I have fond memories of visiting Makati as a child and eating at Kimpura. Quality and portions are…read morestill great. We ordered Set 1 for 6pax, see attached pic of the details. My favorites were the appetizers like kani salad, salmon sashimi, the dynamite roll, and especially the light and crispy shrimp tempura. We were all so satisfied by the end of our meal. Coffee jelly was solid too. Suprisingly quick service. Clean restroom. This location is smaller than others I've been to but okay for larger groups. Easily forgotten amongst all the new expansions in Greenhills but always worth a visit.

Kimpura used to be seen as the highest end Japanese restaurant. Though the years though, Japanese…read morehas become more common and maybe its stature as the gold standard has taken a hit with much better offerings out there. Don't get me wrong: Kimpura isn't bad. It just doesn't stand out anymore in terms of uniqueness, freshness and quality of it's offerings. And for the prices they charge and the reputation they have, you just expect more. Anyway, stopped by for lunch and got a bunch of stuff. The standouts were the complementary small fish (great salty sweet taste), the cold soba (nice texture to the noodles) and the unagi california maki (this dish I'd come back for with its great combination of flavours). Service was efficient. Space is packed but well laid out and has that old-school elegance. Didn't try the teppanyaki so maybe that's where Kimpura's glory days still live.

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.

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.

I'm so glad my nephew convinced me to eat here instead of finding a buffet place when I was on…read morevacation the in Philippines. after a day of shopping "pasalubong" or gifts, w were so hungry and given that I was only there for 10 days, we had to make wise choices on restaurants. my nephew and my niece said this is their favorite katsu place.. there was a 40-minute wait and so my expectation continued to raise as I witness how busy the place is. We were finally called and my nephew ordered the biggest pork katsu while i ordered the Katsudon and it did not disappoint! and of course being in Manila it's unli-rice and here, miso soup and cabbage. i like it that their menu is focused but really filling. The servers are used to the work in a fast-paced environment, that despite the demands of the customers they remained attentive and friendly. i like it here and would definitely recommend to all balikbayanson a trip to Manila!

This is a must whenever i'm in Manila!…read more Service is always quick and friendly. Food is always amazing!!! My favorite is the deluxe seafood mixed set, it gives you kind of like a sampler platter, prawn, oyster (mouthwatering) , salmon and hire, (or cream dory if you don't like the hire). Portions are big, with unli rice and cabbage. (Love the sesame dressing for the cabbage) Price is fair and reasonable for the taste and portions of their Food. I've taken a lot of foreigner friends, and balikbayans to Yabu, and they always leave satisfied and wanting to go back

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

Been here for the first time. We came to try their breakfast chocolate Champorado being offered by…read moretheir sister cafe, Versë Cafe 3:16 (will post separate review later)in the same place. But our family decided to hangout for lunch. I ordered Tempura Bento. It has fresh sashimi, sautéed eggplant in garlic sauce, cut mini pork ribs and shrimp and veggie tempura. Serving is reasonable. It tasted fresh and delicious. Serving staff are helpful and friendly. Well decorated and lighted Japanese restaurant. I wonder where owner Harvey took the idea of decorating a very tranquil place for this Japanese restaurant.

Food and service was really good despite a full house. Dishes were cookes well and flavour was…read moreimpeccable.

I recently dined in JapanFudo in Vertis North and I observed that the feel of the ambiance is very…read moresimilar. Upon checking the menu, the price points is almost the same and even the plating shares the same look. I confirmed that the two is part of i Foods Group including Ichiba Japanese Market in Resortsworld. The setting is really esteemed. There are salient points on food. The takoyaki is overcooked, ramen is ordinarily prepared, and the spicy salmon maki is not at all spicy. There is nothing special on the broth of the ramen soup. The price points can be reasonable though. The commendable ones are Tempura, fresh salmon sashimi and yakitori. Service is also efficient. As a mother's day treat, they serve a free dessert for customers that reaches Php1500 food orders.

Ambience and Experience Our good friend Diane invited us to…read moretry the Kamameshi Rice at this restaurant where her brother works as a chef. Of course, this got our entire group pretty excited and I'd go for treats anytime if I can! It was great that they already had a table ready for us when we arrived. :) Wide spaces, seat options, and bright lights made the place look really exciting. Their restroom had an amusing sink knob located at the extreme lower right, away from the sink. California Roll This is an easy default for any Japanese roll to try. Theirs was good, refreshing in the mouth, simple, and tasty! Salmon Sashimi This tasted slightly different from what we usually eat at other Japanese restaurants but it was as good as always. With just the right amount of soy sauce and wasabi, I was all set. Takoyaki This was nearly a tie-breaker for first place in my book. It was SUPER GOOD! Texture and filling were just amazing! Tori Teri Kamameshi It's basically teriyaki chicken on kettle rice. This restaurant taught me that there is actually a name for the burnt rice at the bottom, and it's called "Okoge." I've had lots of good burnt rice experiences elsewhere (not only Japanese) but I'm not sure if the reference would still be the same since they weren't kamameshi. Tori Teri was pretty good with tender chicken and flavorful sauce. It can get addicting! Yakitori Everything essentially came smothered with teriyaki sauce. We tried the Baby Octopus, which was slightly chewy and very similar to eating squid. Quail Eggs were, well, eggs! I can't say much about it. Eggs! Chicken Liver was my favorite for the texture and flavor. I'll always try Chicken Liver if the restaurant has yakitori. Service Overall experience was good since we arrived. Lester tried to convince Diane that the Baby Octopus, which she resisted to try, was "kyut kyut." :p Big thanks to her bro Chef Von and the restaurant's other staffers for good food and service! Prices are VAT-inclusive and expect service charge.

Good Food & tasty Their Service fast, servers are polite &…read morefriendly Ambience good Price reasonable

Came here to eat with a couple of my family members. My uncle has been here a million times and…read morehighly recommend this place. Its very similar to a benihanas in the states just minus any excitement or show in the chef cooking for you. The food was good and the chef cooked the food really fast. The waiters and waitresses though were slow and took several reminders before they brought you what you asked. It was even hard to communicate with the chef. We tried communicating with him but it was loke talking to a wall, with one word replies. After a bit we stopped trying. Overall the food was good, maybe the chef was having a bad day. But based on the other reviews service seems substandard.

I spend so much time in this area that I frequently pass this restaurant and I was always curious…read moreas to why it was located in such an obscure location. It isn't usually where you'd expect to find a traditional Japanese restaurant which makes you question the quality of the food they offer. One night, I decided to give them a shot and I was so not disappointed. Yutaka Izakaya actually has a very intimate setup. The chef hails from Japan and he has brought with him the simple and authentic flavor of our usual favorites like the different kinds of sushis and makis. Their tempura is also topnotch, bathed with the right amount of batter, making it light and delightfully crunchy. I would recommend their sukiyaki don which is pretty much a bowl of your fave hearty sukiyaki poured over rice and topped off with a raw egg. If you're in the mood for some Japanese food in the Q.C.-San Juan area, this place is a definite must-try!

I like Yutaka Izakaya because it's one of those legit Japanese restaurants, it's affordable, plus…read moreit's near my house. Their Tekamaki (12 pcs of tuna sushi) is only around Php 150. How crazy is that? I also like their Tempura with rice. For three pieces and a bowl of rice, it was only Php 186! Lastly, I tried another sushi dish which was basically rice topped with lots of salmon sashimi bits. This was good and cheaper than an entire serving of salmon sashimi (which was too much for one person anyway) so I opted for it instead. The restaurant is very simple, a hole in the wall type. But they do have good and affordable food. The choices aren't that crazy or out of this world, but are rather simple, yummy, Japanese food. There's a lot of parking space outside but it can get pretty dark at night because of the lack of proper lighting so be vigilant when getting in and out of your car.