Banzai: The Japanese Buffet Haven!

"You can't buy HAPPINESS, but you can SUSHI which is kinda like the same thing. :)"

I was invited for my first blog event by +Zomato for their #foodiemeetup event last Saturday on Banzai: The Great Teppanyaki Theater. For somebody who loves Japanese food, I immediately accepted the invite. I went together with my fellow blogger and friend who also got invited on the event.

Trivia: Banzai [万歳] t means "Hurray!" or "Long live" in Japanese. This is usually repeated at least three times which expresses excitement, happiness, celebration, and many more during drinking parties. (Sorry for the blurry pictures!)

In Front of Banzai: The Great Teppamyaki Theater

When we got there, the staff will immediately greet you "Irrashaimase" which means welcome. As you step inside you could see the setting is as if you walk straight to Japan. 

This is the Buffet Area which also they call CASTLE

This is where the dessert area and katsu area.

Before we start digging to our heart's content, we first introduced ourselves to the other bloggers and to the event coordinators. We were also told we will be given a small tour of the place which was preceded by Ms. Leah Estrada who was the brand manager for Banzai. (I didn't get to take her picture. ;( 

We were taken first to the Trickart Gallery, which you can have insert yourself into the art using mirrors and funny costumes but I didn't get to try the costume though!

Me stopping the sumo wrestler (lolz!)

Somebody help! hahah

Because it's the weekend, we were given the privilege of having to see the Teppanyaki Performance by the chefs of Banzai. It is really entertaining and we really enjoyed it. You can see the video below (sorry for the poor resolution of my camera)

Teppanyaki Performance (Part 1)

Teppanyaki Performance (Part 2)

There is also a traditional traditional Koto music performance that goes again during weekends only!

After the tour, we started to pick out dishes that we would like to try. As a seafood lover, I tried tempura, sashimi, bacon kani, broccoli with orange valley dressing (this is sweet!) and also takoyaki! 

Takoyaki Station! 

ITADAKIMASU! (Let's Eat!)

Next on my list was the Okonomiyaki dishes which I chose both bacon and Squid. It became now one of my favorite dishes. I also took Katsu, Chicken Karaage and Chicken Teppan (It's very tender and juicy! Truly a delectable dish) I also grab another sushi, Tamago Sushi and another Bacon Kani. 

Simply delicious!

During these times, we had a short game, a Q&A game all about #Zomato and #Banzai! It was fun all of us won P 500 certificate for John and Yoko! (This will be next on my food list ^.^)

After the game, we got ourselves desserts! I have a sweet tooth so what I got is ice cream and some mini cakes! I wanted to try the shaved ice maybe next time.

Sorry for the look of the Ice Cream I chose Chocolate and Mango Flavor!

Dishes you would want to try out:

Seafood Platter and Salads 

Teppan Dishes and Kani Dishes

Takoyaki and Sushi

 

Tempura and Katsudon

Fried Rice

After eating, we got to talk about our blogs with other bloggers. At the end of the day, It was really enjoyable and fun. We also got a lot of goodies from +Zomato! Thank you again #Zomato! Let's meet again for another #foodiemeetup! BANZAI!

Menu:

Restaurant address: Banzai: The Great Teppanyaki Theater

Bldg. J, SM By The Bay Leisure Park, Seaside Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City

For Inquiries and Reservations: 0916-3775357 0999-4713597 552-7368. You can also check out their FB page and their Instagram:

FB: BanzaiPH

Instagram: banzai_ph