I Heart Sumo Sam!

After trying out Sumo Sam a couple of times at the Shangrila Mall, we opted to try the Rockwell branch for a change. Jimmy and I brought along our friend Gelo and, after wandering a sufficient time around the mall, off we went to the said Japanese hit resto. Not surprising, there were a couple of people sweating it out, waiting to be seated or to be called from the list. After a li’l more than 30 minutes, we finally went in. It was totally worth the wait! I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki (with green salad on the side). SUPER YUM! We got to try the crunchy tuna rolls... delectable! I love the li’l zing from the powdered chili and the roll’s crunchiness. Gelo ordered the Agedashi Tofu (soft tofu cubes, coated with cornstarch and then deep fried until golden brown then served in a hot broth made of dashi, mirin, and Japanese soy sauce). That was so delicious! Jimmy had Tonkatsu while Gelo had a big bowl of Katsudon. Servings were big, as usual. Before, we used to order the Tournament, a big platter good for 3 people, consisting of different sushi and appetizers. Worth the price! The Philadelphia Rolls (imagine maki with cream cheese) are also mouth-watering. There are other menu items which look deserving to try like salads, teppanyaki and ramen. Service was fast, although some servers looked rattled, maybe due to the huge dining crowd. All in all, the gastronomic experience was definitely 5 stars!