Yamazato in Pasay: Hotel Okura Manila’s Signature Restaurant
Yamazato, the signature Japanese restaurant of Hotel Okura Manila, presents Japanese cuisine in its most complete and refined form.
Recognized as Michelin Selected and one of only three Yamazatos worldwide included in the Michelin Guide 2026, the restaurant stands as a benchmark for authenticity, precision, and seasonality in Japanese fine dining.
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Yamazato traces its origins back to 1962, when it was first established at the iconic Hotel Okura in Japan, earning renown for preserving the traditions of kaiseki dining and Japanese fine cuisine. Its branch in Manila, which opened in 2019, continues this rich heritage within an elegant 82-seat space designed to evoke tranquility and refined simplicity.
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Guests may dine at the intimate sushi counter, enjoy live teppanyaki experiences, or retreat into private rooms ideal for special occasions.
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Leading Yamazato are three Japanese chefs, each specializing in a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine. Chef Keiichiro Fujino leads the kaiseki experience with a focus on seasonality, harmony, and refined presentation, crafting multi-course menus that reflect the rhythm of Japan’s culinary calendar. Chef Katsuji Kato brings precision and restraint to the teppanyaki counter, highlighting premium wagyu and seafood through clean execution and live cooking mastery. Overseeing the sushi counter is Chef Ikuma Sato, whose strong foundation in traditional techniques emphasizes knife work, rice preparation, and balance—delivering sushi that celebrates simplicity and freshness.
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Together, they uphold Yamazato’s commitment to authenticity, craftsmanship, and serene hospitality, presenting Japanese cuisine in its most complete and elevated form.
Their Seasonal Kaiseki menu, starting at Php 7,000++ per person, offers a beautifully paced multi-course journey inspired by Japan’s philosophy of harmony and respect for nature’s rhythms. Each dish highlights peak-season ingredients prepared with meticulous technique and understated elegance. From delicate starters to refined mains and thoughtfully composed desserts, the experience celebrates balance in flavor, texture, and presentation—capturing the essence of classical Japanese haute cuisine.
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The Tokusen Omakase Course, priced at Php 15,000++ per person, remains Yamazato’s most immersive sushi experience—a multi-course progression built on freshness, balance, and traditional technique. The journey begins with delicate appetizers before unfolding into expertly prepared nigiri, grilled selections, rolled sushi, comforting dobin mushi, and a refined dessert. Nigiri is served in two rounds—seven pieces followed by eight—allowing diners to savor the evolving flow of flavors and premium seafood at a relaxed, intentional pace.
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For those seeking an immersive live dining experience the Teppanyaki Japanese Wagyu A5 Kaiseki begins at Php 11,500++ per person and showcases premium ingredients at their finest.
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At the teppan counter, succulent wagyu beef and fresh seafood are cooked with precise temperature control and perfect timing, enhancing their natural flavors without excess. The experience allows diners to witness each course prepared with skill and restraint, transforming simple ingredients into refined expressions of Japanese craftsmanship.
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Whether it’s a special occasion or an appreciation of Japanese culinary artistry, Yamazato provides a serene escape where tradition, precision, and seasonal flavors converge, offering an authentic taste of Japan in the heart of the city.
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