Go Gyudon
Eating raw and reddish fish they call sushi is not exactly my fab idea of having a good time. I am a rice-meat dinner person and any deviation from the routine causes a trip to the fridge at two in the morning.
The recent near-collapse experience I had two weeks ago become some sort of a warning not to go hungry at work. I have set my dinner time at 7:30 p.m. If I am still in Megamall by that time, I’ll check out places that have rice on their menu.
And two nights ago, I had dinner at Komoro Soba. It’s a Japanese fast food inside SM Megamall.
Store Background
Komoro Soba in Megamall is the only surviving branch of Komoro Food Corporation. Their branches in Glorietta and SM Bicutan had closed down. Sales happen to be one of the many reasons a restaurant decides to close down. For others, well, you are free to guess.
What’s On My Order Slip
I was greeted at the door by counter crew. While deciding on whether to have a Gyudon bowl or a Tempura Bento Box, two Japanese girls came in and ordered Gyudon. So I ordered Gyudon. The counter crew suggested drinks but I opted for water. (Eating out to have something to write about can take away the fortune I have stashed somewhere in my dreams. So I’d rather be careful not to go broke.)
Service Factor
It took 5 to 7 minutes for my Gyudon to arrive. The store was about 90% occupied and about three persons took turns in serving the food to their guests. Their staff in blue uniform seemed very nice and polite. But like the cases of several front liners, they suffer from no-eye-contact syndrome. I also did not see a manager present on floor.
Yummy Meter
I found Komoro Soba’s Gyudon, or beef bowl, flavorful than Yoshinoya’s. It’s not the onion factor as both have plentiful. I think it’s the red ginger and the broth that did it. If you’re a rice-eater and love white onions, you might end up ordering extra rice. It’s a bit pricey than Yoshinoya’s beef bowl at P79. Komoro Soba’s bento boxes are priced at P114.
Facilities Check
Honestly, I loved those larger than life food shots on their walls and counter. But I think they could have done better by creating some kind of story in the layout. They can use these tight shots but not all of them. It makes the dining area look cramped and loud and helps trigger my astigmatism. The entire look takes away anything Japanese in the ambience.
Komoro Soba does not have debit/credit card facilities so pay cash. They also have delivery services in Ortigas area only.
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