TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Makati - Updated November 2024

Nikkei

93/100 (451 ratings)

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"Staff was accommodating and entertained all of our queries. Ordered quite a lot, I guess that's why food took quite a while but once it was served,..."

Noel Peñafuerte

"Their sea urchin risotto was truly something else. Quitepricey but the dish was duper flavorful andComforting. The richness of the risotto..."

Morgan Ferrer

"Never disappoints when it comes to food. We ordered the Salmon Maki, Grilled Ebi, Truffle oil Edamame, Chahan(japanese fried rice) and the Japan..."

Harita Singh

"This fusion restaurant is a must-try. Their dishes are so flavorful, I’m confident none of them would disappoint. I can tell that they’ve put..."

Lena Opiniano

"We love salmon so we ordered salmon maki and salmon tempura. The salmon was fresh and came in generous servings. We also tried their caramel dessert..."

Ella Punz

"Had a good dinner with family..."

Trina Juada

"Always love keep coming back in this restaurant because of its taste and ambiance, I would always recommend everything in the menu because it is a..."

Louis Arceo

"We went for happy hours and maki, delightful food and fresh raw fish, nice decor with good service, good place for hang out with friends after work,..."

Sucre Hsu

"Friendly service but expect expensive food in very small..."

Danes

"Food is always good! With great ambiance and good chill music to boot! Thanks Paolo our server for the superb..."

Jamaica Martin Noblezada

"Kudos to Paolo for the great service!..."

Karla Ocampo

"Everything tasted good! Great service also..."

Marian Santos

"My second time to eat at Nikkei and I still loved every dish we ordered 💯 The risotto (tuna and uni) is a must try! The iced teas are good too...."

Maxene Sianghio

"I recommend Nikkei if you prefer having a great quality japanese maki, ceviche or rolls. I have tried their different rolls and all tastes great...."

Lorenz Lao

"My friends and I had lunch here on a Saturday. Place wasn’t full so we were easily accommodated without reservations. A friend had the seared tuna..."

Jing Atienza

"We ate here for our Saturday dinner date and we’re impressed with the quality of the food. It’s really good. They gave us free dessert for..."

Richelle Frias

"Love the Peruvian-Japanese fusion, you don't see that often here in Manila. Though a bit pricey, it is place I would definetely go to..."

Rozanne Flores

"Nikkei will always be love.. food still as great. No complaints. One of my favorite resto. Rockwell branch not as crowded as the podium branch...."

Laika

"Food was superb! we ordered the salmon belly tempura, carilleras and panko. would definitely come back again and try the seared tuna with risotto...."

Mariel Dycaico

"I've been wanting to try Nikkei since I work nearby. I had the chance last night and it did not disappoint.The Green Ceviche is just light..."

Camille Santos Arceo

"Order the Miso Salmon Roll. Ate 20 pcs in one seating. Definitely coming back here regularly. in addition to this, service is really good. They also..."

Sarah Ampil

"The service was kinda slow and didn’t really have all our food at once, but the good food made up for it. Their sushi and risotto was to die for!..."

Jessica

"Been hearing a lot of good things about Nikkei, so when we finally got around to trying it.. it definitely did not disappoint! I liked the ambience,..."

Lexa Uy

"The server Lucas is the best in accommodating our needs. And the food especially the dessert is beyond my expectation. We will definitely come back..."

Eric Ortiz

"Good food. Price is pricy! But over all good! Place nice decor..."

Steven

"Our waitress was really helpful! She was actively giving suggestions about the food! Everything we had was great. The salmon sashimi was fresh. The..."

Marie Boncan

"Good service and good food! Lomo Saltado was excellent! Parking is not a problem. Will definitely recommend to friends! thanks Lucas for The..."

Christine Lopez

"We enjoyed very good Japanese Peruvian food! Their Lomo Saltado is tender—highly recommended. And service was quick. Will definitely be..."

Arleen May Guevara

"So good! ❤️ we ordered their Aburi Roll, Sea Urchin Risotto, Black Cod, Chahan, and Miso Kurobuta. Easily one of the legit Japanese restos in..."

Tere Tongson

"Kobe beef was really good, so was the risotto. The staff were also very accommodating. Overall a hreat experience. Will definitely come back to..."

Helen

"Quality food and good for get together with friends and family. I’d highly recommend the seared tuna risotto and thw sashimi platter when you’re..."

Raphael Lim

"The food was really good!!!!!!! Service was also great!!!!!!!!! We ordered the tuna risotto, chicken teriyaki, aburi sushi, and tres..."

Melissa Lim

"Ordered the Seared Tuna with Huancaína Risotto. Tuna was fresh and risotto portions were ample. Staff was very accommodating to present options and..."

Camille Tan

"Food was superb! I always go for the seared tuna with sea urchin risotto whenever I’m here. Their sushi is super fresh too and the quality is..."

Kit Quan

"Service at Nikkei Rockwell is excellent. We were well attended and the ambience is a great place to catch up with friends. Their wagyu gyoza and..."

KarlaB

"Always a great time at Nikkei! One of my favorite Japanese-Peruvian restaurants in Manila. Food quality is consistent no matter how many times I go..."

Tin

"Been here a couple of times. This has been a go-to place after school. From the ambience to the food, everything’s 5-star. Definitely your..."

Elaine Dayanghirang

"One for the books! Have to go back again for their miso kurobota. Not to mention the 1+1 on food that they have. It was worth it all..."

Timothy

"Good food and great service. Used our Zomato Gold. It applies to all items on the menu. We ordered the Salmon Aburi, Tuna Tartare, Risotto with Uni,..."

Laura Salak

"Flavors explode together with the freshness of seafood. Feel of the place is up and up yet cozy. A good place for dinner, and a few drinks after. The..."

JosephRuss

"We ordered Salmon and Tuna Sashimi and they did not disappoint. I also loved the Black Cod we ordered as well as the Pork Belly from the mains...."

Joba Aguilos Botana

"Good food. Chicken teriyaki was delicious. THE TEMPURA was nice and crispy. I highly recommend this place. I would definitely come back. Would highly..."

Kimberly Cheng

"I ordered the miso salmon roll, and the salmon portions were generous and fresh. The servers were friendly and efficient. The food was good and..."

Triza Guerrero

"Really good food and service was friendly :))) the miso kurobuta was delicious and and was well garnished. The chairs were a bit hard but overall I..."

Janice Ong Cheng

"Awesome food as always. The fish and prawns used in the Chirashi I ordered were fresh and perfect. The Matcha Affogato was also a nice interpretation..."

Aaron Chan

"The food is fantastic! Our visit was a play of balanced flavor. Come here and be amazed, not only with good food, but with excellent service. Cheers..."

Erick Valencia

"We enjoyed the place. With great food, accommodating staff, awesome drinks, we will definitely come back here! I especially enjoyed the reverse free..."

Jacky Querubin Corpuz

"The service was great and the food was amazing. Everything is very well thought of. Ambience is really nice as well, perfect for a date..."

Inna Alparce Penales

"Had an amazing and tummy-filling dinner in Nikkei. They serve fresh tuna alongside delicious risotto. The staff are very tentative as well. Would..."

Anna

"Nice ambiance, lovely music, great interior design, and excellent food. Love the sashimi and aburi roll. My suggestion is to increase the available..."

Shiela Marie Platilla

"It's quite small place, not as packed as nikkei in rada street. Food quality n service was really good, always enjoying the japanese food, but this..."

Hary S Soelistio

"Been eyeing this restaurant ever since and finally tried it for Father’s day lunch. We ordered rolls, a few appetizers, and 2 main dish...."

Sharmaine Kho

"Nice cozy place. Outside seats are cool and windy. Food is excellent. Tuna mango roll and butano kakuni are good. Food are served quickly and..."

Peds Pedarse

"Please look for girlie she will take care of you. Food and service is outstanding. Which is ofcourse what we look for in a restaurant. Thank you..."

Joseph Castelar

"Food is amazing as always. The risotto makes up for everything. I think your resto with the help of zomato gold filled up my tummy tonight. Good job..."

Mark Jason Santos

"Delicious seared tuna and uni mushroom risotto. The lomo saltado is very tender complimented by crispy golden french fries. Will definitely be back..."

Rafa Laperal

"The staff are polite and friendly. The aburi roll and the miso kurobuta are a must! We also enjoyed the lomo saltado and the uni risotto. Will..."

Mitchell Mesina

"The food is good. The service is great. The ambience is amazing! I will be back again for sure! When you visit here, you Must try the aburi roll...."

Angel Mesina

"The food was amazing! We especially loved the uni risotto and the aburi roll! The ambience of the restaurant was amazing and the staff were friendly,..."

Janine Mesina

"Always liked Nikkei Legaspi Village which is why I’ve eaten at the Rockwell Branch 2x. Still love their mains but a little iffy about some..."

Jophine Romero

"I ate here for the first time today and I am very impressed. Nikkei has really good food and great service as well. I will definitely come..."

Jill Marabut

"Ordered the seared tuna with sea urchin risotto, panko aburi, tuna mango, salmon aburi, and miso salmon. Ambience - 5/5Value for money..."

Ej Morada

"Food and service is great, especially the Seared Tuna with Sea Urchin Risotto. Ambiance is very romantic but also conducive to get-togethers with..."

Jelena Tiu

"Food was really good, and with beautiful presentation too. Gyoza and seared tuna with sea urchin risotto were real winners. Would definitely keep..."

Paulette Menguito

"BEST UNI RISOTTO AND PANKO ROLL!!!!!!Recommended to reserve before visiting as they get full especially on weekends. Also really good service and..."

Catherine Whang

"Great place if you're taking someone out for dinner! Definitely a place to look for when you're in the mood for Japanese food.Ambience =..."

Jiro Alvarez

"Good food and good Service! Loved anything with wagyu! Definitely a must try dining place when around Rockwell! Great fusion of Japan and peruvian..."

Stefi Monika Suero

"The risottos were great and tasty(special mention to the cheese risotto) since the kind of fusion it has isn't too bizarre. We also ordered one..."

Lance Marcelino

"Great food and service at Nikkei Rockwell. The Uni Risotto is a must order. Cocktails are delicious too. Great place to hang our with..."

Leilani Marcelino

"Nikkei should be a go-to. I feel foolish as I say this because, much as it has had a near-mythical hold on our imagination since we first visited it..."

Hans Pieter Arao

"Good chill ambiance and the quality of food was amazing. Ordered seared tuna with sea urchin risotto and Buta no Kakuni (pork belly) and we really..."

Yohann Chua

"Food is very good quality. Salmon sashimi is the best I had. Tuna with sea urchin risotto is very tasty. The rolls were in very good quantity and..."

Bevjao

"The food was really good! Ambience is quiet and really chill :) 10/10 would come again! We had the ff:• Salmon Sashimi• Aburi..."

Calvin Chua

"It’s just my second time here, but I really wouldn’t mind going back more often. Food is spot on. Service and ambience are exquisite. Good value..."

Noemiemansibang

"Went on a Sunday to have lunch with my family — dad, mom, grandma, brother, sister-in-law, and two nieces. Serving time was fast and food tasted..."

Mariah Tan

"We went to Nikkei for lunch with my family and the food was good, the servers were polite and courteous. The facilities are also neat and yhe..."

Mike Tan

"I love how the tissues were in black! Amazing!One must try the Duck Breast. Every bite explodes with juicy flavours. Soft yet firm to the..."

Julius

"The uni risotto’s the best! I always order it when I visit. The salmon burger, chirashi, and kurobota are also very good. Looking forward to my..."

Giselle Vernice Gargantos

"We had the seared tuna risotto, black cod, lomo saltado and ebi rolls. They were all so good. As for the staff/service, it was quick and..."

Kimberly Lim

"My go to Japanese resto! Everything was delicious, but seared tuna w/ sea urchin risotto was the best! Really good ambience. Quality and fast..."

Zarah Rovero

"The food quality is impeccable as always. The aburi roll, black cod and lomo salato was great. Ambience is chill and cozy. Would definitely return..."

Kevin Jazmines

Nikkei

92/100 (1850 ratings)

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Ceviche

"I’m from San Francisco and have had A LOT of sushi in my time. But let me tell you- this was the best sushi I’ve ever had. Meal started with char..."

Kirby Gordon

"Great ambiance, creative and well-executed dishes, accommodating staff. This restaurant has been on my list for the longest time, so I was happy to..."

Frances Pauline Caluya

"Outstanding sushi. Miso Salmon roll is sushi perfected. Tuna mango and ceviche roll also 5 stars. I live in NYC, and the ambiance and food are better..."

Chessia Kelley

"Nikkei is a place where you will truly enjoy each piece of food that goes into your mouth. The flavor, the texture, the combination of ingredients..."

Tin Elazegui

"My 2nd time here, and I am even more satisfied than the last time. The food was amazing, worth every hard earned peso. The Wagyu was so good. Jake (..."

EL PT

"Next time I go I’ll just have cocktails and the small bites. I liked the wagyu gyoza, foie gras sushi and scallops. I will also try to go early..."

Victoria M Sarmiento

"Cozy ambiance. I loved their lomo saltado, the meat is so tender. Their mojito is a must try too. The servers were very attentive. Definitely we will..."

Maria Lu

"This is the only restaurant that makes me crave for it again the moment I step out the restaurant. The salmon causa appetizers, green ceviche and..."

Regina Kutsuma

"its a great place . A very accommodating staff.. Delicious food..."

Lyssa Yeppeun

"Tiraditos to die for! So with the whole..."

Elizabeth Spl

"I visited here April 11 Tuesday. It was my first visit and I'm amazed the food is great and affordable. I'll definately come back here and will..."

マリアテレサ

"Everything on the menu is good, but the best vaue is the ala carte chirashi (not the lunch special). Really fresh..."

Jerome Uy

"Big fan of Japanese but this modern twist is really worth trying!!!..."

Monica Ungson

"Although I ordered this as delivery, this has easily become one of my new favorite Japanese restaurants nearby. Ordered:- Bento D..."

Annalisa Abarquez

"More on the exploratory side of Japanese food than the hearty and familiar ones. Maybe because it’s also a fusion with Peruvian cuisine. They..."

Niña Venus

"A little pricey but considering if you go to NOBU , this place is cheap! So to have quality Japanese Peruvian fare, this is good without breaking..."

Asyeo

"I am no Peruvian food expert, but it is evident from the Japanese cuisines, that there are slight twists to each item. Playfully colourful, each dish..."

Purple Curiosity

"Out of the 3 things we ordered, my boyfriend and I only truly enjoyed the spicy tuna roll. The smoked salmon roll was okay, but it's not good enough..."

Czarina Faye Mangapit

"Ben who assisted us with our orders is very courteous, accommodating and friendly. Very knowledgeable too when you ask questions. Food is delicious..."

Rakesh M

"Very good food and I really liked the ambiance. The service was really fast as well and it’s not so expensive. I will definitely come back..."

Chyna Ngie

"Very helpful server, Kuya Christian. Food is great also. I would recommend visiting the rada branch because of the intimate feel of the..."

Danielle Wassmer

"Love the food here. Great service too - thanks,..."

Nikkidomingo

"The quality of the food was high. You could really taste the flavor in every bite. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family,..."

Regina Gorre

"Order the lomo saltado — it won’t disappoint!! Perfect place to have dinner in the middle of the work week because it’s less..."

Kaira Ty

"Nikkei in Rada street is perfect for couples and lovers alike. The food is great, and the servers are very polite too. Definitely recommend this..."

Christian Dave Ancheta

"Amazing restaurant vibe and food. Our server (Christian) was very attentive and looked after us very..."

Gio Go

"The interior is cozy. If you want to unwind or are craving japanese, this is definitely the place to go 👍 Christian,Owen,Merci,Matthew (our..."

Susan Yap

"The dining experience was perfect. We ordered ceviche mixto, iberico pork ribs, chicken teryaki and tataki roll. All of them were excellent...."

Patrick Yap

"Great service, great plating, great..."

Re Villar

"Food, ambience and service were great! We would love to go back. Shoutout to Christian who was such an attentive staff!..."

Lara Ramos

"It was a great dining experience, from the way the staff attended to us to the meals itself. It's a wonderful place to go on a date or for an..."

Jose Pascual Arnaldo

"The food was delicious and the place had a really nice ambience. Serving size is also good and their service is..."

Rina

"Used Zomato Gold for the second time. Quite disappointed that they removed the tuna risotto from the promo. Still good food..."

KV

"Go to place when I crave for maki. 😍 best paired with..."

Nina Ricci

"We loved both the food and service in Nikkei and will definitely come back! Christian was a really great..."

Sam Sy

"Always enjoy dining in Nikkei. Quality of food is consistently good, and service is great. Overall great value for money. Our server, Christian is..."

Ria Aquino

"The Tuna Tartare tasted great! Never knew the combo of raw tuna, fried onions and cream cheese would be that good! The miso salmon on the other hand..."

Tasha

"It’s the best Japanese fusion I’ve ever had in the Philippines. Everything I have tasted is simply amazing, also the price is reasonable and..."

Xeno Lin

"Loved the sushi and please order their fried rice (i forgot what it’s called) but it was so good!!! Can’t wait to come..."

Isabelle Rodriguez

"The food has unique and delicious flavors! A little bit pricey but it's super worth it. I am so curious to try their other dishes. This branch also..."

YapEatsYummy

"Interesting menu, we tried the miso kurobota, grilled kurobota meat marinated in miso sauce and their "best-seller" Lomo saltafo a sautéed..."

Jona Obejas

"The food is delicious especially their risotto. I also love their iced..."

Nicole Ignacio

"The place was very cozy and classy. It felt like a Japanese Starbucks. The waitresses were nice as expected with Japanese restaurants. Food was..."

Christelle Lao

"yummy food and chill vibe...."

Tim Dagudag

"Great ambiance and food!..."

Abner Tiu Catis

"Very approachable staff. Dining manager big help on..."

Ronald Marfil

"The food here is great and the service is superb! The staff took care of us and were very polite. Nice and cozy place as well. Will definitely come..."

Loyd Tulud

"The food is so good here! I am not a fan of japanese cuisine, but I do love food from Nikkei. They make japanese food so good? Exquisite. Not your..."

Mikaella Bompat

"Excellent food + great ambience + good service =..."

Patrick Violago Arcellana

"Amazing high quality dishes! The cocktails are great too! We could stay hours and hours eating everything in the menu - it is that good! Going here..."

Nicolas Suchaud

"This particular branch of Nikkei is my favorite place for mid-week dinner dates because of its cozy and modern interiors and menu selection. Food..."

Joyce

"Worth the price!!!! One of the best restos here in zomato gold!!!! Better try their risotto. It's really food-gasmic! If you love Japanese food,you..."

Regine Grace Tan

"food and drinks tastes good.grilled tuna teriyaki is the the best so far.ambiance is ok but wooden chairs are not so comfortable. will be..."

Arrianne Uy

"This restaurant for me is just worth a try at least once. Small servings but great flavor. Wouldn’t necessarily crave anything on the menu. I..."

Jiah Pe

"We loved their salmon, uni, cerviche, rolls and drinks. Actually all? Even the ambiance is great for catching up with friends and family. The staff..."

Erika Floreza

"This restaurant was a huge surprise to me! It quickly entered my top 5 restaurant experiences in Metro Manila that I even followed their social media..."

Lorenzo Arceo

"The uni and risotto is enough reason for you to go and try this place. Really helpful and courteous staff, and the restaurant's setting is homey and..."

Larry Cayco

"Had lunch here once, it was an ok experience. The food was good and tasty but the servings were on the smaller side especially the sushi. Definitely..."

Michie E.

"The seared tuna with sea urchin risotto is a must!!! It's heavenly delicious!We also ordered their classic ceviche and aburi roll which..."

Arianne Fernando

"Friendly staff, good ambiance, great food. What more could I ask for? The dishes are a bit pricey but you know you are getting a quality meal. I have..."

Food Torpedo

"I love this place. I have been here at least 4 times. Am very satisfied with the food taste & serving size. Ambiance is perfect and service is great...."

Josie Velilla

"Zomato gold saves the night! 😍 Looking for some comfort food and we stumbled upon Nikkei browsing through the app for any 1+1.Ordered..."

Echo

"Delicious food with friendly staff! Ambience is wonderful and I’m a regular here! Ordered the usual and tried their cocktails! Really good..."

Nwcotoco

"Great place to bond with friends! Food is really good especially the wagyu nigiri sushi!!! Jake and Sheryl was really helpful and attentive to..."

Marjorie Lim

"Love their twist on traditional Japanese cuisine! It’s always a pleasure able experience to pair great food with excellent service! Special mention..."

Norman Paul Roy

"Excellent service! The waiter was very accommodating and welcoming. The food was also great! Usually I’d say the prices are a bit expensive..."

Charlene

"Ben, our server, was perfectly polite and attentive. I've been here a few times and the service is consistently stellar. As for the food, you get..."

Hiraya Mendez

"Went here for a fancy dinner for my girl’s birthday and her face when we entered the restaurant was worth it. The place has this romantic and..."

Asley Madrid

"Japanese meats Peruvian! How can you go wrong? This place is usually packed and we had to dine early to avoid the lunch crowd. The place is..."

Jeff Bautista

"We went here for dinner on a weekday. Tables were almost full but we were immediately accommodated. It was our first time to dine here and it didn't..."

Jena Aguilar

"My first time eating here was last year in February. Even then, I remember the food being absolutely delicious. I remember having the ceviche. Love..."

Elvin Madamba

"Heard a lot of good reviews about Nikkei and it did not disappoint. Everything was superb - ambience, food, servers! 100% sure that my family and I..."

Victor Villanueva

"Ambience was nice. Food was superb. Seared tuna w/ sea urchin risotto and seared tuna w/ huancaina risotto are definitely a must try. Furthermore,..."

Sharyn Villanueva

"Great value for money! We liked everything we ordered, nice ambience (perfect for intimate gatherings) and all the servers were really nice! Will..."

Veronica Sara Villanueva

"One of the best Japanese restaurants that I've been to. That's no exaggeration. Their food is exquisite. From the risotto(for a Japanese resto, they..."