Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
Upon entering there is a waiting list to be seated down there are seats outside Yabu House of Katsu to wait until an employee goes and ask for your vaccination card before being seated down. Waiting outside having a free time to roam around while someone with you is there to keep your spot. Yabu House of Katsu menu will be handed to you where choosing what you would like to order before you have a seat to walk inside. Giving your order comes the water glasses and tables are already set and tables has been disinfected. While waiting to for our food Carmina took a picture where she was seated inside Yabu House of Katsu. Those who have ordered Chicken Katsu will be getting a bowl of sesame seeds, grind your own before adding tonkatsu sauce to make adjustment on their taste with salad dressing for all you can eat buffet on cabbage. Carmina had decided to try the Salmon Don Set for PHP 645.00 ($11.52) 180g Chicken Katsu Set for PHP 400.00 ($7.14) Original Katsundon Set for PHP 400.00 (...