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A combination of sweet, salty, and savory, teriyaki chicken has become one of the favorites of those who go to Japanese restaurants but opt out of ordering sushi or sashimi.
Fun fact: If you don’t know what makes this dish so magically delicious, it’s actually its sauce made with soy sauce, sake (mirin), sugar and ginger.
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Suddenly crave for teriyaki chicken but you have a strict budget? No worries! We’ve listed down 12 teriyaki chicken dishes for every budget you can enjoy!
Maximum ₱200 spending money
Wasabi Warriors – multiple branches
An Australian franchise that serves fresh and premium sushi on the go all the while advocating sustainable practices, at Wasabi Warriors, you can get your fix of filling sushi bowls, rice packs, and platters perfect for sharing.
Must-try dishes: Chicken Teriyaki Roll, Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl
Mr. Kurosawa – Pasay
A restaurant that offers Euro-Japanese Cuisine, Mr. Kurosawa serves up familiar favorites from Tonkatsu to Ramen and even Japanese twists on pizza.
Must-try dish: Chicken Teriyaki Roll
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2/F Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Newport City, Pasay
(02) 659-8363
Tokyo Tokyo – multiple branches
An affordable quick serve Japanese restaurants, Tokyo Tokyo offers up sushi, ramen, and donburi to Filipinos at over 65 branches in the metro.
Must-try dishes: Chicken Teriyaki Burger, Chicken Teriyaki Wagyu Rice, Best Chicken Teriyaki Bento, Honey Chicken Teriyaki Bento
Roast – Katipunan
Roast is a casual cafe that serves all-day breakfast, comfort food, and coffee beverages. If you want something a little stronger, they also serve beer, wine, and liquor which you can pair with their bar chows.
Must-try dish: Chicken Teriyaki (2 Boneless Thigh Parts, Nori Strips, Sesame Seeds, Pickled Mango, and Rice)
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2/F Linear Bldg. 142 Katipunan Ave, St. Ignatius Village, Quezon City
(02) 362-6334
Maximum ₱400 spending money
Soban K-Town Grill – multiple branches
Inspired by “K-Town” communities in L.A., New York, and Hong Kong, Soban K-Town Grill offers unique Korean-Mexican fusion dishes to those whose palates want something new and different.
Must-try: Chicken Teriyaki Bap (Snack-seize 50g chicken teriyaki mixed rice with assorted vegetables and fried egg in a sizzling bowl)
Ooma – multiple branches
A restaurant that plays with both the traditional and the new, if you’re looking for creative Japanese dishes like Spicy Tuna Taco-Maki and Salmon Belly Maki or Tsujiki inspired interiors, then look no further than Ooma.
Must-try: Chicken Teriyaki (Fresh mesclun greens, grilled chicken thigh, cherry tomatoes, picked carrots, red radish, sesame and chicken skin furikake, and miso vinaigrette dressing)
Tokyo Bubble Tea – multiple branches
A fun casual, Japanese-fusion chain that puts playful twists on your favorite Japanese dishes, experience a unique combination of flavors and textures at no other place than Tokyo Bubble Tea.
Must-try dishes: Teriyaki Chicken Pesto, Teriyaki Chicken Don, Teriyaki Chicken Doria
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Avail of a discount at 7 branches
Soru Izakaya – multiple branches
More than your traditional Japanese restaurant, at Soru Izakaya you can get after-work gastropub concoctions and cocktails which you can pair with fresh and filling Japanese dishes such as sashimi plates and savory yakitori.
Must-try dishes: Tori Teriyaki
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Avail of a discount at 2 branches
Teriyaki Boy – multiple branches
Owned by Max’s group, at Teriyaki Boy, you can get a variety of Japanese dishes from gyoza, beef donburi, yakisoba, and even sushi rolls.
Must-try dishes: Teriyaki Boy Chicken Donburi, Teriyaki Boy Chicken Bento, or Teriyaki Boy Chicken
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Avail of their offers at 22 branches
Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant – Kapitolyo
From the same owners of Cafe Juanita, Haru Sushi Bar is a casual dining spot that serves up affordable Japanese cuisine from sashimi to sushi and even donburi.
Must-try: Tori Teriyaki
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21 West Capitol Dr., Kapitolyo, Pasig
(02) 631- 0597 | (0923) 893-2641
₱500 or more spending money
Sushi Ninja – Alabang
Known best for their wide variety of sushi, if you’re craving for some quality premium fish and even a unique twist on your average selection, head on to no other place than Sushi Ninja.
Must-try: Tori Teriyaki Don (Chicken Teriyaki)
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Westgate Center, Filinvest, Muntinlupa
(02) 556-7706
Nikkei – multiple branches
Headed by Argentinian Chef Christian Cejas, Nikkei is the first ever Peruvian-Japanese Sushi Bar in Manila that offers Peruvian cuisine inspired by the Japanese who started to migrate to Peru in the 19th century.
Must-try: Chicken Teriyaki Set (Charcoal oven, free-range grilled chicken with homemade Teriyaki Sauce and Sweet Potato Strings, Gohan)
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Avail of their discount at 3 branches
Now that you’ve got a list you can follow, head on to these restaurants and determine which one’s your favorite! If you’re looking for more, simply type “JAPANESE” in the Booky app to search for Japanese restaurants that may be serving this beloved dish.
Let us know what you think of these dishes when you try them! Tag us on Instagram @bookyapp and don’t forget to use the hashtag #bookymanilawhenever you post photos of your foodtrips with your friends! Happy eating!
