Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Malate: Authentic Seafood Flavors and Lunch Feasts
As Japanese food enthusiasts, we search far and wide for the best and most authentic Japanese restaurants in the Metro. This took us to Malate, Manila where we found Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant which serves authentic flavors prepared by a Japanese chef!
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Royal Sakura brings in authentic Japanese flavors crafted by a Japanese chef, right in downtown Malate. At Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant, guests can enjoy a quiet, clean, and relaxing space designed to make every dining experience special.
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Royal Sakura serves a traditional full course Japanese meal made of high-grade Japanese ingredients, served in small portions. Their special course menu consists of an appetizer, sashimi, simmer (fish), grill (wagyu beef), tempura, sushi, soup, and dessert. Perhaps what makes this course meal even more special is that Royal Sakura uses the freshest fish and beef imported from Japan.
A plateful of the freshest seafood and meat ingredients used for Royal Sakura’s course meals / IMAGE from Royal Sakura
The Japanese restaurant also makes sure you’ll not miss the best of Japan by having popular and seasonal food available for you to try.
Pro Tip: You will not find the course meals in the grand menu. Request for the “course menu” from any of their restaurant staff and they will be glad to assist you. Royal Sakura may also tweak their menu based on your preferences and budget.
Speaking of fresh, Royal Sakura treats you to a festival of seafood flavors that are not only tasty, but also incredibly healthy for the body. In fact, in Japan, people are said to have a longer lifespan because of their love for fish.
Some of the seafood available at Royal Sakura includes Tai (red snapper or sea bream) good for sashimi or baked with salt, Suzuki (white fish with less fat), Karatsuki Uni (sea urchin with shell), Unagi (eel), and Zuwai Crab that is best enjoyed with a sweet and sour vinegar!
They also have greater amberjack, sardine, and Sanma (Pacific Saury) which is in season between September to November.
Tai or red snapper / IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant
Suzuki / IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant
Unagi Battera Sushi / IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant
Royal Sakura also offers around 50 hearty and affordable lunch set meals. One of the most popular lunch sets for Japanese is the Negi Toro Don Set, which is a rice bowl topped with tuna sashimi and minced onions.
Negi Toro Don Set / IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant
They also offer wagyu prepared as sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, or steak, as well as fresh basashi, or horse sashimi, directly sourced from Japan. Another specialty is the Sakura Seafood Bowl, generously topped with assorted seafood.
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Now, what is a Japanese restaurant without Japanese whisky? The Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whisky, aged 12 years, is available at Royal Sakura. This whisky is said to be “difficult to find”, making it a special treat, perfect for parties and special occassions!
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Other Japanese whiskies that may be found at Royal Sakura includes bottles from Suntory, so you might want to check these out.
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For private gatherings, Royal Sakura has multiple curtained private rooms that can accommodate around two to 16 guests, as well as a Japanese-style private room for a more relaxed setting.
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The restaurant also highlights Japanese-standard hygiene and service, along with convenient amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a designated smoking room.
