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.

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!

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

First time dining here. The ambiance and service were okay. The food was fine but I didn't like it…read morethat much. Maybe it's the dishes we chose that's the problem. We tried their dumpling, tempura, beef wrapped around the mushroom, rice, yakisoba, spicy salmon sashimi, manmaru sushi, miso soup, raw fish egg, raw squid and mixed raw tuna, salmon & squid that we didnt finish because we didn't like it. We ordered drinks because water is paid (mango & pineapple shakes).

Finally, finally got to try Manmaru dine-in. I've been ordering from them through FoodPanda/Grab…read morefor the last six years and have never dined in because the line is always ridiculously long when we go. We finally got lucky and got seated immediately. The food is just as I expected but of course better than delivery. The beef teppan is forever my favorite here. Their nirigi were also high quality. Service from wait staff is great. They've narrowed down the busy restaurant workflow. I will of course recommend eating here when you have a chance, otherwise ordering online is ok too!

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!

Sandaya Yakiniku is one of those restaurants that looked fancy and intimidating for the normal…read morefoodie. With its classy interior and Japanese grilled dishes, one will think it is expensive. I tried to steer away every time I visited Fisher Mall. Good thing a friend invited me here for lunch. I had the greatest opportunity to try their dishes. We met with the owner Avin, and tried their offerings. My other reason for not visiting this place was because I have abstained from beef starting last year. With the cow in their logo, I am pretty sure they specialize in beef. However, the owner was very persuasive in allowing us to try their Japanese style beef stew. It is a soup by the way. When the soup was served, I tried to fight all urges, but the soup was so fragrant, I had to really try it. "Just the soup", I thought. The soup was delicious. It tasted like the beef had been simmering for a day or two. The meat and tripe were also very tender that a person with no teeth will not have a hard time swallowing. The soup itself is a meal in itself and also worthy of a 5.0 review. Unfortunately, it didn't stop there. We tried the most expensive thing in their menu - the all-beef platter. If you study the anatomy of a cow, most probably all of the edible parts are in the platter. You can eat this with the provided lettuce or with their fluffy rice. I did it with the rice, one spoonful for a piece of those high-quality beef. One unique thing about them is the given sweet and spicy sauce for your beef to dip in as it enhances the flavor of the marinated beef. My favorite among the meat are the hanging steak and inner skirt. If you want to have the experience of cooking, then do it yourself. If you want to relax, you can ask the server to cook the meat for you. The beef platter is worth beyond 5.0. While waiting for our beef to get cooked, we also tried their Mango and Kani Salad, Spicy Tuna Maki Roll, and Salmon Sashimi. The mango and kani salad is very simple yet tasty and filling. The maki has a great fresh tuna taste with a spicy topping that creates an appetite. The salmon sashimi was also great as it didn't come from the freezer which normal Japanese restaurants would serve. I committed a sin for eating beef today, but if there is one thing I would do it again, it will probably for these yummy beef from Sandaya. Aside from beef, they also offer different choice of meats in really good prices, which I can't wait to try next time. Bring your friends and have a good time, because as Sandaya would say: "Great stories begin when you light up the grill" and that's the Sandaya Promise.

Sandaya Yakiniku is located on the third floor of Fisher Mall along Quezon Avenue…read more Salad - We started with the Mango and Kani salad. I like how the simple Japanese mayo dressing of this dish is lighter than most salads served at other restaurants. Soup - One of the owners of Sandaya recommended the Japanese Style Beef Stew. To say that this soup is really good is an understatement. It is unbelievably good! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS DISH! The broth has such a rich flavor that only comes with simmering for at least 24 hours. The beef and the tripe are tender and flavorful. I would seriously order rice with this dish, and it could be a meal in itself. Salmon sashimi - I love this dish! In other restaurants, sashimi is usually sliced very thinly. At Sandaya, diners get six THICK slices of salmon. Spicy tuna maki - This is very good, but it can use a little more spice. I normally don't like using wasabi, hence my preference for something that is served already well-seasoned. Grilled beef - This is the highlight of the meal: 900 grams of top-quality meat imported from the US, Australia, and Japan. The meat is served marinated and ready to cook on smokeless grills. There are several cuts of beef to choose from, and all have very good marbling. Perfect paired with Sandaya's fluffy Japanese rice. The meat platter served that day I believe was the most expensive one on the menu, but Sandaya Yakiniku also has an affordable eat-all-you-can package which I am excited to try on my next visit with friends. #TheFoodCrawlers

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.

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.

Some thought was put into the theming of the place with Japanese decor and interiors made to match…read more Staff were also trained to greet in Japanese guests coming in and going out. Food was great. I have nothing to complain about the variety of food we were able to sample: sashimi, curry, tempura, etc. I enjoyed their tofu steak, asparagus mayo spaghetti, and asparagus rolls wrapped with bacon. Service we got was very quick and efficient. You may need to consider parking at the place. Slots may run out and it can be a little too tight in some places. We just went with valet parking when we came in during a Tuesday early afternoon.

When it comes to affordable and reliable Japanese food, Kimono Ken is our bet. Kimono Ken doesn't…read moretry to be authentically Japanese, nor does it try to be the sweeter version of Japanese food. Kimono Ken is Kimono Ken and I like it just the way it is. You know the feeling when you crave for Japanese food and you just really want to be satisfied and fulfilled with your meal? That is usually what I get from eating at Kimono Ken. My favorites would have to be their Beef Tepenyaki, Epi Tempura and Japanese Fried Rice. These three staples would definitely satisfy my Japanese craving. Unfortunately, Japanese food does not come cheap. So when I'm low on cash, I end up ordering their Chicken Katsudon which is equally satisfying. Make sure to ask for an extra serving of their special sauce to make sure you get all your rice soaked in that yummy sauce.

Food is flavourful and reasonably priced. Sushi is made fresh, the gyudon beef is tender and…read moredelicious. Service was quick except for the grilled items which took around 25 minutes. We were properly informed of the wait time

Japanese's restaurant was so great experience.. The food was…read moredelicious, serve really hot, soup was so yummy and i was so admire and happy for the ambiance was so great and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I'll definitely be back!" I had a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this restaurant to others.