Octoboy

            I only learned about Octoboy, a Japanese restaurant from ensogo.com.ph. I wanted to try it first before buying vouchers. I have 2 OFW/ balikabayan friends who are visiting the country and since they took me and my partner out I want to return the favor.

            Octoboy is located at Unit 2-C, 2^nd flr. No. 186 Tomas Morato Avenue Corner Scout de Guia St., Quezon City.

            Since they are famous for their octopus takoyaki (@120 Pesos for 6 pcs.) we ordered one. My partner ordered the roast pork ramen (@295 Pesos). I ordered the octopus okonomiyaki (@ 285pesos). The octopus okonomiyaki is a pancake with mozzarella, Japanese mayo, octopus, dried seaweeds, okonomiyaki sauce and bonito shavings. 

             We also ordered and shared the tuna sashimi (@175 Pesos), chicken yakitori (@105 Pesos) and yakimeshi rice (@95 Pesos). Too bad they didn’t have the fried gyoza and the salmon belly teriyaki that we wanted to order. At first bite, the octopus takuyaki and octopus okonomiyaki tasted real good but after a second and third serving it became repulsive (tagalog translation nakakaumay na) to our taste buds and tummy too because it had too much mayonnaise and sugar. In comparison, I went to Robinsons Galleria the day after because I was really craving for a good takoyaki. I always frequent a certain takuyaki stall there and I ordered 2 sets of takuyakis (@27 Pesos for 1 order). It’s different with its flavor and sauces; I chose the beef flavor for the 2 orders and a mixture of sweet and spicy sauces. Well, it was a lot cheaper and tastier than the one we had at Octoboy.

            Back to my Octoboy review, I must say the tuna sashimi was delectable. The yakitori chicken and yakimeshi rice were also good. The roast pork ramen was a disappointment because it was just too sweet.

            Our overall experience with Octoboy was alright but next time I have to tell the chef to hold off the mayo and the sugar.