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Butamaru in Westgate: A Heartwarming Joint of Ramen Goodness

Butamaru in Westgate: A Heartwarming Joint of Ramen Goodness

Butamaru is a ramen joint in Westgate, Alabang that specializes in pork-based broth. Established in 2014, this ramen joint is inspired by the variations of the Hakata style ramen that originated from Fukuoka prefecture. In Japanese, ‘Buta’ translated to pork and ‘Maru’ means circle. The interior inside is simple and straight to the point. On the first floor, you’ll see a counter or bar area patterned from the restaurants in Japan. Meanwhile, the second floor has a bigger space and serves as the main dining of the restaurant. To get the perfect ramen, Butamaru’s Filipino owner flew to Fukuoka to research the ways of ramen. He also learned about the right procedure and marinating […]
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  • Alabang
  • Alabang Restaurant 2019
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Alabang Restaurant 2019
  • Ramen
    • Kenji Tei Ramen House

    Kenji Tei Ramen House

    Kenji Tei Ramen House is well-known for its healthy menu. Once you take a bite of their salmon maki (broiled salmon topped with mayonnaise), you will be quickly taken by its authentic Japanese taste!
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  • Greenbelt
  • Laguna
  • Makati
  • Alabang
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Kawasaki Restaurant

    Kawasaki Restaurant

    Savor authentic Japanese cuisine for an affordable price only at Kawasaki Restaurant, located at the vibrant and busy city of Makati. SASHIMI MORIAWASER. A mixed sashimi platter (780++) . Price depends on the season. Japanese cuisine is famous for its quality ingredients, particular seasonality, pure and delicately favored dishes, and impeccable plating. Their genuine take on their signature dishes makes it a staple food in the Western countries. Bringing Japan closer to the expats in Makati, Kawasaki restaurant serves everything authentic. They describe their place as a nostalgic tavern, from its wallpaper with a handwritten drink liquor, down to its aroma once you enter the place. They offer huge menu and […]
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  • Japanese
    • (CLOSED) Hanagushi at Beacon, Makati: Taste the Best Yakitori of Saga, Japan

    (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.
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  • Curry 2018
  • Japanese 2018
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
  • Japanese
  • Curry 2018
  • Japanese 2018
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
    • Buta+Wagyu

    Buta+Wagyu

    Have a taste of Japanese wagyu from the only authorized distributor in the country—Buta+Wagyu—at SM Aura Premier, Bonifacio Global City.
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  • Taguig
  • SM Aura
  • Japanese
    • Kitsho at Hotel Jen Manila: King crabs, pufferfish, and more authentic Japanese fare

    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.
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  • Pasay
  • Japanese 2018
  • Japanese
  • Japanese 2018
    • LeTAO Cheesecake is now in Manila

    LeTAO Cheesecake is now in Manila

    Japan’s LeTAO cheesecake, sister company of Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory, is now in Manila!
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  • Japanese
    • Takeichi: Tokyo’s #1 chicken ramen shop opens in Manila

    Takeichi: Tokyo’s #1 chicken ramen shop opens in Manila

    Manila will finally get a taste of authentic chicken ramen as Tokyo’s number one chicken ramen shop, Takeichi, opened its doors in Manila this December.
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  • Manila
  • Malate
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • UCC Clockwork at Robinsons Place Manila: Quick Bites and Premium Brews

    UCC Clockwork at Robinsons Place Manila: Quick Bites and Premium Brews

    With over 30 cafes all over the Philippines, UCC is definitely a must-visit for those who cherish quality coffee, a cozy ambiance, and an authentic single origin coffee experience. 
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  • Manila
  • Pasig
  • Cafe
  • Capitol Commons
  • Ermita
  • Estancia Mall
  • Fusion
  • Japanese
  • Cafe
    • Miyazaki at Molito Complex, Alabang

    Miyazaki at Molito Complex, Alabang

    If you are a foodie looking for the best place to go to in the South for some Japanese food, then Miyazaki is the place for you!
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Molito
  • Japanese
    • Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo in Pasay: The Home of Japanese Beauty Hotpot

    Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo in Pasay: The Home of Japanese Beauty Hotpot

    The popular Japanese beauty hotpot Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo is now available in the Philippines!
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  • Pasay
  • Bay City Restaurant 2019
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • S' Maison
  • Japanese
  • Bay City Restaurant 2019
  • Hot Pot 2017
    • Shaburi in Uptown BGC: Experience authentic Japanese shabu-shabu

    Shaburi in Uptown BGC: Experience authentic Japanese shabu-shabu

    Get the full, authentic Japanese shabu-shabu experience at Shaburi.
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  • Cuisines
  • Taguig
  • Buffet
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Japanese 2018
  • Shabu - shabu
  • Uptown BGC
  • Japanese
  • Cuisines
  • Buffet
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Japanese 2018
  • Shabu - shabu
    • (CLOSED) Happy Tables in Quezon City: More Than Just a Food Park

    (CLOSED) Happy Tables in Quezon City: More Than Just a Food Park

    Where do hungry tummies go for refuge, you ask? It’s at Happy Tables—where you can find 17 different food stalls to satisfy your hunger pangs.
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  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Congressional Avenue
  • Filipino
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Tendon Akimitsu in Pasay: Your Go-To Japanese Tendon Specialty Restaurant in NAIA

    Tendon Akimitsu in Pasay: Your Go-To Japanese Tendon Specialty Restaurant in NAIA

    Going to the airport anytime soon? You might want to grab some hearty lunch at Japan’s best tendon restaurant. Try Tendon Akimitsu just beside Ramen Nagi at NAIA Terminal 3 in Pasay City!
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  • Pasay
  • Ninoy Aquino International Airport
  • Japanese
    • (CLOSED) Le Petit Soufflé in Makati: French-Japanese Comfort Food

    (CLOSED) Le Petit Soufflé in Makati: French-Japanese Comfort Food

    Le Petit Souffle, a French-Japanese dessert haven by Chef Miko Aspiras might be your next go-to place every time you’ll crave for something sugary and savory.
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  • Century City Mall
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • YAYOI Japanese Teishoku Restaurant in SM Megamall Satisfies Your Cravings for Set Menu Dining

    YAYOI Japanese Teishoku Restaurant in SM Megamall Satisfies Your Cravings for Set Menu Dining

    Your cravings for authentic Japanese dishes are about to be satisfied with YAYOI Japanese Teishoku Restaurant in SM Megamall.
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Pork 2019
  • SM Megamall
  • Japanese
  • Pork 2019
    • Taste and feel authentic Japan goodness at Watami Grill and Sushi Bar

    Taste and feel authentic Japan goodness at Watami Grill and Sushi Bar

    Watami is known as a restaurant that serves the usual Japanese food like tempura, rice bowls and ramen but its 3rd branch in the Philippines just busted the typecast – Watami Grill and Sushi Bar in Uptown Mall BGC is the first branch of the franchise to offer more skewers, sushi and drinks. With three branches located in the Philippines, Watami is quite a big name internationally. They are currently operating about 700 branches in various countries in Asia such as Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Taiwan. Getting inside the restaurant, a familiar Japan feel in the air will welcome you with just one sniff. Its relatively small room […]
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  • Taguig
  • Uptown BGC
  • Japanese
    • The best ramen place at Antipolo: Tamagoya Noodle House

    The best ramen place at Antipolo: Tamagoya Noodle House

    It’s time for some good and affordable ramen!   TAMAGOYA NOODLE HOUSE. Your home for a great and affordable ramen   Situated in between Antipolo and Marikina borders lies Tamagoya Noodle Shop, a famous ramen place that serves affordable Japanese food. Popular to both locals and tourists alike, Tamagoya has become a known name when it comes to ramen. The place is run by a Japanese man and his wife which is why all their ramen dishes are considered authentic and flavorful.   TAMAGOYA RAMEN (P228). A tasty ramen awaits you as you visit Antipolo   One of the reasons why it has become so popular is because of its […]
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  • Antipolo
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Ramen
    • Nobu’an Restaurant

    Nobu’an Restaurant

    Japanese food is loved by a lot of people. Antipolo has a good few Japanese restaurants, but none of them can quite compare to Nobu’an Restaurant.   BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT. Make sure you’re attentive, as Nobu’an is located downhill along Sumulong Highway.   Barely 2 years old, Nobu’an is being run by a husband-and-wife tandem that’s really into authentic Japanese food. The name may fool people, as they think it’s a combination of their names, but it’s a rather convenient circumstance. The name comes from a Japanese word that means old samurai house. They stick to this as much as they can, making the restaurant look as period […]
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  • Antipolo
  • Japanese
    • Izakaya Sensu & Chotto Matte in Taguig: An Izakaya Restaurant With A Twist

    Izakaya Sensu & Chotto Matte in Taguig: An Izakaya Restaurant With A Twist

    Izakaya Senseu and Chotto Matte is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant that you would want to visit. The restaurant boasts an innovative concept that will surely make you want to come back again.
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  • Taguig
  • BGC Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Japanese
  • BGC Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
    • Chibo at S’Maison: Japan’s best okonomiyaki is now in the Philippines! (CLOSED)

    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 Okonomiyaki specializes in Osaka okonomiyaki, so expect no less than the best. Logo courtesy of Chibo Okonomiyaki Facebook page.   Chibo was founded in 1973 at Sennichimae in Osaka, Japan, a district known for gourmet eateries. The name comes from the flag mark of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, a 16th century Japanese warlord, and the man responsible […]
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  • Pasay
  • Japanese 2018
  • Mall of Asia
  • Japanese
  • Japanese 2018
    • John and Yoko gets better and bolder with these exciting dishes

    John and Yoko gets better and bolder with these exciting dishes

    John and Yoko is cooking up something different, and it’s not just something new—it’s something phenomenal. After 8 years in the culinary industry, John and Yoko has made a revamp this 2016 and did something to take Japanese cuisine in a more sophisticated level. Although it has gained a steady following for their former menu, the restaurant decided to elevate the cuisine from “urban and trendy” to “more sophisticated gastronomy with global appeal.” Now, the new look of John and Yoko appeals to a wider crowd, armed with an interesting menu with the same flavorful experience.     This revamp is made possible by chefs from their team of highly-skilled […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Fusion
  • Japanese
    • Sandaya Yakiniku: Exceptionally Good US Beef Cooked the Japanese Way

    Sandaya Yakiniku: Exceptionally Good US Beef Cooked the Japanese Way

    Sandaya has built a reputation for selling imported meat handpicked by the Japanese owner.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Quezon City
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
  • Smoking Area
  • Yakiniku
  • Japanese
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
  • Smoking Area
  • Yakiniku
    • Inagiku

    Inagiku

    Inagiku is authentic Japanese cuisine at its finest. Shangri-La has always been a hotel-favorite because of its upscale accommodation loved by many. However, many people go here as well to indulge on the buffet found at Inagiku. Inagiku is a Japanese buffet at the Shangri-La hotel. Inagiku serves authentic Japanese dishes, ranging from sushi favorites to tempura. They also have meats and steaks to serve, and they also have a seafood area. Inagiku also serves sukiyaki among their variety of Japanese food staples. One of their interesting offerings would be their Wagyu burger and chicken specialties which are all made flavorful. All ingredients used to make these sumptuous dishes are […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Japanese
    • CoCo Ichibanya in Pasig: Japanese Curry Extraordinaire

    CoCo Ichibanya in Pasig: Japanese Curry Extraordinaire

    All their branches serve their world-famous curry, which you can customize depending on how big your appetite is and how hot you want your curry sauce to be!
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  • Pasig
  • Japanese
    • TENKA Japanese Shabu Shabu in Makati

    TENKA Japanese Shabu Shabu in Makati

    Aside from the usual sushi and ramen, Japan boasts yet another interesting dish called shabu shabu. If you haven’t tried it yet, go to Tenka to see what the dish is all about.   Tenka interiors   A variety of choices As one of the best shabu shabu joints in Manila, Tenka takes pride of being a restaurant that serves a variety of Japanese food which foodies will surely love. In this restaurant, you can get to choose one ala carte meal for you, as you choose among the flavourful dishes they have as all are perfectly cooked.     What makes it one of the best is that they […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Japanese
  • Hot Pot 2017
    • Banzai: The Great Teppanyaki Theater (CLOSED)

    Banzai: The Great Teppanyaki Theater (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Two words: Sushi buffet.     One big contribution that the Japanese has brought to the Philippines would be their cuisine. What with all the emerging Japanese restaurants in the metro alone, you’ll know that Japanese cuisine has established a name in the culinary scene here in the Philippines.   One of the most well-known Japanese restaurants in the metro is Banzai. It’s popular because of being a Japanese buffet restaurant, having all sorts of your favorite Japanese food in one place. It’s actually a heaven of Japanese food, whether you want sushi, okonomiyaki, katsu, tempura—it’s totally a world of Japanese […]
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  • Pasay
  • Buffet
  • Mall of Asia
  • Japanese
  • Buffet
    • Oyasumi Ramen

    Oyasumi Ramen

    What’s a good night without a hot bowl of ramen?     Oyasumi Ramen should be the place for you if you want to cap off the night with a ramen fix. In this ramen house located in the food hub Little Baguio in San Juan, you will realize how eating ramen will make you feel like you deserve this bowl of happiness. Started in 2015, Oyasumi found its way to be a favourite ramen place among youth during night time. Armed with their delectable ramen bowls that are all made flavourful with every ingredient they put. This two-floor ramen dining has a minimalist interior, with black walls which gives […]
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  • San Juan
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Gyoza Bar

    Gyoza Bar

    And because we all love Osaka Ohsho’s gyoza, the Relish Group has a surprise treat for us.   TEMPURA SET. Have an appetizing lunch at Gyoza Bar! (Photo by Angelo Hongo via zomato.com)   The Relish Group, which brought Wee Nam Kee and Osaka Ohsho to the Philippine shores, now brings us another food place Japanese cuisine lovers will surely love—Gyoza Bar, a food express that sells bento boxes is opened this March 30 at Glorietta 4’s Food Choices. If you’re looking for a place that sells express Japanese food, see Gyoza Bar for they have choices of bento boxes and gyoza set perfect for those who would love to […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Japanese
    • Kuretake

    Kuretake

    As a known family-friendly place, Kuretake has been serving delectable Japanese dishes for everybody since it first opened its store.   NIGIRI SUSHI. Taste various kinds of sushi at Kuretake!   Found in Rockwell, Kuretake has become a favorite Japanese restaurant for its quality and fresh servings. It serves authentic Japanese dishes that are all flavorful, loved by a lot of their Japanese customers who come to the place over and over again.   TAMAGO ZOUSUI (P270) and TEMPURA UDON (P440)   If you’re craving for Japanese food, this restaurant is the best place to bring your family as it has the perfect bright and casual ambience, comfortable seats, and […]
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Japanese