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Take a delectable quick peek into the newest and hottest restaurants in the Philippines! It’s all about epicurean enjoyment here!

Yoshinoya Philippines: Home of Tasty Beef Bowls

Yoshinoya Philippines: Home of Tasty Beef Bowls

Craving for some beef bowl at the moment?
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  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Tsujiri in Pasay: Matcha Madness Every Day

    Tsujiri in Pasay: Matcha Madness Every Day

    Matcha-lovers of Manila, Tsujiri is finally open!
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  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Conrad Manila
  • Japanese
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Epilogue in S Maison: A First Look at Japanese-European Fine Dining

    Epilogue in S Maison: A First Look at Japanese-European Fine Dining

    Epilogue takes pride of their European sophistication done in Japanese discipline.
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  • Pasay
  • Bread 2019
  • Conrad Manila
  • French 2018
  • Must-try Restaurants 2017
  • Pork 2019
  • Fusion
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Bread 2019
  • French 2018
  • Must-try Restaurants 2017
  • Pork 2019
    • Sarugaku Restaurant in Nagano, Japan

    Sarugaku Restaurant in Nagano, Japan

    For lunch or dinner in Hakuba, Nagano, visit this private teppanyaki restaurant called Sarugaku. The teppanyaki room can only hold up to 6 people, hence their priority on those with reservations. If you are looking for a fun dinner then Sarugaku is the best choice. Enjoy the high quality Japanese-style fresh beef and fried rice risotto prepared by the expert chef at your table. Also read: It’s time to meet Nagano, Japan  Preparing teppanyaki for guests Appetizer (sweet potato, tuna, prawn and peach) Main Dish: Pork Teppanyaki Contact Details:  GO! NAGANO (Nagano Prefecture Official Tourism Guide) www.go-nagano.net Sarugaku Restaurant 3020-957 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Nagano *This story first appeared in Philippine Primer magazine April […]
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  • Nagano
  • Japanese
    • Gurinderu Restaurant: Traditional Soba in Nagano, Japan

    Gurinderu Restaurant: Traditional Soba in Nagano, Japan

    Located in the mountains of Nagano is a famous restaurant known for its handmade Soba noodles.  On the way to Norikura Kogen, stop by at Gurinderu Restaurant to have lunch. Here, try the famous dishes of Nagano – soba noodles! Gurinderu is only open 4 hours a day and they only make limited amounts of their handmade noodles. Try their Kamo Nanban (¥1480), a buckwheat hot noodle served with duck meat. Another must-try is the Zaru Soba, a cold noodle served with homemade dipping sauce. Kamo Nanban at Gurinderu Restaurant Zaru Soba (buckwheat cold noodle served in bamboo tray with dipping sauce) Details: GO! NAGANO (Nagano Prefecture Official Tourism Guide) […]
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  • Japan
  • Nagano
  • Japanese
    • Uma Uma Ramen in Pasay: Affordable, Tasty, and MSG-Free

    Uma Uma Ramen in Pasay: Affordable, Tasty, and MSG-Free

    Level up your ramen experience in the city as Singapore’s favorite ramen place has established itself in Pasay City! 
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  • Pasay
  • Mall of Asia
  • Ramen
  • S' Maison
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • No Double Dipping! — Kushikatsu Daruma in Uptown Mall, BGC

    No Double Dipping! — Kushikatsu Daruma in Uptown Mall, BGC

    Japan's famous kushikatsu restaurant offers delicious deep fried skewered meat and vegetables, and has one very simple rule: "No Double Dipping"
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  • Taguig
  • Must-try Restaurants 2017
  • Uptown BGC
  • Japanese
  • Must-try Restaurants 2017
    • (CLOSED) Toast Asian Kitchen and Tasting Room: Taste the Different Flavors of Asia

    (CLOSED) Toast Asian Kitchen and Tasting Room: Taste the Different Flavors of Asia

    Toast Asian Kitchen and Tasting Room will let you have a taste of the world through its wide selection of sumptuous fare inspired by Asian flavours.
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  • Pasig
  • Ayala Malls The 30th
  • Bar and Resto
  • Chinese
  • Filipino
  • Fusion
  • Japanese
  • Middle Eastern
  • Asian
  • Bar and Resto
    • Kenji Tei Ramen House’s Must-Tries

    Kenji Tei Ramen House’s Must-Tries

    Kenji Tei Ramen House is one of the places to get this famous Japanese dish from as they serve a variety of ramen and side dishes that are sure to complement each other.
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  • Greenbelt
  • Laguna
  • Makati
  • Manila
  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Delicious servings at 168 Ramen in Cebu

    Delicious servings at 168 Ramen in Cebu

    Have a delicious bowl of Japanese goodness at 168 Ramen!
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  • Cebu
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • A hidden Japanese hideout: Hamakaze Dining and Bar

    A hidden Japanese hideout: Hamakaze Dining and Bar

    If you’re still hunting for a bowl of authentic ramen, then you should drop by Hamakaze Dining and Bar in Mandaue City.
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  • Cebu
  • Japanese
    • Social dining with food from Fukuoka: Kushiyaki Chikuzenya

    Social dining with food from Fukuoka: Kushiyaki Chikuzenya

    Filipinos and Japanese have a shared love for food, especially grilled food and table cooking. It’s quick, easy, and very social: another thing that Filipinos and Japanese have in common. Whenever you’re in Cebu, make sure you visit Kushiyaki Chikuzenya, where you can enjoy great-tasting grilled food and table cooking.
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  • Cebu
  • Cebu Part 1 2017
  • Japanese
  • Cebu Part 1 2017
    • Ramen Nagi in Mandaluyong: A World of Flavor in Every Bowl

    Ramen Nagi in Mandaluyong: A World of Flavor in Every Bowl

    Itching to try ramen that's fit for a king? Look no further than Ramen Nagi!
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Manila
  • Pasay
  • Quezon City
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Ermita
  • Mall of Asia
  • Ninoy Aquino International Airport
  • Ramen
  • SM North EDSA
  • The Podium
  • UP Town Center
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Mitsuyado Sei-Men in Makati: Your Go-to Place for Tsukemen

    Mitsuyado Sei-Men in Makati: Your Go-to Place for Tsukemen

    With a commitment to culinary excellence and a touch of Japanese artistry, Mitsuyado Sei-men brings a slice of Japan's gastronomic wonders to Mitsukoshi Mall in BGC.
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Nikumaru: Japanese Restaurant in BF Homes, Paranaque

    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!
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Curry 2018
  • Japanese 2018
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Curry 2018
  • Japanese 2018
  • Ramen
    • SOBA Kamakura in Cebu: As Authentic as it Gets

    SOBA Kamakura in Cebu: As Authentic as it Gets

    Stepping through the doors of Soba Kamakura is like being transported to one of Japan’s many noodle houses. There’s a sense of tradition and modernity that will keep you coming back regardless of how “hidden” Soba Kamakura is.
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  • Cebu
  • Cebu Part 1 2017
  • Japanese
  • Cebu Part 1 2017
    • 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