LIST: Osechi Ryōri and Japanese Party Platters for the Holidays
The holiday season is the perfect time to gather around the table with family, friends, and loved ones—and for those looking to celebrate with meaningful traditions and generous spreads, Japanese cuisine offers both elegance and abundance.
From Osechi Ryōri, the symbolic Japanese New Year feast meant to usher in good fortune, to Japanese party platters loaded with sushi, sashimi, and festive favorites, these spots across Metro Manila make it easy to host a refined yet comforting celebration at home.
Here’s where to find Osechi Ryōri or Japanese holiday platters this holiday season:
Kazunori Japanese Restaurant
Kazunori Japanese Restaurant offers Osechi Kiwami, a refined and luxurious interpretation of the traditional New Year feast. Designed for smaller gatherings, this set is perfect for celebrating with close family or loved ones.
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Designed for intimate celebrations, Osechi Kiwami serves four to five persons and showcases a refined selection of premium ingredients, including lobster, wagyu tenderloin, and assorted nigiri. Available by pre-order only, orders must be placed at least two days in advance, with reservations closing on December 29, 2025. Pick-ups are available until December 31, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., allowing guests to enjoy this elegant New Year feast in the comfort of their own home.
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Unakichi
Unakichi welcomes the New Year with a special New Year set featuring classic Japanese flavors meant to be enjoyed at the start of the year.
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Available in limited quantities from January 1 to 3, the set combines Osechi at Php 340 per set, a selection of traditional New Year appetizers, with Ozoni, a comforting rice cake soup traditionally eaten to usher in good fortune.
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Yamazato Manila
For an elevated and deeply traditional New Year experience, Yamazato Manila presents Osechi Ryōri curated by Chef Keiichiro Fujino. Prepared in limited quantities, these exquisite sets reflect the true spirit of Japanese New Year dining.
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Yamazato Manila’s Osechi Ryōri is offered in elegant 2-tier and 3-tier sets, prepared in limited quantities and available by pre-order until November 30, 2025. Orders may be picked up on December 31, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Yamazato, located on the second floor of Hotel Okura Manila, making it a refined and meaningful centerpiece for welcoming the New Year at home.
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Each dish is crafted to symbolize abundance, longevity, health, and renewal, making it a meaningful way to welcome the year ahead.
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New Hatchin Supermarket
New Hatchin Supermarket offers Osechi Ryōri sets that stay true to Japanese New Year traditions. Beautifully arranged and thoughtfully prepared, these sets feature classic celebratory dishes commonly enjoyed in Japan to welcome the coming year.
New Hatchin Supermarket’s Osechi Ryōri comes in thoughtfully sized sets to suit different ways of welcoming the New Year. The Mini Osechi (Php 850) is ideal for solo celebrations, offering a compact yet meaningful selection of traditional dishes.
Those who prefer added flexibility may opt for the Frozen Single-Tier Osechi (Php 900), also good for one person and easy to prepare ahead of time. For couples or small households, the Single-Tier Osechi (Php 1,650) provides a more generous assortment, while the Two-Tier Osechi (Php 2,500) is designed for up to three people, featuring a fuller spread perfect for sharing during New Year’s Day.
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Each box includes a selection of symbolic dishes traditionally associated with health, prosperity, longevity, and happiness, making it a meaningful centerpiece for New Year celebrations.
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Mitsukoshi Fresh
Mitsukoshi Fresh is now accepting pre-orders for its Osechi Ryōri, a traditional Japanese New Year feast enjoyed on January 1 to express wishes for prosperity, health, happiness, and longevity in the year ahead. Beautifully arranged in elegant jubako boxes and finished with festive New Year decorations, each set is designed to be both meaningful and ready to serve—making it a seamless centerpiece for welcoming 2026 at home.
Available in two thoughtfully portioned options, Mitsukoshi Fresh’s Osechi Ryōri caters to both shared celebrations and solo indulgence. The larger set, priced at ₱3,980 and good for two to three persons, offers a generous assortment of symbolic dishes ideal for small family gatherings. Meanwhile, the single-person set at ₱2,480 allows individuals to enjoy the New Year tradition on their own without compromise, complete with the same careful presentation and celebratory elements.
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Pre-orders may be placed directly at the service counter of Mitsukoshi Fresh, with an order cut-off on December 30, 2025. With its refined presentation and cultural significance, this Osechi Ryōri set offers a meaningful way to begin the New Year with intention, tradition, and exceptional Japanese flavors.
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Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant
Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant offers a wide range of Christmas Party Sets, perfect for celebrations at home, in the office, or even at school gatherings. With flexible set sizes and generous portions, these platters are ideal for groups with varying budgets.
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Each set includes a mix of Japanese and Western-style dishes such as fried chicken, pork kakuni, marinated salmon, oysters, wagyu hamburg, and more. Delivery is available, making it a convenient option for stress-free celebrations.
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Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant
Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant offers impressive sushi and sashimi boats that make a striking centerpiece for holiday parties and year-end celebrations. Prepared with premium seafood such as hontoro, chutoro, hamachi, kanpachi, uni, tai, salmon, and amaebi, these boats are designed for sharing and visual impact.
Tsukiji also offers sushi and sashimi takeaway platters in special gift trays with accompaniments and a free insulated bag.
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The Special Sashimi Boat comes in two sizes: a small boat with 42 pieces of assorted sashimi for ₱20,000 + 5% service charge, good for six to eight persons, and a large boat with 72 pieces for ₱34,000 + 5% service charge, ideal for eight to ten persons.
Sushi lovers can opt for the Special Sushi Boat, which includes assorted sushi and negitoro maki, priced at Php 17,000 + 5% service charge for the small size and Php 23,000 + 5% service charge for the large.
Orders must be placed at least six hours in advance, with sushi boats available in limited quantities and boat return required after use.
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Minnano Supermarket
Minnano Supermarket makes holiday hosting effortless with its selection of ready-to-serve Christmas Party Platters, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Ideal for mixed gatherings, these platters offer a balance of Japanese favorites and familiar Western comfort food, making them a reliable choice for festive tables.
The Japanese Party Platter (Php 2,290) features assorted sushi rolls, inari, and colorful Japanese side dishes, while the Festival Party Platter (Php 1,990) offers sandwiches and a variety of Western dishes suited for casual celebrations. For heartier options, the Chicken & Chicken Platter (Php 1,990) delivers a generous selection of chicken dishes made for sharing, and Roast Beef (from Php 380) serves as a simple yet indulgent centerpiece to elevate any holiday spread.
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Designed to be hassle-free and ready to enjoy, Minnano’s party platters are ideal for those looking to celebrate Christmas with ease and variety.
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Whether you’re welcoming the New Year with the symbolic dishes of Osechi Ryōri or hosting a lively Christmas gathering with generous Japanese party platters, these destinations make it easy to celebrate with intention, tradition, and great food.
With limited quantities and advance reservations required for most offerings, early planning is highly recommended to secure your holiday feast.
