The Grove Food Crawl: Tempted by Tempura at Asakusa Home of Tempura

Craving Japanese at The Grove by Rockwell? Head on down to Asakusa Home of Tempura and tempt yourself with comforting tempura dishes and more...

Drawing inspiration from the acclaimed tempura houses of Asakusa, Tokyo, Asakusa Home of Tempura at The Grove by Rockwell offers authentic Japanese tempura and other Japanese dishes to satisfy your craving.

Asakusa Home of Tempura was one of the tasty stops at The Food Crawl at The Grove, an emerging foodie destination in itself. With several dining establishments at The Grove Retail Row, you're sure to find a favorite. And if it's Japanese you're craving, then Asakusa Home of Tempura is definitely the place.

Start your feast with Asakusa Home of Tempura's Spicy Tuna Salad (P 198), a creamy starter with soothing layers of heat to temper the richness for balanced flavors. The briny sweetness of the fresh tuna, the fresh and crisp vegetables, and the spicy chili flakes come together in a vibrant blend of rich flavors, opening up your palate for more of Asakusa Home of Tempura's wide variety of dishes...

...like the Shiitake Mushrooms, with the nutty and earthy notes of the fresh mushrooms delicately coated in a light and crisp batter. One bite, and the light crisp note of the batter come through without overpowering the subtle flavors of the mushrooms. It's the lightness of the batter, combined with the fresh ingredients, that combine for that perfect tempura dish. At Asakusa Home of Tempura, all their signature tempura dishes are served in unique and functional stainless steel trays with built-in removable racks to elevate and keep your tempura crisp. It's a nice touch, and you just know Asakusa Home of Tempura is serious about their tempura dishes.

After the light starters, it's time for the signature tempura dishes. Asakusa Home of Tempura's Samurai Set with Asakusa Sauce (P 338) is the perfect way to acquaint yourself with their authentic selection of tempura, with black tiger prawn, fish, squid, eggplant, squash, and French beans, each draped in a light batter with that perfect crispness. The delicate texture of the batter allows you to taste more of the prawn, fish, squid and vegetables, while adding contrasting textures at the same time with each bite. Just like authentic tempura, the seafood and vegetable tempura is not greasy at all, delivering rich flavors. Pair it with Asakusa Home of Tempura's thick and mildly sweet Asakusa Sauce, and you've just discovered a whole new way of enjoying tempura. The thick sauce sticks to the tempura, evenly coating each piece for bold and intense flavors. You can also opt for the original soy-based dipping sauce for traditional flavors. Other signature Tempura Sets include the Geisha Set (P 228), a vegetarian set with shiitake mushrooms, squash, eggplant, sweet potato, and French beans; the Seafood Catch (P 288) with black tiger prawn, fish, squid, and kani; the all black tiger prawn Shogun Set (P 338-3 pcs/P 538-5 pcs), or the Emperor Set (P 578), with two black tiger prawns, scallop, shiitake mushrooms, kani, fish, zucchini, and French beans. Tempura temptations...

The extensive selection of dishes at Asakusa Home of Tempura include tasty Maki, Soba and hot Udon Noodles, Gyoza, and savory Beef Saikoro Steak, but not to be missed is their Chicken Karaage (P 288) served with shredded cabbage drizzled with Japanese mayo. The bite-sized pieces of tender and juicy chicken is capped by a crisp and crunchy outer layer draped in a sweet sauce for bold flavors. You'll want some extra rice with this one...

Cap your Japanese feast with Asakusa Home of Tempura's indulgent Valrhona Chocolate Brownies with Green Tea Ice Cream (P 148) to complete your dining experience. The pairing of green tea and sinful Valrhona chocolate just works so well, so save room for dessert. Tempted by tempura? Satisfy your craving for authentic tempura and more at The Grove by Rockwell's Asakusa Home of Tempura. And you'll be glad you did...

Asakusa Home of Tempura is located at the Ground Floor, The Grove Retail Row, The Grove by Rockwell, E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Ugong, Pasig City or call (02) 941-0157 for inquiries and more information.

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