Onami: great and unmatched Japanese cuisine

There is a new place in Panglao town for great Japanese food and world-class service and its name is Onami.

Onami, which means “great waves” signifies the restaurant’s mission to provide a great dining experience by offering exquisite Japanese specialties.

Restaurant owner Manuel Mendoza, in his brief speech said that he brought a chef from Manila to come up with delectable Japanese dishes for Boholanos to enjoy.

For his part, Tumoy Leisure Village’s general manager Rommel Gonzalez thanked all who came to the launch and invites all to have  taste of the dishes which the new restaurant has to offer. 

Onami is a welcome addition to the Moadto Strip and Modala Beach Resort located at Doljo, Panglao.

Onami Restaurant is noted for its welcoming yet sophisticated setting having modern interiors mixed with the traditional design of wide glass panels that allow the natural light to pass through.

This bright and warm ambiance compliments Onami’s genuine flavor which the Japanese are well-known for.

Onami Japanese Restaurant has a total seating capacity of 86 diners.

 Its main dining hall can accommodate over 50 people, while there are at least 10 seats available by the sushi bar. 

Onami eyes to become the new prime spot for business meetings, special events or intimate celebrations as it also opens “Koshitsu” the private room that can be subdivided and can comfortably accommodate over 20 guests.

During the launch last April 14, 2021, some personalities graced the event such as Panglao mayor Leonila Montero, Cong. Edgar Chatto, and Transportation Sec. Arthur Tugade. Also in attendance was Miss Universe Philippines third runner-up Pauline Amelinckx, among others.

Onami’s doors are open daily from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for lunch while 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for dinner.

The restaurant offers a wide array of dishes ranging from Otoshi potato salad as appetizer, Sushi rolls and California Maki, Tempura Maki, Tekka Maki, Agemono Pork Tonkatsu, Donburi Katsudon and many more!

The restaurant is located at the Ground Level, North Wing of Moadto Strip Mall, Tumoy Leisure Village, Doljo, Panglao town.

Rommel Gonzalez of the Tumoy Leisure Village which operates Moadto Strip and Onami Japanese Restaurant speaks to the crowd during the launch of the newest Japanese restaurant in town.

The owner of Onami Japanese Restaurant located at Moadto Strip Manuel Mendoza, delivers a short message to the guests of the launch of the new restaurant on Apr. 14, 2021.

Msgr. Jeff Malanog leads the blessing of the new Japanese restaurant, Onami Japanese Restaurant

The façade of the Onami Japanese Restaurant at the Moadto Strip in barangay Doljo, Panglao, which is now open to the public who loves Japanese cuisine.

In a huddle during the launch event of Onami Japanese Restaurant are Rommel Gonzales of Tumoy Leisure Village (left), Panglao mayor Leonila Montero (center) and Cong. Edgar Chatto (right).

Elizabeth Mendoza (left), wife of the owner; Manuel Mendoza, the owner of Onami Japanese Restaurant (center) play host to Transportation Sec. Arthur Tugade (right) during the restaurant’s launch. Tugade made a quick stop to greet the owners on the launch of the new Japanese dining place in Panglao.

Tourism bigwig Elvieh Sarmiento (left) poses with Miss Universe Philippines 3rd Runner Up Pauline Amelinckx (right) during the launch of the Onami Japanese Restaurant at Moadto Strip in Panglao. Contributed photo

Panglao Mayor Leonila Montero (right) finds time to be in a photograph with Miss Universe Philippines 3rd Runner Up Pauline Amelinckx (left) during the launch of the Onami Japanese Restaurant at Moadto Strip in Panglao. Contributed photo

Tourism transport magnate Elvieh Sarmiento (left) is with Miss Universe Philippines 3rd Runner Up Pauline Amelinckx (middle) and Tumoy Leisure Village general manager Rommel Gonzales (right) for a souvenir photograph during the launch of the Onami Japanese Restaurant at Moadto Strip in Panglao. Contributed photo