Teriyaki Boy: Summer Set, Summer Roll, and more!

Teriyaki Boy

So my family and I went to Teriyaki Boy Burgos Circle Branch to try their Summer Set and Summer Roll. I was particularly interested on the latter, the Natsu Maki. Well I love Japanese food but I haven't encountered (and couldn't imagine) having watermelon on sushi. I'll tell you what it's like later.

There were not much customers in this branch so we got seated right away. The place has a modern Japanese yet cozy ambiance. The staff were nice and were attentive to our needs (we kept ordering every now and then). FYI: There is a free parking space beside the area... it was too late when we knew.

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Summer Roll - Natsu Maki (150Php)

Watermelon, crabstick and Japanese mayonnaise in a roll coated with fish powder. Topped with caramelized watermelon, Japanese mayonnaise and garnished with small spheres orange ebiko and black sesame seeds

Natsu Maki

Yes, I love sushi in general but Teriyaki Boy's version of Natsu Maki a.k.a. Summer Roll is surprisingly good! That good that we had 4 orders of this on the table, and another one for takeout. I initially thought the watermelon would make it "off", but no.. it was actually what made it refreshingly good! A major plus factor was the equally good Japanese mayonnaise that really matched the overall flavor.

Summer Set (379Php)

Enjoy a Teriyaki Boy Chicken Rice Bowl, Katsudon Rice Bowl, Natsu Maki, and two glasses of Iced Tea. Add Php40 per drink to upgrade to Watermelon Shake, Mango Shake, or Green Tea Milk Shake. Available in all Teriyaki Boy stores from April 26 to June 09, 2016 for dine-in only. Not in conjunction with other promos and discounts

Teriyaki Boy Chicken Rice Bowl

Signature Teriyaki Boy Chicken with sweet and savoury teriyaki sauce topped on steamed Japanese rice

Teriyaki Boy Chicken Rice Bowl

Of course, the Teriyaki Boy Chicken is a must when you dine at Teriyaki Boy. It's the all-time favorite, but this one is on a rice bowl form. Nevertheless, it is the same balance of sweet-savory teriyaki sauce flavored over their tender chicken. I love that the flavors are just right and not overpowering. But if you want that extra glaze on your chicken, you may request for additional teriyaki sauce.

Katsudon Rice Bowl

Breaded US pork cutlet, deep-fried and simmered in sweet soy sauce, onions, and leeks, with beaten egg, topped on a bed of steamed Japanese rice

Katsudon Rice Bowl

On the pork-side, we had the classic Katsudon Rice Bowl. I love that their version is not of too much sauce nor too sweet.

Watermelon Shake (85Php), Green Tea Milk Shake (131Php)


Watermelon Shake	Green Tea Milk Shake

We took advantage of the Summer Set and upgraded our iced tea to Watermelon Shake and Green Tea Milk Shake. The Watermelon Shake is just a perfect refreshing drink for summer. It doesn't feel artificial, and tastes exactly like the fruit itself. The Green Tea Milk Shake is also good. It doesn't have a strong green tea flavor like I thought it would. The texture is a bit thick, but it is creamy and sweet. I wish they had straws with bigger holes, or those with scoop as it was hard to get the red beans when they had settled at the bottom of the tall glass.

Ebi Tempura (solo - 197Php, to share - 293Php)

Fresh Tiger Prawns, battered and deep fried until crispy. Served with special tempura sauce

Ebi Tempura

For our seafood, we had Ebi Tempura. The "to share" size has 5 prawns that are thinly yet crispy coated.

Tonkatsu (245Php)

Fillet of high quality US pork, breaded and deep-fried until golden brown. Served with cabbage salad and a drizzle of sesame dressing

Tonkatsu

I like that their Tonkatsu is of huge serving so my family and I were able to share it. But in terms of the tenderness and thickness of the pork, it doesn't come quite close to the katsu's of the restaurants with that specialty (they have changed my katsu standard).

It was a really enjoyable meal with my family at Teriyaki Boy trying out their new and classic offerings. If you haven't tried their Summer Set, especially their Summer Roll, go to the nearest Teriyaki Boy branch now! I am now craving for their Summer Roll...

Teriyaki Boy
29th Street, Burgos Circle, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
+63923 182 6760