{"id":40008,"date":"2025-07-23T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T01:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=40008"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:06:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T02:06:58","slug":"yakiniku-a5-toku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/little-tokyo\/yakiniku-a5-toku\/","title":{"rendered":"Yakiniku A5 Toku in Makati: Grilling Authentic A5 Wagyu Beef"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>People absolutely adore <i>yakiniku<\/i> because, let&#8217;s admit it, it&#8217;s a mouthwatering, grill-it-yourself feast that&#8217;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\u2014be it rare, medium, or well-done.<\/p>\n<p>So if you craving really, really good Japanese BBQ, head to <strong>Yakiniku A5 Toku<\/strong>, one of the most popular yakiniku restaurants in <strong>Little Tokyo, Makati<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-55831 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/2.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/2.png 700w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/2-290x193.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><i style=\"font-size: 10pt;text-align: center\">IMAGE from Yakiniku A5 Toku\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">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!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47568\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/IMG_4940.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/IMG_4940.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/IMG_4940-290x218.jpeg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><i style=\"font-size: 10pt;text-align: center\">Yakiniku A5 Toku, Little Tokyo, Makati Branch \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/i><\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s more, <strong>Yakiniku A5 Toku has officially expanded to Pasay City<\/strong>,\u00a0bringing the same premium meat cuts that fans have come to love from its Little Tokyo branch.<\/p>\n<p>Known for its authentic grilling style, Yakiniku A5 Toku takes pride in serving premium A5-grade Japanese Black Wagyu beef, air-shipped directly from Japan and grilled over traditional charcoal stoves for that perfect smoky flavor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61131 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/523857292_1453452885856785_7426231615016082399_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/523857292_1453452885856785_7426231615016082399_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/523857292_1453452885856785_7426231615016082399_n-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/523857292_1453452885856785_7426231615016082399_n-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/523857292_1453452885856785_7426231615016082399_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/523857292_1453452885856785_7426231615016082399_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/523857292_1453452885856785_7426231615016082399_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em><i>Yakiniku A5 Toku,\u00a0 <\/i>Pasay Branch \/ IMAGE from Yakiniku A5 Toku<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Alongside its signature meats, guests can indulge in classic dishes such as bibimbap, cold noodles, and other well-loved favorites. For a more intimate dining experience, the restaurant also offers private rooms that can accommodate up to six (6) people.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61130 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/524640583_658329940707711_5276378263873457974_n-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/524640583_658329940707711_5276378263873457974_n-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/524640583_658329940707711_5276378263873457974_n-797x600.jpg 797w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/524640583_658329940707711_5276378263873457974_n-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/524640583_658329940707711_5276378263873457974_n-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/524640583_658329940707711_5276378263873457974_n-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/524640583_658329940707711_5276378263873457974_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em><i>Yakiniku A5 Toku, <\/i>Pasay Branch \/ IMAGE from Yakiniku A5 Toku<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Yakiniku A5 Toku offers premium meat cuts such as the sought-after A5 wagyu beef, wagyu sirloin<em>, <\/em>and wagyu <em>gokujo<\/em> (quality skirt steak). They use A5-grade black beef flown in from Japan, as well as a shichirin (charcoal grill) for grilling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"333\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-55832 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/1.png 554w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/1-290x174.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from <span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xi81zsa\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\">Yakiniku A5 TOKU<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40016\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/YakinikuA5Toku-BGC2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/YakinikuA5Toku-BGC2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/YakinikuA5Toku-BGC2-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/YakinikuA5Toku-BGC2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Grilled wagyu with scallions and egg yolk \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xi81zsa\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\">For those looking to enjoy a more private dining experience with friends, family, or colleagues, Yakiniku A5 Toku in Little Tokyo<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xi81zsa\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"> offers semi-private rooms that accommodate <strong>10 to 14 guests<\/strong>, both at <strong>no extra charge<\/strong>. Feel free to bring your favorite cake and drinks for your celebration, each subject to a <strong>corkage fee of Php 300<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"468\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47567\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/IMG_4941.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/IMG_4941.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/IMG_4941-290x194.jpeg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><i>Yakiniku A5 Toku, Little Tokyo, Makati Branch \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A quick peek into their website, <a href=\"https:\/\/a5meat-ph.com\/\">A5 Meat,<\/a> suggests that they are &#8220;<em>officially licensed by the Philippine government and accredited by the National Meat Inspection Service<\/em>.&#8221; This proves their commitment to bringing high quality Japanese wagyu to more Philippine businesses in the food industry!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45997\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/Yakiniku-A5-Toku1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/Yakiniku-A5-Toku1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/Yakiniku-A5-Toku1-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/Yakiniku-A5-Toku1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xi81zsa\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\">A5 Wagyu Beef \/ IMAGE from Yakiniku A5 TOKU\u2019s Facebook page<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"17d07a2c-1232-4d09-9530-9617e81b11ae\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yakiniku A5 Toku serves authentic A5 wagyu beef and other premium meats for an elevated yakiniku experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":55832,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[84,19,112,5257,6644,201],"tags":[5399,583,5380,713,1032,8241],"class_list":["post-40008","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese","category-little-tokyo","category-makati","category-pasay-2","category-private-room","category-japanese-yakiniku","tag-japanese-bbq","tag-japanese-food","tag-japanese-grilled-meat","tag-little-tokyo","tag-yakiniku","tag-yakiniku-a5-toku"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40008","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40008"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40008\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65035,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40008\/revisions\/65035"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40008"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40008"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40008"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}