Going Japanese: MAKI, Iloilo's first "stand alone" Jap resto opens its doors to sushi-loving gastronomes
There's a new reason to go to Smallville at Diversion Road these days -- MAKI Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar has taken residence in the popular food and bar strip to give Ilonggos an authentic taste of Japanese cuisine.
Restaurateur couple Pauline and Gus Banusing of Al Dente, Citrus, Villa Regatta and Freska (in Libis) shares the ownership of the restaurant with young businessman Tito Lopez. Such potent partnership can only produce nothing less than an exemplary business offspring.
During the chi-chi opening, guests, friends and Japanese food lovers were given a first sampling of Maki's fabulous and delish dishes. Predictably, everybody couldn't have enough of the sumptuous food!
For food fans out there, on your future visits to Maki, expect affordable and authentic Japanese dishes to please any of your cravings, in a setting that can only be described as minimalistic chic.
And, after enjoying a bowl of Sukiyaki or getting your fix of the Super Manhattan Maki, why don't you swing to Regatta Grill for a taste of your favorite seafood? Literally step out of Maki and you'll get to Regatta Grill, the mini version of Villa Regatta that serves nothing but great Pinoy fare as well as fresh and delicious seafood.
To Maki and Regatta Grill -- Congratulations and Cheers, or as they say in Japan, Kampai!