April 04, 2025

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 / 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

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

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 Shoyu Ramen is always a good start.

Shoyu Ramen

Additionally, Oden House has introduced a new Curry Ramen. This flavorful bowl is infused with a spicy kick from garam masala, making it irresistibly delicious.

Curry Ramen (Php 420) / IMAGE from Oden House

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

Their extensive seafood menu is also a must-try. With the Cartimar Market literally just across the street from the restaurant, Oden House’s seafood is always guaranteed fresh. If you can’t get enough of ramen, then their Seafood Champon might just be what you need.

Seafood Champon / IMAGE from Oden House

They also recommend their Fresh Tuna Sashimi and 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

Fresh Tuna Don

Seafood Mix Don

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.

Chahan

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