Mecha Uma

Rinaldo Indra Rachman

5.0

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now. My wife got pregnant so we had to postpone our trip here given they serve raw food. Fortunately it was our anniversary a few days ago so we had an excuse to go out and finally try Mecha Uma.First thing we needed to decide was whether we'll be getting the ala carte or the tasting menu. The latter of course was a lot pricey - 3950 + service charge to be exact. Since it was a special occasion and the waiter told us that the tasting menu had items not available on the regular menu, we decided to go with the tasting menu instead. It was definitely the right choice, and I'd suggest you pick the same.The tasting menu was an experience. It's exploratory to the taste buds and entertaining to the ears as you listen to the waiter or chef describe each dish. We had 11 dishes for the night (website limits the photos to only 10). The waiter told us the menu varies depending on the ingredients they have. The food is fresh, clean and full of different flavors. I think you really get what you pay for given the quality of ingredients and the overall dish you get to eat.

Jan Carlo Marasigan

2.0

We did the tasting menu yesterday March 15 2019 in Mecha Uma. For a 5,000++ tasting menu with drink and a 4.4 rating here in website, we expected more from their food. A lot of dishes were over powered by the ingredients. Sometimes it ruined the taste. Overall flavors throughout the given dishes were really lacking and did not give us a 'wow factor'.Service was great at first but when they asked us how we found the dish and finally said what we thought they started ignoring us like they couldn't receive any constructive criticism. And after the last dish. They just gave us our bill and was rushing us to leave.What I expected was for them to tell the chef our thoughts (since they always asked their guests "how did you find the dish") and IF guests didn't like their dish they should have compensated something even just a small dish or what not. as any fine dining would and should. But did not.Mecha Uma Team, do not ask your guests what they think of the food if you are not ready for negative comments.Giving a 2 star for a good start in the meal and for good company.

Jimmy W

4.0

Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️Ambiance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️Value for money ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️I loved the food it was tasty and absurdly delicious but the turn over of the next dish was a little slow. I know the food is being prepared but compared to other tasting menu restaurants, this was too dragging. ✌🏻It's a bit pricy but it was worth it naman. Note: my food descriptions are not that accurate. Hahaha i just took note of what I remembered when the chef explained what we were about to eat.

Trish Rialp

4.0

We were a large group and we figured that we'd get the best value for money if we order the tasting menu for Php3000++. When you order, you don't really know what dishes you're getting because it depends on the availability of some food items. There's also no guarantee on how many courses you're getting-- we were told we'd be getting 8-9. Towards the latter part of the meal, I was surprised because the dishes kept on coming. I counted, and we had twelve courses in total! There was no dessert, but that's completely understandable!As for the dishes, I do appreciate the creativity and effort in coming up with these creations, however, in a few occasions, I feel that the combinations just didn't work as expected. Best: Hokkaido oysters with mushrooms (this sits on top of the list!), Tuna tartare in coconut wafer, Black cod (gindara)Good: Tuna sashimi, Japanese wagyu (juicy but not as tender as I hoped), Wagyu rice, Scallops and fermented cabbage on kropekAverage: Uni (uni was great, but the bread where the uni was sitting was really soggy), eel, octopus noodlesNuh-uh: Fried shrimp in curry vinegar, Sushi

Loo Wei Ji

4.0

THE. BEST.Initially planned to take the ala carte route but ended up trying the ‘Tasting Menu’. Best decision ever!!!Mouthwatering from start to finish. Each item offers a different palate adventure that you’ll be lost and forget you have a smartphone to take pictures of each serving. Yes, totally forgot about it.They just need to improve on their servers. While they are able to explain the dish well, they interrupt ongoing table conversations just to ask if the food is good. A little politeness will do. 👌🏼

Upe.dwicitra

5.0

We came with high expectations that they easily surpassed! The omakase was exciting and fun! The quality of the ingredients, great! The service was amazing! All the staff were well trained and evidently love their jobs! Thank you for making my birthday extra special! I am so happy that we have a restaurant like this in the Philippines! Will surely be back for more!

NIMagsumbol

3.0

Have been to this restaurant ~ 5 times for various events. A la carte menu was good with decent variety. Tasting menu was average to disappointing...not much variety....essentially just various spins on sushi. I guess I'd rather take my money elsewhere if I'm going to drop a hundred+ dollars on a chef wearing sweat pants. The "fusion" moniker isn't a license to cook in your pajamas, particularly when I'm dropping Benjamins.

Shanu Jaiswal

5.0

One of the best restaurants here in Manila for me! Whether you opt for omakase (chef's menu) or Ala carte, every peso spent is worth it! Each dish is unique, but what I enjoyed the most and cannot forget is their cod fish and fried rice! Service is excellent -- waiters are attentive and knowledgeable. Just be sure to book a table.

TheKingOfSultan

4.0

The food is great, but as you would expect from fancy places like this, the serving size is really small, so don't come if you're really hungry or else you'd burn a hole through your wallet. The servers are friendly, but perhaps some are a little over. One server explained to us what we were eating, and a little later another (manager, maybe?) asked how things were and RE-explained what it was so we were pretending as if we didn't hear it the first time to be polite...servers kept on greeting us and all which is fine the first few times of course but if you're trying to enjoy someone else's company i find that it's rather too intrusive and distracting from the actual food. One of our dishes took time to come out, and as an apology (we didn't even have to do anything), they gave us an additional starter. Haven't tried the tasting menu though, which i heard was really great

Chermaine Mah

5.0

I am not a fan of raw meat/food but this Japanese resto is legit and surprisingly, enjoyably delicious, A must try!👌 You will feel you are an important customer due to the exclusivity, since the place is not gigantic like you would imagine. Keep on shining! ☀️