Take Me to Tokyo Tokyo at Robinsons Place Iloilo

Konnichiwa!

Its finally here! After months or even years of anticipation, the Japanese specialties of we have been salivating for is now within reach!

Welcome to ILOILO,

TOKYO TOKYO!

Located at the ground floor of the De Leon wing of Robinson Place Iloilo, Tokyo Tokyo's 82nd branch (nationwide) and 6th in the VisMin area, was welcomed by the Ilonggos with much gastronomic anticipation.

Diners wont miss the store as its big signage blazing with its the iconic logo is near the elevator across the fountain an activity center.

A blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony started the event attended by the staff and crew plus VIPs from Tokyo Tokyo Manila and Robinsons Place Iloilo.

Tokyo Tokyo Iloilo can seat around 100 diners in various sections of the restaurant. The store sports a trendy and modern interiors reminiscent of chic fastfood design across big cities in Asia - particularly HongKong, Singapore, Seoul and of course, Tokyo.

The counter is located at the far end with the queue of people almost jutting out at the mall's hallway.

From there, four different sitting and dining areas can be found - each catering to specific diners.

A quiet date for two or a group date would be perfect at the niche with a sakura-painted wall giving diners an ultimate feel of feel of Japan.

There's the chef's table area with the busy ambiance of the kitchen as it is where the orders directly come and go.

Be at your most comfortable in the couch area - for another date or maybe some intimate group meals.

For loners, introverts or those on-the-go, stools with access to ledge tables are perfect spots. You may win a friend too!

And finally, there's the main mess hall ara where everyone can just be seated and enjoy the food - at their own pace and convenience.

It was where I had my first bite of the specialties of Tokyo Tokyo, right here in Iloilo.

For starters, we had the Maki and Shrimp Tempura. Both came with the wasabi, citrus and soy dip plus the signature dipping sauce, respectively.

A bento box of their specialty beef misono with veggies on the side and rice was just the perfect way to experience Tokyo Tokyo.

A serving of yakisoba completed our welcome meal and all to be gulped down with their famous signature red iced tea.

With tummies filled with this quick gastronomic tour of Japanese specialties, it's time to bid sayonara.

But definitely will be back to discover more specialties of Japan, right here in the City of Love.

Take me Tokyo Tokyo at Robinsons Place Ilolo!

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