Mr. Misono by Misono Express is a recent addition to the limited line of Japanese restaurants in Iloilo City.
The small green trimmings on the outside conceal what supposed to be an elegant interior. Although appearing rather modest on its outer view, not to mention the frenzied locality, nonetheless excusable with its cozy and chic ambiance as well as relaxing and romantic tunes, creating the ideal arrangement for long-time gatherings of friends or lovers in date. Mr. Misono by Misono Express, as a matter of fact, diffuses an eventful intersection to a more exclusive and stylish dining, making it more appealing to new and existing clientele.
California Maki at Mr. Misono (Php60)
With its graceful environment, one may seem averse in dining at Mr. Misono. However, it may come as a huge surprise when their line of food is actually easy on the pocket. Who can imagine having a superbudget meal of Chicken Teriyaki, Pork Tonkatsu or mixed Tempura in a very charming milieu? Now, add more rice in an unrestricted manner for a more insatiably satisfying meal.
Their Super Budget Meals allows you to enjoy a big bowl of rice topped with your choice of Japanese viand like Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken Wakadori, Tai-Teppan, Mixed Tempura, Ebi-Fry-Don or Shrimps, Ton Katsudon or Pork, Tori Katsudon or Chicken or Pork Tonkatsu at only Php99 each, perfect for students or people-on-budget. Each also comes with unlimited rice.
Mr. Misono also offers Japanese Bento with its own rendition to the popular meal. Choose from Beef, Chicken, All Shrimps, Seafood, Mixed or Tofu for your Bento entrée. Enjoy it with a side of Misono Rice and sautéed sprouts at a price ranging from php130 to php150.
Other Japanese delights include California Maki, Tuna Sashimi, Salmon Sashimi, Shrimp Tempura, Vegetable Tempura and Mixed Tempura.
Here are some of the top choices at Mr.Misono:
California Maki – four pieces of finely wrapped sushi with mango, crabstick and cucumber in thick, well-cooked rice. Enjoy it with a leaf-formed wasabi for Php60 per order.
Beef Sukiyaki – hot and tasty good soup with huge tofu and veggies that comes with a raw egg, which you can choose to put on your sukiyaki or not. Tofus are particularly good with its smooth and well cooked texture. Single serving is at Php89 while a huge order of Beef Sukiyaki, great for 3 to 4 people, is at Php250.
Beef Misono Bento – a bestseller here in Iloilo, this gratifying meal includes cube cuts of tenderloin beef in special sweet sauce with stir fried taugi, onion and bell peppers alongside a cup of Misono fried rice. Misono fried rice includes bits of scrambled eggs, beef and bell peppers. All these flavor for Php150.
Chicken Wakadori – three pieces of crispy fried boneless chicken wings in sweet thick sauce. I especially love the side veggies, definitely fresh, crunchy and just the right salty taste. You can enjoy the Chicken Wakadori at Php120. Can’t get enough? Enjoy it in six pieces at Php230 or twelve pieces at Php440. (Mr. Misono’s Chicken Wakadori will remind you of Chicken Charlie or Bonchon.)
Mr. Misono also prides in its exclusive versions of Japanese Burgers. Five mouth-watering and juicy burger flavors await your willing buds starting with the M.E. Burger (1/4 lbs. beef patty, lettuce, onions and tomatoes) to a more wide-ranging feature Master Jigoro Burger (1/4 lbs. beef patty with cheese, onions, special sweet-chili beef sauce, tomatoes, mustard and garlic mayo.) Japanese burgers start at Php115.
For desserts, the famous Fruits in Ice Cream (FIC) can be enjoyed solo or shared starting at Php75.
Beef Sukiyaki at Mr. Misono (Php89)
Beef Misono Bento at Mr. Misono (Php150)
Misono fried rice that comes with the Beef Misono Bento
Chicken Wakadori at Mr. Misono (Php120)
Mr. Misono’s al fresco area
Mr. Misono occupies the former location of Crave Burger in Casa Plaza.
Mr. Misono by Misono Express
Casa Plaza, Corner Gen. Luna – Iznart Streets, Iloilo City
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 9 pm
For Deliveries: (033) 336-4189
Facebook: Mr. Misono



