Umaya Japanese Restaurant Is Now Open in Tagbilaran City!

It was a modern yet cozy and comfy ambience that greeted Your Roving Eye at the opening of Umaya Japanese Restaurant. Its name is aptly taken from the Japanese word Umay which means nice or beautiful and Umaya literally means a place of great things including food of course. 

Modern yet quaint & cozy Japanese ambience

Doris Dinorog is entertained by the friendly staff

 Mr. Yamada, wife Jing, Divina & Jane Doren

Maam Ardie Batoy & Doris Dinorog

After partaking of the generous servings of Japanese cuisine like Sashimi Santenmori, Tonkutso Ramen & Beef Tepanyaki, I must say I was so impressed and I’m even looking forward to giving Tagbilaran City’s latest upscale dining haven a second visit.   

Beef Tepanyaki

Delightful Japanese favorites

Located at the Ground Floor of Lite Port Center along Gallares St., the restaurant that can seat around 40 diners even has four cubicles for utmost privacy. Ms. Jane Doren, the friendly & accommodating restaurant manager said that they are open daily from 10 am to 10 pm.

KOKO Bohol, a truly authentic Japanese cuisine restaurant is now open!

 Going loco for KoKo   

Once in a while, an intense craving or hankering for Japanese food hits us especially at the onset of the dark & dreary rainy season only to be disappointed either with the taste and preparation. 

You see, capturing & perfecting the preciseness of the aroma and flavor of the inimitable Japanese cuisine takes absolute devotion & meticulous attention to details in the preparation.

So imagine the absolute delight and elation of Japanese food lovers when KoKo Restaurant, Bohol’s first authentic Japanese restaurant finally opened yesterday. 

Fr. Martin Lupiba, City Administrator Edi Borja, RG Ong, Councilor Dodong Gonzaga & Ebone Ong  

Just two nights before the grand opening, there was a soft opening & blessing attended by close family, friends & acquaintances of RG Ong & Ebone Ong, the attractive power couple behind the new restaurant. 

RG Ong & Ebone Ong, Your Roving Eye, Miss Silka Bohol 2017 Sheena Licong & LJ Lumayag

Koko, in Japanese, means “here” or “this place”. It is truly a place where eating is regarded as a holistic experience with food to be savored and enjoyed in the company of family & friends. A most welcome addition, I might say, to Tagbilaran’s vibrant & upscale dining places.

A very successful opening with satisfied guests 

The widest array of Japanese gustatory delights

During the soft opening last Friday night, guests including Your Roving Eye raved over their Koko Ramen. The secret is in the broth made from boiling pork bones over high heat for many hours that could stretch to two to three days which gives the broth its heavenly pork flavor & simmered to a consistent thickness. Their ramen is served in generous heaps and comes in three different offerings. 

BOWL OF KOKO RAMEN: A delightful & satisfying experience

From sushi & sashimi to their ramen, from appetizers & starters to the main entrees, KoKo Restaurant has a wide selection of Japanese cuisine to choose from.

THREE OF MY FAVES: Sushi Platter, Chicken Karaage & Sashimi

Located at the 5F of BQ Mall, the restaurant is very welcoming with bright & cheery interiors. The ambiance is cozy and inviting and you would be delighted with the courteous & attentive service crew.