Suki
(noun, Japanese) – derived from verb form meaning “to love” or “to like”.
(noun, Filipino) – regular customer
Japanese Cuisine has been gaining popularity to many Davaoenos in the recent months. In just a span of 5 years, the number of Japanese resto and Japanese fusion resto in the city has perhaps doubled.
Adding to this increasing number of aspiring foodie hub is a small corner at Aurora Street where maki and several Japanese cuisine-inspired dishes are served—Sukidesu Modern Japanese Cuisine. My friend and I tried some of the items from their menu and here is what we had:
Ebi Tempura Php85.00
Chicken Teriyaki Php85.00
Chicken Teriyaki Php85.00
Maki sampler platter (16 pcs) Php220.00
Tempura Bento Php145.00
Palate
That tempura is to be tried and enjoyed!
I did not regret ordering the tempura. While some thriving Japanese resto would serve a malnourished version of shrimp (ebi) tempura, this stores version is very satisfying where there is an actual tempura meat and not just being masked by thick batter. Imagine a bento to go with that? Perfect dinner combo!
The teriyaki is average, just not easy to eat because of the portioning. Taste is nonetheless, chicken with teriyaki sauce.
The maki is not the best dish you can order though. While most people find maki and sushi as the “beginners’ meal” for Japanese cuisine, we all know that maki is the least Japanese in the menu. That being in mind, playing around maki and forcing some local ingredients—the cheese, tuna (which tasted like from the can) and other processed ingredients, made the maki the least of the food that I was excited about.
Place
Street-side resto, open for night owls
Probably the biggest points for this resto is being open until midnight. For night owls like me, finding a place to dine after 10 in the evening would usually mean enduring fast food and instant meals. It’s a treasure to find a food nook until midnight!
Its located at the sidewalk in Aurora Street, near Jacinto (think Mamitas?). Several chairs and tables are situated near the street to accommodate more people. Even late night past 10 in the evening when we dine, there was still a short queue of people waiting.
Price
Very affordable.
Remember the tempura that I am crazy about? Its below Php100 which I think deserves 2 plus points! Affordable, tasty. Isnt that the best combo?
The remaining of the menu was also very affordable with most items ranging from Php50 to Php150 only. The bento, I repeat, is only Php145 😊. You are welcome!
Sukidesu
979 Aurora Quezon Street, Davao City
Monday to Saturday | 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
+917 691 6809
FB: @Sukidesu.Japresto