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.

It's not Japanese at all, believe me! This restaurant offers American, Italian and some Asian…read moredishes that you'll be longing for after taking in your last bite. Starting from their Newspaper style menu, you'll know that you're in for a great time in dining here. I suggest that you go for Chicken Teriyaki Casserole, Chicken Parmigiana and their Pork Chop dishes! Definitely worth every Peso. Their desserts are also very much calling out to your sweet teeth, as they offer a la mode French toasts, mini cakes and some chocolate treats. Their staff is very welcoming and warm, they'll assist you in each way they can.

Signature salad is good, didn't like the truffle mushroom soup,preferred Mary grace mush room…read moresoup,tebasaki chicken is good, strawberry almond salad is also good

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.

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.

I admire Great Escape's aplomb. A slightly upscale Italian trattoria and wine place in a…read moreneighborhood food park teeming with broke college kids? That seems like a tall order, but what Great Escape has accomplished so far in Maginhawa StrEAT is admirable. The container van-style Italian restaurant serves such traditional trattoria mainstays as bruschetta, pasta, oven-baked pizzas and antipasti. I think it is a clever idea to introduce the food-park going crowd to more sophisticated dining choices. It's good that it's there as an option. Students can flock to the cheaper and less intimidating alternatives from the other concessionaires in the park, but what Great Escape offers is something that the more mature crowds (who can afford. Ha!) can enjoy. Here, you don't have to worry about plastic forks or sauces dribbling down your front. They have real utensils and wine glasses that you can use if you want to dine in and enjoy a glass of wine. Their sangria is ace - sweet, not too heady and refreshingly fruity. I ordered the aglio e olio pasta, which turned out a bit too salty for my taste. I'd reserve my opinion and write about this place again in the future, since they are stil on soft opening and they are still probably trying to sort some things out with their recipes. What makes this place super unique is the mist-spewing sprinklers that they hooked up to their trellis. It releases a cool mist every now and then to keep their customers cool during the balmy nights, reminding one of dewy vineyards. Raymund, Herbie and co. should be really proud of themselves. They are doing a great job so far.

The servers were great. The wine tasted so woody and oaky that together with the creme' brulee made…read morethat perfect bittersweet taste that I really like. But thank goodness we only ordered a glass each not a whole bottle. The place could've been in a much better location if you ask me. When we were there, there was this tree with its roots hanging from the ceiling. I thought it was cool but weird at the same time. I guess they were going for that cozy Italian cabin feeling that didn't quite work well with the place, because it was originally set up as a loft. The stairs were a little too steep for a wine bar. I give it 3stars because the theme didn't work well with how the place was set up but the wine was great.