August 04, 2025

Yakiniku A5 Toku in Makati: Grilling Authentic A5 Wagyu Beef

People absolutely adore yakiniku because, let’s admit it, it’s a mouthwatering, grill-it-yourself feast that’s an absolute blast! You get to cook up the most ridiculously delicious A5 wagyu beef and other premium meats just the way you like them—be it rare, medium, or well-done.

IMAGE from Yakiniku A5 Toku

So if you craving really, really good Japanese BBQ, head to Yakiniku A5 Toku, one of the most popular yakiniku restaurants in Little Tokyo, Makati City! When this branch opened in 2020, Yakiniku A5 Toku has reached over 30 stores in Japan, including Tokyo, Ginza, and Corridor Street. Now with branches in Manila, the Japanese yakiniku restaurant consistently expands their reach to spread authentic yakiniku grilling experience!

Yakiniku A5 Toku Little Tokyo Branch / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

What’s more, Yakiniku A5 Toku has opened another branch in Pasay City, with its soft opening on August 1, bringing the same premium meat cuts you used to love in its Little Tokyo branch!

Pasay Branch / IMAGE from Yakiniku A5 Toku

Known for its authentic grilling style, the restaurant serves premium A5-grade Japanese Black Wagyu beef, which is carefully air-shipped from Japan and grilled over a traditional charcoal stove for the perfect smoky flavor.

Pasay Branch / IMAGE from Yakiniku A5 Toku

In addition to its signature meats, diners can enjoy a variety of classic dishes such as bibimbap, cold noodles, and other favorites.

For those who have been waiting for the return of its BGC branch, good news! After a brief hiatus for relocation, it is scheduled to reopen around September or October, bringing the same high-quality yakiniku experience to even more locations.

Yakiniku A5 Toku offers premium meat cuts such as the sought-after A5 wagyu beef, wagyu sirloin, and wagyu gokujo (quality skirt steak). They use A5-grade black beef flown in from Japan, as well as a shichirin (charcoal grill) for grilling.

IMAGE from Yakiniku A5 TOKU

For those seeking variety, the menu also boasts an array of fresh seafood, chicken, and pork, perfect for grilling to your preferred doneness. They only get their ingredients from only the best producers to maintain the authenticity of quality Japanese food.

Grilled wagyu with scallions and egg yolk / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

A5 Wagyu Beef / IMAGE from Yakiniku A5 TOKU’s Facebook page

For those looking to enjoy a more private dining experience with friends, family, or colleagues, Yakiniku A5 Toku in Little Tokyo offers semi-private rooms that accommodate 10 to 14 guests, both at no extra charge. Feel free to bring your favorite cake and drinks for your celebration, each subject to a corkage fee of Php 300.

Yakiniku A5 Toku, Little Tokyo Branch / IMAGE from Philippine Primer”

Additionally, for those looking to add Japanese wagyu to their restaurant menus or enjoy steaks at a private event, Yakiniku A5 Toku now offers wholesale beef for your enjoyment.

A quick peek into their website, A5 Meat, suggests that they are “officially licensed by the Philippine government and accredited by the National Meat Inspection Service.” This proves their commitment to bringing high quality Japanese wagyu to more Philippine businesses in the food industry!

Furthermore, A5 Meat has been specializing in the wholesale of wagyu in Japan for more than two decades, making them a go-to supplier in the Philippines and abroad.

So if you want authentic yakiniku and other Japanese treats without leaving the country, drop by Yakiniku A5 Toku to enjoy the wide assortment of quality meats, all ready to grill!