{"id":62568,"date":"2025-10-20T17:51:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T09:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=62568"},"modified":"2025-10-20T18:25:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T10:25:39","slug":"ookini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/legazpi\/ookini\/","title":{"rendered":"Ookini in Makati: A Taste of Japan\u2019s Charcoal-Grilled Perfection"},"content":{"rendered":"

After more than 13 years of grilling authentic yakitori since its early days in BF Homes<\/strong>, Ookini<\/strong>\u00a0has become a trusted name among lovers of Japanese charcoal-grilled cuisine.<\/p>\n

Now located in Legazpi Village in Makati<\/strong>, the restaurant continues to uphold its legacy\u2014serving perfectly grilled skewers at reasonable prices ranging from Php 60 to Php 75 per stick.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Ookini<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Ookini takes pride in its mastery of yakitori<\/strong>, offering a lineup of traditional favorites that showcase the heart of Japanese comfort dining. Guests can enjoy a variety of skewers including mune (chicken breast)<\/strong>, bonjiri (chicken tail)<\/strong>, kawa (chicken skin)<\/strong>, and the classic negima (chicken and leek)<\/strong>\u2014a favorite at Php 65 per stick.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Ookini’s Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Each piece is carefully grilled over charcoal to bring out a smoky aroma and rich flavor that\u2019s both nostalgic and satisfying.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Ookini<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The restaurant\u2019s dedication to quality is evident in every bite\u2014crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned with the perfect balance of salt or tare sauce. It\u2019s the kind of meal best enjoyed slowly, with good company and a drink in hand.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Ookini<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Drawing inspiration from Japan\u2019s izakaya culture<\/strong>, Ookini offers a warm, inviting space ideal for casual dining or winding down after work. Guests can pair their yakitori with sake, shochu, or Japanese beer<\/strong>, rounding out the authentic Japanese pub experience in\u00a0 Makati.<\/p>\n

While yakitori remains the centerpiece, Ookini also offers a variety of other Japanese dishes<\/strong> that complement its signature skewers. Guests can indulge in comforting rice bowls, flavorful noodles, and small plates inspired by classic izakaya<\/strong> dining \u2014 from gyoza and karaage to seafood specialties prepared with the same level of care and authenticity.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Ookini’s Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

From its humble beginnings in BF Homes to its new home in Legazpi Village, Ookini<\/strong> remains a beloved destination for yakitori enthusiasts\u2014proving that true craftsmanship, once perfected, only gets better with time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From its humble beginnings in BF Homes to its new home in Legazpi Village, Ookini in Makati continues its 13-year legacy of serving authentic Japanese yakitori. Guests can enjoy expertly grilled skewers like negima, kawa, and bonjiri, all at affordable prices \u2014 capturing the warmth and simplicity of true Japanese dining.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":62576,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[84,20,112,42],"tags":[1516,836,5418,313,7725,571],"class_list":["post-62568","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese","category-legazpi","category-makati","category-bar-and-resto","tag-authentic-japanese-food","tag-japanese-cuisine","tag-legazpi-village","tag-makati","tag-ookini","tag-yakitori"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62568","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=62568"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62568\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62579,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62568\/revisions\/62579"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}