Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Philippines

Sugi

81/100 (372 ratings)

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"Seafood is very fresh and tasty. Salmon strips melts in your mouth. Taste and texture is very good. My only complaint with the place is the lack of..."

David Isaac Pimentel

"I would say that Sugi has been serving good Japanese food since time immemorial. Seriously, it has been there for a long time. And I did a revisit..."

Alfredspineda

"Sugi has always been one of the go to Japanese restaurants that never fails to satisfy. My go to food here is the Katsu curry Bento. It has a..."

Ian Crystal

"Sugi is a place for top quality, traditional Japanese food. Prices are on the high side but their food is worth the money. I got the Chirashi Sushi..."

JHK

"Consistently serving great Japanese dishes, a no fail resto that delivers all the time. Dont miss their tenderloin tepanyaki, Hamachi sashimi, zaru..."

Mike Carmona

"This is the place where I started loving Salmon Sashimi. Back when they had a branch in Greenhills, I appreciated Salmon. I always chomped on Tuna..."

Justine Lauren B. Chan

"Been to this resto twice and I could say their food is delicious especially the Uni which is seasonal. I love the high ceiling of the restaurant and..."

Lili

"Had lunch here with friends a couple of weeks backBeef tenderloin teppanyaki : It smelled so good. Meat was tender and..."

PigOutSundays

"Here is to 2018 and more food reviews up ahead, starting one with a classic spot in Greenbelt 2 but was just recently tried..We were here..."

Chris Aquino

"Both the exterior and interior scream Japan! Their ebi tempura is small, not quite the bigger shrimp I was expecting. Tenderloin steak and salmon..."

Jrcl615

"I rarely hive 5's... This one is an exception... The food was nothing less than awesome... The ambiance could use a little touch up... And a few of..."

James Lee Tica

"Had nice time here last night. Resturant layout is very good. I am a big fan of Japanese food. This place really give you the vibe of Japan. One..."

Joseph Holman

"We ate here last night. Staff are attentive.Salmon sashimi is fresh. Prices are quite high as compared to other Japanese restaurants in the..."

Joy Tatad Eugenio-Limpasan

"Great food and wonderful staff. Never a bad experience every time I go here! Consistent in both service of the staff and quality of food. Would..."

Compy

"They always have good quality fish and the service is great. When Im not in the mood for sushi, my favorite is Kaki Gyuniku Steak. Beef + Bacon +..."

Goddy Tongco

"Sugi is one of my family's well-loved spots. The taste and quality are consistent. Although prices have been increasing through the years, the food..."

Monica Gatmaitan

"We ordered tuna/maguro and salmon sashimi. The tuna was delicious as usual, but the salmon sashimi was absolutely perfect! It was deliciously soft..."

Via Yu

"Quite average when it comes to their food. Excellent in terms of their interior and service. Only tried soba, I think I have..."

Tammy

"Food 5/5Portion 5/5Service 4/5Cleanliness 3.5/5Parking 2.5/5Value for money 4.5/5For so many years, Sugi has lived..."

Margaret

"Tonkatsu Teishoku by Sugi: MEH.While it wasn't necessarily awful, the quality is undeniably inferior to that of dedicated restaurants that..."

FoodiefudihanMNL

"It was my first time to eat here at Sugi. At first, i was to excited to try the Okonomiyaki, since it would be my first time to taste the japanese..."

Laralaramae

"Jap cuisine is my all-time favorite. We went here for dinner on a Friday night and I expected the place to be packed since I heard good things about..."

Ica Pascual

"My dinner here was just perfect keeping me full but not to the point of feeling bloated. We started off with a Salmon Cheese Maki for appetizer. With..."

Anselle Coronel

"Had kari kari bone for appetizer - so crunchy and a bit salty, thanks to its vinegar dip, to neutralize the taste, rating it 3.0. Beef Teriyaki has..."

The Hungry Explorer

"Went here 2 years ago and dined again last week but their food still never disappoints! If you're in for some real japanese cuisine feels, you can..."

Catherine Joy Tan Lim

"In my opinion this is one of the best Japanese restaurant in the area. Ideal for business lunch with their secluded seating areas. The service level..."

Emil Manalo

"Trineat ako ng friend ko dito dahil favorite nila tong jap resto na sugi pag kakita mo palang sa place alam mong japanese talaga and the..."

Hungry Jef

"Sugi knows what's up when it comes to Japanese food. We chanced upon this restaurant when my Dad asked me to look for a good Japanese place, and I..."

Gaby Flores

"Sugi has been our family favorite for more than 10 years!I never leave this place without having their beef teppanyaki tenderloin steak...."

B

"The ambience was really nice, we ordered the crazy roll, spider roll, seafood salad, and chocolate ice cream. The sushi rolls were a little small for..."

Andrew Inovero

"After hours of beating the traffic from mckinley to makati and after watching a movie... Finally! There was a reason again for me to eat!..."

Iza Gram

"Sugi has always been a comfortable place for us whenever we want to eat authentic Japanese Food. Aside from the fact that Sugi Greenbelt is near our..."

RDV

"Celebrated my brother's graduation. Was able to reserve 2 rooms (12 adults, 4 kids) on a Saturday just a day before. Tender ribeye. Fresh sashimi...."

Allan Carlos A. Hizon

"One of good Japanese restaurant out there, service is great. Ingredients are authentic and fresh , beef tenderloin tepanyaki is very soft. Place is..."

Arlene Rodriguez MD

"I had the chance to try Sugi when my boss in a previous job treated us for lunch. The food was delivered to our office hence, I never really got to..."

Ivan Jose (ivankhristravels.com)

"(slivers of salmon and tuna meat). The melt-in-your-mouth slices of fish. are of premium quality and tasted sweet. For mains, we had. Makunouchi..."

Ivan Jose (ivankhristravels.com)

"Sugi is the epitome of a Japanese restaurant for me. Their spicy tuna is so fresh! (It is raw). And their spicy shrimps is a joy to eat. I also love..."

Joseph Luis

"I will always love sugi for their gindara. That fish dish of theirs simply cannot be matched anywhere. The combination of sweetness and softness of..."

Joseph Mendoza

"Sugi is my family's special place. I took my dad here for his birthday a couple of years back. We always order their Gindara. So far, no..."

Patrick Joseph M. Luis

"One of my all time favourites. I have come back here every time I am in town since discovering it in 2012.If you're a big fan of classic,..."

Joanna

"Loved everything we ordered. There's a lot of variety in the menu. Also there's a variety in the staff. Some were 'masungit' and some were..."

Camille Eduvane

"My foster family from Davao's in town for a few days. Since Ming's favorite cuisine is Japanese, it was a battle between Sugi and another famous..."

Janix Lo

"This is a long overdue review of, in my opinion, the best sushi bar in the metro. Try the hamachi, salmon, unagi, and uni sashimi along with warm..."

John Gary Navida

"My cousin, his wife, and her godparents went to the Philippines a few days ago. I haven't seen my cousin in 8 years, so I asked him if we could have..."

Tine Nery

"One of the best japanese restaurants in Manila. The ambiance is nice, the place is really spacious, the quality of the food is terrific. My..."

Jv Pineda

"Food is great! I so loved their sukiyaki. They also have nice presentation/plating of food. I also tried their mackarel sashimi and..."

Ryce Calma

"We enjoyed the feel of this restaurant, especially the decor and dress of the staff. The service was excellent and there was a wide selection in the..."

Andrew Gorder

"Our family's long standing favorite. Added bonus is it is right accross where we live so we are just a few steps away from good food.My..."

Bong Valdez

"I had the chance to try Sugi when my boss in my previous job treated us for lunch. The food was delivered to our office hence, I never really got to..."

Ivan Jose (ivankhristravels.com)

"This is my family's special place. We usually went to the Greenhills branch but since that is already closed, we go to the one in Makati. I always..."

Cristina Luis

"I'm very wary when it comes to sushi or raw food and I'm very meticulous with the freshness and quality given that I easily breakout into hives. Took..."

Bite

"I could honestly say that "Suki kami ng Sugi". Whenever we go out for Japanese food, we always end up at Sugi (especially when they still had their..."

Boodle Bear

"In celebration of Father's Day, my family decided to dine in one of our favorite Japanese restaurants here in Makati - Sugi! I know you may be..."

Renz Kristofer Cheng

"My wife loves Sugi it is one of her favorite Japanese stores. I was surprised to see that the Sugi store in Greenhills is not listed in Zomato......"

Nino Dayanghirang

"It may be pricy but the food in this resto is worth it. Still one of the best places to get Japanese food. Always consistent in taste and in..."

Mjavellana

"My mom's favorite Jap place. With that said, I can say that I grew up eating here, I even spent my college grad celebration here. The..."

Belle

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"What I loved the most was the theme, it takes you back in time.. it was really great and the food tastes really good ....."

Marlamodesto472

"Lil bit costly but pizza,pasta alfredo and burger was very tasty...."

Natalia Barulich

"I visit this place every once in a while. Themed restaurant with large servings of good American food at a reasonable price. Bring your friends coz..."

Cherry Ruiz

"Probably the most popular spot in Poblacion which has made it somehow a must-visit especially for those new to the area. The place has that all..."

Niña Venus

"We hang out here and in Cafe Cubana frequently. You could ask for the filling station menu from Cafe Cubana. Most of their dishes are good..."

Ruzelle Ann

"I’ve always avoided this place because it seemed too busy and p led all the time but it’s one of the places that are always open to serve anyone...."

Mari

"Great spot to eat, drink, hangout, and play pool. A U.S. classic diner theme place similar to Johnny rockets but much much better decor. They have a..."

Rakesh M

"Good ambiance! Big servings! Not too salty love..."

Agent44

"Great food IF you're willing to wait. We ordered the steak and eggs, combo fajitas and Angus burger. The steak was a generous portion for 600 plus..."

Ray Zamora

"The place was really great! The price of the food deserved it.Make sure that your steaks be cooked as medium rare! And ask for separate..."

Jansen Bersabe

"The best 24/7 diner in the metro! Strategic location and very instagrammable from any angle – a perfect final stop after an entire night out around..."

Raymond Pastoral

"My friends and I had a good time taking good photos. Aside from that, we enjoyed their food so..."

Amazebeanss

"I had my lunch date here today and it was great, the food, the ambiance, the staffs. Price is reasonable and worth it and the place transport you in..."

JM Gutierrez

"I have had lunch and dinner here a couple times. It never disappoints me. Good..."

Henry Alvarez

"Their staff are also friendly and very accommodating..."

EG

"For me the biggest advantage is that this restaurant is open 24hrs and they always have all items on their menu. It can be really crowded at the main..."

Michael Hinrichs

"What else can I say? An #IGworthy place. ambiance is unique and entertaining.Food are actually great. A tad bit pricey but well reasonable...."

Dominique Cristi

"Went here midnight after a workout in BGC so just went for something light. I ordered their pasta and some booze since I’m in a bar..."

Juvy The Foodie

"Very satisfied with the brewed coffee, unique ambiance, huge servings and good wi- fi, attentive social media manager they were able to respond to my..."

Kali Alaia

"Needs an edgy, '50's like feel within the metro? Then this cafe is a must try! They offer breakfast, to milkshakes, fingerfoods, pizza, burger, to..."

Maria Trisha Daguman

"Gave me the Riverdale-ish ambiance. The food was good but it was a bit pricey BUT!!! Can't deny that it was so delish that i would definitely like to..."

Marienel Aranas

"Overall an enjoyable dining experience. We dined in the vintage car which required a minimum order of PHP 2,000. It was an easy spend since the..."

Mica Foronda

"Have been here once and I still want to visit again. They serve big servings good for groups if you’re with your barkada. They have a variety of..."

Toni Lopez

"I love this place so much! I go here for their unique theme and the vibe of the place ☺️ But also the food as well! Their menu is quite expensive..."

Shiella Coquita

"Very cozy ambiance. I loved the old stuff inside, like statues of captain america, batman, the terminator, popeye, motorbikes, electric guitars and a..."

Cecil Rodriguez

"Amazing interiors, strawberry milkshake is amazingly comfort drink especially over good conversations. Just a bit slow on serving the orders but..."

Joy Dimayuga Agoot

"This restaurant is a nice place to dine. Their food, especially the cheeseburger pizza and milkshakes are must try! I love the design from every..."

Angel Manzano

"The Cheeseburger pizza is exquisite but too heavy for 2 persons. The pizza is definitely good for 4-6 people. The palabok is good.The Choco Caramel..."

Chad

"This place has been overrated due to bloggers and semi-bloggers. But no doubt, the place is really pretty. I love the retro vibe goin on here...."

Bevy Salvador

"This place is the bomb! Such a gem in Makati. The decors of this place from tables to chairs, from 1st to 2nd floor are the best. We only ordered..."

Kimagines

"Saturday night was a random date night that my husband and I had. After seeing a movie and free concert, we headed to the red district of Makati...."

Maria Ynah Jimenez

"If you want to try something american style. This one is good for you. Worth it yung place. Haha. Akala ko nga clubs and bars na pwede kang iraid ng..."

Josene Sebastian

"Food here are superb! I love the seafood chowder and of course the mmmmmmmmmmilkshake. ❤️ this is my go to place for a midnight snack and I can't..."

Lylei Qu

"THIS IS THE BEST PLACE! VERY INSTAGRAMABLE! 80's to 90's motif! SUPER COOL!I brought my girlfriend here for our 1st anniversary and she..."

Paul Macaraeg

"I super looove this diner 💓 feeling those vintage, retro vibes.. the food were superb, it really makes us full and unable to stand lol. We ordered..."

Jürina Grageda

"Place is definitely a must-see in Manila but the service leaves a lot to be desired. Food was alright for its price and the drinks menu was extensive..."

Genesis

"I love going to this place. The ambiance is definitely 1950s diner and it reminds me so much Grease. You’d think John Travolta and Olivia..."

Iya Quijano

"I've always liked this place because it reminds me of Pulp Fiction, one of my all-time favorite films. Food-wise, their servings are huge and quite..."

Teesh

"Ambiance: 🍰🍰🍰🍰Cleanliness: 🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰Service: 🍰🍰🍰Food: 🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰Before going here,..."

Shaine Reynauld

"Finally, after months and months of planning to dine here, natuloy din.😊Been wanting to visit the place because of its famed "Riverdale"..."

Hilary A.

"Great ambiance, instagramable, the temp is greatFood is delicious though I find the milkshakes a bit overpricedStaff service needs..."

Cza Tan

"Love the food, love the ambiance and the decor. I really recommend their milkshakes! The classic milkshakes are my favorite. So rich and thick and..."

Melissa Joyce Diego

"I’ve been curious about Filling Station for a long time so I was happy to go on Valentine’s Day. We ordered a mushroom soup — my..."

Jen CC Tan

"The place looks very creative. Love the vintage displays and the old songs they play. The food were kinda expensive but still worth it. Masarap at..."

Vic Stefan

"The ambiance is exceptional and it gives the 50's vibes which will give you a nice effects on your picture. Vanilla milkshake, mango freeze and..."

Joyce

"Really IG worthy place with delicious food! Yummy three cheese lasagna! A bit pricey but really worth it! Definitely a must in Makati! Can’t wait..."

Ryel Medina

"Celebrated my 26th Birthday Dinner here with my family. We specifically reserved the car table even though its consumable of Php 3,000 (super worth..."

Jem Tan

"My friends and I had midnight snack here (but we ordered more than just a snack). We ordered the Sizzling Bulalo — I’d say this..."

Mica Pauline Perez

"The ambiance, food and service are all awesome. Only been here 5 times but I never had a bad experience. I am a huge fan of their cheese burger pizza..."

Meg San Juan

"I had a wonderful time dining here with my friends. The ambiance of the diner is very retro and of course, instagram-worthy hahahaTheir..."

Milord

"This Downtown Burgos St. megadiner dishes up American classics 24/7, from decadent breakfasts to burgers and fries, along with bar bites and..."

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