October 2018

Primer’s Picks: Must-Try Japanese Restaurants in Metro Manila

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    Ramen is undoubtedly the most recognizable dish that comes from the Land of the Rising Sun. Japanese cuisine, however, is more than just a hearty bowl of noodle soup. There’s the freshness of sushi and sashimi, the sweet and savory flavors of takoyaki, the ever-versatile okonomiyaki, and the working man’s favorite: a couple of sticks of yakitori with a glass of Sapporo.

    Want to know where to find the best and most authentic Japanese grub in the metro? Join Philippine Primer as we explore the different restaurants in Metro Manila that serve up the best in Japanese cuisine.

    Featured image courtesy of Fukudaya.

    Where to Eat

    Hoshimatsuri Japanese Restaurant in Makati: A Must-Visit Place for Your Yakitori Favorites
    Hoshimatsuri in Makati is a hotbed for people who love eating those Japanese delicious skewers of goodness called yakitori!
    Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant in Makati: Serving Authentic Japanese Cuisine Since 1989
    Immerse yourself in the fresh flavors of sashimi, sushi, and tonkatsu with Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant in Makati!
    Ikomai and Tochi in Makati City: Savor Japanese Food and Desserts
    Ikomai and Tochi Desserts is not just your ordinary Japanese restaurant in the metro—it is primarily a space where people meet and enjoy good food and sweet treats.
    Kyo To in Makati: Featuring Chef Ryohei Kawamoto’s Kaiseki
    Kyo-to takes pride in their Kaiseki Ryori, a dish that tells so much of the culinary history of Japan.
    Sekitori Japanese Restaurant in Ortigas
    If you want to experience what true Japanese dining tastes and feels like in Ortigas, swing by Sekitori.
    (CLOSED)Jyukai Japanese Restaurant in Makati
    Save your worries as Jyukai offers affordable Japanese food!
    Dohtonbori in Quezon City: Authentic Okonomiyaki Experience
    A must-visit restaurant for the most authentic okonomiyaki experience in the Philippines!
    Saboten in Bonifacio Global City: Home of Decades-Old Original Katsu
    Saboten is globally known for its original and authentic tonkatsu dishes. Know more about it with Philippine Primer.
    Nikkei in Rockwell: A Marriage of Japanese and Peruvian Cuisine
    Nikkei restaurant in Rockwell offers a taste of an extraordinary marriage of Western and Oriental cuisines with its Japanese Peruvian delicacies.
    Teppan Okochi by Mangetsu Osaka in BGC, the First Overseas Store with Chef Akihiro Okochi
    The dishes are elegant and truly scrumptious, ingredients such as Japanese Wagyu beef, lobster, and abalone are carefully selected and cooked
    Nikumaru: Japanese Restaurant in BF Homes, Paranaque
    Located along Aguirre Avenue in BF Homes, Paranaque, Nikumaru serves a variety of dishes fit for the palette of anyone who’s craving for some good ol’ Japanese. Ramen, tempura, donburi, and teppanyaki – name it, and Nikumaru probably has it!
    (CLOSED) Hanagushi at Beacon, Makati: Taste the Best Yakitori of Saga, Japan
    Popular in Saga, Japan for offering grilled goodness, Hanagushi is here to let Filipinos taste the best of their cuisine.
    Kitsho at Hotel Jen Manila: King crabs, pufferfish, and more authentic Japanese fare
    Start the year with a fare of authentic Japanese dishes to fill up your tummy, only at the home of Japanese cuisine in the metro’s bay area: Kitsho in Hotel Jen Manila.
    Shaburi in Uptown BGC: Experience authentic Japanese shabu-shabu
    Get the full, authentic Japanese shabu-shabu experience at Shaburi.
    Chibo at S’Maison: Japan’s best okonomiyaki is now in the Philippines! (CLOSED)
    Update: Chibo Okonomiyaki in S’Maison, Conrad Manila is now permanently closed.  You can now get a taste of Osaka’s famous okonomiyaki as Chibo Okonomiyaki Restaurant, one of Japan’s leading okonomiyaki restaurants, has landed on our shores!   JAPAN’S BEST. It’s been said that Osaka okonomiyaki is one of, if not the best in Japan. Chibo […]
    Tori Ichi Yakitori & Bar in BGC: Offering a Delicious Array of Japanese Skewers
    Tori Ichi, which is short for "Yakitori Ichiban", is a restaurant that originated in Kyoto, Japan.
    Hide Yamamoto in City of Dreams Manila
    Looking for a fine dining Japanese restaurant? Check out Hide Yamamoto at the City of Dreams Manila. This restaurant, which is named after Award-winning chef Hidemasa Yamamoto, has branches all over the world. In the Philippines, Hide Yamamoto is located in the grand entertainment complex at the City of Dreams Manila. The restaurant offers 3 […]
    Nobu Manila
    A curated buffet breakfast, a la carte, and an Omakase set dinner menu together with an extensive beverage selection are available daily at Nobu Manila
    YOKOHAMA Meat Kitchen
    YOKOHAMA Meat Kitchen, originally from Yokohama, opened in October 17 at Jupiter, Makati. It is brought by Yakiniku Zanmai, a famous barbecue restaurant that has been successfully operating several branches around Japan for at least fifteen years. The restaurant has a modern concept that lets customers feel the Japanese-style of hospitality. It is owned by […]
    Mangetsu
    This is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Manila. Mangetsu is known for its one-of-a-kind sashimi. This restaurant uses fresh and high-quality ingredients in order to create succulent sashimi, making an impact that is different from all other sashimi dishes. This restaurant’s Japanese executive chef makes its sashimi and sushi earnestly to be able […]
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