Sumo Niku - SM Pampanga — Restaurant in Pampanga

Please note this is from a foreigner experience. Being a so called regular of Japanese BBQ, I was excited to try this place when I first walk by. I would like to point out that “YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR” at 600+ per person at an all you can eat is a STEAL. Please read my thoughts on this place

The Good: The sizing of the pork belly was generous. Never in my life have I been to a place where the pork belly was thick and plentiful.

The butter corn was delicious and the seaweed was standard.

The Bad: There’s a lot…when ordering marinade meat, you expect the marinade to enhance the flavor of the dish. However, what little marinade that was on had zero effect on the meat. Their teriyaki marinade was simply just meat in sesame seed oil. The only dish where the marinade made a difference was the spicy pork belly. Even then it’s a stretch.

In addition, the beef cuts were minimal and under seasoned. The place didn’t even provide any salt or Japanese bbq, typical in other places. We had a hard time eating the food due to the lack of flavor profile.

Finally, something that was different for me, was grilling on a baking sheet paper. It worked, but I just found it confusing. It was also hard to get a table. The servers just stared at you while waiting at the front. Out of the excellent customer service Philippines is known for, this place is subpar at best.

Overall, as foreigners, if you’re strapped for cash, this place will fill you up. However, there are better restaurants in the mall that can do it for cheaper. I wouldn’t recommend going here unless service and food...

Although it is described as a Japanese-style grilled restaurant, the quality of the meat is poor and there are few choices.Of the four types of beef, only two are served, and even if you don't want to eat it the first time you order, you are forced to eat four types. If you leave it behind, you will be fined. There are some people who cannot eat food due to food allergies or chronic illnesses. I don't know who the manager is, but don't call it a Japanese restaurant. The price is over 1500 Peso for 3 people, which is not particularly cheap. There are 3 waitresses. That's...

At your restaurant, I had a great time eating delicious food, particularly the U.S premium beef, teriyaki chicken, and pork belly thin. The side dishes were also delicious, even though kimchi was not available when we arrived. The waiters and waitresses were enthusiastic about providing excellent service and were very pleasant. The environment was fantastic, and I really liked how your restaurant's interior was designed in a contemporary Japanese style. Overall, I had a great time and was fully satisfied, so I hope we will...