2015 Best Ramen in Manila by a Japanese Reviewer

Gaku Nakamura is a self-styled Japanese Ramen Consultant living in Manila. Last year, he listed his top 10 ramen with Ramen Nagi topping the list. But with a number of new and authentic restaurants popping up, here is some of Gaku-san’s top ramen for 2015!

#5 Mendokoro Ramenba

MUST TRY: Shoyu Tonkatsu

Gaku says: “Mendokoro has tonkotsu-based ramen with chashu. The restaurant looks just like a Japanese-style kitchen and it reminds me of a good ramen restaurant in Japan, Afuri. The taste of the broth and chasu is very nice.”

#4 Mitsuyado Seimen

MUST TRY: Cheese Tsukemen

Gaku says: “Tsukemen soup is yuzu flavor and the noodles are thick. I have never thought that cheese can fit wih Tsukemen, but you will be satisfied once you taste it at Mitsuyado!

#3 Ramen Daisho

MUST TRY: Miso Ramen

Gaku says: “The best Miso ramen in Manila! It is located along Shaw Blvd. Although not located in a major mall, lots of people go there just to eat Daisho's delicious ramen. Not only ramen, but their gyoza are also delicious.”

#2 Ramen Nagi

MUST TRY: Butao Ramen

Gaku says: “Nagi’s tonkotsu-based broth tastes like real Japanese tonkotsu. If you’re a first-time visitor, try Butao. When you've eaten half of it, try to add their Fire sauce to change the taste. You can also change the firmness of the ramen and the toppings based on your preference.”

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Asia CEO Awards 2015 : Category Finalist Announced

Last October 19 at the Marriott Grand ballroom building in Pasay City, the Media Launch for the Asia CEO Award for 2015 happened, where they announced the list of finalists that meets the criteria for the following categories. Also, present in that event are the CEO's of the biggest corporation in Asia, Josep Elias of ADP, Jurgen Tanpho of ADEC, Bansan Choa of iRemit, Noel Bonoan of KPMG, Darcy Lalonde of Synchrony Global, Vikram Singh of Tata Consulting, Jovy Hernandez of PLDT, Tom McCormick of Capital One, Sheila Lobein of JLL, David Sutherland of ICM, Tanya Deakens of Shore Solutions, to announce the Award finalist.

1. KPMG : Executive Leadership Team of the Year
The award is open to any Profit-Making Organizations Executive Management Team that achieved important success while overseeing a business enterprise either within Philippines or outside of it. The team should have also demonstrated exceptional leadership skills resulting to the maximization of stakeholders values.

2. SyncHRony : Global Top Employer of the Year 
The award is open to any Philippines-based organization that achieved important employer success while overseeing a business enterprise either within Philippines or outside of it. The accomplishment(s) must demonstrate Filipino (or mixed Filipino/expatriate) management talent performing at the highest standards and be recognized as internationally significant

3. Smart : Enterprise Global Filipino Executive of the Year 
The award is open to any Philippines-based organization that achieved important employer success while overseeing a business enterprise either within Philippines or outside of it. The accomplishment(s) must demonstrate Filipino (or mixed Filipino/expatriate) management talent performing at the highest standards and be recognized as internationally significant

4. Jones Lang LaSalle : Expatriate Executive of the Year 
The award is open to any non-Filipino who achieved measurable success while overseeing a business enterprise within Philippines. The accomplishment must have made a strong contribution to the development of the country’s economic capabilities.

5. ADP : Service Excellence Company of the Year 
The award is open to any Philippines-based organization that achieved important success within Philippines or outside of it. The accomplishment(s) must demonstrate Filipino (or mixed Filipino/expatriate) management talent performing at the highest standards which resulted to the company’s customer satisfaction.

6. SHORE Solutions : Most Innovative Company of the Year 
The award is open to any Philippines-based organization that achieved important success within Philippines or outside of it. The accomplishment(s) must demonstrate Filipino (or mixed Filipino/expatriate) management talent performing at the highest standards and be recognized as internationally significant. The innovation must be meaningful to the business/organization and to the society

7. Capital One : Young Leader of the Year 
Candidates for this award can be either organizations that have done exemplary work developing young leaders or for individual young leaders who have accomplished remarkable achievements. The young leaders should be should not be older than 35 years old during the year considered and have the title ranging from manager and up.

8. ADEC : Innovations Green Company of the Year 
The award is open to corporate and non-corporate organizations that have demonstrated strong leadership and participation in sustainability and environmental protection programs initiatives in Philippines.

9. Technology Company of the Year 
The award is open to corporate organizations, academe and startup companies that focuses on Information and Communications Technology, Bio Technology & Material Science, Sciences and Math & Engineering.

10. I-Remit : Heart for OFW's Company of the Year 
This award is given to private and public corporations that implement specific programs that produce a positive and significant effect to Filipino overseas foreign workers and their families.

11. ICM : CSR Company of the Year 
The award is open to corporate and non-corporate organizations that achieved important success in providing a social commitment to the Filipino people by promoting environmental protection & awareness, livelihood programs and youth development projects which can contribute to the society

12. Philippine Airlines : Hospitality Destination of the Year 
This award is open to ASEAN-based organizations engaged in the hotel and resort industry that promotes ASEAN tourism and showcases the genuine hospitality and cultural heritage of the  

13. TCS : ASEAN Company of the Year
The award is open to for-profit organizations that achieved significant business growth and expansion across the ASEAN region. This award category is open to organizations which have demonstrated a commitment to introducing and boosting ASEAN economic capabilities and competitiveness within the region.

For the complete list of the finalists, visit their website at
http://www.asia-ceo-awards.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Asia-CEO-Awards-2015-Finalists2.pdf

The Awarding will happen this November 11, 2015 at the Grand Ballroom, Marriott Hotel Manila, to register please click on the link below:
http://www.asia-ceo-awards.org/index.php/nominate/