Mecha Uma
We’ve been fortunate to have been able to try out new places here in Manila. Most of them are either new Filipino concepts or modernized restaurants. Some stand out with their new ideas while other places are pushed back with their new approach. Some places remain constant in the type of cuisine that they serve and believe in the quality of ingredients that they showcase.
Seasonality, Organic, Local, Heirloom, Sustainability and Simple are adjectives that would come to mind describing Mecha Uma as a restaurant.
Located at the ground floor of the A.T. Yuchengco Centre by the RCBC Savings Bank Center they have been serving amazing cuisine for multiple years now. Chef Bruce Ricketts who is self-taught has long developed an obsession in perfecting his version of Japanese cuisine. He has been one of the pioneers in utilizing Philippine ingredients and showcasing the depth of their flavors. Intertwining classical Japanese dishes and blending them with local produce and protein has helped him made a mark for himself within the Manila food scene.
The tasting menu for the evening started with Ebi cured with Xiaoxing wine which had good flavors.
Monkfish liver was the next course which was served with charred eggplant and yuzu.
Chawanmushi with eel and clams was the third course and this was exceptional, steamed to perfection.
Seared Hokkaido scallop was next served in a sauce of crab and sprouts.
The Hamachi grilled head with ponzu sauce was by far my favorite dish in this tasting menu.
Grilled mackerel Bo Sushi was the sixth course, and this was handed to you directly by the chef.
The next course was the breaded Hiroshima oyster with cucumber ketchup.
Wagyu A5, with radish and baby broccoli was the eighth bite and this was smooth as silk.
A series of sushi was then served by the Chef consisting of Kampachi, Hamachi, Bluefin, Salmon and Negi Toro.
The meal ended with a tamago tart which was by far one of the most creative dishes of the evening.
This was such an amazing meal, and we will be back again for sure.
#KULINARYATRAVELS is off to TOYO EATERY next…