TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Manila - Updated November 2024

Yabu

84/100 (446 ratings)

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"Menchi katsu is crispy on the outside and is flavorful and savory inside. Food is really good but the place is always full and cramped, so the dining..."

Tikim Tikim

"I love the unlimited sides, the miso soup, cabbage, rice, and dessert. The quality of food is always very good, no matter which Yabu branch I go to...."

Jumpy Jempy

"Dined here Sunday night. Good thing Hendrick was the one who served us he is very attentive and fast with the..."

Missrose De La Cruz

"I'm about to try this Restaurant tomorrow. I hope it won't disappoint me. See..."

Gabby Colby

"Probably one of my most favorite branch of Yabu. Their crew is very attentive and friendly. There’s not much queue which is great...."

Mari

"A bit on pricey, but this restaurant is definitely worth trying, especially since their food is so good! I like a little bit of fat and a lot more..."

Louise Martin

"Yabu is one of my favorite restaurants. Aside from its popularity, food and service is really great. Servers are really polite and very..."

Jill Ramos

"The katsu of perfection.It was shared to me how the place came to be and how the food here are prepared. You may call it simply breaded pork or..."

Mac Lopez

"I’ve been eating at this place for a while but it’s my first time reviewing. They’ve got the best katsu sets I’ve had with the meat pretty..."

Mandi Solidarity

"Craving satiafied!!!Before taking UP-CAT for SY2019Power Up! Good luck bunso🤩I really love Japanese food and this YABU is..."

Maria Criselda Santos

"Best katsu sets. Unlimited soup, rice, fruits and cabbage. I love the idea of their ritual: good to do while waiting for the order. Everything in the..."

Beastly Eats By Jes

"If you're craving for yakiniku this is the best place to go. Tasty plus affordable! I love that they have brown rice which is really healthy. They..."

Msclairity

"Glad that Yabu setup branch here. Place was ok. Staff were really nice. Food was awesome as usual.Menchi Katsu Set (php385) - my fave, it..."

TravelSpeedX

"My typical order would either be the rosu katsu or curry set. a good place where u can savor the meat and have unli rice and salad. The sesame..."

GenEatsOut

"I always know what to expect when I dine at any Yabu branch. I always walk away satisfied and full. This time I ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry Set..."

Chris Williams

"Yabu is the perfect place to get over one's fear of fried food. If your idea of Japanese food is raw fish and ramen, you're in the wrong..."

Cindy Ambion

"Overall 5 star experience!! Food was great as usual and was serve in a timely manner, luckily the place is not crowded and what impressed us the most..."

Zari Toquero Malitan

"Ordered they’re original chicken katsu, it was juicy and moist! The juices even went down to the rice below, it was really tasted..."

Moises Lao

"Staff is always very accommodating and courteous. The interior gives just the right ambiance that sets the appetite. The food is a little pricey but..."

EA

"Good food and service, probably best if you reserve a table here before the College kids arrives, once the place gets packed, expect a long line and..."

Tortora69

"Tori Menchi Katsu has become my favorite from any Yabu branch! Soft, and moist minced chicken with a ham and cheese filling in the center! It's very..."

🦄The Last Unicorn🦄

"I enjoy eating here because of unlimited salad! The food tastes great and servings have good portions. Price is reasonable and service is..."

Hidemi

"Yabu will satisfy your katau cravings. The seaweed and potato salad starters are both interesting picks. The dressing of the potato salad is laced..."

Mr. Joe

"This is my first time to try their food without knowing what to order and what they offer, yabu is a katsu restaurant that serves unli rice and..."

Cristy Canceran

"Yabu is our go to whenever we can't decide where to eat. I love their hire katsu set and their potato salad. The servers are very accommodating, as..."

Spagyhetti

"This place is superb. Me and my cousin went there for some place to eat cause wer too picky when it comes to food. Then we arrive at this restaurant,..."

Mark E Cubero

"Love their unlimited rice, miso soup, fruits and cabbage. Worth it!!! Food-4/5 Large serving. Ambience-5/5 cozy Japanese..."

Fhrea May Inamac

"The last time I ate at Yabu was 5 months ago. I felt disappointed that time since their 180g rosu katsu isn't the same anymore. But then thankfully,..."

Michelle ♡

"Fantastic Service!The service was great, the server is attentive and friendly. Kudos to Ron (server) keep up the good work!I..."

Joville Yu

"Huge and thick serving of katsu with refillable rice and sides. You also get to make your own sauce. The meat is not tasty enough on its own though...."

Janney

"We have reviewed a couple of Yabu outlets back then using our personal accounts (Kat Santos and Romelito Manuel Clorina), but since we started to..."

The Eatcredibles PH

"Food is excellent especially the Menchi Katsu but overall menu is too pricy. I personally loved the mixing tradition to distract us from waiting for..."

Kristiane Eireney A. Lim

"We went there with our dog so we opted for the seats outside the restaurant, most of the clients opted to seat inside, it was dinner time, so we were..."

Anne

"I love the place and good food naman siya. Nakakabusog lang parang nag eat all you can ka na rin. hahaha. Masarap un miso soup nila and the ambiance..."

Christeine Lim

"Di ko kinaya bes. Naka-limang kanin ako sobrang sulit. Ano pa ba? Maganda ang ambiance. Sana yung mga staff laging nakangiti...."

Elaine Luce

"My all time favorite Katsu! Mozzarella sticks is a must! From appetizers to main, it's just perfect as always. The great part is regardless which..."

Camille Gonza

"Been here a hand full of times. Their SM MOA branch was where I had my first dinner with her parents. At this branch, this is where she had her first..."

Romelito Manuel Clorina

"Kinda pricey but this will make your tummy full! Love the ambiance, feels like nasa Japan ako at nasa kita kita na movie dahil sa cabbage hahaha!!..."

The Hungry Bum

"Their best seller was delicious! The cutlet was nicely breaded and well cooked. The meat was soft to chew. The service could have been better...."

Kay Gianchand

"I ordered a 120g Rosu Katsu set and mozzarella sticks. Sa side dish pa lang ng cabbage at soup mabubusog ka na. Ang sarap pa ng sauce. Yung portion..."

Hahn Gayloa

"Generous rating ako dito kasi value for the money talaga. Unli miso soup, rice n cabbageMozarella sticks - ang sarap sarap naman talaga..."

Test

"Hands down to the service of this branch. Very commendable! Staff would constantly ask you if you need more of everything, even though the place is..."

Frances Olores

"The best Katsu restaurant for me!I love the unli rice, and unli cabbage also!The place is cozy ang clean!The staffs & crews are..."

Regine Mei Santos

"Chicken Katsu Curry Set is slightly more affordable than pork and just as delicious. The coating is very crunchy even after several minutes and the..."

Patrick Unson

"Good food, with the best servings of Unli Cabbage and Fruits! The tea they serve is a thumbs up though its somehow pricey but satisfied with the..."

Patricia Tumala

"Katsu set with unlimited rice, miso soup, shredded cabbage with your choice of dressing, service tea, watermelon and pineapple. It's unlimited..."

Arianne Virata

"Food was good, service was okay and we were seated comfortably. Unfortunately, wifi was not available so we got a bit disappointed as we based our..."

Jacob's Daughter

"The food was very tasty. I liked how strong the curry flavor is on the curry katsu that my companion ordered. I ordered the cheese katsu which also..."

Kind Customer

"Their katsus speak up to my expectations.Value for money since you get to refiill all in your set except for the katsu.I love their chicken and..."

Jaydee Medina

"Eating in Yabu is always an experience. From grinding those sesame seeds, pouring that sticky sweet sauce and the sets that is always good for two...."

Sandra

"SUMMARY: 4.75/5 -(food score) Ate here more than 10 times na. The katsu sets are complete and worth the money. You don't have to order the more..."

PaoSongki

"Yabu is one of first restos to offer premium katsu sets. Tonight we ordered hiro 120g (pork loin) and menchi set (ground beef with cheese).Each..."

HungryDoctorJamie

"After quite a few months of not eating Katsu, the crave suddenly kicked in. Of course, with the limited number of restaurants serving Katsu, my..."

Rigilicious

"I was disappointed to find out that the vegetable set was taken off the menu, aside from that, I was surrprised to find out that the pickled side..."

Karen Pua

"We had our lunch at YABU ermita, i order for tori menchi ( my favorite ) and its always perfect, ssooo yummy 😍😍😍 inlove na nga ata ako sa..."

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"Yabu always pleases. I've been to Yabu for a couple of times already, and i must say, it is always filled with chill hang outs with friends as we..."

Patricia Valdivieso

"Yey! This is my first time to write or comments in a blog. Me & friends had lunch here, i order for menchi and its so yummy 😊 feeling ko lumaki..."

•Prettylicious02•

"Several times i visited here and the branch consistently hails their excellent service, and the succulent food they offer maintains the quality and..."

Charlene Elizabeth

"I had lunch here at peak hour and my boyfriend and I were lucky enough to be seated right before other customers were filing up. I had my..."

Bianca Gail

"We decided to celebrate the Mother's Day kanina in Yabu,Robinson's Place Manila. Its our first time to eat there and deffinitely not our last. First..."

Iane Dauson

"I lurve the food!! Service is excellent! Thank you judy ! For assisting us. Its my first time to dine in at yabu , and truly will be coming back ...."

Cai Yu

"It was my first time eating here. I actually liked the Menchi Katsu. It was a heavy serving with unli rice but it was great. Though I didn't like the..."

Tinn1010

"I've seen it around but I've never entered a place specializing in katsudon. Katsudon is the Japanese dish that I least crave for until I entered..."

Tonyboy Ongsiako

"The waiter and waitress is so friendly and accommodating. The food is a bit pricey but it was worth it, the foods are so delicious. 🙌🏼 I'll..."

Geny Carian

"Yabu's interiors is a play of modern and traditional Japanese design. I like how the Ermita branch is well maintained and clean. The place was also..."

Irene Sharie Francisco

"I have always been a fan of Japanese food and Yabu is one of my go-to restaurants whenever I'm craving for katsu ever since. So when I found out that..."

Carren Gonzales

"I preferred ordering the original or plain tonkatsu over the minchi set because of the taste. Unlimited white or brown rice, fruits, cabbage and miso..."

Daljit Singh

"It was actually my first time to try yabu: house of katsu. I was invited by my friends to try it. I ordered chicken katsu for 180 grams with lychee..."

Jexter Lakandula

"The ever so reliable yabu. The place is great, cozy and relaxing, the staffs are nice and courteous, the foods are great and tasty . Tonkatsu are..."

Patreux Pickyeater

"my momentary splurge ftom time to time when im craving for tender tonkatsu. actually the food is worth every penny given the taste and quality. ..."

Jaycee Farin

"What i love about Yabu is their excellent service! My friend and i had our lunch here and we de decided to try a different set other than their..."

May Rachel Nolasco-Silangil

"Love the place! Katsu for me is in terms of value is still Katsu Sora because they have an unlimited salad bar and diff dressings. Though the Miso..."

Tats Villalobos

"Second time to eat at Yabu 💗 This time, Peejay and I were with Mama so basically, the food was free. I ordered the Menchi Katsu, Peejay ordered..."

Cesca Rivera

"Ugh I love this place. It's essentially unlimited everything. Cabbage. So much cabbage. Their tonkatsu and seafood sets are great. The staff is great..."

Mina Barroquillo

"Yabu is finally open in Robinsons Ermita. The place is pretty packed (as expected), but we were able to get a seat fairly quickly because the servers..."

Gaby Flores

"When this Yabu branch opened up the other week, I knew it was going to be popular and packed. So when it was decided as the venue for Saturday night..."

Cath L.

Wai Ying Fastfood

84/100 (3190 ratings)

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"i love to eat pecking duck. i love ducks cuisine. i hope that someday i will eat a lot. i will bless all the cuisine that i love. thank you delicious..."

Shanel Angeles

"the place hasn't changed much in 20 years. food likewise remains topnotch. if you want authentic and affordable dimsum, this is the place to..."

Ronnie Uy

"My favorite chinese restaurant..."

Annieng

"Food was great! Service is fast. Perfect for big groups but great for dates as well. Not too pricey. The only downside is that the place is too..."

Rakesh M

"Not so many good news is coming out of China nowadays. Their continued practice of modern communism, the latest Corona virus epidemic, their issues..."

Sand Under My Feet

"HK Cold Milk TeaAt first sip, HK Milk Tea Cold will provide the earthy flavors of tea but it will later give a refreshing and milky flavor..."

Travel Eat Pinas

"I’ve been here a lot of times and I loved everything I’ve tried in the..."

John Paul Diciembre

"Been going to this place for years with my sister and this is her favorite hole-in-the-wall Chinese fastfood.Food is always good but at..."

SouthernFoodieTita

"Wai Ying is the reason I love Chinese food and dimsum. When we went here, we had Soy Chicken and Hakaw. The chicken was tender and flavorful. Their..."

Pinky Ballesteros

"Ordered wantan hofun was good 5/5, Suchow dumpling 4/5.Egg tart 2/5, seafood roll 5/5.service 4/5. Value..."

Gregory Tan

"Grabe sarap dito for a very affordable price. Best to order lemon chicken paired with fried rice. 🤤 For veggie perfect yung broccoli dahil perfect..."

Irene Sarte

"The waiter who accommodated us was very nice and very keen to detail. I love how, despite the crowd, he was still able to serve us promptly. Tha food..."

CookieMistress

"If it looks, smells and tastes authentic then it must be authentic. Wai ying screams authentic Chinese food! My family and I enjoyed the food and the..."

Vlad Figuracion

"Dimsum = 5/5Lemon chicken rice =..."

Kristin Rye Espiritu

"Very cheap and filling. This a place where you go for the food, not the ambiance though I wish they could make the place more attractive. Service is..."

Leona Gonzales

"Favorite beef curry siomai (3 pcs) and HK cold milktea. I keep coming back to this place even tho I live 100meters away from the store. My friends..."

Jessica Shih

"Restaurant is so delicious that you will travel from north to south, to end of the ocean just to eat here.EVERYTHING HERE IS..."

The Grim Eater

"There was a long line of people waiting when we came and we have to list our names to get a table. It took 30-45minutes before we got ours but it was..."

Harvey Tapispisan Figueroa

"I've been eating here since I was in high school and this is just my favorite chinese resto in the area. I always get their minced beef rice - the..."

CHABELITA4LYF

"This was definitely a must go to place when doing a food crawl. We ordered hakaw, chong fan, bean curd, and their beef wanton soup. This restaurant..."

Rose Buenaventura

"My ultimate go-to authentic Chinese place ever since I was a kid. You can never go wrong with their dimsum- reasonable price, hefty serving, and..."

Claudine

"Food - 5Price - 5Ambience - 3.5One of best chinese fastfood we have tried. The food tastes too delicious for its price. Sadly,..."

Michael Gaviria

"The food tastes great (we ordered some rice meals, wanton mami, siomai, and hakaw) plus they have big servings too so sulit talaga :) we got a table..."

Tricia Mae Lescano

"Our main go-to, be it for family dinner or just craving for some Chinese food. We always order fried wanton and fried rice, with the occasional fish..."

Reg G

"Wai Ying is A MUST TRY resto in binondo. It might be small and a bit crowded plus you have to wait in line, everything is so worth it. Walang..."

Kimberly Cruz

"One of the binondo classics, waiying remains one of the top binondo eats.We ordered the pork and century egg congee(you can have it split..."

Titikmen.Fred

"Wai Ying is a “must visit” for me every time I went to Binondo. Never meet someone who hate the combination of good food and fast service! My..."

James Benguet

"I’m not a fan of this cuisine but this one’s an exception. Always my highlight every time we go to Manila area. You should try their raddish cake..."

Jella Gonzales

"We went here during a weekday holiday and place was packed. We were 6th in line for lunch time and got seated after 30 minutes.This is an..."

Mykmyk Pascua

"The best siomai, spare ribs, pechay, hakaw & fried rice combo i have had in yearsss... I am surprised there are unassuming chinese food nooks /..."

Lagura Anne

"Our go to place for dimsum cravings. Love their honey pork rib and beef brisket curry. Long lines will not discourage you from waiting. Worth..."

Mitch G David

"Capping off our Binondo food crawl and saving the best for last—Wai Ying! Me and my friends went here for dinner. What we..."

Dempsey Margaux Bautista

"Wandered in Binonddo with my friends and we didn't expect the long lines because we went there at 4PM but we didn't wait long enough and managed to..."

Rosh Pilapil

"I always eat at Wai Ying whenever I'm within the vicinity of Binondo. The food is delicious and affordable. I always order their thai pao for..."

Kyuketsuki

"Open until 2am. Ordered the japanese siomai and pork siomai both really yummy. Get the soy chicken with rice also. Hot salad and mantou bread were..."

Tiffany Uy

"It's a go to place for everyone who wants a quick bite. Their dim sum is not as good as other nearby restaurants but atleast they give you free soup!..."

Archie Lim

"This is definitely one of the restuarants in Binondo that you shouldn't miss.All their dimsum are superb (sorry, no photos).And..."

Teybolforwan

"Another good find in binondo. a must to be visited if you are around the area. the place itself actually is not very appealing but the food will make..."

Kaye Ederadan-Bautista

"Today we went to Divisoria for some errands and thought our trip wouldn’t be complete without pigging out at Binondo. We came to Wai Ying at around..."

Southern Tummies

"The authenticity of Chinese cuisine is there. The foods are good. Ambiance of the place is average--- just what is expected from a traditional..."

Krystelle Diane Teh

"We had our late Valentine's/ Chinese New Year date here last night. We had to wait, since full house sila. Yes, ngwait kami but not that too long...."

Ellaine Gurrobat

"The long line is worth it 😊 #wheninbinondo try @waiyingdimsum #beancurdroll #hakaw #congee #noodles and asado rice toppings 😋..."

Food Today With Dora

"The Best Milktea ever! Since I was preggy lagi kami kumakain dito at hindi namin pinapalampas ang pag kakataon.. Medyo volume ang Tao kanina, but..."

Andy Miranda

"I used to go here a lot when i was little. I would remember eating their mouthwatering asado and leaving the place wanting for more (we had an extra..."

Kyle Tan

"Been eating here for more than 10 years. Slight changes have been made over the ears. The place may still be slightly unkempt for some people but for..."

Marvin Wee

"As part of our Binondo food crawl, Wai Ying was our third stop. It’s never going to be complete without Wai Ying. The authenticity was there. The..."

Kmyl Lei

"The ambience isn't as nice but despite that, the dismum and noodles are great, rice meals too, they taste authentic and also not as..."

Dea Reyes

"This is my favorite restaurant whenever I am in Binondo. The food is soo good even though the ambience is like a cafeteria. Roast Duck Rice - A..."

Myrna Loquias Mabugat

"Truly a marvelous hidden gem in Binondo. You won't regret getting the super crispy Fried Dumpling for PHP 180. I've also tried their Radish Cake and..."

Dominico Dennis | @perutmeledak

"The BEST Fried Wanton (Php 190/12 pcs.) we've ever tasted! Crispy on the outside while the meat is firm, flavorful, and juicy on the inside...."

MCSI Group

"One of the Best Authentic Chinese resto. Bihon Asado and Beef Curry, Best with Fried Cua Pao 👍Also visit there Branch at Taft Avenue near..."

Stephen Andrew Salomon Timson

"I am an avid fan of their noodles, congee and dimsum via grab food app, compared to other chinese fastfood in their area, they really know their..."

Justin Bayani

"I first went here with my guardians when we explored Ongpin St. and someone recommended this place. I must say, the food is affordable and delicious...."

Nkem Palispis

"BFF and I had our Binondo Food Trip and Wai Ying is on our list. I remembered dining at Wai Ying a few years back and wanted to relive the flavors of..."

@paulingaudan

"It was our first time to dine here in Binondo (specially in Wai Ying) It was completely out of curiosity since I’ve seen few posts from my friends..."

Krish Federigan

"cant believe i havent reviewed this! good old chinese cooking! the usual menu mami. dumplings, cold cuts..... dont miss the the cold black iced..."

Basil Jojet Lioanag

"Their lemon chicken is a must try. It has big servings. Also, when dining here, don't forget to order their cold milk tea. Will definitely go back..."

KK

"5 stars for the hakaw, pork siomai, and spareribs! hk iced tea was good too! chicken in soy sauce rice topping was bland if not for the soy sauce..."

Koleen Marian

"Wai Ying is a really famous place in Binondo so expect long lines. The usual waiting time to get seated is about 15-30mins. I suggest you browse..."

Jovi Romero

"This is perhaps one of the busiest chinese restaurants here in Binondo, known for their affordable meals and consistent quality. During our visit, we..."

Fat Girls Day Out

"SOLID. #1 Chinese restaurant sa puso ko. Worth it puntahan kahit may kalayuan. Ibang level yung hakaw, parang nakita ko yung langit kahit saglit...."

Mits Almarez | Mitsadventurez

"Over the weekend my team and I decided to brace ourselves and visit our all time favorite Wai Ying. We ordered our staples such as Soy Chicken ,..."

Panini! At The Disco

"This is our go-to place in Chinatown! There was one time when we even drove from parañaque at around 12 midnight just to eat because of the food and..."

Alyssa Jao

"The best in ong pin for their extensive menu on dumplings and toppings. Reminding of old days but their staff can probably make me want to rate this..."

Primex Supit

"Dimsum? Wai ying is a good place to start! Classic place to get dimsum with all the binondo charm. Get into deep debates about which binondo chinese..."

Jovijovijovi

"Accompanied a couple of friends to shop at Binondo and that alone got me excited for Chinese food! With the abundance of restos to choose from, we..."

Imajin99

"I recommended eating here to my Fiance after seeing the rating and price range of Wai Ying in Zomato.We ordered Beef Mami, Roast Duck Mami,..."

Fe Tampinco-Pantig

"My favorite Asado congee and Hakaw dimsum. the best comfort food in Binondo. Their reroasted suck rice topping is also good. plus soya milk..."

Jacky Stephen Co Flores

"One of the best cheap Chinese fastfood places I know. Just look at that photo!Must-try: lemon chicken as it is cooked extremely crispy and..."

Jesse Lui

"Let me start with the parking space. You may park at the Benavidez/Soler parking. Thanks to Waze for this. I paid 60php for the parking fee which is..."

Macy Wayne Olazo

"The moment we walked in, I knew the place would serve good food because we had to wait in line to get seated, at 11:30 PM! My husband and I ordered..."

Chini

"You know those restaurants that are just so memorable you sometimes just daydream about a particular dish? Wai Ying is one of them. This little resto..."

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