Ipponyari in Alabang: Casual Japanese Dining in the South
Aside from its popular branch in Laguna, Ipponyari Japanese Restaurant welcomes diners at their Alabang branch, which offers an authentic taste of Japanese comfort food.
IMAGE from Ipponyari
Ipponyari boasts over 300 menu items filled with beloved Japanese cuisine and even select Chinese dishes.
Among their signature dish is their Shio Butter Ramen, with butter, bean sprouts, nori, and chashu pork in a salt-based broth is a must-try to say the least. It’s buttery, hearty, and screams full indulgence.
Shio Butter Moyashi Ramen / IMAGE from Ipponyari
Meanwhile, their Chashumen, is a hearty bowl of ramen topped with eight slices of their homemade chashu pork, menma, nori, and scallions.
Chasumen / IMAGE from Ipponyari
For something guilt-free, try their Nagasaki Champon, a healthy ramen creation from Nagasaki prefecture inspired by Chinese cuisine. It’s a noodle creation that’s salty, thick, and umami topped with shrimp, pork, carrot, cabbage, and scallions.
Nagasaki Champon / IMAGE from Ipponyari
As a ramen side dish, Ipponyari’s Gyoza is a Japanese dumpling stuffed from vegetables and special seasonings, pan-fried to perfection.
Gyoza / IMAGE from Ipponyari
Diners may also try their Yakitori Moriawase, a chicken skewer platter featuring Negima (chicken with scallion), Tsukune (savory chicken meatballs), and Torikawa (crispy chicken skin). Each skewer is carefully slow-grilled to bring out its natural flavors and perfect texture.
Guests can customize each stick with their preferred seasoning such as the savory touch of shio (salt), the rich umami of tare (soy-based sauce), or even a half-and-half style for a mix of both worlds.
Yakitori Moriawase/IMAGE from Ipponyari
Their Tsukune and Yakitori Kushiyaki (chicken with fresh scallions on a skewer) can be availed per piece.
Tsukune/IMAGE from Ipponyari
Yakitori Kushiyaki/IMAGE from Ipponyari
Diners may delight in their menu items and more in their cozy and inviting Alabang branch, which gives off a warm vibe that perfectly complements the authentic Japanese dining experience.
IMAGE from Ipponyari
IMAGE from Ipponyari
Ipponyari Japanese Restaurant also has recently ventured into catering services. Whether it’s a cozy gathering at home or a grand corporate event, the restaurant confidently meets various dining needs with its extensive and customizable menu options.
Ipponyari continues to grow its presence with several branches across the southern part of Metro Manila and nearby provinces, including Calamba and Sta. Rosa in Laguna, Outlets at Lipa in Batangas, and Dasmariñas in Cavite.
Now, they are finally bringing their well-loved Japanese flavors to BGC. The newest branch will open its doors at MITSUKOSHI BGC with a soft opening on December 10, 2025. Guests can look forward to a wide selection of favorites, from ramen, sushi, and sashimi to curry, Chinese-inspired dishes, tempura, and donburi.
To celebrate the launch, a special soft opening ceremony featuring a traditional daruma eye painting and a celebratory toast will take place at 6:00 p.m. Don’t miss the chance to visit this exciting new dining destination in BGC, where authentic Japanese comfort food meets a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Just like their Alabang branch, the BGC location promises the same consistency and quality across all their dishes, ensuring diners enjoy the signature Ipponyari experience wherever they go.
Also read: Ipponyari in Laguna: For All Kinds of Japanese Food Cravings
