When you want your steak like right now, hit the gas. If you're stuck along Ayala Avenue during the mad holiday rush, consider yourself lucky. Simply make a quick turn to One Ayala and get your steak fix at Ikinari Steak. And just let the traffic take its course as you enjoy a sumptuous bite of premium steaks.
Japan's famous steakhouse chain finally arrives at the center of Makati's new transport hub and commercial business district. Now with three branches to close the year including its very first location in SM Mall of Asia followed by Robinsons Magnolia, Ikinari Steak fires up its third hotspot at the new One Ayala along Ayala Avenue. And the metal skillets are all fired up for your steak fix...
True to its concept, Ikinari Steak brings premium quality steaks for that quick craving with excellent value for money. Literally translated as "sudden steak,"Ikinari Steak brings its brand of pure steak indulgence to Makati. And just in time too for the holiday season (for more on Ikinari Steak, see my previous post How Do You Like Your Steak? Right Now. At Ikinari Steak in SM Mall of Asia Square on their inaugural branch at SM Mall of Asia from December last year).
If steaks are your game, you're in the right place. With its wide selection of premium Certified Angus Beef in a variety of cuts, Ikinari Steak has just the right steak for your carnivorous craving. Each cut is prepared and carved as you order...
...for the freshest and cleanest flavors. The panoramic glass windows offers diners a glimpse of the preparation behind each order in a fast and well-orchestrated series of precise moves by the master chefs of Ikinari Steak.
Each order is dispatched with a complex series of fast choreographed moves...
...for that quick and perfect steak experience in that signature Ikinari Steak style. The fragrant hints from the kitchen and the hissing sounds of your steak sizzling on a metal skillet is just the beginning in a sensory weave of layers to your dining experience at Ikinari Steak.
After a hearty bowl of Beef Soup made from steak trimmings and a refreshing side of Salad, your steaks are served. Ikinari Steak offers six savory options with each order paired with a bowl of Japanese steamed rice. All six tempting options bring unique flavors, each one guaranteed to satisfy your steak cravings. The specialty Wild Steak (P 599-200g/P 850-300g/P 1,195-450g) is a tender Certified Angus Beef Chuck Eye Steak simply seasoned with salt, pepper and butter and finished on a sizzling hot metal skillet with a side of sweet corn, carrots and broccoli. A good steak doesn't have to be complicated with salt, pepper and butter as the only other ingredients needed.
Order your steak rare and let it sizzle on the skillet for a few more seconds on the table to enjoy pure and unrestrained yet clean beefy notes. As is, the steak delivers on the promise of bold flavors. But if you prefer additional notes to complement your steak, you'll find Japanese style condiments on the table including the proprietary Ikinari Sweet or Spicy Sauce along with jars of wasabi, horseradish mustard and minced garlic paste for that extra kick. The wasabi and horseradish mustard cuts through the savory richness of the Wild Steak while the minced garlic paste adds a deep nutty richness with each tender bite. The aptly named Wild Steak does the job of satisfying your steak cravings with flying colors. Grab an ice-cold Sapporo to wash it all down and repeat. But there's more...
Who doesn't love a juicy Japanese style burger patty with steamed rice? The Ikinari Hamburg Steak (P 475-200g/P 610-300g) served with gravy and a side of veggies is another tasty option with bold and savory notes. A meal in itself, a dab of horseradish and minced garlic paste with a spoonful of steamed rice becomes a comforting meal any time of day. It's a simple and uncomplicated yet immensely satisfying dish delivering all the beefy notes you love.
The Ribeye (P 1,199-200g) at Ikinari Steak has to be my favorite cut with its rich and buttery finish. Each bite drapes the palate with a burst of savory notes as you go for another slice and bite. Like most of their steak offerings, you don't need much to complete the flavors. Just uncluttered beefy goodness. Maybe a dab of wasabi along with the crisp garlic chips and that's it. Why complicate it?
Richly marbled, the even layers of fat delivers even more intense notes lingering long on the palate. If you're sharing the Ribeye, you can also have the steak sliced for your unhampered dining convenience. All you need to do is pick up a slice.
The Tenderloin (P 1,345-200g) is Ikinari Steak's most premium cut. Thick yet tender and much leaner than the Ribeye, the Tenderloin offers a rounder and flavorful depth with each bite. Perfectly seared on the outside with a juicy pink center, the Tenderloin is one solid and sure-fire steak craving buster at Ikinari Steak.
The Striploin (P 1,199-200g) offers a perfect balance of texture like the Tenderloin and rich and intense beefy flavor of the Ribeye for another tasty option at Ikinari Steak. The buttery mouthfeel and fresh, clean finish makes the Striploin another excellent choice for any serious steak craving.
The Wild Steak, Ribeye, Tenderloin, Striploin and Ikinari Hamburg Steak may complicate your final decision but each one hits all the right notes. You can also opt for the Assorted Cut (P 920-200g) featuring the Wild Steak and a mixture of premium cuts in one sizzling hot metal skillet at Ikinari Steak.
Steak cravings and the mad holiday rush becomes the perfect reason to take a detour along Ayala Avenue to Ikinari Steak. Like hitting two birds in one go, you can enjoy your steak while waiting for the metro's traffic to settle down.
There are countless options for steak in the growing local restaurant scene, but value for money and fast service sets Ikinari Steak apart from the usual list of suspects of steak dining destinations. If you're after a good premium steak without the fuss or frills and you want it right now, Ikinari Steak is your pick. Now open at One Ayala...
Ikinari Steak is located at the Ground Floor of One Ayala, Ayala Malls, Ayala Center, 1 Ayala Avenue, Makati, Metro Manila. You can visit their FB Page and IG Feed at https://www.facebook.com/ikinariph/ and https://www.instagram.com/ikinariph/ for more information and updates.
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