Where the Heck is Marinduque?: Tatsu Sushi- Another Restaurant I can Highly Recommend

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There are hundreds of tourists attractions in the Philippines. But as a lover of the Island of Marinduque (Home of the Morions and Heart of the Philippines), I am indeed partial to its beauty, charm and its friendly and hospitable residents. Therefore, help me achieve my dream of seeing this island becomes a world tourist destination, by telling all your friends and relatives about this site. Welcome, to you all, new readers and faithful followers of this site! The photo above is Poctoy White Beach in Torrijos, Marinduque with beautiful and majestic Mt Malindig in the background. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on infringing your copyrights.

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Tatsu Sushi- Another Restaurant I can Highly Recommend

Dinah and I had dinner at Tatsu Sushi yesterday, Saturday, July 26. We had a gastronomic experience that is unforgettable. The Tempura Dinner, the Fresh Oyster and the Dragon roll we ordered were delicious. Here some photos I took.

Love the Presentation and Food Styling of My Tempura Dinner
The Fresh Oyster was Yummy!

In case you have not heard:Tatsu Sushi is a contemporary Japanese restaurant with a bright and cheery decor. They offer a wide variety of rolls, including the popular flaming dragon and spider roll. Customers enjoy the sashimi salad and the delicious miso soup served upon arrival. The restaurant is known for its friendly service and diverse drink options, from hot sake to frosted mugs of draft beer. Vegetarian options are available, and there are menu choices for kids as well. Located conveniently in Walnut Creek, Tatsu Sushi is a favorite spot for sushi lovers in the area. Here's information from their website: tatsu sushi

Customers' Favorites

Lunch 6pc Nigiri Mix & Cali

Mango Crusty Lobster Roll

Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen

Hamachi Sashimi 5pcs

Cherry Blossom Roll

Assorted Sashimi

California Roll

Chicken Karaage

Big Daddy Roll

Teriyaki Salmon

Tatsu Sushi Reviews

4.7

361 ratings

87%

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4.6

Foursquare

8.3

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Recent Reviews

Tatsu Sushi is hands down my favorite sushi spot in the Bay Area. My brother and I have been coming here for a while now, and it never disappoints. The quality is always top-notch—fresh fish, perfectly seasoned rice, and well-balanced flavors in every bite. It’s the kind of place where you can taste the care that goes into each roll.
On top of that, the prices are more than fair, especially considering the quality. But what really makes Tatsu stand out are...
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March 2025
Amazing sushi and service! The quality is amazingly fresh and flavor combinations are exceptional. They have different Soju flavors including the best Green Grape. They even give you a free gyoza appetizer when you order food that totals $35 or more. I personally love their Spider Fantasy Roll. Carlos is always so friendly and knowledgeable. It is always a joy to come here. I’ll even wait during busy times to get in.
March 2025
Amazing food, great variety of choices, very affordable and sushi chefs are extremely friendly - thank you Carlos for always welcoming us with a smile and delicious sushi rolls - try their spider roll or flaming dragon! FYI if you order $35 worth of food they send you a free basket of gyoza - very tasty app!
March 2025
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Monday	5 - 9PM 12 - 2:30PM
Tuesday	12 - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM
Wednesday	12 - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM
Thursday	5 - 9PM 12 - 2:30PM
Friday	12 - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM
Saturday	12 - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM
Sunday	Closed

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ABOUT ME

I am a retired (Chemistry Team Leader from USFDA) Filipino-American who loves writing, gardening and photography. My wife (of 58 years) and I enjoy the snowbird lifestyle between the US and the Philippines. We have a small but very private beach resort( see above video) in the beautiful island of Marinduque, Philippines. I have several blog sites(ten), a personal blog, blogs about retiring in Marinduque and our beach resort and conference center-CHATEAU DU MER. I also write for www.squidoo.com now owned by HubPages.com

Marinduque: A Photogenic Province and Tourists Destination

Marinduque is a photoblogger dream. The province is endowed with unspoiled white sand beaches, pristine blue waters, fringing reefs, virgin coral reefs, coves, limestone caves, meandering rivers, mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls and streams, fabled sulfur and hot mineral springs,old churches and of course beautiful sunsets. The Internet is filled with photographs of the scenic beauty of this island not only from the local professional photographers but also from amateur photographers all over the world. The province has more than six big islands popular to beach lovers, scuba divers and snorkeling enthusiasts. It has Mt Malindig known to mountain climbers and hikers. It has Bathala and Tarug Caves popular to spelunkers and just curious seekers. In one of the eight caves of Bathala, there is a resident python, believed to be enchanted. If he shows himself when you visit the caves, it is suppose to bring you good luck.

Sunset over Tres Reyes Islands- Photo from panoramnio.com The nearest and most accessible islands from the capital town of Boac are the Tres Reyes Islands ( Islands of the Three Kings), Gaspar, Melchor and Baltazar in the town of Gasan. The local names are Laki, Pangkog and Man-nga ( see map above). These islands are located southwest of the mainland. The other three group of islands bigger in area and more populated are Polo, Maniwaya and Mongpong Islands. These are located in the Northeast part of the mainland in the town of Santa Cruz. Maniwaya's Polo Maria White Beach is being develop as an alternative to Boracay. There is a bigger island, Salamongue Island which is not as well known to the tourists and residents.. I really do not know the reason, but I believe it is not as accessible from the mainland . Moreover, it is not as developed( no electricity or running water) compared to the other islands.

One of the most popular white beach located in the mainland in the town of Torrijos is Poctoy White Beach. It is about a 70 minutes drive from downtown Boac. Poctoy White beach with Mt, Malindig as the background is the most photogenic and the most photographed scenery in the island.

Just late last year, the former Elephant Island in Lipata, Buenavista, owned privately, was renamed Bellarocca Resort Island and Spa. It has been converted to look like Santorini Island, Greece with buildings all painted in white sticking in the cliffs. From what I heard, this resort is one of the most expensive and luxurious resort in Southeast Asia. The cheapest room charges $300 per night excluding meals and other amenities. When I was in Marinduque last year, I met a few rich and famous Filipinos( businessmen, actors and actresses, TV personalities)) from Manila as well as Korean and Japanese tourists at Masiga Airport in Gasan on their way to the resort. From the resort advertisement, I know that the most expensive accommodation is a 3-bedroom villa with its own pool and jacussi charging about $ 800 per night without meals. Dong Ho, Oggie Ramos, Ferdz Decena, Allan Barredo, Sydney Snoeck and Dennis Villegas are some of the photographers that I know who have photo blogs about Marinduque. Their pictures are beautiful, unique and mesmerizing. It is worth your time to visit their photo blogs sites. Looking at their photographs of Marinduque, its Tradition and Culture will surely make you proud of the beauty of our island paradise.