A few months ago, a dining place caught the attention of One Valenzuela as she and a handful of students traversed Gov. I. Santiago Road in their school service on the way to the National Library. It read "Abe San". From there, she took a mental note that she will visit it in the future.
This Good Friday, One Valenzuela went for a joy ride in the city together with hubby and Little One Valenzuela. After stopping by Pasolo Maternity and Medical Clinic, they then went to Abe San.
Luckily, Abe San was open. It has a wide open space for parking vehicles. By observation, the place can accommodate a small group of people and she somewhat wished it was a bit cooler especially now that we're in the middle of summer. But after being greeted with a warm smile by Mr. Abe (he even took their motorcycle helmets and placed them neatly at the side of the table), One Valenzuela knew that they are in for a treat.
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Abe San Japanese Resto |
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Kawaii paper lanterns! |
You'll find the following in Abe San's printed menu: tonkatsu, gyudon, oyakodon, katsudon, burger steak, fish fry, gyoza, koroke, omurice, tonteki, teriyaki (pork and chicken), tempura, ika ring, french fries, oden, sashimi, and sushi. Most of them are in the 35 to 60 pesos price range. Only the ika rings, tempura, and sashimi are in the Php100-150 bracket.
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Got no idea of what you will get? Look at Abe San's walls |
Asking for their bestsellers, Mrs. Abe suggested something which was not on the menu. "Try our ramen.", she said. After a while, the group settled for two bowls of ramen (Php120 per serving), a plate of gyoza (Php35), tamago (Php70), and two bottles of ice cold soft drinks.
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Abe San's Ramen (Php120.00) |
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Tamago (Php70.00) |
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Mrs. Abe said that one can also order a set of this at Php380.00. |
The ramen's soup was really good! Ang sarap! One Valenzuela definitely enjoyed the ramen. The gyoza is satisfactory. Hubby loved the tamago, especially its sticky rice.
There's a reason to go back here since Mr. Abe's wife recommended One Valenzuela to try out another type of ramen. This and the other food listed on the menu made her look forward into visiting Abe San on another occasion. Before the group got on the motorcycle, Mr. Abe said "Salamat!".
You are welcome. Until our next visit!
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There is beauty in simplicity.
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Abe San Japanese Resto
Address: No. 5 Gov. I. Santiago Road, Malinta, Valenzuela City
(Infront of St. Louis Compound and right after Bible Institute for the Deaf)
Telephone Number: (02)444-8316 / 0939-1944526 and 0929-3363153 (Updated as of Jan. 15, 2015)
Business Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
Some readers are asking for directions on how to reach Abe San. Thus, here are some images to help you eatsplore your way to Abe San's humble resto.
Updated: May 9, 2015
Updated: Abe San is already closed as of October 2015. Hope to hear about their whereabouts if in case they open up again in another spot.
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Saan pa kaya dadalhin si One Valenzuela ng kanyang mga paa?
Comments and suggestions are very welcome. Write her a short note below. Thanks a bunch!
Some readers are asking for directions on how to reach Abe San. Thus, here are some images to help you eatsplore your way to Abe San's humble resto.
From MacArthur Highway |
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You will find Abe San right after the Bible Institute for the Deaf (red inverted triangle) |
Updated: Abe San is already closed as of October 2015. Hope to hear about their whereabouts if in case they open up again in another spot.
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Saan pa kaya dadalhin si One Valenzuela ng kanyang mga paa?
Comments and suggestions are very welcome. Write her a short note below. Thanks a bunch!
Hi! Been reading ur blog..cant wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteThank you po for following the posts. Keep rockin', Valenzuelanos! ^_^
DeleteThank you po for following the posts. Keep rockin', Valenzuelanos! ^_^
DeleteI think they are already out of business, I went there twice today to try some of their sushi but unfortunately the Restaurant is close. :(
ReplyDeleteThanks, Fatima. Nalungkot naman ako sa iyong balita. :( Hindi pa kasi ako nadadaan ulit banda doon eh. Mmm, thought we'll be having our own version of Suzuki Carinderia. Will post an update here once info is available.
DeleteUpdate: Abe San is still open. Ate there today. \^_^/
Deletestill open po... but they have the other version of ramen (the white broth) not that kind of ramen in your post... gonna back there soon.
ReplyDeleteYes, tried their California Maki too just yesterday.
DeleteHi.
ReplyDeleteI want to drop by the shop by I can't seem to find it.
I tried taking po yung street na katapat mismo nung gate ng St. Louis College.
Hindi po ba doon?
Sorry, di po kasi ako familiar dun sa area.
But I want to try their food so I hope you could help me out.
Thanks in advance. <(_ _)>
Hi, Keiri! Hindi po doon ang Abe San. Ang Abe San po ay along Gov. I. Santiago Road. Landmark: Jollibee Malinta near San Isidro Labrador Parish. Derecho lang po yung tatahakin ninyo, lalagpas ng Malinta palengke, lagpas ng kaunti sa Bible Institute for the Deaf. Hindi po sa St. Louis College (School), dahil Maysan Road po yan. Pa-update po kung nakarating kayo. Kindly send me an e-mail if you still cannot locate Abe San. Will send a sketch. :)
Deletehi can you send sketch galing sa karuhatan(7/11) thanks !
DeleteKindly send an email to onevalenzuelano@gmail.com so I can send the sketch back to you.
Deletesaradoo na po siya ngayon
ReplyDeleteYes, salamat po sa update. Saw the place being painted anew.
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