Oohmami Pares House & Noodle Bar

Came here for lunch today and was pretty impressed with the place. Their use of space was much better than the previous restaurant, Gachi, and the atmosphere was very lively and friendly.<br/ <br/ We thought it would be nice to try some philippino food for a change, as we hadn't really come across any others so far. After having lived in the Philippines for a while, I was feeling nostalgic and looking forward to some adventurous dishes, like crispy pork knees or vinegar cured fish, but unfortunately there was nothing too crazy on the menu. With that being said, the menu was very appetising, so we ordered a starter and two mains.<br/ <br/ We had the siopao sliders to start, which were 3 mini pork belly burgers in a sweet gravy between steamed buns. They were sweet and chewy, and had a delicious flavour, but were a little smaller than I would have liked for the 8.50 price tag. Would happily eat them again though.<br/ <br/ For the main course we had the tipsy tapsi and the wagyu brisket.<br/ <br/ The tipsy tapsi was a marinated steak with rice, a fried egg and some salad. The marinade for the steak was sweet, and was reminiscent of the beef bulgogi taste in Korean cuisine. Really delicious. The egg was good with the rice, but overall this dish doesn't need much explaining. It was very tasty though, and quite light. I didn't feel like falling into a food coma immediately after, which is always a good thing.<br/ <br/ The brisket was very tasty, and if you've had the brisket in Banker's hall, it's very similar to that, except the noodles are chewier, the broth is richer and there are small tempura'd onion rings. The noodles were absolutely fantastic, and the beef just melted in our mouths. No complaints and a good portion.<br/ <br/ Overall, we were pleased with this meal, and didn't feel as if we'd paid too much. The mains were very tasty, and it was nice to try something new, although this didn't feel like genuine philippino food, but more of a general Asian fusion restaurant. Regardless of what we label it, it was really good food, and we'd happily eat here again. It's good to see Oohmami was able to follow in Gachi's footsteps, and there's still a good restaurant in that part of 17th.

I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The atmosphere was great, the staff was friendly, and the food was delicious. Making a reservation for 6 was easy and the perfect spot to relax and catch up with friends. The music added to the chill vibe. I started with vegetarian lumpia, which was crispy and hot, though I prefer the meat version. I shared Sisig and Pancit Miki with a friend, and my favorite was the Pancit Miki with its thin noodles and flavorful sauce. The Sisig had a sunny-side-up egg on top, and breaking the yolk into the rice was delightful. My friend enjoyed the Oohpapi noodle soup, praising the tasty broth. I definitely plan on bringing my husband here next time.

This restaurant is amazing! I love the atmosphere and the servers are very friendly. The music is great and really sets the mood.

If you want accessible and interesting takes on traditional cuisine, Oohmami is a place to try. For Filipinos that grew up with the food, this is not your mom's cooking. This is a new take on classic dishes with quality ingredients.<br/ <br/ Recently diners seem to be all about soups and noodle bowls, the house-named Oohmami bowl with the thick and chewy filipino noodles is worth a try. If you like strong garlicky broths this will hit the spot for you. The Oohpapi bowl is also worth trying which is slightly different than the house bowl with a beefier taste.<br/ <br/ I prefer the rice bowls. Great meats on garlicky rice often topped with an egg. That's where I usually focus. Especially the Tipsy Tapsi, a great tender piece of rib eye grilled to perfection and marinated in an ale. I'd also get the sisig, a delicacy and favourite among Filipinos, the chopped fried pork is pretty satisfying.<br/ <br/ For appetizers, you can't go wrong with the lumpia (Filipino spring rolls) or the Filipino tacos. Get the Sisig nachos if you like the pork dish. But for my money I love the siopao sliders. The rice dough is so soft and fluffy and topped with pork belly it's fantastic.<br/ <br/ I'm in love with this restaurant and can't say enough about the place. After going so often I guess I can consider being friends with the owners, so I can't complain about service and they're very open to feedback I provide.<br/ <br/ I'm definitely a fan of these guys. They're doing good things in this small, casual hangout spot.

Loved the play on words: Umami Oohmami.  I came here for lunch with my family to try out something new and it did not disappoint.  Great quality asian fusion food. When they said that Filipino food is the next big trend, they had this place in mind.  I ordered a bagoong rice bowl which was bowl of fried rice topped with tender pork, eggs, and a hint of that earthy salty shrimpy paste that asians all know and love. It came served with some sliced green onions, cucumbers and surprise! sweet mangoes which added a lovely refreshing contrast to the salty.  My family all enjoyed their dishes (adobo chicken, the pares, and sisig) and the rich leche flan dessert.  I tried bits and pieces off my family's plate and enjoyed them thoroughly.  Will definitely be back to try other dishes.  Warm hospitality and a talented cook makes this a must try. Great for people who love adventurous global food.