Sen-ryo: Premium Sushi Concept from Tokyo, Now in the Philippines!

Sen-Ryo

Originating from Tokyo, Japan, branching out to Hong Kong and Shanghai, Sen-Ryo opened its first branch in the Philippines last November 30, 2019 and it can be found at the Ground Level, The Podium Mall, Mandaluyong City.

Open kitchen, tall seats

Simple yet elegant, the facade resembles a makisu, or the mat used to make sushi. Inside is a mix of tall seats and comfy couches.


Comfy couches	Simple, elegant ambiance

A contemporary ambiance with carefully chosen pieces maintaining a sleek yet cozy vibe.

Mezzanine Level

At the mezzanine, the fusion of traditional and modern styles are made noticeable with the choice of wood and metal pieces. There are also two private horigotatsu rooms (traditional Japanese table with recessed floor beneath), and a spacious private room that can seat 10 guests.

Private Room

Talk about the food, here at Sen-ryo, they are best known for their premium nigiri, sashimi, and kushiyaki. The Japanese chefs only make use of the the freshest ingredients all the way from Japan to ensure the utmost quality of their dishes.

Here are some dishes I tried during my visit.

Salmon Skin Salad (480Php)

Fried salmon skin with leafy greens, bacon, and egg

Salmon Skin Salad

Salmon Skin Salad gives you a mix of fresh and fried. The fried salmon skin and bacon bits provided a complementing crunch and flavor to the greens, tomatoes, and hard boiled egg slices.


Salmon Skin Salad	Seared Salmon with Cheese

Seared Salmon with Cheese (per piece - 220Php)

Seared Norwegian salmon nigiri topped with cheddar

Seared Salmon with Cheese

Seared Salmon with Cheese is a delicate piece that just melts in your mouth while enjoying the smooth creamy texture and mild cheese taste.

Golden Dragon Roll (550Php)

California roll topped with unagi eel and tempura flakes

Golden Dragon Roll

Golden Dragon Roll is like your California Roll leveled up with unagi and tempura crumbs. Rich Japanese savor is mainly attributed to the unagi and the glaze on top that dipping it in sauce may not be necessary. I enjoyed the addition of tempura crumbs for that variety of texture.

Golden Dragon Roll

Shogun Roll (380Php)

Shaped like shogun helmet, topped with fried lotus and fried shrimp

Shogun Roll

Shogun Roll makes use of premium shrimp that on its own is already good. The sauce on top gives a kick of spice but very mild.

Tempura Udon (480Php)

Shrimp tempura, enoki and eringi mushroom, boiled tamago with udon noodles

Tempura Udon

Noodles are also available here at Sen-ryo such as this Tempura Udon. And they're really authentic! The clear broth is truly tasty but soothing. The udon is chewy and slippery yet very filling. A serving contains two shrimp tempura.


Tempura Udon	Shrimp Tempura

Shrimp Tempura (680Php)

Premium tiger prawn in tempura batter

Shrimp Tempura

When Sen-ryo is brought here in the Philippines, they carefully selected the items in the original menu to fit the Filipino tastebuds and also the ingredients that can be flown from Japan. Shrimp Tempura is not part of the original menu but we Filipinos are so fond of it and so they added it. Premium quality can really be tasted in this simple dish with its soft tasty shrimp complemented by the crunchy coating. It's really different from the tempura dishes I've tried before!

Sen-ryo has the same owners as Mango Tree, Genki Sushi, Cocina Peruvia, and Kureji. It's an upscaled dining destination if you're craving for authentic premium sushi and wagyu beef, combined with a cozy elegant ambiance. Dine at their horigotatsu room to complete the experience!

Sen-Ryo
Ground Floor, The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City