April 07, 2025

Kushizaru Japanese Restaurant in Makati: Japanese-Style Izakaya Serving Yakitori & Kushiage

Attention, Japanese food enthusiasts! We’ve discovered a fantastic new spot where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine while bonding with friends and family. Welcome to Kushizaru Japanese Restaurant in Makati City!

IMAGE from Kushizaru Japanese Restaurant – Philippines’ Facebook page

Kushizaru is a Japanese-style izakaya restaurant specializing in yakitori (grilled skewers) and kushiage. Kushiage is a popular Japanese dish featuring skewered and deep-fried meat, seafood, and vegetables. The ingredients are coated in a light batter, before being deep-fried until crispy and golden.

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Yakitori / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

Thanks to its authentic taste, the deep-fried dish may evoke nostalgia for the Japanese community while offering other nationals the opportunity to discover new and exciting Japanese flavors right here in Manila.

Kushiage / IMAGE from Kushizaru Japanese Restaurant – Philippines’ Facebook page

You may order it alongside their white liver tataki, generously topped with green onions for that perfect balance of savory richness and fresh, aromatic crunch. This signature dish enhances the overall meal with its delicate flavors and satisfying texture and is served in limited quantities only.

White Liver Tataki / IMAGE from Kushizaru Japanese Restaurant

Aside from kushiage, they also serve Japanese food staples such as fried rice, ramen, curry, fried noodles, sushi, tempura, and even a special Kids Menu for the little ones, ensuring a delightful dining experience for all ages.

The restaurant offers three types of ramen: Shio Ramen (Php 300), Miso Ramen (Php 380), and Tonkotsu Ramen (Php 380). The rich broth, made from hearty miso and ingredients that highlight the natural umami, is both deep in flavor and refreshingly clean on the palate.

Miso Ramen (Php 380) / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

The hand-pulled noodles perfectly complement the soup, creating a satisfying and well-balanced bowl. Guests can also customize their ramen with various toppings such as Ajitama (soft-boiled egg, Php 50), Chashu (braised pork, Php 100), or corn (Php 50) for an extra burst of flavor. You may also partner your ramen with their Gyoza with its crispy exterior and juicy filling.

Gyoza / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

Lunch Set Menu

Kushizaru Japanese Restaurant also recently released a new lunch set menu featuring tonkatsu or breaded pork cutlet, seafood, and sushi, available from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The lunch menu offerings range from Php 300 to Php 800 depending on your meal of choice.

IMAGE from Kushizaru Japanese Restaurant

Their izakaya business, on the other hand, starts at 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with last orders at 9:00 p.m. for the food and at 9:45 p.m. for the drinks.

For those looking to host a more intimate event, the restaurant offers three (3) private rooms, each accommodating up to eight (8) guests, with the largest room available for groups of 25 to 30. Reservations for larger parties are welcomed, and the entire venue can also be reserved for private events. There are no corkage fees for cake, which can be brought in free of charge.

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You can find Kushizaru Japanese Restaurant at Unit 1B, Ground Floor, Multinational Bancorporation Centre, Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

The newly-opened Kushizaru Japanese Restaurant is located at 6805 Ayala Avenue / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

To know more about this newly opened Japanese restaurant, visit their Facebook page at Kushizaru Japanese Restaurant – Philippines! You may also contact them at 0966-993-0623 or send them an email at kushizarujapaneserestaurant@gmail.com.