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Niku Niku Oh!! Kome

A new kind of burger just landed in Pasay City — one that trades buns for Japanese rice and fast food for a sizzling, made-for-you experience.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nikunikuohkomeph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Niku Niku Oh!! Kome</a>, the much-hyped Japanese hamburg steak chain, has opened its first Philippine branch at SM Mall of Asia. If you’ve ever craved the comfort of a bespoke meal that still feels like a spectacle, this is your next must-visit.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747376643294Copy of Workbench Thumbnail.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>The sizzle of Niku Niku Oh! Kome lands in Manila | Photo: Niku Niku Oh! Kome</div>The heart and highlight of the experience is the beef patty: ground fresh in-house every morning from a mix of premium beef cuts imported directly from Japan. The beef is never frozen, and that freshness is immediately clear in both flavor and texture. Each hamburg steak is seared and served medium rare — still tender and juicy at the center — and placed directly on your personal sizzling hotplate. That’s where the fun begins.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747376701215PLAIN PATTY.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>The pure beef patty | Photo: Ching Dee</div>Don’t want your steak medium rare? No problem. Guests can cook each side a bit longer on their own hotplate, giving you full control over doneness without sacrificing that freshly-seared crust. The plate stays hot throughout your meal, so every bite can be just the way you like it — whether you’re a medium-rare purist or a well-done devotee.Each set meal includes free refills Japanese rice (polished in-house from grains grown in Japan), hearty miso soup, and your choice between raw egg yolk or onsen egg. To cut through the richness, seasonal vegetables (steamed broccoli during our visit) are also offered and seared on the hotplate for added flavor. <div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747376835750PLAIN PATTY WITH ONSEN EGG.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>A classic beef patty topped with onsen egg | Photo: Ching Dee</div>What takes the Niku Niku Oh!! Kome  experience to the next level is the sauce bar: a lineup of house-made sauces designed to mix and match, giving diners a different kind of experience each visit. Whether you like it bright and citrusy or dark and umami-packed, there’s a pairing that elevates each bite. The onion sauce and gochujang sauce are must-tries! <div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747376900268CHEF KEVIN PREPARING SAUCES.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Chef Kevin at work preparing the sauces | Photo: Ching Dee</div>The menu is streamlined but full of options. Sets range from simple combos like the classic two original patties to indulgent trios featuring cheese and seasonal mushroom gravy steaks. They even offer limited daily servings of pure Wagyu patties, so make sure to come early and get it when you can.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747376971910MUSHROOM PATTY 1.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>The perfection of a patty draped in mushroom gravy | Photo: Ching Dee</div>At Niku Niku Oh!! Kome, which loosely translates to “meat meat rice”, each patty is thick, hand-formed, and sized for a hearty meal — especially with the rice and egg to round it out. The plain patties are already tasty on its own, needing very little help from their wide range of sauces. But adding the cheese takes it to a whole different level. Seasonal patty iterations — like the mushroom gravy patty during our visit — feature fresh mushrooms (never canned), giving the sauce real depth and earthiness. <div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747377075626CHEESE PATTY 1.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Golden, gooey cheese melts over this patty | Photo: Ching Dee</div>Seating is limited to 40 bar-style spots, each wrapping around two open kitchens. It’s casual but intimate, ideal for solo diners or small groups who want to focus on the food. Watching the chefs grill each steak and hearing the constant sizzle adds to the appeal — it’s dinner with a bit of drama, minus the pretense.Brought in by the Teng family, the same group behind Mango Tree, Genki Sushi, Tung Lok Seafood, and Wong Place, Niku Niku Oh!! Kome is now part of a growing roster of Asian dining hits brought to Manila. No reservations are needed, and the vibe is relaxed but efficient — walk in, sit down, and let the plate do the talking.<div>Niku Niku Oh!! Kome  |  Level 1, SM Mall of Asia, North Main Mall (walkway/outdoor area)  |  Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nikunikuohkomeph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nikunikuohkomeph</a> </div>

A new kind of burger just landed in Pasay City — one that trades buns for Japanese rice and fast food for a sizzling, made-for-you experience.

A new kind of burger just landed in Pasay City — one that trades buns for Japanese rice and fast food for a sizzling, made-for-you experience.

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Published May 16, 2025 02:35 PM PHT

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