Umaya Japanese Restaurant Has Reopened

Finally, Umaya Restaurant, the quaint Japanese dining paradise that took Boholanos by storm when it first welcomed diners a couple of years ago has reopened to the delight of its regular patrons.

Your Roving Eye in full Japanese regalia at the 
resto's facade

With its updated menu of bestsellers and scrumptious additions that welcomed and delighted guests and diners, who needs fanfare & hoopla to mark its reopening? 

Umaya, which takes its name from the Japanese word "Umay" which literally means beautiful or heavenly is located at the ground level of Lite Port Center  along Gallares St., Tagbilaran City, it is open daily from 11 am - 8 pm. 

In deference to  safety protocols in place, the restaurant has limited its capacity to around 30- 40 diners including four cubicles that ensure privacy. 

Ms. Jane Doren, the vivacious restaurant manager said that aside from its dine- in services, Umaya also accepts take- out and deliveries.

Message them at their official FB Page or text/ call at 09297464206.

Have a Taste of Asia at Persona Mesa

In the heart of the capital city of Tagbilaran, Bohol is the top- rated Persona Mesa Restaurant famed for its Filipino & Asian cuisine.

It is the love for food and the delight for designs that inspired the creation of the place. The place has both air- conditioned and outdoors dining areas.

There’s a mandatory temperature- taking, use of hand sanitizers at the entrance and a No Mask, No Entry policy. The restaurant observes social distancing and there are glass dividers at the tables in the indoor dining area.

Here are some of the restaurant’s bestsellers as captured by the lenses of Boholana photographer Ghen Lumayag-Tabat

5 for 5: Persona Mesa Celebrates Five Years with Five Southeast Asian Dishes

Five years after it tickled the palate of picky Boholano diners and touristsalike with its innovative take on modern Filipino & Asian cuisine, Persona Mesa has expanded its menu. 

Marjoe Yamada

Quietly and sans the fanfare, Persona Mesa, the upscale restaurant that reigns supreme along J. A. Clarin St. this city launched its Southeast Asian cuisine with signature dishes from Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Southeast Asian cuisine is famous around the world. Its mélange of delectable dishes is synonymous with intoxicating aroma, fiery spices and the soothing flavors of its cuisine. 

To capture the authentic flavors, taste and texture of these dishes, Marjoe Yamada, the stylish & sassy lady behind the upscale resto went on a month- long series of culinary classes. The gastronomic adventure that took her to exotic locales and the back streets of Bali, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam was an enriching experience that had her cradling an armful of completion certificates from the culinary classes she attended.

Here are the first five signature dishes that you MUST check out at Persona Mesa; 

Nasi Goreng

NASI GORENG Indonesia’s delectable rice dish with chicken, prawns & shredded omelet is the ultimate for spicy food lovers 

Pad Thai

PAD THAI, Thailand’s signature stir fried rice noodles with eggs, bean sprouts & tofu in a sauce of tamarind, fish, dried shrimp, red chili pepper, a pinch of sugar, a hint of crushed peanuts and a dash of lemon. Indeed, a delicate balance of sweet, salty, sour & spicy dish. 

Pho

PHO, Vietnam’s popular noodle soup is served in restos around the world. It consists of the perfect noodles, tender slices of beef, crunchy and spicy garnishes and broth for one hot sweaty heavenly treat. The key is in the broth that consists of simmered beef bones, onions, ginger & fish sauce. Mixed together, it’s perfection. 

Curry Laksa

From Malaysia, we have CURRY LAKSA, a slightly creamy noodle dish that is a cacophony of flavors is infused with coconut milk, the spiciness of chili and the fragrance of spices. 

Pork Binagoongan

And from the Philippines, we have PORK BINAGOONGAN, a best- selling dish in Persona Mesa, it is pork belly sautéed in shrimp paste. Scrumptious delight when served with eggplant and steaming hot fried rice.

After all these years, Marjoe Yamada has single- handedly stirred all the ingredients that made Trip Advisor consistenly rate Persona Mesa as one of Bohol’s best restaurants. Of course, with the backing of her Head Cook Aljon Solijon and her dependable & well- trained service crew. 

Head Cook Aljon Solijon

So what are you waiting for? Persona Mesa is open daily except Tuesdays, 11 am- 2 pm and 5.30 pm- 10 pm

Persona Mesa Is Now Five Years Old!

Just a week ago, Persona Mesa, one of Tagbilaran City’s upscale casual dining restaurant that serves modern Asian Filipino cuisine turned five years old.  

Persona Mesa, consistently voted by TripAdvisors as one of Bohol’s ten best restaurants marked its 5^th anniversary with a Five-in-One Buffet Special complete with a live acoustic band for one memorable and enjoyable dining experience.

the Five in One Dining Special

the queen reigns supreme

Here are some of the photos from that exhilarating evening:

The live acoustic band spiced things up

Congratulations to Marjoe Yamada and the staff!