Red Kimono’s Better Than Buffet
Japanese food rarely ever comes cheap. Mostly because the ingredients need to be fresh at all times. Sourcing these ingredients is not easy because many of the spices need to be sourced from Japan. So imagine my surprise when I tried Red Kimono Restaurants “better than buffet” smorgasbord. So why is it better than buffet? Because for as little as P535 (US$11.65), you get to order all the Japanese food you can eat from their special menu.
It’s a modern Japanese restaurant, therefore expect a lot of fusion cuisine. I would say that Red Kimono food is the missing link that bridges local tastes with authentic Japanese cuisine. A sort of preparatory cuisine for the uninitiated, which is probably most of us. While the so-called truly authentic Japanese restaurants of Little Tokyo can be priced prohibitively, Red Kimono is the perfect alternative for those who have not acquired the taste for it. For those who have the taste for the real deal, Red Kimono is just as good and as filling its high-end competitors, but with a more affordable price tag. Red Kimono is perfect for family gatherings and dinners with friends.
To attack a buffet and get your money’s worth, you need to have a strategy. Most buffet restaurants make money by banking on the fact that you can’t eat as much as you want. There’s this psychological effect when you tell someone they’re eating buffet, a kind of comforting feeling. Unlike when they’re ordering ala carte, it’s like there’s some kind of restriction that you can only eat one dish and that’s it. Red Kimono is calling it “better than buffet” because you can order all you like from the special menu. Order to your heart’s delight and still pay the same flat fee. Not bad! Here are some important tips on how you can maximize the buffet.
Tips on how to get the most out of Red Kimono’s “Better than Buffet”
- Order only one rice dish per person. I recommend you order the Mixed Kamameshi Rice for two persons. The servings are big and the rice is good by itself. If you don’t want the Kamameshi Rice you can go with the Gohan (plain steamed Japanese rice) or a Sushi or Maki, but never both. It’s all rice and you will not get to the try the rest of the menu because the rice will make you full right away.
- Don’t hesitate to order the prawn tempura because it is so good. The Prawn Tempura has more substance than the mixed tempura so I suggest you concentrate on that.
- Go for the Chicken Teriyaki than the Pork. It will digest easier and it is not as filling as the pork. Chicken teriyaki is also softer than the pork.
- Always finish before ordering. Don’t order when you haven’t finished the food on the table. Believe me you will end up paying double if you don’t finish your food.
- Make room for dessert. You must try their Green Tea Ice Cream. It is very very good.
Now that you know all this, I suggest you run to the nearest Red Kimono in your area. Check out their website for more information. Don’t forget leave room for dessert.
July 15, 2010
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Arpee · 
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Tags: better than buffet, buffet restaurants, japanese restaurants in makati, little tokyo, modern japanese cuisine, red kimono, sushi places, tempura udon · Posted in: restaurants
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I’ve been missing out on all of this because of my stupid daily calorie allowance.
I missed out on the Max’s Chicken all you can and I’m afraid I’m gonna miss out on this too. Sure I dropped over 20lbs in 13 weeks but damn do I miss eating. By the way, your photos weaken my resolve so badly I kinda hate you a little. Great post brotha!
I love Red kimono… I must try this..
why dont you just have a maki then all the tempura and gyoza you can eat! you need to try the tofu agedashi, it’s very good.
i suggest you try it with your family on a sunday. it’s always fun to eat out with the family.
A friend told me about this and I just brushed it off, but your pictures tempt me! Maybe I will go try this out. Thank you!
A big thank you for your fabulous write up! We’ve proudly posted it on our facebook fan page – check it out at Red Kimono Restaurants. Cheers!
Red Kimono is the best!
hi, ang sarap naman po nyan tnx for sharing
Im a fan also. Too bad they closed the one in Silver City. Sucks! That was the closest one to my house. Love love love their order all you can style;) Kudos!
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