My husband and I were out on errands and decided to have a lunch date at UP Town Center, along Katipunan in Quezon City. We tried Yayoi Ken on the ground floor of Phase 2, one of the very few restos left in this mall that we haven't eaten at. Since it was a holiday, there were very few people at the mall, so we were able to get a table immediately. On each table is a tablet that the diners will use to view the menu, place orders, ask for service, and pay. The waiter gave us instructions on how to navigate their system. Though there were 2 menu books on our table, we just focused on the tablet instead.
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| Selecting and placing our orders |
While waiting, we were served with glasses of cold water and hot tea.
After a few minutes, our lunch kicked off with our gyoza and spicy salmon roll.
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| Gyoza (6 pieces) Php 375 Japanese pan-fried dumplings |
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| Spicy Salmon Roll Php550 Salmon in spicy mayo dressing rolled in tempura flakes |
Yayoi started as a European restaurant in Tokyo during the Meiji era. Today, YAYOI is switching things up—sharing with the world our everyday fave, Teishoku, in a fresh new way. Teishoku is a simple yet well-balanced set meal that is served on a tray. The set meal has the main dish, side dish, Japanese rice, Japanese pickles, and Japanese miso soup. Yayoi currently has more than 600 branches all over the world. This particular branch in UP Town Center is located across the Lego store and near Flying Tiger.
Our main meals came in after a few minutes. During this time, more people came in and filled the restaurant. I have noticed that the place is usually frequented by groups of friends and families.
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| Shoyu Ramen Php650 |
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| Tonkatsu Teishoku Php550 Golden fried pork loin |
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| Choco Banana Shake Php 205 |
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| Strawberry milkshake Php205 |
Overall, the experience was truly satisfying—the food was flavorful and authentic, the service attentive and superb, and the prices offered great value for money. We also appreciated the added convenience of the in‑house technology, where customers can place orders or call for service using a tablet. While a 10% service charge was included in the tab, it felt justified given the excellent service we received. It’s a place we’ll happily return to, and one we’d recommend to anyone craving a memorable Japanese dining experience.
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