{"id":38749,"date":"2017-02-09T01:38:02","date_gmt":"2017-02-08T17:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=38749"},"modified":"2019-09-13T17:12:28","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T09:12:28","slug":"favorite-japanese-restaurants-manila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/favorite-japanese-restaurants-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"Pick Your Favorite Japanese Food and We’ll Tell You Where To Eat!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Which one’s your favorite?<\/p>\n

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Ask anyone which cuisine they love the most, and more than half will probably say Japanese. It has the widest variety of specialties from fresh sashimi to ramen to tonkatsu and more. In this list, we give you your best restaurant options around Metro Manila<\/a>, based on your favorite Japanese dish!<\/p>\n

P.S. You’re probably going to want to try all of them, don’t stop.<\/p>\n

For Sushi & Sashimi<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n
Ogawa<\/a> – The Fort Strip<\/h2>\n
Ogawa with the <\/em>Chef Kiyoshi Ogawa (formerly from Senju of EDSA Shangri-la Hotel), offers a unique and authentic old-town Japanese<\/strong> dining experience serving a menu of fresh sashimi and sushi, as well as other Japanese favorites. READ MORE<\/p>\n
Must try:<\/strong> Crazy Maki, Dragon Roll<\/p>\n
Photo from @photograpia_ph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\n<\/a>2\/F Fort Strip, The Fort Entertainment Center, 5th Ave cor 28th St, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n(02) 886-4994<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Also try:
\nHaru<\/a>, Shinsen<\/a>, ROKU<\/a>, Fukudaya<\/a> and Kessaku<\/a><\/p>\n
For Japanese Hotpot<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n
Shaburi<\/a> – Uptown Mall<\/h2>\n
Shaburi is an all-you-can-eat healthy Japanese shabu-shabu<\/strong> from Japan that offers unlimited premium meats, fresh seafood, organic vegetables and a buffet of appetizers and other bites. READ MORE<\/p>\n
Photo from @cnlulaby<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>Level 4, Uptown Place Mall, 36th St. cor. 9th Ave., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n(02) 805-2932<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Also try:
\nGanso-Shabuway<\/a>, Nikuya Charcoal Grill & Shabu-Shabu<\/a><\/p>\n
For Tempura<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n
Asakusa: Home of Tempura<\/a> \u2013 The Grove<\/h2>\n
Asakusa (pronounced as ah-sahk-sa) is a homegrown Japanese restaurant specializing in all kinds of tempura<\/strong>, from shrimp to veggies to uni. Get their value-for-money Emperor Set (biggest tempura set they have) or build-your-own. <\/strong>READ MORE<\/p>\n
Photo from @annavillanueva<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nGrove Retail Row, Ortigas Ave, C5, Ugong,Pasig
\n(02) 941-0157<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
For Yakitori<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n
Tori Ichi Yakitori Bar<\/a> – Net Quad BGC<\/h2>\n
Tori Ichi is a premium yakitori bar<\/strong> hailing originally from Kyoto, specializing in seasoned grilled meats on skewers. Must try’s include the Hasami, Bacon Mochi (in photo), Butabara Karashi, and Momomi Mentaiko.<\/p>\n
Related Post:<\/strong> 15 Most Favorite Japanese Restaurants for Yakitori in Manila<\/p>\n
Photo from @joeyong420<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\nG\/F Net Quad Bldg., 31st St cor 4th Ave., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n(0917) 876-2397<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
For Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine<\/strong><\/span><\/pre>\n
Nikkei<\/a> – Legaspi Village<\/h2>\n
Nikkei is the first Peruvian-Japanese sushi bar in Manila<\/strong> headed by Argentinian Chef Christian Cejas. \u201cNikkei\u201d is a term that describes Peruvian cuisine culturally inspired by the Japanese; it is a popular new cuisine in Europe. READ MORE<\/p>\n
Photo from @iamannacastro<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\n<\/strong>Frabelle Business Center, Unit GO3, 111 Rada St., Legaspi Village, <\/a>Makati
\n<\/a>(02) 880-0231<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
For Gyoza<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n
Osaka Ohsho<\/a> – SM Megamall<\/h2>\n
Osaka Ohsho is a Japanese gyoza specialist<\/strong> and a popular restaurant serving unique Japanese favorites<\/strong> with a twist like their bestselling Truffle Gyoza, and a whole menu of new items like Nori Nachos, Chicken Truffle-yaki, Matcha Butter Tonkatsu and more.<\/p>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\n<\/a>3\/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong
\n(02) 631-7494<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
For Tonkatsu<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n
Maisen<\/a> – various branches<\/h2>\n
Maisen, franchised by Bench group, is one of Japan’s finest tonkatsu restaurants<\/strong>. It offers various tonkatsu sets including its bestselling Kurobuta Tenderloin Katsu, served with their signature sweet and spicy Kurobuta sauce.<\/p>\n
Also read:<\/strong> 10 Best Places to Get Katsu in Manila<\/p>\n
Photo from @maisenph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\n<\/strong>View their Instagram account<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Also try:
\nSaboten<\/a><\/p>\n
For Aburi (torched sushi)<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n
Aburi<\/a> – Alabang<\/h2>\n
From the team that brought us Relish and Romulo Cafe<\/a>, Aburi offers modern Japanese cuisine specializing in aburi or “torched” sushi<\/strong>, chirashi bowls and other unique dishes. Try their Salmon Aburi, US Beef Gyudon Bowl and Wagyu Cubes. READ MORE<\/p>\n
Photo from @cherichua<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n2\/F Madison Galeries, Don Jesus Boulevard, Alabang Hills, Cupang, Muntinlupa
\n(02) 776-1474<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
For Okonomiyaki<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n
Dohtonbori<\/a> – various branches<\/h2>\n
Dohtonbori, from Tokyo, is Japan’s #1 okonomiyaki restaurant chain<\/strong> that offers the first cook-your-own okonomiyaki experience to Manila. Top recommended dishes include the Deluxe Okonomiyaki, Kiwami Ultimate Cheese Okonomiyaki, Quattro Formaggi pizza, and their premium yakiniku. READ MORE<\/p>\n
Related Post:<\/strong> Top 10 Most Booked Restaurants in Manila for 2016<\/a><\/p>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\nView their Instagram account<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
For Steaks and Japanese BBQ<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n
Buta+Wagyu<\/a> – SM Aura<\/h2>\n
Owned by the Villarica family, Buta + Wagyu is a Japanese Wagyu steakhouse<\/strong> serving only the most authentic and high quality beef and homegrown organic pork. Must try’s are the Japanese Wagyu Sushi, Steamed Omi Wagyu Sirloin, A5 Omi Wagyu Ribeye, and their gyoza!<\/p>\n
Photo from @dudeforfood<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>5\/F SM Aura, 26th St cor McKinley Parkway, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n(02) 946-7262<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Also try:
\nGyu Kaku<\/a><\/p>\n
For Teppanyaki<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n
WAFU<\/a> – Greenhills<\/h2>\n
WAFU is a modern Japanese restaurant helmed by the new executive chef, Chef Nobuyoshi Onishii, former Sushi Master from the renowned Midori Sushi in Japan. It is most known for its value-for-money all-you-can-eat teppanyaki nights<\/strong>, great ambiance and interiors.<\/p>\n
Photo from @chubbyperohappy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nN. Western St, Greenhills Shopping Center, Greenhills, San Juan
\n(02) 570-3242<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
For Ramen<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n
Butamaru<\/a> – Alabang<\/h2>\n
Butamaru is known to serve authentic Japanese ramen<\/strong> that specializes in the pork flavor as to which \u2018buta\u2019 means \u2018pig\u2019. In Fukuoka, Chef Jerome discovered a way to prepare and serve \u201cmelt-in-your-mouth\u201d pork chashu, while his visit to Hakata inspired Butamaru\u2019s 16-hour tonkotsu broth. Finally, in Oita was where he learned the art of noodles from Master Artisan Sugimura, a veteran with 40 years of noodle-making experience under his belt. READ MORE<\/p>\n
Insider tip: <\/strong>Order the off-menu hane gyoza<\/em><\/strong>, made with cheese and lightly fried until the edges of each piece connect to one another. P.S. It’s not always available though, so good luck!<\/p>\n
Photo from @thebrentco<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nCE405 Westgate Center Commerce Ave, Alabang, Muntinlupa
\n(02) 887-4255<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
For Desserts<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n
Le Petit Souffle<\/a> – various branches<\/h2>\n
Le Petit Souffle is a French and Japanese-inspired cafe <\/strong>from the Tasteless Group (of Hole in the Wall, Scout\u2019s Honor, Bad Bird, Wrong Ramen, etc). They serve modern dishes crafted with flavors and precision of Japanese and French cuisines.<\/p>\n
Photo from @iamstephaniesol<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView menu
\n<\/a>View all branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n<\/a>4\/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave., Makati
\n(02) 718-5681<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Which of these Japanese restaurants are you most excited to try? Book a table through Booky to avail P500 discount<\/strong> on your total bill. You can even get a free dessert<\/strong> in the end just by “submitting feedback” in the app.<\/p>\n
Sign up to Booky<\/a> today to receive your first P1,000 discount credits, which you can use at any of the restaurants listed above. Happy dining!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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