Jap food 5ever.
It seems that Japanese cuisine is taking over the Philippines as there are always new restaurants opening up all over the metro.
In this list, we’ve curated some of the most authentic and new Japanese restaurants offering our utmost cravings like tempura, ramen, sushi, and even matcha! Scroll down to know more about these places and where to find them.
Hamaru – Visayas Ave
Hamaru is a newly-opened Japanese bar and restaurant, hidden behind the The Food Hive food park. It serves modern Japanese food, with bestsellers like the black sakura, Hamaru soft shell crab roll, and a wide range of yakitori and kushiyaki. Read more here.
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#80 Visayas Ave, Vasra, Quezon City
(0917) 105-5832
Soru Izakaya – Sikatuna Village
Influenced by the Robotayaki style of Izakaya, Soru Izakaya offers a tasteful blend of after-work gastropub drinks accompanied with fresh Japanese eats. From sashimi plates and savory yakitori combinations to refreshing beverages and speakeasy cocktails, Soru Izakaya completes the whole modern Japan experience that brings you a glimpse of the Tokyo night life. Read more here.
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140 Maginhawa St, Sikatuna Village, Diliman, Quezon City
(0917) 704-0515
Nikuya – Estancia Mall
Nikuya is a locally-grown brand that is the first to offer Korean BBQ and Japanese shabu-shabu in one place. It offers a selection of appetizers, affordable and high-quality wagyu beef, rice bowls, noodle dishes, Japanese yakiniku, and more. Read our full feature here.
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G/F Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons, Kapitolyo, Pasig
(0927) 144-2881
Yayoi – SM Megamall
Yayoi is a Japanese franchise dedicated to Teishoku set meals. Popular sets include the fried chicken steak, sukiyaki, unajyu and saba. Read our full feature here.
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3/F SM Megamall, Bldg B., Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 634-4865
Tsujiri – S Maison
Founded in 1860, Tsujiri is a 155-year old Japanese matcha brand from Uji Kyoto, Japan. It just recently opened its first branch at S Maison, serving authentic matcha products. Tsujiri is also the pioneer of matcha desserts! Read more here.
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S Maison, Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard cor Coral Way, Pasay
Ojousama Izakaya – Dona Soledad
Ojousama Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant in the South serving favorites like ramen, sushi rolls, curry, fresh sashimi, and more.
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Doña Soledad, Better Living Subdivision, Don Bosco, Parañaque
(02) 662-0049
Uma Uma – various branches
Uma Uma Ramen is a ramen shop originating from Fukuoka that serves authentic 100% MSG free Hakata-style ramen made with thin noodles and aromatic tonkotsu stock from an old hand down family recipe. Read more here.
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Chibo Okonomiyaki – S Maison
Chibo Okonomiyaki, one of Japan’s leading okonomiyaki restaurants, specializes in okonomiyaki, yakisoba and teppanyaki dishes.
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Level 2, S Maison, Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard cor Coral Way, Pasay
(02) 898-3333
Kushikatsu Daruma – Uptown Mall
Kushikatsu is a famous restaurant from Osaka that specializes in deep fried golden katsu sticks made with a light batter and dipped in special sauce. Read more here.
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2/F Uptown Mall, 36th Street Corner 9th Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 946-7374
Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo – S Maison
Tsukada Nojo, is a Japanese franchise that is known for their Bijin Nabe or golden chicken collagen hot pot, and the chicken nanban. The restaurant is actually named after a popular farm in Japan.
Also featured here: 17 New Chicken Dishes You'll Love
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Level 2, S Maison, Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard cor Coral Way, Pasay
(02) 809-1268
Japanese Imamura – Okada
Japanese Imamura is an upscale Japanese restaurant that can be found at the newly-opened, Okada Manila. It serves authentic and contemporary favorites using fresh and seasonal produce.
Reservations are accepted
UG/F North Wing, Okada, New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City, Parañaque
(02) 555-5799
10 Ronin – Sta. Cruz
10 Ronin is an underrated Japanese restaurant serving Jap-Fil fusion dishes like sisig nori tacos, nilagang ramen, adobo flakes maki, and more
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4357 Montojo Street, Sta. Cruz, Makati
Kyo-to – Legazpi Village
Located in Legaspi Village, Makati, Kyo-to is a fine dining restaurant that serves kaiseki ryori, also known as dishes that explain Japanese history, and more.
Reservations are accepted
G/F 119 C. Palanca Jr. St, Legazpi Village, Makati
(02) 805-7743
Hibana – Legazpi Village
Hibana, previously Allium, by Chef Mark Tan, serves quality Japanese dishes like tuna tataki, sashimi, sushi, rolls, set meals, wagyu katsu, and more.
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G/F Grand Midori Building, Bolanos St, Legazpi Village, Makati
(02) 519-1088
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