Turning Japanese at Genji M's Unlimited Sushi and Roll

Do you love Japanese food specifically sushi and rolls? Well, you're in for a very very nice treat at Genji M!

Genji M Japanese/Korean Restaurant
Kalayaan ave., cor. Makati Avenue

Last night, we tried Genji M's unlimited sushi and roll for Php499.00 but with a free meal coupon I got from All Chucked Up. You can get the voucher in his site, print it and get the Php250 off your bill. It's that simple. One tip, I would recommend you to do is to reserve ahead of time so you can maximize the unlimited promo. We went there without reservation so we had to wait for 1 hour before we can get seated given that it was a weekday. Others who had reservation was given a seat immediately.

Although we didn't have a reservation, we waited because we had no more other time to go there, plus we we're really craving for maki, and rolls that night. So while waiting, we took photos of the place to amuse ourselves. Here are some of the photos we took:

The receptionist was so nice, she immediately gave me a chair to sit on because we brought Enzo along.


Sorry for the crappy photo. This is the chef's station where they make the sushi, rolls and sashimi.

Then we finally got seated. One of the things that caught my attention was the doorbell for every table.

This is used to call the waiters. Nice right!?!:)

Okay, once seated the first serving will be the Chef's recommendation. They'll first serve whatever the chefs want you to taste for, it's like chef's favorites, before you would order. So here's what we got!

Are you drooling already? It's drool-worthy, I tell you! These are the rolls, 2 of each were served to us.

Chef's recommendation of Sashimi and roll.

Next, they'll give you the sushi and roll list for you to order. We ordered modestly cause we didn't want leftovers. Note that leftovers are not allowed. There are other items not available but if you're really in for a Japanese treat order everything so you can try it. 

All were really yummy but my favorites are Cheese roll, Spam roll and Pork roll. I'm not really a sashimi person but I like Salmon and Tuna. 

Even our little boy enjoyed the food. He ate miso soup which is unlimited too, and the baked tofu. He even felt asleep afterwards. I would like to just suggest that they have a high chair for mommies like me that have babies with them. 

They also have Filipino dishes to also entice Filipinos to come to their restaurant and try their dishes. The restaurant is also very spacious and clean. It makes dining really fun. If you want they also have VIP rooms you can use for big events. And they also have private rooms, you need to reserve though to be able to use it. The staff were also very nice and friendly and they do their best to serve you as soon as they can. You only need to be a little patient cause its an unlimited resto so there might be some delays too. I suggest you order as much as you can eat on the first order so your waiting time will be less.

Private rooms

So, if you want to get a glimpse of Japan and its cuisine, try Genji M's unlimited sushi and rolls!! They also offer unlimited sashimi with unlimited sushi and roll, or unlimited premium sashimi that includes unlimited sushi and rolls, and tuna seafood shabushabu. 

And if you want to avail of the free meal coupon we got, print this coupon from All Chucked Up! A blogsite of Mr. Chuckie Dreyfus. Thank you for the coupon, Sir Chuckie Dreyfus!:) I'm spreading this meal coupon as well so you can try it. 

For reservations, call 804 2883. The coupon is until May 31, 2014. One coupon per person and as many as you'd like. It's Php250 off your bill. We ordered unlimited sushi and rolls for the original price of  Php499, with the voucher we only paid Php250. Great deal right? 

For others who are asking, you can print it in black and white and in multiple copies.

Enjoy and share with me your Japanese unlimited experience with me. 

What's your most favorite from the menu? 

Wall Stickers: An easy and cheap decorating ideas for your child's room

Ever wanted to redecorate or design your baby or kid's room but don't have the budget for it? Ever felt your walls looked boring or too plain? Or do you want your baby or child's brain to be stimulated even while in his/her room? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I have an easy and inexpensive way for you to decorate your child's room. 

This is how my baby's room wall looked like before the renovation.:) 

I wanted to put designs on the wall to make the room to look like a baby's room. And because my baby loves dogs, as I observe him then I found this cute and cheap wall stickers at National bookstore, Vito Cruz branch. I wanted to hoard all stickers but controlled myself because I did not want to overdo the designs. So I got one for our Bulacan house and the other for Pasay. 

This is how a wall sticker packaging looks like in National Bookstore.  See, it only costs Php60.00 

Wall stickers are very easy to use. I'll share with you the steps in attaching it to your walls. 

Step 1: Clean the walls with wet and dry cloth to remove dirt. 

Step 2: Conceptualize or imagine the layout you want on the wall.

Step 3: Peel each stickers one by one. 

Step 4: Put the adhesive on the surface without pressing them, so that you can still reposition it just incase. 

Step 5: If you are okay with the layout,press on the stickers. 

Step 6: In case of bubble appearance, use a needle to poke the stickers. 

Step 7: Enjoy your new walls!:)  

Here's the before and after picture of the room in Bulacan.

Here's a before and after picture of the wall in our Pasay house.

So, there you go, a very easy and cheap way to decorate or design your house or room. ;)

Do you have other easy and inexpensive tips on decorating your house or room, please do share them with me. Thanks!:)

Moist Banana Cake: Rice Cooker Recipe

Last May 1, I bought a Maya Banana cake mix because I thought I could bake it using Philkraft pan. Unfortunately, it was not possible. So I read through the instructions and found out that it can be baked using a steamer, unfortunately again, we dont have a steamer. Talk about bad luck right? Then I realized our rice cooker has a steamer which can do the job as well. I'd say it was a success!! So for you who doesnt have any oven or steamer, you can make use of this method of baking a delicious moist banana cake!:)

Ingredients:

1 pack Maya banana cake mix 200g

1 medium egg

1/4 cup water

3 tablespoon oil

1/3 cup ripe mashed banana

Procedure:
1. Boil water in the rice cooker and put the steamer on top.
2. In a bowl, mix all ingredients using a wooden spoon.
3. Line your baking pan with wax paper.
4. Pour batter and spread evenly.
5. Put cheese cloth on the steamer and place baking pan.
6. Cover excess cheesecloth over the baking pan.
7. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until cake is done.
8. Poke a toothpick on the cake if it rises, then its done.
9. Let it cool then serve.
10. Enjoy!

Do you have an easy to do cake recipe? Share it with me too!;)

Movie Stars Cafe: Where Reel time becomes REAL!!

Are you a movie addict? Do you love Spiderman, Ironman, Freddie Krueger, and other movie characters? Or do you love pasta, burgers, hotdogs, anything food? Are you a buffet enthusiast? OR ARE YOU BOTH? 

Well, there's a place that will surely satisfy your movie and food cravings!!! 

MOVIE STARS CAFE

A Movie Memorabilia Studio

Cafe and Restaurant 

Located in Seaside Blvd, SM Mall of Asia Pasay City, Movie Stars Cafe is a movie themed cafe and restaurant that showcases props from different movies and autographs. The whole restaurant is surrounded by movie posters, character statues such as Ironman, Shrek, Spiderman, and many more. Not only do they have displays but what's more amazing is that they actually have movie stars interacting while you dine. They also sing, dance, and playing their roles. They also have shows starring these movie characters every 30 minutes. There really is no dull moment in this restaurant, I assure you!

The character were all very nice to pose for a picture even before the show. 

They roam around the restaurant and interact with everyone. 

Not only do they offer the best kind of entertainment, they also have a great selection of food and drinks. They offer international dishes that are cooked by their excellent chefs and they are all movie inspired menu. Their beverages has a wide selection of 40 choices while their alcoholic drinks are approximately 100. Talk about consistent theme, right?  One more thing that Movie Stars Cafe is proud of is their Dino Buffet. Aside from the option to choose a la carte meals, you may also choose the buffet instead. 

In Dino Buffet, you can be your own artist and create your signature deluxe hamburgers, sandwiches and hotdogs. For rice eaters, don't fret because the buffet also has a selection of rice, and other viands such as fish fillet, porkchops, fried chicken and many more. They also have salad bar, and of course dessert and fruit station. You might be wondering why it's called Dino buffet, right? Well, a screamingly fascinating life-sized T-REX can be spotted right in the middle of the buffet station. It's one of the many spots where I recommend you take a picture too!:)

The buffet area and some of the food they have.


The BEST Entertainers in the resto :D

Now. let's talk entertainment. In Movie Stars Cafe when you say entertainment, they know what entertainment is and they mean it. I honestly truly enjoyed all the performance last April 30, 2014. I would compare it to a mini variety show to a mini broadway show at the end. The show started at 7:00 PM with the Japanese cosplayers followed by the movie stars cafe characters. It was so entertaining and funny at the same time watching characters like Spiderman, Ironman, Jason X, Freddie Krueger and others dancing to different pop songs. But don't get me wrong, the performers are all great dancers and they gave a total performance everytime. We were actually also fortunate because yesterday was the first performance of Alodia Sisters and Starmarie. 

Photo from Movie Stars Cafe FB Page

Anime fanatics would surely enjoy the show as they were in their Lolita costumes while singing and dancing. 

Next was The Lion King's performance. It was such an amazing show, the actors were all great and they sung beautifully. It brought me back to my childhood days. Lion King was one of my favorite cartoon movie back in my grade school years. 

The Amazing Spiderman show

Then next was another great performance by amazing Spiderman. They had a short skit with lots of stunts and they had both red and black Spiderman with the Evil Green Goblin. I enjoyed that show too! Then all the characters danced again and invited some of the guests to dance with them. It was such a fun night which ended with Ironman's performance. 

After the night, I would say I was not only satisfied with the food but with the entertainment as well. The food was delicious and I liked that although the selection was pretty limited it had it's own trademark of a burger or sandwich make it your own buffet. I only hoped they'd try to minimize the smoke because it makes the place a little hot and foggy. We also had a chance to try one of their a la carte which is the Marimar. 

Marimar. Chicken and beef Quesadilla with salsa and mozarella sticks

My selection of food from the Dino buffet. 

The performance was also breath taking. It was more than what I expected and I admire all the performers for the work they put into every show. The costumes, props, lighting, background, and songs were all very thought out to give the audience the real feel of the movie. 

Plus, if I may add, I was also impressed by their restrooms. It was still consistent with the theme as they put signages such as Zombies inside, etc. It only shows that they are very keen to details and they stick to their theme even in the smallest room in the restaurant. Plus points that they have a very wide diaper changing station which has its own lavatory. A lavatory inside the restroom itself and a handwash station outside. Was not able to take photos though. One thing, I would suggest to them is to make high chairs available as well. We brought along our 8 month old baby boy and it would have been better if there was a high chair for him so we can enjoy the show more. 

What's my overall score of the place? Everything about it deserves a standing ovation and a round of applause. They stay true to their concept and gave me and my companions an entertaining and tummy satisfying night. The staff were also very accommodating and customer oriented. The place is fit for all ages, from the youngest to the oldest member of the family, there's something for everyone.

And here's a treat from me to you, my readers, if you want to go and experience reel time becoming real, just give them this code QZQI - 8106 and they'll give you a 10% discount on your bill. High Five!!!

But before you go, here are some of my tips to have the best night:

1. Bring a camera - it'll be a night of unlimited picture taking from the entrance until you leave the place. 

2. Make sure it's fully charged - Please please or you'll regret it like we did

3. Ask the staff to sit you in the center near the stage for the best view.

4.   Bring your little kids, nephews or nieces. They'll surely enjoy it.

5. Come in around 6pm so you'll have time to take pictures with all characters before the show start.

6. Prepare to laugh and be amazed. 

There you go, and enjoy your visit! 

For more information or update, visit their site here: Movie Stars Cafe

Like their FB page here: Movie Stars Cafe

Movie Stars Cafe is open 

Monday to Sunday

Monday to Saturday and before holiday - 12pm to 2am

Sunday and Holiday - 12 pm to 12 am

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post but a discount was given for the review. All comments and feedback are 100% mine.