Japanese

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

Tampopo

Tampopo

Tampopo is one of the top restaurants in Singapore. Also, it already has 2 branches in Manila. The deluxe tampopo black pig shabu ramen is the most recommended dish and it has been tagged as the best ramen dish in Singapore.
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Tamagoya! Noodle House

    Tamagoya! Noodle House

    A lot of people drive away all the way to Antipolo just to try some of Tamagoya’s ramen. The owner is Japanese and is a ramen lover. He runs Tamagoya together with his wife. Their ramen is really more affordable compared to others. One of the most ordered dish is the Stamina Ramen (P168). It’s miso-base and has plenty of vegetables.
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  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Ukokkei Ramen

    Ukokkei Ramen

    Ukokkei Ramen opened in 2007 and it has become one of the most popular ramen joints in Metro Manila. The source of the delicious soup is a rare kind of chicken, the Ukokkei. A long time ago, it has been used in Chinese medicinal cooking because the nutrients were effective for stabilizing blood pressure, revitalizing the liver, and preventing aging and other stuff. Since the soup is stewed for 12 hours, it gives it the golden colour and makes it so flavorful. They serve three types of ramen: miso, soy sauce and salt which are all ordered from Japan.
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Malate
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Ramen Daisho

    Ramen Daisho

    Ramen Daisho‘s soup uses only high-quality ingredients. It is made with medicinal herbs used for cooking in China. The noodles are made in Japan. They have three types of noodles: chewy curly noodles, soft flat noodles, and the straight noodles, specifically Hakata-style noodles. One of the most popular ramen is the miso chasu ramen.  
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Takashi Japanese Cuisine

    Takashi Japanese Cuisine

    Takashi opened in Kapitolyo, Pasig just this June. Here, you can expect more shoyu or soy sauce ramen features with plenty of pork, chicken bones and vegetables. The curled egg noodles are homemade with black garlic oil. They feature different ramen every month!
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  • Pasig
  • Kapitolyo
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Wrong Ramen (CLOSED)

    Wrong Ramen (CLOSED)

    UPDATE: This restaurant is CLOSED as of May 30, 2019.  The shop’s name is very playful. “Wrong Ramen” is not your typical ramen house. As a matter of fact, it dares to deviate from the standard Japanese-style ramen. However, they make their own ramen noodle using a machine made in Japan. The menu is also very playful and funny. They have names like “F.U. ramen” and the “Sea Men ramen”.   The Communist (Php 395) Tonkotsu Rich (Php 380) Tantanmen (Php 395) Sea Men Ramen (Php 345) FU Ramen (Php 425)
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Nihonbashitei

    Nihonbashitei

    The most ordered dish is the akake ramen (Php 260). It is a Chinese-style runny soup topped with hearty seafood and vegetables and plenty of Chinese bean paste. It is like soup but quite thick. akake ramen (Php 260)
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Malate
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Hanakazu in Alabang: Authentic Japanese Dishes by Chef Hiroaki Otsuka

    Hanakazu in Alabang: Authentic Japanese Dishes by Chef Hiroaki Otsuka

    Hanakazu Japanese Restaurant in Parañaque has found a new home in Alabang, specifically in the premium five-star hotel in the South, The Bellevue Manila!
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Japanese
    • Nomama Artisanal Ramen

    Nomama Artisanal Ramen

    Owned by the popular chef Him Uy de Baron, Nomama is a modern Japanese restaurant that focuses on artisanal ramen. Chef Him shared with us that Nomama is a word play of “not your mama’s” ramen. The signature dish Nomama Ramen is made with house pork stock, miso-sesame flavour, chashu and tamago. Nomama Ramen (P340) They also have the Thai Green Curry Ramen.  It’s a noodle soup that harmoniously blends with curry coconut flavour. Thai Green Curry Ramen (P330) Nomama serves Japanese food which are made with the freshest products and organic ingredients that are sourced locally. The dishes are all exquisite and prepared creatively for their customers. Indeed, it’s […]
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  • Pasig
  • Kapitolyo
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Arafu Cafe

    Arafu Cafe

    This is a café restaurant ran by a Japanese couple. Arafu Café serves tonkatsu that tastes very homey. It will remind you of a mother’s home cooked meal. Arufa Café has opened their first branch in Fort Bonifacio and has been the favourite place of Japanese housewives and expatriates because of the homey ambiance. They do not offer the usual Japanese food like sashimi or tempura but instead, they offer a variety of authentic Japanese cuisines. One of the most popular dish is the Hamburger Steak and Fried Chicken Dish. Another popular dish from the menu is the Tahara Hamburger. The beef is so tender and juicy. You have to […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Tonkatsu
  • Japanese
  • Tonkatsu
    • Go-En

    Go-En

    Go-en is one of the most popular ramen shops in Manila. From the classic soy sauce to miso soup, their dishes are, without a doubt, delicious and distinct. The most popular dish is the Tantanmen, a thick soup of white sesame with seasoned eggs that firmly floats on the soup. Fall in love with their chicken ramen Kara-age Kare topped with a generous amount of cheese. This joint does not only serve delectable ramen, but also has an eye-catching interior decorated with Japanese artworks and traditional toys such as kendama, daruma otoshi, koma (or tops in English), and yoyo. In addition, otakus will greatly appreciate Go-en’s manga rack, which has […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Ramen Santouka in Glorietta: A taste of Hokkaido in the Philippines

    Ramen Santouka in Glorietta: A taste of Hokkaido in the Philippines

    Ramen Santouka is a ramen restaurant that originated from the north of Japan, Hokkaido. It now has a few outlets around the world. They have three branches here in the Philippines as of the moment.
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Greenhills
  • Mall of Asia
  • Ramen
  • Tonkatsu
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
  • Tonkatsu
    • Tonkotsu Ramen Menya Genki

    Tonkotsu Ramen Menya Genki

    Tonkotsu Ramen Menya Genki is a well-known restaurant that specializes in ‘tonkotsu.’ With an earnest commitment in making a high-quality stock, this restaurant has created a flavor that will make you reminisce of your good old days. PRIVATE ROOM: Has 50 seats
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  • Pasay
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Kitchitora

    Kitchitora

    The chicken version of Paitan Ramen. It is a great homemade noodle with a very condensed chicken flavor. Left: Paintan Zenbu no Se (P420) Right: Tantan Mien (P395) Kitchitora is a distinguished ramen restaurant that already has a number of regulars, mainly because of its homemade noodles that go well with its mouth-watering soup that is stewed for a whole day. Customers with a big appetite will be very much elated with Kitchitora’s because of its bountiful serving. Aside from ramen, this restaurant also serves a variety of great food such as fried rice, chicken karaage rice, and gyoza.
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Shitamachi

    Shitamachi

    Shitamachi Japanese Chashu House provides authentic Japanese cuisine. It serves a plentiful of pork ramen that will surely captivate its visitors. To season its food, high quality ingredients and natural sea salt are used by this restaurant. It also does not use any additives, making health conscious customers at ease. Shitamachi also makes its own soy sauce, which takes a lot of years to create. The pork they used is braised in this for a long period. The Shitamachi Japanese Chashu House continues to protect the taste of tradition that is passed by its predecessor. Shitamachi lets you enjoy the full the taste of Japan.
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Ramen
  • The Podium
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Hanamaruken Ramen Serves Happiness in a Bowl

    Hanamaruken Ramen Serves Happiness in a Bowl

    Taste the happiness from the marriage of pork and noodles from this ramen place!
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  • Quezon City
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Tokyo Café

    Tokyo Café

    A Japanese-style family restaurant that offers delicious Japanese and western dishes. The place is designed to make customers feel as if they are back home in Japan. The ambiance is homey and friendly. It is a perfect place to dine with your family and friends. The menu is in English, but is also available in Japanese. A lot of customers here are Japanese. The service is like being in a family restaurant in Japan. Their budget meal is P300.    
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  • Pasay
  • Cafe
  • Mall of Asia
  • Japanese
  • Cafe
    • Sugi Restaurant

    Sugi Restaurant

    Sugi is a popular, authentic Japanese restaurant located in Greenbelt 2 in Makati. Having been in business for 25 years, Sugi is actually one of the pioneers of Japanese restaurants in the Philippines! This restaurant offers unique Japanese cuisine that still protects the taste of traditional Japanese food even though Sugi has created menus with a twist. Sugi has a calm ambiance and a spacious area where customers can enjoy big gatherings. This restaurant also has a sushi counter, a dining area and tatami and private rooms. *** Here is the suggested menu: Four Seasons Juice (P100) is a drink that has a sweet and sour flavour which will eventually […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • San Juan
  • Japanese
    • Shokuji

    Shokuji

    Shokuji is a restaurant tucked away in Salcedo Village in Makati. If you want to eat reasonably priced Japanese cuisine, then you should try out ‘Shokuji Emperor Teishoku’ (P395). Just like the name itself, it is a luxurious set menu that gives you a chance to eat a lot of exquisite Japanese food. The Filipino version of California roll, miso soup, tuna sashimi and tempura are the dishes included in this set menu. The meat (grilled meat, chicken, pork cutlet, shrimp tempura) sauce is delicious! It has a very addicting flavour that will make you eat more rice. The grilled chicken, on the other hand, goes with a sweet Filipino […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Japanese
    • Sakura Restaurant

    Sakura Restaurant

    This Japanese restaurant has been open for 13 years in Subic Bay. Many businessmen and celebrities come to visit and enjoy the delicious Japanese food in here. Sakura has the classics of a Japanese restaurant in its menu: miso soup, rice, and tea. Sakura’s Eco Salad, a dish made from organic vegetables from a local farm, is its featured dish.
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  • Subic
  • Japanese
    • Mangetsu

    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 to make their full flavors come out. Salt Ramen is also served in Mangetsu and it is also one of the restaurant’s popular dishes. The soup that is used in this ramen is stewed for 20 hours or more and its noodles are homemade. Customers will be satisfied with this dish because of its big […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Japanese 2018
  • Japanese
  • Japanese 2018
    • Hama

    Hama

    Hama is a Japanese restaurant that opened 5 years ago. It is loved by both the locals and tourists. Customers can definitely taste the appetizing Japanese cuisine from the meticulous preparation of Hama’s veteran chefs. When you eat dishes like their ramen (P340), sukiyaki (P420) and Shitake mushrooms and Shrimp Tempura (P595), you will feel like you have just eaten in Japan. If you want to go on a vacation on the south island and feel the wind in Japan, please come and visit Hama.  
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  • Boracay
  • Japanese
    • Seiji Japanese Restaurant

    Seiji Japanese Restaurant

    Seiji is an authentic Japanese restaurant that opened in March 2012. Customers can taste the delicate, ornate, and original French dishes cooked by Chef Seiji Kamura. Their Eel and Foie Gras Salad (P685) is this restaurant’s featured dish. Customers can also enjoy eating the Crispy Rani and Pomelo Salad (P295), which has pomelo, mango, Mizuna lettuce, and original Sesame dressing. This restaurant uses fresh ingredients for its dishes. To be able to do that, Seiji orders its vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish from Japan 3 times a week.  
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Japanese
    • Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant

    Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant

    Watami has 700 branches all over Asia. Last year, 2 other restaurants opened in MOA and Glorietta 1. This restaurant’s concept is to make customers feel as if they are in their tables at home. In addition, Watami offers dishes that you can order from an ‘izakaya’ (tavern). Yakitori, Steamed Egg Custard, and Cocktail Tofu (P95) are just some of them. If your tummy is still not pleased, try drinking Watami’s coffee (P85) after your meal. This will surely satisfy your taste. The interior of this shop is actually more refined compared to the one in Japan.
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Japanese
    • Home of delicious takoyaki: Hana in Little Tokyo

    Home of delicious takoyaki: Hana in Little Tokyo

    Found in Little Tokyo, Hana has become the restaurant to go to for your favorite Japanese snacks.
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  • Little Tokyo
  • Makati
  • Little Tokyo 2017
  • Japanese
  • Little Tokyo 2017
    • Kagura in Makati: Where to Get Best-Tasting Okonomiyaki at Little Tokyo

    Kagura in Makati: Where to Get Best-Tasting Okonomiyaki at Little Tokyo

    Enjoy many different toppings to choose from such as pork, squid, octopus, shrimp, and even cheese for your okonomiyaki at Kagura in Little Tokyo!
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  • Little Tokyo
  • Makati
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
  • Japanese
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
    • Nodaya in Little Tokyo: Your New Sushi and Hot-Pot Stop

    Nodaya in Little Tokyo: Your New Sushi and Hot-Pot Stop

    A place for an after-work hangout for great conversations and warm get-togethers over a delicious Japanese meal.
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  • Little Tokyo
  • Makati
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
  • Japanese
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
    • Tanabe Japanese Restaurant, MOA

    Tanabe Japanese Restaurant, MOA

    Tanabe is a Japanese restaurant that has branches in MOA and Malate. Mr. Honda, the chef who handles the branch in MOA, has been a sushi chef in a first-class hotel in Thailand and Tokyo for more than 40 years. This restaurant’s high quality sashimi has 8 varieties of raw fishes (photo 1) and is good for 2 servings. Tanabe also offers the appetizing shrimp tempura with vegetables (photo 2) and the perfect drinking snack, asparagus wrapped in bacon (photo 3).  
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  • Pasay
  • Mall of Asia
  • Japanese
    • YABU, MOA

    YABU, MOA

    Yabu is a restaurant that offers tonkatsu with very crunchy coating and soft meat. You can eat this without adding any condiments! If you are craving for a bowl of rice, fried pork cutlet and curry, then come and visit Yabu! This restaurant has a Japanese chef that supervises the dishes that are being served, maintaining a high-level quality to its food. Berkshire Pig (Black Pig) Premium Set is a dish with a crispy coating, chewy and soft texture, and rich gravy. This food is certainly like its name suggests. Yabu’s Katsudon will make you feel that you’re in Japan just by eating a grain of its rice. Hiroshima’s Deep Fried Oysters (P450) is […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Pasay
  • Quezon City
  • Taguig
  • Mall of Asia
  • SM Aura
  • SM Megamall
  • Tonkatsu
  • Japanese
  • Tonkatsu
    • Yaku Japanese Grill, Mandaluyong

    Yaku Japanese Grill, Mandaluyong

    With reasonable prices, you can enjoy authentic Japanese food in Yaku Japanese Grill. Since this restaurant bears the name ‘Yaku,’ its signature menu is skewers grilled in charcoa The chicken skin (P69/3 skewers) and grilled chicken with onions (P105/3 skewers) are very fragrant and tasty. The shrimp and vegetable fritter soba or Kakiage soba (P249) is our editor-in-chief’s favorite dish. On the other hand, the sea urchin and tuna maki (P99 each) are served in big amounts, so it can surely make your stomach full. You can also order rice to eat with your skewers and there is an also free refill for Japanese green tea.
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  • Mandaluyong
  • The Podium
  • Japanese