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Gyudon (牛丼) or Beef Bowl is a popular quick meal in Japan. It consists of a bowl of steamed rice topped with thinly sliced beef and tender onion, simmered in a sweet and savory dashi broth that’s seasoned with soy sauce and mirin. Most people say it’s best eaten with a raw or poached egg on top.
Hit up these must-try spots for a comforting bowl of gyudon! Make sure to download the Booky app to get unlimited access to prime restaurants around Metro Manila where you can get up ₱500 of your bill, Buy One Get One Coupons, and dessert freebies!
Dohtonbori – various branches
The first and only okonomiyaki restaurant in the Philippines that lets you cook-your-own okonomiyaki. Dohtonbori also offers other Japanese favorites like Sukiyaki, Yakisoba and Yakiniku. They recently launched Teishoku Set Meals, available Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm. Choose from Gyu-don, Ebi Tempura, Karaage, and Tonkatsu meals.
Fukujin Izakaya – Little Baguio
Fukujin Izakaya serves progressive Japanese cuisine from appetizers to salads, sushi, maki, kushiyaki, wagyu steaks, and desserts using only the best Japanese ingredients.
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2/F TNA Building, #17 J. Abad Santos St, Little Baguio, San Juan
(02) 624-3006
Ganso-Shabuway – multiple branches
Ganso-Shabuway is an international franchise from California that offers Japanese-style hot pot. They serve all-natural grass fed beef, fresh produce and other hot pot toppings.
Mr. Roboto – Alabang
Mr. Roboto is a modern Japanese spot to hit up in the South. They features re-envisioned classics, putting new twists and playful plating on traditional Japanese flavors. The concept is the brainchild of young entrepreneurs, Dani Ramos and David Mendoza, who were both inspired by their love of travel and food. Read our full feature here.
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G/F ATC Corporate Center, Alabang Town Center, Alabang Zapote Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa
(02) 817-5604
Ooma – various branches
Ooma (a play on the Japanese word, Uma, meaning “good”) is a modern Japanese restaurant that promises bold Japanese flavors at affordable prices. Known to little, it also serves unlimited rice, just call on the servers roaming around.
No reservations accepted
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3/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
+63 2 656-4591
Osaka Ohsho – SM Megamall
Osaka Ohsho may be known for their gyoza but that doesn’t stop them from creating beautiful dishes inside their kitchen! Check out their Cheese Curry Katsu, Flying Soba, and Gyudon.
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3/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong
+63 2 631-7494
ROKU Sushi+Ramen – Katipunan
Roku is a casual dining Japanese restaurant that specialize in sushi + ramen. They also offer other Japanese favorites like gyoza, donburi, and dessert freshly prepared daily.
No reservations accepted
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5/F The Oracle Hotel & Residences, 317 Katipunan Ave, Quezon City
(02) 352-5780
The Wholesome Table – Salcedo Village
The Wholesome Table is an organic restaurant that serves healthy comfort food by Bianca Araneta-Elizalde. All produce is organic and sourced locally where possible. The theme is very much translated into its home, secret garden-style interiors and design concept. Try their grass-fed beef gyudon!
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Infinity Tower, HV Dela Costa cor. LP Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Bel-Air, Makati
+63 917 885-7520
Yabu – various branches
Yabu was one of the first joints in Metro Manila to purely specialize in katsu. Since its opening in 2011, this homegrown restaurant has proven that excellent customer service and consistent food quality can go a long way in the industry. They use grilled US beef in their gyudon and top it with a poached egg.
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Oedo Japanese Restaurant – Sto. Domingo Ave.
Oedo is a Japanese restaurant built on a corner street of a residential area. The Shinto shrine inspired entrance, the Japanese lamps and the zen garden complete the exterior look, while the main restaurant is a big 2-floored space with function rooms for private events. Japanese specialties like sushi, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, soba and gyudon are served.
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105 Sto. Domingo Ave., Quezon City
+63 2 255-5993
Marugame Udon – BGC
Marugame Udon is a self-service style restaurant from Tokyo which allows you to create your own udon by picking your own toppings. They serve classic udon bowls as well as rice meals including curry rice and gyu-don. Insider Tip: If you love the taste of gyu-don but also want to try Marugame’s signature noodles, order the Beef Ontama Udon which marries the two dishes.
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B7, Unit 982, Bonifacio High Street, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Soru Izakaya – Maginhawa
Influenced by the Robotayaki style of Izakaya, Soru Izakaya offers a tasteful blend of after-work gastropub drinks accompanied with fresh Japanese eats.
Also feature here: 12 Japanese Spots for Golden-Fried Ebi Tempura As Low As P100
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140 Maginhawa St, Sikatuna Village, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 738-2543
Yoshinoya – multiple branches
Yoshinoya is a Japanese fast food chain, and the largest chain of gyudon restaurants in the world. To date, there are more than 1200 outlets spread across Japan, USA, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. They operate with the motto: “Tasty, low-priced, and quick” and they deliver on that promise.
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If you love gyudon and other Japanese dishes, don’t miss our list of the Top 10 Most Loved Japanese Restaurants in Metro Manila. Got any food porn you wanna share to the world? Show us those cheat meals by tagging us on Instagram @bookyapp and use the hashtag #bookymanila!
