Iloilo is not just a Korean Restaurant haven but slowly becoming a Japanese foodie favorite. Flavors from the land of the rising sun are well-loved by the people from the city of love. The taste of Japan is worlds apart from the taste of our local dishes yet Ilonggos are loving it.
One solid proof is the number of Japanese restaurants around the busy streets of Iloilo City. One of these mention-worthy spots that you must try is Jap Jap Jo Diner. They serve delicious yet affordable meals.
Jap Jap Jo Diner Menu
Aside from ramen, you can have a lot from here. From gyoza to sushi, they have a good number of Japanese meals that the locals can try.
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What We Had
Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu is a Japanese dish that consists of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet.
Shoyu Ramen
Tantanmen
Tempura
Gyoza
See also: The Best Ramen in Iloilo
How to Get There
This branch of Jap Jap Jo is located inside Central Park in Taft, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. There are several jeepney options you can ride for convenience.
If you are from Festive/Megaworld area, the exact ones passing Taft road are the following:
#21 TAGBAK – FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB VIA SM CITY/ATRIA
#23 MOHON – MANDURRIAO BUSINESS DISTRICT
Central Park is located in the middle part. You can actually ride any jeepney passing by Diversion Road and drop by Jollibee Taft North and walk a little going Central Park. Here are the possible jeepneys:
#4 UNGKA-ILOILO CITY VIA DIVERSION FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB LOOP
#5 FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA SM CITY
#12 MANDURRIAO – MOLO VIA FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB LOOP
# 13 HIBAO-AN – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA TABUCAN/ FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB
#14 HIBAO-AN TO JARO VIA ABETO/ WESTERN/ FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB
#20 VILLA -JARO VIA SOOC/OÑATE/FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB
#21 TAGBAK – FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB VIA SM CITY/ATRIA
#23 MOHON – MANDURRIAO BUSINESS DISTRICT
#24 LA PAZ – FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB VIA NABITASAN LOOP
Read also: The Ultimate Guide to Iloilo City Jeepney Routes
