One of the newer unlimited grilled or barbecue places in the area, the place is well lit, well…read moreventilated and offers seafood as well (which is quite different from others). Between the 599 and 499 options, the 599 is definitely a better deal. We basically tried all the meats, and would advise that you get the beef platter as it comes with five different flavoured meats. The quality of meat is better than many others (in my opinion). The cheese is sumptuous, but their kimchi isn't great. Overall, I'd recommend the restaurant especially if you've grown tired of all the rest.

From the owner: Our restaurant will give you both Japanese cuisine and Korean Grill satisfaction with a wide…read morevariety of side dishes, appetizers, soups and 22 kinds of meats and seafood.

Tried the Pork Tornado Curry and I loved it! It was very flavorful and I enjoyed my meal. You can…read morecustomize the spice level but I just opted for non spicy. The service was okay despite it being busy.

We ate at this place for lunch and we are hooked. The food is flavorful and the katsu is tender…read more This place can compete to an authentic Japanese restaurant. From the salad dressing to anything on the menu, wow!!!Even the rice was cooked to perfection. Service was quick, our server was good. Looks like she enjoyed her job. We keep coming back for more. Can't get enough of this place. Wish we have this in Las Vegas. C'mon Yabu, open up one in Las Vegas, guaranteed it'll be a cash cow!

Tendon is worth the price, shrimp is big and sauce is delicious. Service is good! Thank you :)read more

Along Tomas Morato and just across from project pie is this 2 floor Japanese restaurant. I ordered…read morefuto maki and tempura which came with miso soup. I like the futo maki here. It's 8 pieces and after 6 I'm already full. Tempura was nothing special. Came with 4 pieces of shrimp tempura and one piece of okra tempura and miso soup. The food isn't amazing but it's not bad! Definitely satisfies my futo maki craving. I think it's a great place for big groups. It's not the cheapest Japanese restaurant maybe it's better even just go to a buffet like Sambokujin. But it's location is easy to get to and I'm satisfied after the meal. I'll be back and hopefully I part ways with my futo maki and get a different dish. :)

I was so happy to find out that Nihonbashitei had opened in my area! I usually trek all the way to…read morethe Arnaiz Ave in Makati to get my Japanese food fix but now, it's a 15-min ride from my house. Found on the corner of Tomas Morato and Sct. Castor, it's across the 24-hour Family Mart and is near Afters Espresso and Dessert. Parking is a little bit difficult. It seems like they don't have the same valet service as the Makati branches. Compared to the other branches, this new one is definitely more brightly lit and spacious. They still have the bar seating and booth seating on the first floor. Then there are more booths on the second floor, along with some private rooms for groups. If you're having a hard time choosing your order, the bento boxes offer great value for money and allow you to try a handful of dishes. I'm always a fan of their shrimp tempura, fish tempura, their soba and the spicy tuna maki. I did notice, however, that the spicy tuna maki in this branch seems to be smaller in size than the Makati branches. In any case, it's still really good stuff. This branch also offers the grilled items that you can grill at your table. I personally like the US Karubi and US Rosu. The restaurant was quite busy on a Saturday night so make reservations or prepare to wait in line. It's worth it though!

This is a neighborhood restaurant. Heard that they own a few more around the area. It's a good…read moreplace for a family dinner. It has a big area that sits many. Its interior is designed like a Japanese house. Food is not authentic. Quality a bit below par in my opinion. Just an easy restaurant for quick meals.

If you're craving for authentic Japanese cuisine, Oedo should be one on your list. Just make sure…read moreyou call first for reservations since walk-ins sometimes takes a while. The quality of their food is

Went to Kimpura after several years of absence. Sad to say the food was thoroughly underwhelming…read more We ordered unaju (not sure if I spelled right) and while the eel was acceptable, the bed of rice was not. It had a mushy texture like an aborted congee. Ordered agedashi tofu and the sauce tasted like water with a heavy dose of soy sauce. Also had overdone shrimp tempura. It had the texture of last month's frozen shrimp. The service was acceptable though.

My SO and I were with two other friends, one of which was experiencing serious heart break. In a…read moretypical situation, I would have suggested to Heart Broken Friend to suck it up, give it a good cry (or go to a gentleman's club, if that's his thing), then carry on grabbing life by the balls. But he said he wanted us to eat out, and we were "Uhm, we're not really sure we can." We were a little tight on the budget that time. And he goes "Let's go to Kimpura, my treat." So we're "Yeah! Let's eat out!" PROS: Teppanyaki is a really great way to eat Japanese food because you see the expert chef cook your sumptuous food right in front of your table and then serve it right away. It's mesmerizing, like watching Masterchef, seeing the sautéing and mixing and the occasional whoosh of fire; The food is freshly made and delicious. My personal favorite would be their fried rice; The staff were friendly. They even gave Heart Broken Friend a try at cooking the teppanyaki (all he did was stir the meat around). CONS: I think our bill reached P5,000.00 then. It's totally pricey, but I guess our friend didn't mind. We ordered a lot too and ended up with leftovers. TL;DR: If you're up for paying a lot for a fun teppanyaki experience, try Kimpura out. It's Manila's best teppanyaki.

We came to the restaurant for php 299 all you can eat but your food doesn't arrive within an hour…read more The plates were dirty full of dust and mysterious sediment when distributed to our table. The food was inadequate, a 3 piece tamago sashimi came to our table looking like a meal for mice. No soy sauce was served at a Japanese restaurant ???? I've been here over an hour and have been served basically nothing. Service is inadequate as well. Don't come here, save your money. Biggest scam is scamming you of your time here.

Located in the suburban area of Maginhawa, the atmosphere is lighter and a little less polluted…read more Soru Izakaya is on the ground floor of a new building, the food quality is good and much cheaper than Ooma, though seeming to share some qualities. Interior is will lit and designed, service is excellent, and staff are sufficient. My only issue with our visit was I found the tempuras to be overly oily.

My family loves to come here whenever we have a craving for japanese food. Most of the fish here…read morewere delicious. We ordered so much food that the yellowtail ended up sitting there for some time but totally my fault. The service here is always good as the staff are very attentive. The ambiance is always nice and gives off japanese vibes.

Food was excellent and there service was great! Unfortunately we want to order there fish dishes…read morebut they are out of stock

I've been to Omakase a couple of times now, and every time I enter the place I instantly get caught…read moreup in the sweet, distinct aroma of Japanese cuisine; it makes me hurry to my seat so I can order and finally get my hands, er, chopsticks on their food! Recently, I've tried their Mt. Fuji Roll which has deep-fried tuna, unagi, and cream cheese. The taste is eel-ectrifying (ha!). I like how the mild taste of the cream cheese balances out the saltiness of the tuna and unagi. Aside from the usual fare of sashimi and maki, I almost always go for teriyaki chicken when eating at Japanese restaurants. Omakase's teriyaki chicken is good; it has that smokey, savory flavor that's important in teriyaki chicken, though I guess it's a little too sweet. With its intimate setting, I'd consider it a great place to go to when with family or friends. If you're going in a large group, try the Sushi Boat but prepare to go a little overboard (another ha!) on your budget.

Oddly, this is my go-to Japanese restaurant here in Manila! I know it's not authentic and all coz…read morealmost all things in the menu are fusion but still, I get my fix from this place. The atmosphere of this branch itself is not something to look forward to (comparing to nearby relatively newer restaurants in this building). The servers are great as they are not too overbearing but let me just say that the food is what keeps me coming back! M2, omakase roll and spicy tuna salad, I love you.

First time here and it's not bad. It is a place for studying. It has desks, booths with bean bags…read moreand pillows and low tables as well as big tables for groups. I went here with friends and we got a booth upstairs. It wasn't too loud so I was able to get some studying done. I ordered an iced hazelnut latte and it was good! Maybe kind of pricey it was 160P. Didn't try the food but the cakes are 100 plus for a slice. Come here for the studying environment. It is very cute. I was here on a Friday night and it wasn't completely packed. Hopefully I can go here earlier in the day so I can really study all day here. It is open until 3am! My issue is that there is no wifi...only good thing is that less distractions but sometimes you just need some good wifi while studying. Excited to come back here and study even more :)

Cafe I'm Here has a really big space considering that it is a cafe. I find their coffee okay, not…read morebad but nothing out of the ordinary as well. But what I love about this cafe is their booths for seating. If you are fond of sitting in the floor or lying down, then this place is for you! It's a great place to hang out with your friends, chill and it is also a great place for study. They have ample electric outlets which make them also a great place to work or charge your gadgets. One downside is that they don't have wifi, which is one of the things I consider for a perfect hangout place. But if you do want to really talk and hangout with your friends, this will be a good place for you.