Araya Ramen & Sushi Bar in Makati: Savor the Culinary Mastery of Chef Araya Ozeki

Located at the corner of Dela Rosa Car Park 1 in Makati City, Araya Ramen & Sushi Bar is accessible through the elevated walkway that connects Greenbelt to Makati Medical Center.

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This intimate Japanese restaurant is led by Chef Araya Ozeki from Yokohama, Japan, who has been bringing authentic Japanese flavors to the Philippines for the past 30 years. You can find him at the restaurant every day efficiently making every sushi by hand. He also oversees the making of every bowl of ramen, which is also the restaurant’s specialty.

Araya Special / IMAGE from Araya Ramen

Dining at the restaurant offers an experience reminiscent of the vibrant streets of Tokyo, where sushi bars are a go-to for every traveler.

Despite its modest size, the restaurant captures the essence of these Japanese eateries, attracting busy professionals and casual diners, who are drawn to its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

With just 20 seats, it’s impressive that the restaurant manages to serve 100 bowls of ramen on a typical day, a testament to Chef Ozeki’s mastery in crafting ramen with authentic flavors and precision.

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The restaurant’s main specialties are its generous portions of flavorful ramen and the freshest sushi and sashimi, offering a satisfying and authentic Japanese dining experience.

You can taste the freshness of various locally sourced seafood in Take Sushi, a platter of tuna, white fish, salmon, shrimp, ikura, tamago, and tekka maki.

Take Sushi / IMAGE from Philipine Primer

Other best-selling items are Seafood Rice, topped with fresh sashimi like tuna, white fish, and salmon, and Maguro Sashimi, a serving of fresh tuna. The dipping sauce is also special as it is homemade by Chef Ozeki.

Seafood Rice / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

Maguro Sashimi / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

On the other hand, their ramen dishes are also sensational, with generous portions that are perfect for solo diners with a hearty appetite or friends who love to share. For first-timers, we highly recommend that you start with Araya Special to understand and experience their mastery of making ramen.

Araya Special / IMAGE from Araya Ramen Dela Rosa Main’s Facebook page

This miso-based ramen is savory and flavorful, keeping a balance in its umami. It’s made of seasoned boiled egg, chashu (pork belly), ground pork, narutomaki (Japanese fish cakes), and lots of noodles.

We also fell in love with their Tantanmen that packs a kick of spice and a punch of umami to every serving.

Tantanmen / IMAGE from Araya Ramen Dela Rosa Main’s Facebook page

If you are craving for a heartier meal, you may also try their Araya Karamiso Ramen Special with Karaage, a set meal featuring spicy miso ramen and fried chicken on the side.

Araya Karamiso Ramen Special with Karaage / IMAGE from Araya Ramen Dela Rosa Main’s Facebook page

For lovers of the crowd-favorite takoyaki, Araya’s version of this Japanese street food is also a must-try. A regular serving of eight pieces is priced at Php 140, but if you come to Araya Ramen & Sushi Bar during “merienda time,” from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., you can get the same serving for only Php 100!

Takoyaki / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

Looking for a new Japanese restaurant to visit in Makati? Head over to Araya Ramen & Sushi Bar, located at Dela Rosa Car Park 1 on Dela Rosa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City. They’re open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., ready to serve you authentic Japanese flavors.

You can also visit their other branches at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong and SM Sucat in Parañaque.

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