Top sushi restaurants in Manila.

Sushi Places to try in Manila

The Philippines has liked Japanese cuisine, with over a thousand restaurants in Metro Manila paying homage to its nuances and secrets. Japanese cuisine is centered around sushi, which keeps locals coming back for more.

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This dish must have a perfect balance of delicious flavor and texture by using high-quality, prime-cut ingredients; the ratio of rice to topping (shari-to-neta) must be balanced. Finally, it must marry all these elements into one delicious meal through proper execution and consistency.

Check out these sushi spots if you love sushi! 

Takashi Japanese Cuisine

Location: Elizabeth Place Condominium, 332 H. V. Dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City

This Japanese restaurant has a feel and look of Japan that’s all-around authentic. In addition to the classics (ramen, donburi, and tempura), it offers a wide variety of sushi dishes. Spam musubi and chirashi sushi are crowd favorites, but Alaskan maki with mangos and goat cheese is a real treat.

Izakaya Kikufuji

Location: Little Tokyo, Central Bus. Dist. Brgy., 2277 Chino Roces Ave, Makati

Little Tokyo’s Izakaya, which has been open since 1995, is one of the cornerstones of Makati. The restaurant’s sushi is made with fresh ingredients and is expertly crafted with a well-balanced taste typical of Japanese cuisine. Izakaya is one of those storied restaurants that you must try. Try the classics like spicy tuna maki and nigiri sushi, and you’ll understand why.

Ta Ke Ho Me Sushi

Location: 52 Sergeant Esguerra Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City

Sushi isn’t cheap, as we all know. Usually, a plate of six costs about 200 pesos or more. On the other hand, Ta Ke Ho Me Sushi offers a box of eight for only P99. Additionally, they allow for creativity by making sushi affordable. The original TKMH sushi is a deep-fried roll with smoked salmon and cream cheese. We raved about this outrageously cheap and delicious sushi here if you’re interested. 

Araya Ramen and Sushi Bar

Location: 107 Dela Rosa Street, Legazpi Village, Makati

The Araya Ramen & Sushi Bar is a hidden gem of Legazpi Village reminiscent of even more obscure ramen in Japan that serve sumptuous meals. Fresh and tender sushi is served in this tiny space, which is best enjoyed with a steaming bowl of ramen. You can choose from a wide selection of sushi, including Kani-kama (crab sticks), maguro (fresh tuna), and ebiko (shrimp eggs).

Go Bento

Location: 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Sushi is an excellent full meal disguised as a snack. In turn, Go Bento emerged as a quick bites concept meant for sushi lovers who are too busy to eat out for lunch. In addition to delicious and hefty servings of maki rolls, Go Bento is also affordable and easily accessible.

Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant

Location: 21 W Capitol Dr, Kapitolyo, Pasig

With the ambience and the food, Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant is one of the hidden gems in Kapitolyo. Many people enjoy its high-quality meals, so reservations are best made in advance. For a fruity surprise, order the tuna-avocado roll and mango-cheese roll, or try the aki nigiri moriawase (Haru’s sushi platter) to taste a little bit of everything.

Seryna Japanese Restaurant

Location: 2277 Chino Roces Ave, Legazpi Village, Makati, 1230 Metro Manila

Seryna is another Little Tokyo restaurant you can’t miss, and it has that timeless charm of a restaurant that has built its reputation through word of mouth. Definitely one of the best sushi spots in Manila, Seryna prides itself on its premium sushi that is best enjoyed with its signature tempura. Ebi sushi? Although it may sound typical, it has all the ingredients for a great Japanese meal.

Nihonbashi Tei

Location: 1030 and 806 Arnaiz Ave., Pasay Road, Makati City; 83 Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila City

You may want to try Nihonbashi Tei if you’re looking for affordable yet high-quality Japanese food. Nihonbashi Tei is one of the best sushi restaurants in Manila due to its reliability. Among other things, this Japanese stop is known for its sushi-miso soup pairing, for which you get a plate of assorted sushi and a pot of hearty soup for around 500 Pesos. Nihonbashi Tei also offers kushiyaki and teppanyaki, which, like its sushi selection, pair well with a bottle of Japanese beer.

Ogawa Traditional Japanese Restaurant

Location: The Fort Strip, Fifth Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Another great Japanese restaurant in BGC is Ogawa-run by restaurateur George Pua and EDSA Shangri-La Chef Kiyoshi Ogawa. A traditional Japanese gastropub, the dimly lit restaurant features two open kitchens where diners can see their orders being made right before their eyes. Despite its extensive menu, it’s the over 30 sushi and 44 robotakayi (charcoal-grilled skewers) that make it a favorite among Manila’s sushi lovers. 

Motto Motto

Location: Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

A new dining spot at Serendra is the quirky, modern Japanese restaurant Motto Motto (which means “more, more”). Raintree is the same company that runs Saboten, Izakaya Sensu, and Chotto Matte, so you know you’re in good hands. Have a look at the sushi selection at Motto Motto’s sushi corner when you visit the excellent new restaurant. 

Motto Motto’s comfort food menu includes shabu-shabu, Japanese pastries and loaves of bread, in addition to this nook. Furthermore, Motto Motto is one of Manila’s best sushi restaurants, while its sister restaurant, Friends and Family, is one of our top Filipino restaurants.

Sugi

Location: Greenbelt 2, Esperanza Street, Ayala Center, Makati City

It’s no mystery why people return to the Greenbelt’s legendary Japanese restaurant Sugi, not just for its familiarity but for its consistently top-tier flavors. However, despite its commitment to tradition, Sugi’s list of dishes changes monthly, enough to keep regulars entertained and acknowledge the need for a bit of creativity. 

Salmon aburi is available in many Manila restaurants, but this off-menu dish stands out for its capacity to combine both delicate and savory flavors. There is no doubt that this offers Manila’s best sushi off-menu.

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