Oden House Japanese Restaurant in Pasay: Authentic Oden and Other Japanese Treats
Oden is a savory stew of various ingredients like fish cakes, daikon (Japanese radish), boiled eggs, and tofu simmered in a light, soy-flavored broth. Often enjoyed in the colder months, it is comfort food at its best—simple, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with friends or family.
Oden (Php 350) / IMAGE from Oden House
If you’re wondering where to sample this rich, flavorful stew, head on to Oden House with locations in Pasay and Makati City!
Oden House, Pasay Branch / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Oden House, Pasay Branch / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
This gem of a restaurant can be found in 2/F Magic Star Square Bldg, 2217 Leveriza Street, Pasay City, though you might have to play a game of hide-and-seek if you’re not familiar with the Magic Star Square. If you’re unsure if you’re in the right area, the smell of broth will tell you that you’re close.
For starters, you have to try their Oden. It’s served like a sampler platter so you don’t have to make any hard decisions. What’s a Japanese restaurant without some gyoza, right? One can say that their gyoza is unique because it’s made in-house. You might just ditch the frozen stuff after having theirs.
Gyoza (Php 180/5pcs.) / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
If you ask Oden House patrons what to order, there’s a huge possibility that they’ll say ramen. The broth takes 10 hours to cook so be prepared for a flavor fest. Oden House has a few choices but the Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen is always a good start.
Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen (Php 340) / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
In addition to ramen, they offer other Japanese dishes, including Hiyayakko, which features tofu made by Japanese artisans topped with the world’s thinnest bonito flakes, measuring just 0.01mm in thickness.
Hiyayakko (Php 180) / IMAGE from Oden House
They also recommend their Fresh Tuna Sashimi (Php 390) and Spicy Fresh Tuna Don, while those who want to take a step back from the heat could go for their Seafood Mix Don.
IMAGE from Oden House
Spicy Fresh Tuna Don (Php 460)
Seafood Mix Don (Php 430) / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Partner these with their Chahan for a satisfying, well-balanced meal.
Chahan / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
The drink selection is as authentic as it gets, with a refrigerator stocked full of premium Japanese sake and a variety of canned Japanese and local beer, perfect for pairing with their mains and appetizers.
IMAGE from Oden House
As if authentic Japanese food isn’t enough to get everyone to Oden House, the restaurant also works around the concept of healthy food. They also now offer a variety of pre-packaged and frozen foods made with healthy ingredients, making it a popular stop for visitors of Cartimar Market.
Aside from Cartimar, Oden House also has a branch in Makati, specifically located at Dela Rosa Carpark 1 in Legazpi Village. Like the main branch, it serves everything the Japanese restaurant is known for, including ramen, rice bowls, appetizers, and of course, oden that makes it such a crowd-favorite to both Japanese expats and local foodies in the city.
Oden House, Makati Branch / IMAGE from Oden House
The Makati branch also offers frozen foods and curry bread, perfect for those looking to recreate healthy, homecooked meals for yourself or for your loved ones.
What’s more, they have recently started serving Morning Breakfast Bento of either salmon or salt mackerel for those dining in starting 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Salmon Morning Breakfast Bento / IMAGE from Oden House
Salt Mackerel Morning Breakfast Bento / IMAGE from Oden House
Private Gatherings
For guests seeking an exclusive dining experience, Oden House offers full rental of the entire space for private gatherings and special occasions. The venue may be reserved for up to three hours at a rate of Php 70,000, which is fully consumable and may be adjusted upon consultation.
Guests who wish to bring their own bottles are welcome to do so, with a corkage fee applied accordingly: Php 720 for up to 720ml, Php 1,000 for 1,000ml, and Php 1,800 for 1.8L bottles.
