Samurai-Juan Japanese-Pinoy 2nd Year Meet-Up was a Huge Success

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Up-and-coming technopreneurs from Japan and the Philippines met up for the second-time around to continue their exchange of cultures and ideas over dinner and socialization at an informal Monday evening gathering dubbed as the 2nd Samurai-Juan MeetUp.

Samurai-Juan is a meet-up party for Japanese IT businessmen and the Philippines' existing start-ups. It invites around 30 to 40 people and discuss about each businesses and the possibilities of collaboration among the two nationalities, while munching on a great buffet of Japanese cuisine.

Several aspiring and rising Filipino technopreneurs were again invited to a simple dinner and get-together with their Japanese counterparts by Bolooka Co-Founder Marc Medina at Hanaichi Japanese Restaurant over at Bonifacio Global City last April 15, 2013.

Primero Casa Filipino : Well-Deserved Buffet Bragging Rights

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Would you agree with me if I say that the Filipinos totally love fiestas?... and a buffet is the closest one you could get to if you can't wait for the next fiesta to come along?

I strongly believe that almost everyone here loves to dine on a feast with several choices of sumptuous food that will delight most of the senses, especially the taste.  We also enjoy a meal when we are given a choice to taste a bit of everything, or pick just a few of the dishes we really want.

For example, I love seafood better than meat, but would gladly take a small bite of each type just to taste them, and find out which I would choose to come back for seconds or on my next visit.

Though I couldn't really eat a lot in just one seating, I really prefer a variety than just one specialty. A buffet is the most affordable way to surround myself with a grand selection of dishes.

SumoSam Olympia Grand Launch: Big and Better Buffet in the Heart of Makati

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It's time for the ceremonial cutting of the Maki by SumoSam co-owner Marvin Agustin to signify the official launch of the newest SumoSam branch. The event was witnessed by the media and guests a few nights ago.

I got an invite to witness this somewhat "historical" event that formally launched one of the newest branch of SumoSam Restaurant that's a lot different from the previous branches. It's that Japanese restaurant owned by three partners namely Marvin Agustin, Ricky Laudico, and Raymund Magdaluyo.

SumoSam Olympia located at the lower ground floor of the Somerset Building (just right beside the Manila Peninsula Hotel in Makati) offers a buffet style unlike the other SumoSam branches. For only Php 499 per person, you can get to try a variety of delectable dishes and delicacies done best at SumoSam. They also offer breakfast from 6am to 10am and happy hours menu .

They are also open 24 hours a day and is actually the biggest and the most elegant Sumosam restaurant in the Metro, in the heart of the Makati commercial and business district. The place is very ideal for private meetings, special functions, and corporate events.