LOOK: Holiday Hours of Your Go-to Shops & Restaurants in the Metro
Prepare for a joyous holiday gathering with your nearest and dearest as we give you an advanced sneak peek into the festive schedules of some of our favorite dining spots in Manila!
Whether you’re into cozy cafes or upscale Japanese restaurants, these culinary gems are all set to add that extra touch to your Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Santis Delicatessen
Ready to shop your favorite gourmet products just in time for your holiday cooking? Your favorite deli shop in Manila celebrates a joyous Christmas and New Year with the following schedules:
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With a total of 13 deli shops across NCR and its neighboring regions, Santis Delicatessen prepared a special schedule that will allow you a last-minute shopping excursion for your favorite Swiss dairies, holiday ham, pastries, chocolates, pasta, and other premium products and delicacies!
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Santis Delicatessen has branches in Quezon City, San Juan, Makati, Pasig, Bonifacio Global City, Alabang, Laguna, Cavite, and Batangas. For a complete list of their store locations and products, visit www.santis-deli.com.
Also Read: Säntis Delicatessen in Yakal, Makati: A Haven of Fresh Gourmet Products and Fine Wines
HIRO Japanese Yakiniku
Known to serve premium Omi beef directly supplied from Shiga Prefecture in Japan, HIRO Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant in Makati is ready to satisfy your wagyu cravings on Christmas, December 25, with shortened hours, from their regular operating schedule of 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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Make sure to get your fill of those succulent wagyu offerings, as HIRO Japanese Yakiniku will be closed on December 31 and January 1, 2024, to celebrate the holiday season.
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Yakiniku Hiro (Makati) |
Closed on December 31 and January 1, 2024 |
Menya Ippondo (formerly Ramen Shimada)
Meanwhile, if you want to include steaming bowls of ramen to warm you up during your holiday celebrations, try Menya Ippondo in Makati! They serve steaming bowls of authentic tonkotsu ramen and tantanmen, as well as a Cyoinomi Set that comes with beer to add to your ramen cravings.
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Menya Ippondo will also shorten their hours on Christmas day, from their original schedule of 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. (Monday to Friday) and 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. (Saturday and Sunday). The ramen restaurant will also be taking a short break from December 31 to January 2, 2024.
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Menya Ippondo (Makati) |
Closed on December 31, January 1, and January 2, 2024 |
Genba Kappouryouri
Located at Aseana City in Parañaque, Genba Kappouryouri is a traditional Japanese fine dining restaurant that allows guests to witness the chef’s culinary creations coming to life with Genba’s open kitchen.
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Aside from your Japanese favorites such as sushi, sashimi, donburi, udon, and tempura, Genba also serves omakase, a multiple-course Japanese meal.
Ebi Udon Tempura / IMAGE from Genba Kappouryouri
While the Japanese restaurant is open all year round, they have recently changed their operating hours to 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch and 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., with unlimited draft beer after 11:00 p.m., best paired with Japanese barbecue!
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Genba Kappouryouri (Parañaque) |
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. |
Also Read: Genba Kappouryouri
Pang Masa Ya
Offering a delightful range of authentic Japanese staples in a cozy and rustic setting, Pang Masa Ya Yakiniku & Teppanyaki in Makati is a favorite dining spot for those craving for their signature ramen bowls, as well as an array of Japanese favorites including maki (sushi rolls), teppanyaki, and yakiniku (barbecue).
Beef Yakiniku and Sukiyaki / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Fortunately, you can get your fix of authentic Japanese food from Pang Masa Ya this Christmas as they are open on December 24 and 25. However, make sure to savor your favorites as they will be taking a break during the New Year, from December 31 to January 2, 2024!
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Pang Masa Ya Yakiniku & Teppanyaki (Makati) |
Open on December 24 and 25 Closed from December 31 to January 2, 2024 |
Also Read: Pang Masa Ya Yakiniku & Teppanyaki in Makati: The New Jap Resto to Look Out For
Kenshin Japanese Izakaya Restaurant
With seven (7) branches around Manila, Kenshin is a beloved Japanese gastro-pub, serving hearty set meals with your choice of ramen and sides of either gyoza, karaage, curry rice, or sushi!
Yamamori Karaage / IMAGE from Kenshin Japanese Izakaya
The Japanese izakaya also serves Okonomiyaki, a famous Japanese street food, resembling the flavors of savory pancakes. You can pair this with a range of izakaya drinks including shochu (distilled liquor), umeshi (plum wine), beer, whisky, and sake (rice wine)!
Okonomiyaki / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
All branches of Kenshin are open during the holidays with the following schedule:
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Kenshin Japanese Izakaya Restaurant Contact Number: 0917-185-9271 |
Open on December 24 and 31 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Open on December 25 and January 1, 2024 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. |
Also Read: Kenshin Japanese Izakaya Restaurant Lets You Cook Your Own Okonomiyaki
Unakichi
There’s only one place to go if you are looking for authentic unagi or eel dishes in Metro Manila: Unakichi at Makati Central Square! With eels sourced directly from farms in Japan, Unakichi is sure to provide the freshest and best-tasting unagi dishes in the Metro.
Unajyu Jo or grilled fine eel in unagi sauce with rice / IMAGE from Unakichi
What’s more, they are offering an Osechi Ryouri, a traditional Japanese food typically savored every New Year, for their guests.
They are open on New Year’s Day, but make sure to reserve your three-tiered osechi-jyu until December 26, and sample Unakichi’s specialties before they close for the holidays on December 24 and 31!
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Unakichi (Makati) |
Open on January 1, 2024 Closed on December 24 and 31 |
Also Read: Unakichi in Makati: Experience the Real Taste of Unagi
Sekitori
A favorite among the Japanese community in Manila, Sekitori is an authentic Japanese restaurant, with branches in Little Tokyo and Ortigas. They serve hearty nabe (hot pots), tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet), katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl), and even ramen.
Chanko Nabe / IMAGE from Sekitori Authentic Japanese Restaurant
For the holidays, Sekitori has an exclusive offering of an all-you-can-drink and all-you-can-eat Chanko promo, available for the New Year’s Eve.
Don’t miss out before they close on December 25 and 31 until January 2. They will close for lunch on January 3 but will be ready to serve you by evening!
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Sekitori (Makati) |
Closed on December 25 Closed from December 31 to January 2, 2024 Closed for lunch on January 3, 2024 Open for dinner on January 3, 2024 |
BAR IE
Ready to go to speakeasy bars this holiday? A five-minute walk from Little Tokyo will take you to BAR IE in Creekside Mall, Makati!
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BAR IE is patterned after a Japanese bar in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, ran by Master IE before coming to the Philippines. They offer flavorful curries, a selection of boozy drinks, and live soulful jazz music. Fortunately, BAR IE welcomes the New Year with their guests as they are open this New Year!
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BAR IE (Makati) |
Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year Closed on December 25 and January 2, 2024 |
Ogawa
Located at The Fort Entertainment Center in BGC, Ogawa is known for its refined and intimate ambience. Their menu consists of masterfully crafted sushi, sashimi, and maki, as well as unagi (eel) and sukiyaki, all featuring fresh and premium ingredients, sourced both locally and from Japan.
Assorted sushi, sashimi, and maki / IMAGE from Ogawa Traditional Japanese Restaurant
Enjoy the Japanese traditions at Ogawa before they adjust to their shortened hours, from their original operations from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., on December 24 and 31 for the holidays!
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Ogawa (BGC) |
Early closing on December 24 and 31 |
Also Read: Ogawa in BGC: Authentic Japanese Flavors at Its Finest
Hana Japanese Restaurant
Walking through Little Tokyo in Makati, you can never miss Hana Japanese Restaurant as it leads you to a small doorway on the left upon entering the compound’s patio. It also has a takoyaki food cart, offering piping hot servings of your favorite Japanese snack!
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Aside from takoyaki, the Japanese restaurant also serves sushi, maki, yakitori, ramen, and even bento. Satisfy your cravings for these Japanese staples this holiday by taking note of their operating hours this season!
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Hana Japanese Restaurant (Makati) |
-Closed on December 23 to 25
-Open from December 26 to 29 -Closed on December 30 to January 1, 2024 |
Also Read: Hana Japanese Restaurant in Makati: The Go-to Place for Takoyaki, Maki, and More
Washoku Musashi-Maru
Following the concept of Japan Town, Musashi-Maru at Glorietta 2 offers a unique experience to lovers of Japanese food in the Metro! The authentic Japanese restaurant features a high-speed sushi conveyor lane that brings you small plates of sushi, sashimi, and kaisen straight to your table.
Gunkan Zanmai / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Aside from its sushi offerings, they also serve hearty Ebi-Fry and Rosu Tonkatsu lunch sets and even steaming bowls of ramen. Don’t forget to visit them this holiday season with the following adjusted operating hours:
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Washoku Musashi-Maru (Makati) |
-Open from now to January 8, 2024 with the following hours:
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday) –Except on the following dates: December 8 & 30- 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. -Open from January 9 onwards: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Monday to Thursday) |
New Hatchin Japanese Grocerant
New Hatchin is a hybrid of a one-stop grocery where prepared meals are available to dine on site or take home. They make sure to use their own grocery products for their dishes. Don’t forget to visit them this holiday season with the following adjusted operating hours:
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Toriya Kanbe Japanese Restaurant
Yosu Nabe / IMAGE from Kanbe Japanese Restaurant’s Facebook page
Toriya Kanbe Japanese Restaurant in BGC is one of the prominent establishments in Manila that serves Hakata Mizutaki and other Japanese hotpots, as well as Fukuoka’s B-grade gourmet, the Kanbe Yaki! Aside from Japanese hotpots, the restaurant also offers an extensive selection of yakitori or grilled skewers, among which are the chicken skin skewers and Torimomo or grilled chicken meat, which are just some of the Toriya Kanbe’s best-sellers. Check out their holiday schedule below.
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Toriya Kanbe Japanese Restaurant |
– Open from December 30 – January 5 onwards:
12nn. to 10:00 p.m. (Monday to Sunday) Open from January 6 onwards: 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. (Monday to Sunday) |
Mitsukoshi Fresh
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Mitsukoshi Fresh in Mitsukoshi Mall – BGC offers an array of high-quality, fresh food products that are essential for traditional Japanese cuisine. As a part of the renowned Mitsukoshi brand, they provide a premium selection of ingredients perfect for year-end celebrations, including special items like Osechi and New Year’s Eve soba. The store is known for its commitment to authenticity and quality, celebrating Japanese culinary traditions right in the heart of the city. Don’t forget to visit them this holiday season with the following adjusted operating hours:
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Mitsukoshi Fresh |
– Open from January 1 onwards:
12nn. to 10:00 p.m. (Monday to Sunday) |
Minnano Supermarket
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Minnano Supermarket is a grocery offering a wide variety of goods, with a focus on Japanese products and fresh produce. The supermarket is acclaimed for its extensive selection that caters to both the local Filipino and expatriate Japanese community. Minnano is celebrated for its year-round availability of unique and authentic ingredients, making it a go-to place for those looking to explore the flavors of Japan. Check out their holiday schedule below:
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Minnano Supermarket |
-Closed on December 31
– Open on January 1: 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Monday to Sunday) |
Cellar Solutions Showroom
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Cellar Solutions Showroom is your go-to place for fine wine storage solutions, offering a range of products from custom cellars to temperature-controlled cabinets. Their showroom displays an array of innovative designs and state-of-the-art storage technology, ensuring that each client’s collection is stored in optimal conditions, enhancing the wine’s longevity and taste. Check out their holiday schedule below:
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Minnano Supermarket |
-Closed on December 31 – January 1
– Open from January 2: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Monday to Saturday) |
Yakiniku A5 Toku
Yakiniku A5 Toku is a premium dining destination in BGC, specializing in authentic Japanese Yakiniku with an emphasis on A5-grade Wagyu beef. The restaurant offers an intimate grilling experience with a curated selection of meats for a luxurious culinary affair. They take pride in providing an authentic Japanese barbecue atmosphere, complete with a selection of fine cuts for a truly indulgent experience.
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Don’t forget to visit them this holiday season with the following adjusted operating hours:
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Yakiniku A5 Toku (BGC) |
-Closed on December 31, 2023
-Open from January 1 onwards: 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Monday to Sunday) |
Grit Spa
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Grit Spa is a sanctuary for wellness located in Makati Central Square, known for its comprehensive range of rejuvenating massages. They focus on providing a tranquil environment where clients can relax, recharge, and revitalize. This place is dedicated to personalizing each guest’s experience to ensure maximum benefit and satisfaction. Don’t forget to visit them this holiday season with the following adjusted operating hours:
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Yakiniku Grit Spa |
-Closed from December 31, 2023 – January 4, 2024.
-Open from January 5 onwards: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday to Sunday) |
JMC (JMATERIALS CORPORATION)
Providing air conditioner cleaning and repair services, JMC stands as your optimal choice to guarantee a comfortable and cozy indoor experience for the holiday season ahead.
Aside from ensuring your home’s perfect ambiance, JMC also caters to offices, so you won’t have to worry about the condition of your workspace after the holiday break.
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What’s more, you can also avail of their free anti-mold coating (usually +Php 500) for customers who avail their aircon cleaning services this holiday. This holiday promo will run until January 10, 2024 only, so make sure to schedule JMC’s services before the New Year with this holiday schedule!
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JMC |
Open from December 18 to 22, December 26 to 29, and January 4 onwards
Closed from December 23 to 25 and December 30 to January 3, 2024 |
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