Kimono Ken

We were looking for a Japanese at SM The Bloc last Sunday and we had 3 choices... Tokyo Cafe, Teriyaki Boy and Kimono Ken. We first went to Tokyo Cafe but their menu was Japanese Italian and we weren't quite ready to try it. Besides, wanted the traditional Japanese food we love... the donburi and the sashimi. We spotted Kimono Ken next so we checked out their menu by the door. They were serving our favorites so we went in to try.

Beef Gyudon (left) and Beef Teriyakidon (right)

The sushi bar was right in front of our table where all the pretty sushis were being prepared. Don't you just love the way the Japanese painstakingly prepare their food! It is art in itself, isn't it!

salmon sushi and tuna sushi

Kani sushi

It was easy for Tamae to pick out her favorite for the day... Too bad I wasn't able to take a photo of the California maki and miso soup we ordered... I guess I was too excited to dig in and enjoy.

The food was pretty good, and definitely pocket friendly. No wonder the place was full and everyone seemed to be enjoying their meal heartily.

Will we be back for seconds at Kimono Ken? I definitely think so.

Amici II

It is still the same Amici we have grown fond of...

The food is still great...
... their brick-oven-baked pizza is still one of the best we have had...

(Pizza Napoletana)

.. their pasta dishes still cooked al dente...

(Spaghetti Olio Aglio, left; Linguine Al Pesto Genovese, right)

But this is definitely new to me... this time, it wasn't gelato for dessert but their Profiterole, cream puff with chocolate coating.

.... definitely a new favorite!

There were several changes on the menu, some items have been removed and new ones added... One thing noticeable, though, is the increase in their prices. It would be alright for loyal clients to pay more for the same good food, but personally, if I were to pay more, I would not be happy with their self service style anymore. With their new prices, I think I prefer to be waited on.