Unakichi Japanese Unagi Restaurant in Makati: Savor the Taste of Fresh Eel Dishes

There is only one place to go if you are looking for authentic unagi or eel dishes in Metro Manila, and that is Unakichi, a Japanese specialty restaurant located at Makati Cinema Square!

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What sets Unakichi apart from other is their use of fresh and high-quality eels, reminiscent of those found in Japan.

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What’s more, they incorporate a special unagi sauce recipe from a 100-year-old eel restaurant in Tsukiji, giving diners the best-tasting unagi dishes they could hope to taste. Paired with Japanese Koshihikari rice, their unagi dishes achieve an ensemble of fresh and perfectly seasoned flavors that replicates the delicate flavors of authentic Japanese fare.

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The main menu boasts an array of eel delights, including the signature eel bowls, Unajyu Jyo and Unajyu Gokujyo, which feature grilled fine eel in unagi sauce with rice. These eel dishes are said to be highly nutritious, rich with vitamins, proteins, and minerals, effective for relieving stress and fatigue.

Aside from the unagi menu, Unakichi also offers a selection of traditional Japanese dishes such as soul-warming options like shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, yosenabe, chicken mizutaki, and ramen.

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Shabu-Shabu / IMAGE from Unakichi

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Unakichi has a handful of ramen options such as Tantanmen (Php 480), a spicy and creamy ramen with minced pork and vegetables, Miso Ramen (₱420), which has pork chashu, boiled eggs, and vegetables in a miso-based soup; and Tonkotsu Ramen (Php 390) a classic with pork bone broth and chashu.

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They also have Hiyashi Chuka Cold Ramen (Php 470), Shoyu Ramen (Php 420), and Shio Ramen (Php 420), which has a salt-based broth.

For hearty eaters Unakichi has Chashu Shoyu Ramen (Php 580) and Chashu Ship Ramen (Php 580), both generously topped with pork slices. Diners can also upgrade to “Omori” large noodles for only Php 100.

Chasu  Shoyu Ramen / IMAGE from Unakichi

All these efforts are elevated by the expertise of the shop owner, Mr. Terashima, who has garnered his culinary knowledge from a high-class tempura specialty store in Ginza. Behind the scenes, three skilled Japanese chefs meticulously prepare each dish to make sure that elements of Japanese cooking is preserved.

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Aside from these, Unakichi’s selection of beverages complements the dining experience, featuring premium sake such as Hakkaisan and Kubota, along with shochu options like Iichiko. Their beverage selection pairs extremely well with the food, providing the perfect accompaniment to the unique and exquisite fare of Unakichi.

You may also bring your favorite drink at Unakichi. Corkage fee applies for drinks up to 1 liter (Php 1,000 per bottle) and for drinks over 1 liter (Php 1,500 per bottle).

With a seating capacity of 47 and a private room available for 18 people, Unakichi is perfect for intimate gatherings and celebrations, or a cozy dinner for two. On average, customers typically spend around Php 1,400 for their meals at Unakichi, but during festive year-end parties, that delightful experience comes at a special rate of just Php 1,200!

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Craving for unagi and other Japanese meals? Unakichi delivers to BGC and Makati areas!

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