Kimukatsu is has two branches so far; one in Shangri-La Mall and the other I went to was at Century City Mall, just right beside Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen. 

The place has a very minimalist feel to it, with the black interiors and multiple lantern-like lights hanging above the ceiling. But what got my attention the most was their walls filled with Cherry blossoms. Too cute!

For our side menu, we were given the following:

Kimutaku- Php 110

This is Kimchi flavoured pickles. It isn't as spicy as Kimchi per se, so I quite enjoyed this. Strong flavours and I like the crunch of the pickles.

Potato Salad- Php 130

It's basically potato salad, but it has really tender bacon with it. I loved it!

Agedashi Tofu- Php 180

The tofu is so soft and the sauce has a sweet-salty taste to it. The friends, baby Asher and I loved this a lot. It was the favourite among the three side dishes. All of us kept getting more. A must order when you visit Kimukatsu. :)

Next up, we had cabbage and miso soup. The cabbage is unlimited so you can ask your server for a refill anytime. As for the miso soup, they have a choice between red and white. When I asked Chef Bob the difference, the red basically is stronger than the white one. I usually have the white, so I opted for the red this time. It was pretty good! This is also refillable and the great thing about it is, you can ask for white or red. Doesn't matter what you had at first. :) Best of both!

Aside from the usual sesame seed sauce that you grind, they have this sauce plate that you can put all their sauces in, so you get to try which you like best. :)

And now for the main course!

Notice the pierced katsu? This is something that was new to me, because for one, I'm only used to cheese flavoured tonkatsu. I never knew that you could have more than just one! It was also timely that I brought with me two of my best friends cos Kimukatsu offers assorted sets. Depending on the size of your party, you can choose a suitable assorted set, and try multiple flavours with your friends and family.

We had the 4 flavour Kimukatsu set and the price of this is Php 1,500 and includes 3 rice set. 

Cheese- Php 390 /130g (for single order)

If you love cheese, then you must try this! It's one of their best sellers and I do not doubt why! It has savoury cheddar cheese oozing from the middle and it just melts in your mouth.

Negi Shio- Php 380/130g (for single order)

A refreshing flavour of marinated spring onion in every bite! This is my favourite out of the four. :)

Plain- Php 380/130g (for single order)

This is their standard Kimukatsu and I think this is one of the best to try it's your first time at Kimukatsu, along with the cheese flavour!

Garlic- Php 380/130g (for single order)

Freshly minced garlic in every bite your take. Made for all the garlic lovers in the world. I wasn't really into this, because I'm not a big fan of garlic. Even when I was just about to put it in my mouth, I could already taste the garlic. But I can say it's good if you want a strong hit.

Assorted Seafood Set- Php 480

You have 1 Ebi, 2 Oyster and 1 Scallop. This comes with creamy tartar sauce that complements the fried seafood. I liked this. I think my mom and grandmother who both love seafood would enjoy this.

Finally to cap it off, japanese dessert! I actually commend Chef Bob for picking these two, because I'm normally used to green tea ice cream, so it was nice to try something new.

Kurogoma Pudding- Php 110

This scared me. The look of it or I think because it was so black, kinda terrified me. But for the sake of taste testing, I just had to try it. I didn't want to judge a book by its cover! Or in this case, dessert. The black sauce covering the white pudding is sesame and it had a nutty taste to it. It wasn't bad at all. :)

Japanese Panna Cotta- Php 110

THE BEST!!! It was too foreign to me at first, but when I tried it out, I wanted more more more! The Kinako (roasted soy bean flour) really goes well with the pudding. You can also get the distinct taste of sesame. It's totally different from the Italian version. I absolutely loved this!

My friends and I left Kimukatsu with a happy face and tummy. We were already talking about coming back again before we could even exit the restaurant. :) Definitely your money and bellies worth! 

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http://kimukatsu.com/

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