Yabu Galleria: Private Tasting Event

From the people behind Ippudo and Mighty Quinns, the RFM group opened their 12th Yabu branch on Robinsons Galleria. I was lucky enough to be invited in their private food tasting last April 26-27.

We were given a budget of 600php for us to choose what food we want to eat. Also included in the picture is the mortar and pestle for you to make your katsu sauce or also known as the Yabu ritual. You need to crush the black and white sesame seeds until most of the seeds are ground well, then you mix in the tonkatsu sauce (2-3 scoops will do). Their katsu sets has also a refillable miso soup, fruits, cabbage and rice (white or brown rice)

Mozarella sticks, 270php - mozarella coated in crunchy golden panko, tossed with Yabu's special blend of Furikake, served with alioli dip. Perfect way to start your meal as the cheese will melt in your mouth.

Mozarella sticks

Original Katsudon Sets - Rosu, 400php - Katsu simmered, with eggs in sweet and savory soy glazed over a bowl of japanese rice. Perfectly cooked the way I want in a katsudon.

Original Katsudon Sets - Rosu

Deluxe Mixed Katsu Sets - A mixture of prawn, salmon, oyster and Hire. The salmon was the highlight of this set

Deluxe Mixed Katsu Sets

Katsu Burger Sets - 3/4-inch, thick, crunchy and juicy pork cutlet topped with shredded cabbage, Japanese pickles, onion jam in a brioche bun with your choice of furikake fries or chicken salad.

Katsu Burger

Katsu Curry Sets - Yabu's katsu served with their signature curry - - made with 45 ingredients, slow cooked to perfection. This has got to be one of the best curry that I've ever tasted. The spice is well-regulated, a classic that curry lovers would really love.

Katsu Curry

Menchi Katsu Sets, 385php - Authentic Japanese minced meat, made with superior ground beef and pork, mixed together with Yabu's special spices, and stuffed creamy cheese. Cheese lovers would really loved this meal, the tenderness of the meat really complements with its cream cheese.

Menchi Katsu

Yabu Galleria will officially open on May 1 and they have an opening promo and Yabu is bringing #KatsuFor200 to #YabuGalleria. Free Katsu if you’re one of our first 200 guests! 

Here’s your ticket to enter:

1. Like and follow Yabu’s Facebook and Instagram page

2. Repost or share this post and tag your friends!

3. Don’t forget to use the hashtags #YabuGalleria #YabuPh on your post (your account must be public)

3. Before queuing up at the store, show any Yabu representative at Yabu Galleria the screenshot of the post to qualify. Strictly first come, first serve basis.

Doors open at 3pm.