TETSUO
A trendy Japanese fusion spot in Poblacion, known for its killer fried chicken and creative noodle dishes, transforming into a lively bar at night.
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TETSUO
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A trendy Japanese fusion spot in Poblacion, known for its killer fried chicken and creative noodle dishes, transforming into a lively bar at night.
"Experience the crispy, flavorful fried chicken and unique noodle pairings that keep people coming back to TETSUO."
Spice Level Guide
Opt for medium or high spice levels for the most flavorful fried chicken; low spice can be bland.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
The restaurant is small, so visiting outside of peak times can help avoid crowds and ensure a more comfortable experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Japanese Fusion
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+63 916 487 6559
Address
8483 Kalayaan Ave, cor Matilde, Makati City, 1210 Metro Manila, Philippines
Website
instagram.com/tetsuo.vision/Highlights
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Crispy Japanese Fried Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken with a perfectly crispy coating, offered in various spice levels from tangy Sansho to spicy Kaneda. Served with gravy and rice or flavorful noodles.
Unique Noodle Combinations
Experience creative pairings like spicy fried chicken with 'birthday noodles' (Yi Mein) or cold soba noodles, providing a delightful textural and flavor contrast.
Vibrant Poblacion Nightlife Hub
More than just a restaurant, TETSUO transforms into a chill space for drinking and dancing at night, attracting creatives and a lively crowd.
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Spice Level Guide
Opt for medium or high spice levels for the most flavorful fried chicken; low spice can be bland.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
The restaurant is small, so visiting outside of peak times can help avoid crowds and ensure a more comfortable experience.
Signature Dishes Recommendation
Don't miss the signature Fried Chicken Meal or the Hot Chicken menu items for a truly satisfying meal.
Consider the Combinations
The spicy fried chicken paired with soba or birthday noodles is a highly recommended and unique combination.
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Spice Level Guide
Opt for medium or high spice levels for the most flavorful fried chicken; low spice can be bland.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
The restaurant is small, so visiting outside of peak times can help avoid crowds and ensure a more comfortable experience.
Signature Dishes Recommendation
Don't miss the signature Fried Chicken Meal or the Hot Chicken menu items for a truly satisfying meal.
Consider the Combinations
The spicy fried chicken paired with soba or birthday noodles is a highly recommended and unique combination.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
TETSUO is lauded for its exceptionally crispy and flavorful Japanese-inspired fried chicken and unique noodle pairings, often highlighted for generous servings and reasonable prices. While many praise the taste and value, some find the restaurant's intimate space can lead to noise, and a few mention the fries being too sweet or chicken exterior being overly oily.
"Everything about this place was awesome. The food came out pretty fast, and everything was delicious! We got the torched salmon,delicious, the birthday noodles, amazing, and the fried chicken, so crispy. Would give this place 10stars if I could"
Heamacra
"Great unique combination. Spicy fried chicken with soba/birthday noodles combination. Love the spicy fried chicken. Love that its dry compared to all the korean fried chicken. Just wish it was a little bit more spicier. The soba and bday noodles was a perfect combo to tge chicken.
Place is a bit small but love that this part of Poblacion is not too crowded.
Overall love their food."
Mark Dennis Ong
"Love the karaage in sansho level. It’s a lemon pepper seasoning, essentially. I got it with the birthday noodles which is mixed with their signature chili sauce. I ordered rice on the side and took the noodles to go. The chili sauce wasn’t so spicy, just enough to give the dish a bit of a kick and a nice umami flavor.
The price is also pretty good for the serving especially since I was still able to take the noodles home after.
It’s a very intimate setting, very dark inside and a bit loud when I got there since there was a band upstairs. But if you don’t mind that kind of atmosphere, this is the place to go. Keep in mind though that it’s limited seating."
Leand Daluro
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Frequently Asked Questions
The signature fried chicken, especially in medium or high spice levels, and unique combinations like the fried chicken with birthday noodles or soba are highly recommended.
The restaurant is quite intimate and can get loud, especially with live music. It's better suited for smaller groups or pairs, particularly if you prefer a lively atmosphere.
TETSUO offers three spice levels: Sansho (citrus & pepper), Ichimi (mild heat), and Kaneda (smoky & tangy, their spiciest).
Yes, TETSUO is available for delivery via GrabFood, making it convenient to enjoy their dishes at home.
TETSUO has a trendy, minimalist vibe with streetwear influences. It's great for casual hangouts during the day and transforms into a chill bar with music at night.
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Location: Tetsuo has branches located at 88 Esteban Abada Street, Quezon City and 8483 Kalayaan Avenue, corner Matilde, Makati City. What to order: Fried Chicken Meal (P190), Hot Chicken (P230 for two pieces), and Karaage with Soba (P230). How to order: Tetsuo is available for delivery via GrabFood.
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8483 Kalayaan Ave., Poblacion, Makati Mondays to Sundays, 10 AM to 8 PM Facebook | Instagram. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by (@tetsuo.vision)
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