Yuan Asian Bistro is not in it just for the food gimmicks and other customer-luring tactics. Picture Ma-Ling fries, laksa, and sushi, you think you’ve seen it before. But Yuan Asian Bistro will make it a testament that you will want to try everything at once—or better, come back for more.
This humble restaurant takes pride in its loyal customers who come for its promise of affordable food, quality service, and communal ambience. Partly owned by GMA Artist Center star Rocco Nacino, Yuan may be sitting quietly along the busy street of Brixton, Kapitolyo, yet boasts intricate and hearty meals.
From its Laksa Tantanmen specialty, you get what you wish for—the lovechild of Southeast Asian and East Asian cuisine. The authentic taste of flavorful laksa paired with soft ramen noodles for only P339, and it can already fill up two tummies.
For P325, XO Malingkatsu will be very much enjoyed by the famished as it is generously served with rice and Slaw (coleslaw), plus a variety of dips and sauces. It is Yuan Bistro’s very own Spam Fries and you can freely mix and match its Japanese Mayo, XO sauce, Sesame Dressing, Sriracha, and Tonkatsu sauce.
Another Yuan loyalists’ favorite is the DIY Sushi—a handsome platter that consists of the sushi essentials: rice, salmon, tuna, nori strips and wasabi. At Php 349, you can already experience your very own sushi bar.
Meanwhile, Rocco swears, ladies get snuggly with Yuan’s bestselling cocktail Matcha Dream, a mix of vodka and vanilla, spiked with coconut milk and topped with Matcha powder. It is the drink that plays with the senses. Another signature drink called Whiskey Sour is bourbon made more exciting with lime juice, sugar syrup, and egg whites.
As we indulge in Asian cuisine, Rocco took time to talk about his newest “baby.” Rocco stressed, “I am very proud of Yuan. Once kasi I set my mind on something, I’d dedicate my time to it. I don’t want to be just an investor. I help out, kahit sa pinakasimpleng kaya kong gawin. Because when I become part of something, I want to actively participate in it.”
With food parks becoming the epitome of HOHOLs (Hang Out-Hang Out Lang, a millennials phrase), Yuan Asian Bistro stays true to what ‘capping the night off’ feels like.
Who needs an overwhelming crowd when you can gather with your closest friends and just chill?
Yuan Asian Bistro is waiting for your next HOHOL, and it is open daily (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m until midnight.