind. Be more forgiving (fine dining this place is not). Just enjoy the ride.
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