New Hatchin Makati | Uma Delica

“Uma Delica” is the name and a range of Japanese dishes by New Hatchin Grocer, which has three branches in Metro Manila with its first store in Makati City, Pasay, and Quezon City. If you attend the local Food Expos you’ll likely see them set up a booth and promote most of the Japanese products that are not available in other stores. But what makes New Hatchin stand out is its “Uma Delica” Japanese cuisine from its traditional sushi to the more popular rice meals that’s been sold out if you are not early what’s available. Despite the rising cost in the post-pandemic era they still have some of the affordable meals if you are up in the morning to be there to get first dibs.

Uma Delica | Sukiyaki Don

There’s a good reason why many people would spend more on Japanese food than the usual dish they see almost every single day. New Hatchin range Uma Delica dish is not the common meal you see or even find in places other than in Japanese groceries. But New Hatchin is not just some oddly Japanese Groceries that has been around for quite a long time. They have established the one thing that most Asian Groceries don’t have, and that is being genuine and consistent in their products. Chief among the things they have is their Bento and other lunch meals that are an exclusive part of what made this Japanese Grocery known and one dish they have is the Sukiyaki Don

Uma Delica | Katsu-licous Curry

Japanese dish by New Hatchin under the Uma Delica brand has been consistent with their delivery of fresh and premium food for an affordable price. But with the inflation rate happening the prices of the ingredients have been quite challenging to maintain its product cost to what it was. But with all the changes they still keep the quality as the way it should be. Yesterday it was a shock to find out that New Hatchin did have a price bump from last year, and it might not be permanent as the cost continues to soar. Despite the changes in price point one of their bestsellers is the Katsu Curry. It is still one of their favourite product that maintains overall quality.

Uma Delica | Special Tonkatsu

There are difference to how a meat is deep-fried. For the Japanese, there are certain textures and colours that you’ll notice. It’s not dipped too much in oil and doesn’t appear to be dry or overly cooked to the point it doesn’t look healthy. Japan knows a thing or two how it is done and it is quite remarkable why it taste and look good. New Hatchin Grocery have their ways of having in-house takeout meals look special. They are meticulously prepared to make you feel and have the experience authentic Jaopanese food in your home. For those never gotten to travel in Japan they surely make sure you have the same tasteful experience like this Special Tonkatsu 150G!

Uma Delica | Katsudon

Japanese Rice Bowls are popular in Asian markets, and fast food establishments have made them affordable (depends on their target demographic). The Western market is slowly catching up to the concept of a rice meal, and sometimes there’s a fusion of ideas borne into a new concept. But for the Asian Market it fits right adding new choices for locals who wants something new at the same time still have “rice” in it. There are restaurants and restaurants would offer their take of what is a Japanese dish should be. But sometimes being too authentic means it becomes a bit expensive. But there are Asian groceries out there would offer their in-house inexpensive take of their Japanese dishes, and New Hatchin Grocery with their line of “Uma Delica” meals.

Uma Delica | Katsu Curry

There’s nothing authentic than having your Japanese dish produced by the same establishments that’s sell products from Japan. Rarely, you’ll have that experience trying their dishes that are a little bit affordable than the premium restaurants that have the same dish only in the grander scale of things. New Hatchin is just one of the many Japanese groceries that ever to carry and produce their ‘homemade style’ dishes from Japan, and that itself is a genuine at the same time affordable way to get the best from Japan. They have already expanded compared to the early 2000s and most would think that shopping at Japanese Supermarkets are exclusive only top ex-pats and tourist from that country.

Uma Delica | Chicken Teriyaki

Chicken Teriyaki is a staple Japanese Cuisine that has become popular all over the world. It depends on the ingredients and how it is prepared outside Japan. It is considered a popular bento meal that has been adored by many and have become part of most people’s everyday dish. In the Philippines, there have been several local restaurants and supermarkets that carry this meal either as part of the menu or a take away lunch meal that you can bring it home and heat it up in your microwave. The ones in restaurant is of course prepared and cooked for you to dine-in, but the ones in the Japanese supermarket depends on how authentic and believable the dish is up to the consumer.