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9 Must-Try Sushi Restaurants in Metro Manila

Who can ever get enough of sushi? From traditional rolls to delectable fusion creations, there are plenty of Japanese restaurants all over Metro Manila where you can indulge in fresh, expertly crafted sushi. Weโ€™ve made a list of our current favorite spots that you should also check out!

Nanbantei

 

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Branches in Greenbelt 3, Makati;ย Bonifacio High Street Central, Taguig; and Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City

Long-standing restaurant Nanbantei of Tokyo specializes in serving some of the best and healthiest grilled dishes done the Japanese way but their sushi selection is also not to be missed. Must-tries are the Spicy Salmon Gunkan and Crispy Salmon Maki! Check their Instagram and Facebook pages to find out more.

Saigosan

 

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Located in Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

This new Japanese restaurant in Uptown Mall offers a taste of Japanese comfort food and traditional dishes at budget-friendly prices. Saigosan‘s fun atmosphere makes it a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy satisfyingly delicious meals and drinks. Don’t leave without trying their Dragon Roll, Salmon Aburi Roll, and Mini Volcano Roll! Check their Instagram and Facebook pages to find out more.

Ooma

 

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Branches in Molito Lifestyle Center; Bonifacio Global City; Greenbelt 3, Makati; Salcedo, Makati; Rockwell Mall, Makati; SM Megamall; and Greenhills Mall

Ooma remains to be among the top-of-mind restaurants for Filipinos in Metro Manila when they have a craving for delicious Japanese food and with good reason: Ooma continues to maintain the quality and taste of their dishes, with best-sellers you can’t find anywhere. Don’t miss out on their Maki Mixer to enjoy different sushi rolls (Truffled Steak Aburi, Spicy Tuna, Ebi Tempura, and Salmon Skin Aburi Maki) on one plate when dining here. Check their Instagram and Facebook pages to find out more.

Hashi Pan-Asian Restaurant

Located in Venice Grand Canal Mall, McKinley Hill, Taguig

Hashi Pan-Asian Restaurant prides itself on championing Asian cuisine, serving farm-to-table delights and delectable fusion flavors. Go here for their rice bowls and curry dishes but don’t neglect to try their sushi rolls too, like their Spicy Ebi Tempura Maki and Aburi Salmon Maki. Check their Instagram and Facebook pages to find out more.

Manmaru

Located in Makati Cinema Square

When strolling along the sidewalks between Little Tokyo and Makati Cinema Square, you may find a brightly-lit Japanese restaurant with long queues. That spot is Manmaru and is worthy to be added to your personal list of the best Japanese eateries in the city that offers authentic Japanese izakaya experience. Trust us: once you’ve eaten here, you’ll want to keep coming back for more. Check their Instagram and Facebook pages to find out more.

Kazunori Japanese Restaurant

Located on Chino Roces Ave. Extension, Makati

Kazunori Japanese Restaurant is where you’d want to treat your special someone or your family on important occasions. This fine dining establishment along Chino Roces Avenue Extension is known for its high-end sushi handcrafted by Chef Saito-san which you can enjoy via Omakase. This course dinner will introduce you to plenty of unique and delectable sushi plates that will change the way you think about Japanese dining.ย Try eating at Kazunori at least once in your life; you won’t regret it! Check their Instagram and Facebook pages to find out more.

Nikkei

 

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Branches in Legaspi Village, Makati; One Rockwell Makati; Podium Mall, Ortigas; and Bonifacio Global City

Nikkei is a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant that seeks to give diners a unique eating experience with rich fusion flavors. They have various branches around Metro Manila, each specializing in different creative innovations. Enjoy fresh sushi with their Chirashi plate, or order their Nigiris. (Their Uni Nigiri, Unagi Nigiri, and Hokkaido Scallops Nigiri are not to be missed!) Check their Instagram and Facebook pages to find out more.

Ginza Japanese Restaurant

 

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Branches in Icon Plaza, Bonifacio Global City; Emerald Avenue, Ortigas; and Chino Roces Avenue, Makati

Ginza Japanese Restaurant is pretty much low-key with its locations around Metro Manila, which means that the people who walk through its doors do so with the pure intent of eating there and not because they just happened to have passed by. Ginza Japanese Restaurant offers a well-curated menu of Japanese comfort food and traditional dishes to celebrate the flavors of Japan close to home. Must-try sushi dishes are the 5 Kinds Aburi platter, Shinjuku Futomaki, and Ginza Futomaki. Check their Instagram and Facebook pages to find out more.

Nagi Izakaya

 

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Branches in Podium Mall, Ortigas; and The Globe Tower, Bonifacio Global City

Brought to us by the same people who own Ramen Nagi, Nagi Izakaya features an extensive menu of our favorite Japanese dishes, from sushi and tempura to donburi and ramen. There are plenty of mouthwatering meals you can enjoy that feature the authentic flavors of Japan but don’t miss out on their different delicious Maki Rolls. Check their Instagram and Facebook pages to find out more.

(ALSO READ: Saigosan: A Vibrant and Colorful Modern Japanese Restaurant in BGC)

What’s your favorite spot in Metro Manila to get sushi? Share them with us in the comments below!


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