March 18, 2024

Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant in Makati: Fresh Sushi and Sashimi to Die for

Updated as of March 18, 20234.

Relax and immerse yourself in the fresh flavors of sashimi, the delicious taste of sushi, and the pure goodness of tonkatsu as we tell you about Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant in Makati City!

A brainchild of Chef Toshiro Okajima, Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant had a colorful history even before it took its place within the Milky Way Building in Makati City in 1989.

Milky Way Building, Makati City / IMAGE from Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant

Chef Okajima’s attention was caught by the presence of a variety of scrumptious seafood present in the town where he grew up as a child. Later on, he decided to venture into the food industry and started working at the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo by buying fish and seafood for a small-scale sushi shop in the city.

Chef Toshiro Okajima / IMAGE from Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant

With his efforts, he became a full-fledged sushi chef and later on decided to put up his own sushi restaurant in the Philippines, naming it “Tsukiji”.

Now, Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant in Makati City continues to serve the freshest and best seafood, flown thrice weekly from the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, Japan.

Some of Tsukiji’s best sellers include a sashimi mix of salmon, scallops, hamachi (yellowtail), hontoro (fatty tuna belly), maguro (tuna), tako (octopus), ebi (prawns), and uni (sea urchin), among others.

Salmon, Scallop, Hamachi and Uni Sashimi Platter

Maguro Tuna Sashimi

For the sushi selections, aside from the sumptuous sushi platter, you might also want to try their unagi sushi starring the sumptuous freshwater eel.

Unagi Sushi (Maki)

Now, if you’re looking for hearty meals aside from seafood, you may also try Tsukiji’s Kurobota Tonkatsu comprised of crispy breaded pork cutlet from Kyushu that goes extremely well with Japanese Potato Salad.

Kurobota Tonkatsu (Php 1,600) / IMAGE from Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant

If you are also in a celebratory mood with your friends, family, or even colleagues, the Japanese restaurant can also definitely be a venue to your group dining sessions.

IMAGE from Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant

From its Tatami rooms that can seat up to six guests to VIP rooms that can accommodate up to 10 to 12 persons, Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant will not only satisfy your cravings for authentic Japanese cuisine but also transport you to a culinary dining experience like no other.

Tatami Room / IMAGE from Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant

VIP Room / IMAGE from Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant

No wonder Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant in Makati City is a favorite among many expats as the perfect destination for those seeking authentic and mouth-watering Japanese cuisine that will surely satisfy your cravings.