10 Must-Try Japanese Restaurants in Quezon City
No visa needed to enjoy the best of Japanese cuisine!
Here’s a piece of good news: you don’t need a visa to have a taste of Japan’s world-famous dishes! If you are from Quezon City, all you have to do is step into one of the many restaurants offering authentic Japanese cuisine and get ready to indulge in the freshest and most delicious gastronomic delights.
Falling in love with Japanese food is a given—it’s simply that delicate and divine. From the understated beauty of sushi to the comforting warmth of ramen, from top-grade sashimi to artfully crafted omakase, each dish has the magic to whisk you away to the streets of Japan and offers you the opportunity to discover why this cuisine is one of the most celebrated the world over.
Here are our picks for the top Japanese restaurants in Quezon City:
Shin Mikana Farmers
Address: North Hub, Farmers Market, SAGF 001 Session, Araneta, Cubao, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Who would have thought that an old building next to the fruits section of the Farmers Market houses a dining gem that could give the fanciest Japanese restaurants a run for their money? That’s the case for Shin Mikana Farmers, primarily a Japanese grocery that also has a restaurant on the second floor of this Cubao establishment. Its menu is packed with staples and classics to curb every craving, sans the hefty price tag. This semi-hidden low-key dining spot serves Kyushu Tonkotsu Ramen, Teriyaki Ramen, Ebi Tempura, Unagidon, Ebi Fry Bento, Sushi Nigiri Moriawase, and more—all at prices that won’t hurt your wallet.
Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09774624984
Pet-friendly? No
Oedo
Address: 105 Sto. Domingo Ave. cor. Sgt. Alcaraz, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Taking inspiration from Japan’s Edo period, master chef Hideo Fujimura carefully crafted the restaurant’s menu with an aim to blend tradition with authenticity. The result is an extensive menu that offers a smorgasbord of choices for every type of dish: appetizers, soup, salad, donburi, curry, takoyaki, sashimi, sushi, tempura, agemono, udon, soba, ramen, hotpot, kushiyaki, yakimono, teppanyaki, drinks, and desserts. With how good these dishes are, you have more than enough reasons to frequently visit Oedo.
Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09178451722.
Pet-friendly? Yes, pets are allowed in their alfresco area.
Manmaru
Address: Tomas Morato, Scout Madrinan, South Triangle, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.n.
Step inside Manmaru and you’ll instantly feel as though you’ve arrived in Japan. If the spacious and stunning interiors provide a preview of what awaits you in this Japanese izakaya restaurant, then you're in for an unforgettable dining experience. The best part about Manmaru? You get to enjoy authentic flavors from Japan without breaking the bank as their dishes are reasonably priced. Try their Okonomiyaki Manmaru Deluxe, Spicy Crunch Tuna Roll, Nigiri Sushi, Salmon Ikuradon, Tenzaru, Gyu Sukiyaki, Ebi Tempura, Katsu Curry, Kani Mango Salad, Beef Teppan Yaki, and Osaka Yaki Soba.
Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09542976502.
Pet-friendly? No
Tomo Japanese Dining
Address: #80 Sto. Domingo Ave. corner Macopa St., Quezon City
Operating Hours: Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Staying true to Japan’s distinctive aesthetic, Tomo Japanese Dining’s sleek minimalist interiors offer a serene sanctuary for those who crave the cuisine. You'll find a wealth of delectable choices on the menu, and although it will be difficult to decide which ones to try first, here are some suggestions: Kaki Cheese Yaki, Tomo Special Maki, Hamachi Sashimi, Foie Gras Sushi, Sushi Cake, Hamachi Salmon Don, Hijiki Gohan and Tori Shio, Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki, Hiyashi Chuka Cold Ramen, Chashu Tonkotsu Ramen, and Wagyu Tenderloin Teppan.
Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09176744776.
Pet-friendly? Yes, pets are allowed in their alfresco area.
Fukui Omakase
Address: JSO Building - 210, 1800 Katipunan, Blue Ridge A , Quezon City
Operating Hours: Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Omakase, a meal where the customer leaves it to the chef to decide what dishes to create and serve, is usually a splurge for the discerning diner and comes at a premium cost. But the people behind Fukui Omakase wanted to change that and make omakase available to a wider range of customers. The more budget-friendly price tag though does not mean the quality and flavor of the food are compromised. Everything—from the dishes served at the 5-seater Omakase Bar to the regular dining tables serving classic Japanese fare—is prepared using varied culinary techniques with only the season’s finest ingredients. So get ready to be mesmerized by Fukui Omakase’s Teishoku Set, Saba Shioyaki, Katsu Curry, Beef Teppanyaki, and more.
Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09171709266.
Pet-friendly? No
Ohayo
Branches and Operating Hours:
- #30 Granada Avenue, Villa Ortigas II, Brgy. Valencia, 1104 Quezon City: Daily, 5:00 p.m. to 12 m.n.
- 108-B, 1101 Maginhawa, Diliman, Quezon City: Daily, 5:00 p.m. to 12 m.n.
- 0835 Banawe Avenue, corner Sta Catalina, Quezon City: Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 12 m.n.
In search of a go-to spot when you need a pick-me-up and food is the only thing that can lift your spirits? This gem of a restaurant has been a regular destination for filling and comforting meals for many QC residents—its three branches in the city alone prove how Ohayo is well-loved by locals. With spot.ph’s Chef of the Year, Chef Jorge Mendez, at the helm of Ohayo, you are sure to enjoy Japanese dishes bursting with umami, such as Miso Pork Rib & Corn Ramen, Japanese Fried Chicken Curry, Salmon Poke Bowl, Salmon Torch, Tonkatsu Ramen, Spicy Tuna Tekka Maki Roll, Steamed Gyoza with Ponzu, Spicy Salmon Tanuke, and Ebi Bisque Ramen.
Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09760882670 (Granada branch), 09761774738 (Maginhawa branch), and 09762855163 (Banawe branch).
Pet-friendly? No
Izakaya Shonantei
Address: Lot 3-B Congressional Avenue Extension Corner Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Pasong Tamo, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The crowds speak for themselves when it comes to this dining spot. The atmosphere is electric and lively—it’s as if you’re stepping into a real izakaya in Japan. It’s no wonder people are eager to get a table at Izakaya Shonantei. The menu is a spread of classics—try their Tomato Bacon Yakitori, Kakiage, Wagyu Saikoro, Chicken Katsu Curry, Gunkan Sushi, Unagi Don, and Yaki Hokke—and they have a decent selection of sake and Japanese beer to cap off your satisfying dining experience here.
Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09228243826.
Pet-friendly? Yes
Mendokoro Ramenba
Address: Upper Ground, The Arton Strip, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
When Mendokoro Ramenba finally opened a branch in Quezon City, people in the north breathed a collective sigh of relief and thanked the high heavens they no longer need to make the trip to BGC, Makati, or Mall of Asia to get their ramen fix from the popular ramen joint. The QC branch did not disappoint: the modern Japandi-style interiors are as remarkable as its cuisine. Don’t forget to look up and marvel at the ceiling fixture featuring hanging wooden chandeliers while you savor a hearty bowl of their signature Shoyu Ramen, Buta Kakuni Ramen, Konbu Sui Tsukemen, Shio Tonkotsu Ramen, Ebi Tonkotsu Ramen, or Super Chashu Ramen.
Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09177003202.
Pet-friendly? No
Wabi-Sabi Noodle House
Address: Pos Bldg., 305 Sct. Madrinan, Tomas Morato, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Daily, 12:00 n.n. to 9:00 p.m.
Give yourself the gift of a delicious, comforting bowl of noodles at Wabi-Sabi Noodle House in Tomas Morato. Calling itself “your friendly neighborhood noodle house,” the restaurant serves a variety of noodles (Shoyu Ramen, Shio Ramen, Tonyu Ramen, Miso Ramen, and Tantanmen) as well as rice and sides (Sweetcorn & Cream Cheese Tempura and Veggie Unagi), and Okonomigyoza.
Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09499934241.
Yutaka Izakaya
Address: No. 41 Aurora Arcade Aurora Blvd., Quezon City
Operating Hours: Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
You can’t go wrong picking a Japanese restaurant helmed by a Japanese chef, whom this culinary gem in Quezon City is named after. Prepare to be transported to the Land of the Rising Sun through its flavorful spread of sushi and sashimi as well as classics like California Maki, Ebi Tempura, and Wagyu Sushi. Every dish is guaranteed to give you a taste of authentic Japanese flavors, so don’t wait too long and make sure to visit soon!
Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at (02) 8713 6558.
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