It was a fine Sunday afternoon for the 11/11/11 couple! 💖 Dada said to me the night before that he wanted us to have a lunch date somewhere nice and new since it had been a while since we last went out. Is it not visible here in the Eats section? Almost all previous posts were about takeaway food! Lol. Anyway~ Guess the boyf was excited to eat out, so he even looked up for possible restaurants to go to. However, when we were standing at the facade of his chosen resto, for some reason, I just did not feel like it. Maybe because we were not attended as the employees were busy? And so, we walked away from Saboten. Good thing though! Because a few steps after, we saw Motto Motto. It is also a Japanese restaurant like Saboten, so I told him that this could be the alternative. And besides, been walking past this store for a few years already. So yup. Finally! We were able to try Motto Motto, yay! Before anything else, by the way, note that COVID-19 regulations were followed before, during, and after this dine-in experience. So! The moment we stepped in Motto Motto, we were warmly greeted by the endearing staff. They had their face masks and face shields on, but we viewed the cheerful vibes from each of them. And I missed that! So yasss, that was commendable! The employee then directed us to our table. We sat in a comfy space near the windows. Then, when we were seated already, the two big menus were handed down. So what to expect? Of course, that there are so many Japanese food to choose from! I know Motto Motto is an all-day Japanese resto, but I did not expect this extensive range of menus! Motto Motto offers all-day brunches, different dishes of sashimi, tempura, sushi, agemono, noodles, soba. Also house specials, sets, combo meals. Even crispy chicken and wings! And you know, even bread and pastries, and a whole looot more! And aside from the food, the drinks menu is also diverse. Motto Motto serves teas, fruities, matcha-flavored specialty drinks. Also alcoholic mixes and much more. Right, right! Motto Motto is such a perfect place to eat and chill. Funny story though! Just a quick one. While Dada and I were waiting for our food, we saw their chopsticks branded as Saboten! We might not end up there, but felt like we still did via the sister company? Haha! Then... Days after, I looked online and read that Motto Motto belongs to the Raintree Hospitality Group. It also partnered with a homegrown Tokyo bakery for its pastries. Plus, I discovered that "motto motto" in Japanese means more more or way more. Wow-ing trivia from Ela Manila, y'all!~ Being an all-day diner, Motto Motto serves almost every Japanese food that one is craving for! Whether it is for brekkie, lunch, or dinner? For kids or adults? For one or many? Motto Motto have it! Super love knowing that I can grab some yummy Japanese pastries like melon pan, custard cream pan, curry pan, and more here, and not just the usual and expected dishes. Because you know, Jap bakeries are still limited here in the Philippines. So I am excited to purchase them next time! Moreover? What makes Motto Motto a little unique from the others is its sushi bar. Because here, foodies can enjoy various kinds of sushi in accordance to their liking. Diners can see the chef doing the treat for you, so rest assured that those gunnkan, nigiri, hosomaki, uramaki sushi are freshly made in the house. With these authentic JP flavors and fusion delish offers, indeed, Motto Motto is living its name for giving everyone more and more dishes to chose from and served at any part of the day! Dada and I ordered Japanese spaghetti, California rolls, original chicken tenders, soy crispy chicken, kimchi rice, and two glasses of original iced teas. And all these, we just spent around PhP 1,400 plus but less PhP 1,500. And I must say, huh. Not bad! Knowing Motto Motto is in a prime location at the center of Serendra Piazza, it sells cheaper than the other restaurants around! Aside from the pricing, I liked the service here. The staff were really nice and accommodating. Also the restroom. Because I wanted to wash my hands first before eating, besides sanitizing through alcohol, so I saw how cute the comfort room was. There are also signs of maintaining sanitation and hygiene. Good job on these! You know it, of course! I love Motto Motto's interiors! The place is pretty! So pretty! Pretty spacious as well. It has a modern design, but visitors can still feel the Japanese aura because of the cute wall art and the customized wall full of cartoon characters like Pokemon and Daruma dolls. The touch of cherry blossoms also makes the room vibey! Moreover, the light installation, visually pleasing sushi menu, and floor-to-ceiling windows give off a young ambiance for the store. Though there are customer limitations for dine-in due to the pandemic situation, I must say Motto Motto is conducive for conversations. Dada and I stayed here for almost three hours as it felt like a safe space for talking since the chairs are high. Truly, the aesthetic interiors have a plus factor for the resto experience. Though Dada and I just had Japanese ramen a few weeks ago, we mutually agreed to eat here at Motto Motto and it was a great decision! Like hello though, will we ever get tired of eating Jap food? We have grown to love the cuisine, so it is like our comfort food already! But yuh, I could state, Motto Motto is one of the additional reasons why we love Japanese dishes more and more! Would for sure go back here. Wanna try the pancake soufflé so bad, eh! Fast-forward to that day, please? Wahaha! :) Motto Motto G/F Serendra Fort Bonifacio, Philippines https://www.facebook.com/raintreemottomottoph/
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THE BLOG-GIRLE L A M A N I L A Ela Mones, a Filipina girl,
is a passionate lifestyle blogger who loves to express her unforgettable life experiences and best moments through words, photos, and videos 💖
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