Kenji Tei

C. Mert Başoğlu

4.0

I was meticulously selecting Ramen Houses for #salvasfoodventures presents #MrRamenSeries project by checking each houses' menu thru website and their websites. I came across a Kenji Tei's ramen with butter on it. I thought it's interesting, I need to partake on it.Kenji Tei ATC is my sixth Ramen House to explore for this venture. It is accessible from my place around 12 minutes ride. Unlike any other Ramen Houses, Kenji Tei is very spacious. I think it can accomodate 40 people or even more. It has a neutral color palette interior. I like the structural ceiling design the most. However, the upholstery of the red couches need to be replaced. Most of them have cracks, guess these furnitures has been around for years.The attentive waitress Geraldine assisted me from the moment I entered the restaurant. She guided me about the difference of the ramens in their menu. I still ended up ordering my target ramen: Miso Butter Corn Ramen plus the Salmon Belly Aburi Sushi. The service was quick, I got my order in three minutes or less. I got to applaude the male staff who is very accomodating whenever I got questions about my meal. I wasn't able to get his name though.The Miso Butter Corn Ramen is a fusion of flavor. The melted butter added creaminess to the salty tartnes of the miso while the corn and lean ground pork added sweetness to the broth. The medium-sized, lean chashu tasted like smoke bacon thus giving smoky characteristic of the ramen. The generous amount of spinach are perfectly blanched, it gave freshness to the dish. I'm not a fan of the noodles coz I found it salty and a little soggy. I ordered the regular size ramen. For the price of Php295, this can be shared by two people.The Salmon Belly Aburi Sushi came along with spicy pickled ginger. It's a joy to eat the sushi because of the fresh silkiness of the salmon belly, it melts in your mouth. The lightly torched part of the fish adds smokiness to the dish. If you want to get rid of the fishy taste of the salmon, put some pickled ginger on top of it before dipping into the soy wasabi mixture.To wrap it up, Kenji Tei is an excellent choice to dine in for a large group of people. Don't just target their ramen coz they have other delicious dishes too. I'll go back to try other sushis and kani salad in the menu!DISCLOSURE: one-time visit, 09.03.2018 around 2:10PMSCORE BOARDFood - 4Service - 4Ambience - 3Value for Money (VFM) - 5Accessibility & Flexibiltiy (AF) - 5Overall Rating = 4.2NOTE: I rated 4.0 to follow website's current Rating Scheme.

Cengiz Akcay

4.0

I have not been back to Kenji Tei in years, so I was really glad to be reacquainted with their well loved dishes. They even have a Japanese chef on board so you can be sure that the dishes are true to their Japanese origins. We got to try several types of ramen, but I highly recommend the Miso Butter Corn ramen. You'll be glad to know that the ramen comes in 2 sizes, so you can order one based on your appetite. I'm a fan of chicken skin, so I really enjoyed the Crispy Chicken Teriyaki. It will be a surehit with the kids. I would also recommend that you try the Teppan Saikoro Beef. This is a Kenji Tei famous dish as its head chef Kensan loves making it for his wife. You will find that the shimeji mushrooms and string beans complement the beef. Of everything we had been served, my ultimate favorites are the Tempura Maki and the Crunchy Kani Maki. I just love the crunch with sushi. I also like the ambiance of the place. It is very clean and spacious. If you're looking for a Japanese fix, drop by Kenji Tei. You will not be disappointed. Thank you to Kenji Tei and website for this opportunity.

Devesh Sharma

3.0

Food:From what my family ordered, the dish that stood out to me the most was the Spicy Salmon Sashimi. It was soft, easy to eat, and reallllyyy delicious!Ambiance:Interiors and overall feel of the resto was nice.Staff:Very attentive and friendly 🌻