Fudo-San is a fast-casual restaurant located in one of the busiest places in Metro Manila — Carriedo. It is near the Carriedo LRT 2 station which makes it convenient for commuters to easily drop by and enjoy authentic yet affordable Japanese food in Metro Manila. Another landmark is the SM Clearance Outlet in Quiapo and just a few minutes away from Binondo. We were thinking of going on a Binondo Food Trip after dining at Fudo-San but the weather did not cooperate so, we just indulged ourselves with affordable yet delicious Japanese food.
And yes, I can attest to the delicious and affordable Japanese food in Manila! You can get a tamagoyaki for only Php 59 or a karaage for only Php 79! A bowl of ramen? The price starts at Php 179 only!
By the way, they have an ongoing 30% promo wherein you can get 1 pc chicken for only Php 69! And here’s a secret, they will be having a promo on their ramen next month (August)!
Here’s what we had at Fudo-San
Pork Charsiu Bento
This Pork Charsiu Bento has pork charsiu, tempura, karaage, coleslaw, rice and 2 sauce (gravy and tentsuyu)!
Everything was tender and this is definitely something you should order if you want a filling meal.
Other bento meals on their menu are Gyudon Bento, Crispy Sushi Bento, Seafood Bento, Chicken Bento, and Chikatsu Bento. All bento meals already come with a glass of iced tea!
Price: Php 250
Table for: 1
Food Rating: 4/5
Spicy Seafood Ramen
This is our favorite!
The spiced-based broth is just on a different level that you’ll surely want some more!
This ramen is not too spicy and has just the right spiciness for you to enjoy.
If you’re still not it for a spicy ramen, don’t worry as they have other options. Shio Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, and Miso Ramen are also on their list!
Price: Php 199
Table for: 1
Food Rating: 5/5
California and Crispy Kani Maki
A Japanese meal wouldn’t be complete without any maki, right?
We tried their California Maki and Crispy Kani Maki and both taste good! I specifically like the Crispy Kani Maki more since it has that crispy texture that I like.
Aside from these, they also have Cucumber Maki, Kani Maki, and Tamago Maki.
Price: Php 79 and Php 69
Table for: 4 pieces
Food Rating: 4/5
Cheese Tamago Burger
Another one of our favorites! Premium buns with sesame seeds, crispy tamago with cheese, lettuce & topped with nori sheet, mayo. Super love that cheese in every bite!
For their burgers, they also have Kani Tamago Burger, Chikatsu Burger, and Daburo Chicken.
Price: Php 125
Table for: 1 (regular)
Food Rating: 5/5
Mixed Takoyaki
We can’t decide whether we want to go for their cheesy, original, or try something new like their kani takoyaki so we’ve decided to get their mixed takoyaki!
I am definitely not that much into cheesy food but this one, I must say is really good! you wouldn’t know what flavor you’ll get so, I was only able to taste their Cheesy Takoyaki. Haha. I hope there’s something to distinguish the 3 flavors. But my sisters said that they liked the takoyaki too.
Price: Php 135
Table for: 6
Food Rating: 4/5
Iced Milk Coffee
My sister got this Iced Milk Coffee and it does not have sugar. The coffee taste was strong but she had to ask for sugar to enjoy it. You can also do so, just ask the staff for sugar.
Price: Php 120
Table for: 1
Food Rating: 3.5/5
Maccha Milk Tea
I’m a bit matcha lover and this one was just okay for me. I love my matcha strong and less creamy but this one is more on hte creamy side.
If you like your matcha creamy, you’ll surely enjoy this.
Price: Php 125
Table for: 1
Food Rating: 3/5
Aside from these drinks, they also have other coffee options like Americano, Cafe Latte and Cappucino. For tea, they have Momo Ca, Beriberi Cha, Yogo-Yogo Cha, Momo Yogo, and Berbiberi Yogo. Love that they have quite a variety of drinks to choose from especially for tea lovers like me!
Overall Rating
Fudo-san is located on the 2nd floor of Good Earth Plaza near Carriedo LRT station. Upon entering the store, you can see on the right side some Japanese food items that you can take home. So, if you are looking for some Japanese food to take home, you might also want to check that corner.
Their staff was nice and accommodating. The ambiance inside the restaurant was okay too and spacious enough. The food was all good given the affordability of their food items. We would highly recommend that you try their Spicy Seafood Ramen and Cheese Tamago Burger!
Definitely, something you can enjoy without breaking the bank! Something you can get after a day’s work or whether you are simply craving good Japanese food. Affordable yet authentic Japanese food in Metro Manila.
Ambiance: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Value for Money: 5/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
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Location: 2F of Good Earth Plaza 447 Rizal Avenue corner Bustos St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Contact Number: 0921-906-1721
Facebook Page: Fudo-San
Instagram: @fudosan.ph
Disclaimer: We’re invited to try out their food but this review was written with an honest opinion.
Yay sarap naman talagang authentic japanese food! ❤️ And ang affordable
Grabe, ang affordable nga po ng mga pagkain nila. Nagulat ako sa presyo ng tamagoyaki at karaage nila, pati iyong ibang nasa menu, ang sulit.
One of the best Food😋Japanese Foods❤️
Nakakatakam naman yung Cheese Tamago Burger ,ang sarap