{"id":43451,"date":"2025-08-11T14:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T06:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=43451"},"modified":"2025-11-19T13:27:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T05:27:53","slug":"royal-sakura-japanese-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/manila\/royal-sakura-japanese-restaurant\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Malate: Authentic Seafood Flavors and Lunch Feasts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/strong> where we found Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant <\/strong>which serves authentic flavors prepared by a Japanese chef!<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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. With numerous private rooms available, it\u2019s the perfect venue for family gatherings, business meetings, or lunch with colleagues.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant’s Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Royal Sakura serves a traditional full course Japanese meal made of high-grade Japanese ingredients, served in small portions, so that you may try everything and then some.<\/p>\n

Their special course menu consists of an appetizer, sashimi<\/em>, simmer (fish), grill (wagyu<\/em> beef), tempura, sushi,\u00a0<\/em>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.<\/p>\n

\"\"A plateful of the freshest seafood and meat ingredients used for Royal Sakura’s course meals \/ IMAGE from Royal Sakura<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Some of the seafood available at Royal Sakura includes Tai<\/strong> <\/em>(red snapper or sea bream) good for sashimi or baked with salt, Suzuki<\/strong> <\/em>(white fish with less fat), Karatsuki Uni<\/strong> <\/em>(sea urchin with shell), Unagi <\/em><\/strong>(eel), and Zuwai<\/em> Crab<\/strong> that is best enjoyed with a sweet and sour vinegar!<\/p>\n

\"\"Tai or red snapper \/ IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Suzuki \/ IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Unagi Battera Sushi \/ IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

They also have greater amberjack<\/strong>, sardine<\/strong>, and Sanma<\/em> (Pacific Saury)<\/strong> which is in season between September to November.<\/p>\n

What’s for lunch, you might ask? Royal Sakura offers more than 40<\/strong> hearty and affordable lunch set meals that you may choose from! One of the most popular lunch sets for Japanese is the Negi Toro Don Set<\/em><\/strong>, which is a rice bowl topped with tuna sashimi and minced onions.<\/p>\n

\"\"Negi Toro Don Set \/ IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

However, for a fusion of Eastern and Western flavors, you might also want to try the Chicken Nanban<\/strong><\/em> Set–<\/strong>fried chicken served with tartar sauce.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: Royal Sakura has a noodle lunch set menu comprised of Japanese noodle dishes like tempura udon, a perfect comfort food for rainy days.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Tempura Udon Set \/ IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Other Japanese whiskies that may be found at Royal Sakura includes bottles from Suntory, so you might want to check these out.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For exclusive events, Royal Sakura has numerous private rooms that you might want to reserve for casual meals with family, business, or lunch meetings, so inquire ahead! Email them at info@royal-sakura-phil.com<\/strong> or visit their website at www.royal-sakura-phil.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Exclusive Year-End Party Treat<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant is offering a special year-end treat exclusively for Philippine Primer readers<\/strong>! You may view the promo at Philippine Primer\u2019s Japanese\u00a0website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To avail, simply contact the restaurant for reservations and mention Philippine Primer\u2019s year-end promo. You may reach them at 0906-552-4498 \/ 0949-439-8274 \/02-8244-7950<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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