Nice authentic japanese food and good overall service! A must go-to place for your japanese food cravings
I always bring my friends here and my nephew vince..his favorite torikarage and kanimaki and he loves to watch how to make his order kani maki. the food is great and hontoni sonna takai kunai..sugoii oishii desu..matta tabe ni ikimasu.
very good sushi.... owner is sometimes the one preparing the sushi..... tempura is good..... ramen ok but few selections....service is good and place is clean
First time to visit this place and will definitely be one of our go-to-Japanese restaurants! The place is clean and the staff are accommodating.
Their thick-sliced Salmon Sashimi is so good that we ended up ordering another set. The California Maki has a subtle sweet and sour taste which makes it delicious, the Nabeyaki Udon which is a Chef recommended dish has a simple and balanced flavor which we really enjoyed, and the fresh Uni Sashimi that just melts in the mouth.
Verdict: A real value-for-money restaurant. Thus, We ❤️❤️❤️ this place!
Paul Oliver Layug Vergara
+5
A hole-in-the-wall along Aurora blvd. This restaurant gives you an ambience befitting a Japanese restaurant. Food is very good and you can avail it at an affordable price.
A must try. I highly recommend Butateriyaki and Salmon Maki to be dined upon at their upper floor.
Renee Cantos- Macatulad
+4
A hidden gem along Aurora Blvd in Santa Mesa. We’ve been coming here for over a decade and quality has remained consistent through the years. I suggest ordering their Torio Gunkan Maki, Tempura Tentoji Set, Maruten, Agedashi tofu and Nabeyaki Udon. Winners in my book.
Since it's been 10 yrs(college days)the last we ate here and wanna try if the taste or quality of their food is still the same. We love all the food we ordered except for gyudon, the gyudon is dry and we requested to add an egg on it, gyudon in nemoto and soru izakaya is better than here in yutaka, nevertheless, everything's good and i love the salmon roll. Their sashimi is very traditional japanese style compared to modern sashimi served in other japanese restos. :)
Super fan of Japanese food. Hence, we were thrilled to have found one of our go-to-Japanese restos. It never disappoints! Staff are super nice as well. More importantly, super sulit!❤️❤️❤️
words cant do justice on how im obsessed with this restaurant 😂
this is the ONLY japanese resto throughout pinas that I think is genuinely authentic.
MUST ORDERS:
👉🏻salmon sashimi
👉🏻ebi tempura
👉🏻california maki
almost everything really🙏🏻
dont forget to request for their addictive tea as well 😉
ps. i didnt really care about the quality of their service as long as the food is so much worth it 🔥
Jomarie Ang (Eat Drink Splurge)
+4
Last September, I went on my mandatory 5-day leave. I started off the week with a 3D2N trip with my mom to Tagaytay, and on the last day (Friday) of my week-long leave, my mom and I decided to visit my sister at work.
I have always been curious about Yutaka Izakaya, as I know some people who swear their food is authentic yet affordable. Tucked beside UERM, this hidden gem is the place to be when craving for Japanese food! 😉 We got there at around 11:15 AM, and there weren't much customers yet. Here's what we got:
FOR SHARING:
✅ SALMON SAHSIMI (Php 367) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I've always gauged Japanese restaurants' authenticity by their salmon sashimi, and I was thrilled when I took a bite of Yutaka Izakaya's version. Fresh and sweet, it was evident that their sashimi were of high quality salmon, with nice fat layers. I also appreciated that they were chilled, but not frozen. My ultimate fave sashimi!
✅ GYOZA (Php 218) - ⭐⭐
We usually enjoy a good, meaty gyoza, but Yutaka's gyozas are too oily for us. While the meat was of the right proportions, it was simply too greasy to be enjoyed on its own. Good thing there were rice and noodles to cut down on the oiliness.
✅ FOR ME: KAIJIRU (Php 96) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Miso soup with lots of clams? Yes please! 😍 For less than 100 pesos, this bowl of goodness has great value for money. The umami, piping hot miso soup, with sweet, flavorful clams, is surely something I'll get again next time. Perfect way to start an awesome meal!
✅ FOR ME: ZARU SOBA (Php 152) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Love noodles, but finding the weather too warm for a good bowl of ramen? Zaru Soba is your best bet! Cold buckwheat noodles with dipping sauce, it's the perfect noodle dish for this warm weather. The noodles are firm and the dipping sauce has just the right amount of flavor, making this dish refreshing and easy to eat. 😉 Serving size is quite big, too!
✅ FOR MAMA: YAKINIKU SET (Php 306) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bite sized beef in a sweet-salty sauce, with vegetables on the side. Yakiniku has become more popular in the recent years, and Yutaka Izakaya's version is not bad at all! The beef was tender, and since they were cut to bite sized pieces, it was easy to chew. The sauce was well-absorbed into the meat as well. This comes with a cup of Japanese rice and a bowl of miso soup.
✅ FOR ACHI: GYUDON (Php 232) - ⭐⭐⭐
My sister also got a beef dish, with thinly sliced, bacon-like beef strips, on top of steaming hot Japanese rice. She found the beef to be a bit bland though, and she wished there was more sauce so the beef wasn't too dry.
Their food is best paired with the house tea, so make sure to request for it. 😉 The ambiance was nice, even if the place looked a bit old. They have bar seats available, so you can watch the chefs prepare your sushi! Yum!
Also, it's a good thing we came early. The restaurant was packed during lunch time! If you're looking for a place to have an affordable Japanese food fix, Yutaka Izakaya is the place to be. Make sure to come early to get seated right away, though! 😁
#EatDrinkSplurge
A little izakaya place serves authentic Japanese delights from fresh sashimi to great ramen! The staff are friendly and the kitchen quick. I like their tuna sashimi, and chirashi special best:)
Their salmon sashimi is one of the best for me. My favorite japanese restaurant! We try to visit this restaurant during weekdays so there’s less people dining.
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