{"id":58149,"date":"2026-03-24T08:45:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T00:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=58149"},"modified":"2026-03-24T08:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T00:45:19","slug":"karayama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/mandaluyong\/ortigas-mandaluyong\/karayama\/","title":{"rendered":"Karayama in Makati: Indulge in Japan\u2019s Signature Karaage and Rice Bowls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Attention, foodies! <strong>Karayama<\/strong>, Japan&#8217;s famous <em>karaage<\/em> chain, has recently opened its newest branch in <strong>One Ayala Makati<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-58168 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-1-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-1-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Karayama Philippines&#8217; Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Known for serving Japan&#8217;s crunchiest fried chicken, Karayama will delight diners with their signature dishes, most notably, <strong>karaage<\/strong>\u2014chicken pieces marinated in a special blend of seasonings, coated in a light batter, and then deep fried to perfection.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58165 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-4-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-4-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-4-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-4-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-4-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-4-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-4.jpg 1462w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Karayama Philippines&#8217; Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Aside from this, their <strong>donburi (rice bowls)<\/strong>\u00a0such as <strong>Karatama Don <\/strong>\u00a0with kara-age simmered in a light soy broth, <strong>Cheesy Karatama Don<\/strong>\u00a0topped with melted cheese, <strong>Gokudare Don<\/strong>\u00a0with garlic sesame sauce or the creamy <strong>Cheesy Curry Kara-age<\/strong>, served with spicy, cheesy Japanese curry are a must-try.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58167 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-3-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-3-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-3-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-3-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-3-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-3-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-3.jpg 1464w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Cheesy Curry Kara-age \/ IMAGE from Karayama Philippines&#8217; Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a complete meal, Karayama\u2019s <strong>set meals<\/strong> are a fantastic choice. The <strong>Karayama Set <\/strong>\u00a0has their signature kara-age paired with rice, miso soup, shredded cabbage, and dipping sauces, while the <strong>Crunchy Wing &amp; Kara-age Set <\/strong>\u00a0consists of crispy wings and kara-age for an irresistible combo.<\/p>\n<p>For something different, try the <strong>Krapow Plate<\/strong>, a Japanese-inspired take on the Thai basil stir-fry chicken, which comes with a cabbage salad, veggies, rice, and a fried egg. Karayama also offers noodle dishes like <strong>Chicken Paitan Ramen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-58166 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-Krapow-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-Krapow-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-Krapow-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-Krapow-218x218.jpg 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-Krapow-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-Krapow-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-Krapow.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-Krapow-290x290.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Krapow Plate \/ IMAGE from Karayama Philippines&#8217; Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>For group dining, their <strong>Party Sets <\/strong>\u00a0are perfect, featuring a mix of kara-age, wings, rice, salad, miso soup, and sides like fries or kimchi. Don\u2019t forget to complement your meal with their <strong>Unlimited Houseblend Iced Tea<\/strong>\u00a0or a can of ice cold <strong>Kirin Ichiban Beer<\/strong>.<\/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=\"002c6b45-6285-41d4-8de4-36c1de51fe8a\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\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>Like the other Karayama branches in the Philippines, the One Ayala branch has wooden accents, from the paneling on the walls to the furniture that lend a natural vibe, while the spacious dining space makes for a comfortable dining experience. The soft lighting highlights the clean lines and minimalist design, complemented by the Japanese restaurant&#8217;s logo on one of the main walls.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-58169 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-2-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-2-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Karayama-2.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Karayama Philippines&#8217; Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"432\">Following its opening in One Ayala Makati, <strong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"344\">Karayama continues its expansion in Metro Manila with another branch at SM Megamall<\/strong>, making its signature Japanese karaage more accessible to diners in the Ortigas area.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"856\">With its growing presence in key locations, Karayama is steadily becoming a go-to destination for those craving <strong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"843\">authentic Japanese fried chicken and comforting rice meals<\/strong> in the city.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attention, foodies! 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