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    Nobu Manila

    4.0 (31 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 AM, 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dressy
    Good for groups

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    Jazlene T.

    the best Nobu I've ever been to so far!! What can I say, this was truly an amazing experience for me & I was catered to so well by our servers. They were very attentive to our needs & we were given knowledgeable recommendations. Starting off, this location is special because it's located in the heart of Mall of Asia, the hotel atmosphere is super nice--the entrance is basically a casino. Food was spectacular me & my cousin shared all the bites. Calamansi Martini - 10/10 one of a kind!! Might be exclusive to Manila! Chasu Miso - 7/10, super buttery texture Toro - 12/10 TO DIE FOR! Must order Spicy tuna rice - 10/10 sensational I will definitely be back for happy hour as they have a bar on Fridays & it's pretty much a party with a DJ. Mahal!!

    Hallie B.

    Had a great dinner here. The chef even made a dish for me that isn't on the menu but available at other locations. Everything we ordered we enjoyed. Will be craving it until we return again!

    1st course salmon tartar
    David H.

    JC is the best waiter in Manilla! Every course my area was taken care of... every course explained. 5 stars Food however was solid 3 for what they charge and what you get. Left me hungry. For sushi the best things was the pork belly and the black cod. Sushi was meh and about average for fresh in USA. Great presentation but average in the wowza factor. No Emril bam factor outside the charred pork belly that had the yin and yang of the crunchy crust and the melt in your mouth fat

    The wagyu served over hot rocks.
    Stephen O.

    Stumbled across an excellent restaurant called Nobu in the Nobu Hotel City of Dreams. (Yes! It's one off Chef Nobu restaurants) After a long day of travel, I dropped into the bar to have a drink. The bartender recommended the house Bloody Mary. It was flavored with hints of wasabi and calamansi. The drink was refreshing and left a strong punch of radish at the end. Excellent! I popped into the restaurant which was very bright. Atmosphere almost felt like a cafeteria. There were only three tables with limited diners eating. The table and silverware were clean. Sad to say, they were limited on the sake selection. I stuck with the house Bloody Mary. Super refreshing! I was starving and ordered the wagyu selection. It was served mid rare with exotic dipping sauces. The meat was like butter and melted in my mouth. There was no need for sauces. The meat was served over hot round rocks and was sizzling. What a presentation! The side was a bed of roasted mushrooms and asparagus. Complimented the dish perfectly. Didn't bother with dessert as I was bound to hit the Manila night scene with buddies. The portions and a bit small and very expensive. I know, "you ordered wagyu you dufus!". I know, but in the end, it's the experience of eating in a Nobu restaurant. So if your up to spend a lot of pesos for a great steak and experience, try it out! Salamat!

    Jim J.

    I have visited Nobu LA long time ago. At that time Nobu was already famous however not to the ubiquitous of the present. I mean at last count there was 39 locations in the world. There are 3 locations in London alone, London Berkeley St, London Old Park Lane, and London Shoreditch. It was with high expectation that walked in the Nobu Manila pursuant to my 9pm reservation. The restaurant was virtually empty. My jovial Filipino server Miko was helpful recommending their pork sisig because Kim is unable eat a lot of food now due to her dentist's advice. We ordered the following: 1. Mushroom soup with an eclectic mix of fungi. It was very light and not too salty. It was a 7 out of 10. 2. Sashimi Ocean 12 probably named after the movie. It was overall just OK. The fish was fresh however not delicious. I would say it was a 7 also. 3. Pork Sisig was extremely salty. I could not even eat a spoonful of this dish. It was a 4 out of 10. 4. Tofu new style basically was some silken tofu sliced up with some sesame oil drizzle on it. This was a 3. 5. The three oysters prepared 3 styles. The oyster were edible however that was it. It was a 4 due to the high cost and low taste quality. Overall, I thought the food for this place this place was OK however given the extreme high cost and high expectation this was a huge letdown for me. I would not recommend dining here unless you have a strong desire to say you dined at a Nob

    Toro with caviar
    David M.

    Located in the Nobu Hotel in City of Dreams, Nobu Manila is high class Japanese dining. With a high reputation to live up to, Manila's Nobu is solid, but it misses the mark sometimes. The interior is spacious, modern and beautiful with both inside and outside seating. Unlike other branches in New York or Las Vegas, Nobu Manila is not that crowded. While reservations are encouraged, most nights you should be fine just walking in. Service is very friendly and generally attentive. Dishes are presented beautifully in true 5-star fashion. Portions are generally on the small side, but not always. But of course most important of all is taste and that's where Nobu could use some improvement. One of their signature dishes is the crispy shrimp. But shockingly for such a famous dish, it really lacked flavor. Similarly the toro with cavier is quite expensive, but lacking in a flavorful punch. The tacos are yummy, but very small. Oysters were good. Tuna with crispy rice was presented creatively so the rice stayed crispy. After receiving all our food, we were still hungry and the server recommended the tuna tataki salad. This was a great flavorful dish with a generous portion. I wish all the dishes lived up to the flavor of this seemingly simple salad. Nobu is certainly very good. Great even. But at these sky high prices, you expect perfection and some work needs to be done to bring Nobu Manila up to the level of it's international counterparts.

    Anne L.

    We tried Nobu Manila for the first time and the experience did not disappoint. Service, ambience, and food were all amazing, and exceeded our expectations. We will definitely come back soon.

    Sheena Y.

    It's all about the Sunday brunch. I read about the brunch on the Internet and they had me at the matcha fountain. The sashimi and sushi they served was also delicious especially their salmon sashimi with Miso sauce. Also they had this Sea bass that was also the bomb. But I really enjoyed the matcha fountain and also their matcha green tea ice cream. A must go at least once if u haven't been. It is pricey not gonna lie!

    Nobu Manila before it opened its doors for dinner (will upload food pics later...)
    Glenn L.

    Staying in Robert De Niro's Nobu Manila Hotel? Make sure to check out Chef Nobu's Japanese and Peruvian menu at Nobu restaurant and take advantage of the discount offered to their guests. Since our trip to the Philippines is coming to an end, I decided to treat the family out to dinner here. Their cocktails are inspired with Filipino, Japanese, and Peruvian flavors make sure to try em! We ordered several sushi and entrees to share. The sushi were supposed to be served last but since some of the entrees took too long they served us the sushi first. All that rice made us almost full. lol. Then came our entrees: Mixed Seafod Ceviche - YUMMMM I love the spicy Peruvian ceviche! Thai Satay w/ Rice - This was so good and the stay were tender and flavorful! It was so good we ended up ordering a second one. Nobu Paella - This seafood paella was soooo good! Black Cod - This black cod miso is another must try from here. This is actually my favorite to pair with the seafood paella Creamy Spicy Crab - Not my favorite it was on the oily side and the portion was just too small. Beef Tenderloin - Another favorite of the night. We had it with teriyaki sauce! Grilled Squid - This dish was presented nicely, but it just didn't hit the spot for me. I prefer the stuffed grilled squid which has more flavor than this one with the sauce. Overall, We had a good meal at Nobu Manila. Amazing service from beginning to end! I was so bummed we didn't get a chance to check out their brunch offerings, but I'll be back Nobu Manila!

    Happy Hour Food and Drinks
    Nguyet N.

    One of my favorite sushi restaurants. They have locations throughout the world and I was glad to find this location in Manila. They have happy hour specials and the food was good. It is located inside the casino. They also have Sunday brunches!

    Rio J.

    Every New Year's Eve, one of our family's traditions is to celebrate the last day of the year and the first day of the coming year with an exceptional gastronomical experience. Perfect timing for Nobu Manila's soft opening. We had heard so much about it and have always been big Japanese cuisine fans (who isn't?). So I called to reserve and not surprisingly, they were fully booked for December 31 and we were put on the waiting list. We didn't really count on this list so much but surprisingly, they informed us after a few hours saying our reservation was confirmed. Woohoo! Decked in our NYE outfits, my family and I were more than ready to sample Nobu's much-hyped, elevated Omakase menu. I don't really remember everything we ordered but I remember the stellar ones: tuna tataki and rock shrimp tempura with that creamy spicy sauce. I also remember the Japanese tacos we got but not because they were oh-so-good (but should've been; I really had high hopes!) but because they were very tiny and ridiculously overpriced (1 piece the size of your thumb for around PHP400 if I remember correctly). The others were forgettable for a reason (or my taste buds just didn't get the subtleties?!). Overall, this restaurant is something that you should experience at least once in Manila, if only to broaden your foodie horizons and your idea of what top-notch restaurant service should be. But if you're just going for the sushi rolls, Little Tokyo (or Tokyo itself) is still the place to be.

    I love you, Black Cod Miso.
    Aussy A.

    I have never tasted anything like that melt-in-your-mouth Black Cod Miso. Sometimes I even dream about having it. Then I tried the White Fish with Miso sashimi and I died. Those two are Nobu classics and whether you're in Manila or one of the other 31 Nobu restaurants in the world, it was created to blow your mind. I really like the tonkatsu sandwich; and, according to the waitress, Robert De Niro loves it too! It's slow-cooked pork belly on white bread and it's absolutely delicious. I could also probably wipe out a bowl of the rock shrimp tempura with creamy butter ponzu! I've never tried, it's about a thousand pesos for an order so I've always had to share. But one day, rock shrimp tempura, one day...

    omakase
    Sarina J.

    I really don't want to give this place 3 stars, but sadly it was a very disappointing experience. I am from San Francisco and we are big "foodies". SF is filled with outstanding food, customer service, and presentation. And this place, despite being modern and new, lacked all of the above. We ordered the omakase which we though was actually cheap for $90 each. There was not one dish that blew us away. Even if I stayed at the Nobu Hotel again, I would not try the omakase again. Next time I'm in town, I'd probably give it another try but just order from the menu.

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    The most beautiful Nobu restaurant i have ever been to. The service, atmosphere and food were all on point! simply magnificent!

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    Try the Sunday brunch. It is truly amazing. I have been to several of the Nobu restaurants and they are all spectacular.

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    Review Highlights - Nobu Manila

    We picked this particular destination because we live in Las Vegas and we were lucky enough to check in at Nobu Hotel inside Ceasar's Palace.

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    Tanabe Japanese Restaurant - Front

    Tanabe Japanese Restaurant

    4.6(8 reviews)
    5.2 kmManila City
    ₱₱₱

    First time here. The food was amazing -- really tasty and vegan/vegetarian friendly. The best…read moreJapanese restaurant I've ever been to -- food was fresh, servings were big enough to share, and prices were fair. Staff were very friendly, attentive, and helpful, and the food came out quickly. Loved the unique and refreshing drinks too. Great job!

    I have been here multiple times before since this is one of my brother's go-to Japanese restaurant…read more I can definitely understand why with the quality food, good service and good price. This time the visit was with my parents, my brother, my husband and me. We were served with delicious complimentary tofu with a great-tasting sauce. My brother ordered the aji tataki for us to start off and it's been a while since I've had this. Beautifully done and very tasty! My brother got the chirashi bowl. My husband and I shared the Gindara kaku bento - grilled cod fish, salad, salmon and tuna sashimi, tempura, miso soup with clams and mango ice cream. For dessert, fruits was the other option. My brother also ordered several chawanmushi for us to share. My parents shared the Nigiri kaku bento. There was so much food. The one down side was the fish in my parents' bento box was a bit tough, unlike the gindara that we had. I would probably recommend the Gindara kaku bento between the 2 bento boxes. We also had this soup that came in a small teapot. I had missed jotting down the name but you drink the soup from a miniature teacup. Glad we didn't order more food because there was already lots of food! Highly recommend!

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    Mitsuyado Sei-Men

    Mitsuyado Sei-Men

    3.7(7 reviews)
    1.5 kmPasay City
    ₱₱₱

    Me and my family came here after my sisters graduation at PICC. It was roughly about 3 pm, it was…read morebusy but we were seated right away. The restaurant had a really cute Japan theme with super cute decorations! The food was really good and different. We ordered the Gyoza (php 180), Chicken Karage Caesar Salad (php 190), Hakata Ramen (php 340) and the Cheese Ramen (php 350). The item that stood out to me was the Cheese Ramen, at first I thought that it wouldn't be good and I would get tired of it cause its just cheese and noodles. I ended up liking it because the cheese that they used wasn't overwhelming as I thought it would be. The Hakata Ramen was also really yummy and not too salty. Total ~$20

    Ramen with a cheese sounds odd but the taste is surprisingly good…read more The ambience resonates vintage Japan. Hanging lanterns and signages creates an authentic feel of eating along the streets of throwback Tokyo. I came from Asia Pop Comic Con in SMX and it is better to dine outside MOA to avoid the hassle. It was a long, tiring day and a bowl of Ramen is the only thing I have in mind. Good thing there's a branch of Mitsuyado Sei Men in blue bay walk. Tsukemen means "dipping noodles", the art of eating ramen with a separate broth and soup to dip the noodles. The regular bowl of cheese tsukemen is a contention of a savory soup and thick sauce cheese. The taste is confusing on the the onset but I easily acquired the taste. I also ordered ebi tempura don. I have the urge that I deserve to eat noodleas and rice at the same time. The pacing of the service is slow. There's a refillable service tea but they don't serve glass of water. You can also bring home pastries and bread from Yamato Bakery conveniently connected at Mitsuydo Sei-Men. The original branch is located at Jupiter street in Makati City.

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    Kazunori Japanese Restaurant - Dashi tamago, served still warm

    Kazunori Japanese Restaurant

    4.3(3 reviews)
    3.4 kmMakati City

    Kazunori Japanese Restaurant: Worth It or Just Convenient?…read more Kazunori Japanese Restaurant, located along Chino Roces Avenue Extension in Makati, is a well-known spot offering a mix of Japanese dining experiences. It has three sections: a café, a main dining area, and a sushi bar. I've eaten here several times, and honestly, I keep coming back because it's convenient for me--but if I were to judge purely on food, I'd say there are better Japanese restaurants out there. Ambiance: Just Okay The restaurant's setup is interesting but not exactly appealing. The main dining area is right next to a car showroom, which isn't the most aesthetically pleasing view. The sushi bar is where they prepare the fresh sushi and sashimi, and you can watch the chefs at work. The café section has a more relaxed vibe. Overall, the place is decent, but nothing special in terms of ambiance. Food: Hit or Miss I tried several dishes during my visit, including: * Salmon Maki - This was a letdown. The quality of the sushi could be much better. The rice was a bit off, and it didn't have that fresh, well-balanced taste you expect from good sushi. Definitely not the highlight of the meal. * Gyoza - The gyoza was actually pretty good. It had a nice pan-fried crisp on the outside and juicy filling inside. Probably one of the better dishes I had. * Uni Cream Spaghettini - This was interesting. The pasta was cooked well, and the sauce had a nice creamy texture, but the uni flavor was subtle, almost too subtle. It could've been richer and more distinct. * Soba - I liked this, especially with the spicy sauce. The texture of the noodles was nice, but nothing that blew me away. * Ikura Sushi - The salmon roe was too soft and soggy, which was disappointing. Ikura should have that fresh, bursting texture, but this felt like it had been sitting too long. Service: Decent but Nothing Special The service was okay. The staff was polite and efficient, but I wouldn't say it stood out as exceptional. They got the job done, but there wasn't that extra attentiveness or warmth you'd hope for in a high-end Japanese restaurant. Final Verdict: Just Okay, But Not a Must-Try Kazunori is an alright spot for Japanese food, but it's far from the best in Manila. Some dishes were enjoyable, but others fell flat, especially when you compare them to better Japanese restaurants in the city. If you're nearby and want a quick, convenient meal, it's fine. But if you're looking for an unforgettable Japanese dining experience, you're better off exploring other options. Would I recommend it? Only if you're in the area and don't have high expectations. Otherwise, you can find much better Japanese food elsewhere.

    I want to start off by saying what a fine and well kept establishment. Everyone was friendly, from…read morethe security guard, host, server and even the chefs who run the hotline area. This is my second time dining here, the first time being just a casual dinner with family at the Kazu cafe area. This time dining at the sushi omakase area for 15 courses. Our reso was for 6:30 and my girlfriend and I arrived around 6:12-6:15. I had a cocktail and she had a cold tea at the Kazu cafe while we waited. The 6:30 seating was booked and we were the first to be seated. The other 2 parties were late so chef Saitosan started us off with our 1st course, sawara salad. It was soo good that we ate every last piece of ikura, tsuma, shiso and whatever nut was used in the dish! By the time course 2 or 3 came around the 2nd party of 2 finally showed up and another 10 minutes later the last party of 2 showed up. To me, it seemed very disrespectful of the 2 parties to show up late not only because it disrupts the flow of service for the chef, but also for the other diners. I was pretty upset about that but chef Saito did his best to bring us all around the course. My gf and I purposely ate some of the courses slower so everyone else could catch up but it was difficult since we got the 15 course omakase and the other parties got the 19 or 24 course omakase. Back to the food, it was all delicious! My favorite nigiri was the shima aji, my favorite cold dish was the whitefish seaweed salad and my favorite hot dish was the mini unagi don with kinshi tamago. To summarize, this is the best sushi I've had in the Philippines so far. I dont want to call out any other sushi restaurants in the Philippines but let's just say Kazunori has no gimmicks or unnecessary garnishes and the quality of food you get beats any other place I've been to with the same price point (15 course / 5k per head). I visit the Philippines 2-4 times a year and every time I try new places to find one I'd like to settle at. This is for sure a place that I will be coming to more and more often now. My experience this time I'd rate 4 stars, just because there was long wait times in-between courses due to the other diners being late and they got more courses than us. BUT my gf and I agree that Kazunori is for sure a 5 star establishment. I hope to return again before my trip is over!

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    Kazunori Japanese Restaurant - 1st course. Sawara / king mackerel salad. This was one of the best 1st course omakase dishes I've had. Good way to start dinner

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    1st course. Sawara / king mackerel salad. This was one of the best 1st course omakase dishes I've had. Good way to start dinner

    Nobu Manila - japanese - Updated June 2026

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