Firing Up The Famed Japanese A5 Ohmi Wagyu Beef At The Yakiniku Dining Room of Tsukiji

The finest ingredients flown in from Japan and nothing less, that's what diners have come to expect from Tsukiji. For over 37 years, Tsukiji remains at the top of its game when it comes to exquisite Japanese cuisine in the metro recognized as the first local restaurant to directly buy, import and serve fresh seafood sourced directly from Tsukiji and Toyosu Fish Market three times a week. And now you can enjoy the famed A5 Ohmi Wagyu Beef from Japan's Shiga Prefecture. Ready to fire up the tabletop grill?

The key to Tsukiji's success is an open secret. The uncompromising commitment to quality and authenticity with the finest ingredients flown in from Japan has long been the core philosophy defining Tsukiji since 1989. Named after Tokyo's world famous market, quality and freshness remains at the heart of the family-run restaurant's identity with thrice-weekly deliveries flown in straight from Japan for its extensive menu offerings. With two dining areas, a Sushi Bar and Yakiniku Dining Room plus private rooms for intimate gatherings and an al fresco option, the enduring Japanese dining destination takes you on a culinary journey with its masterful array of culinary expressions by Chef Takashi Harima. And Tsukiji is ready to tease your palate once more with its impressive A5 Ohmi Wagyu Beef menu for Sukiyaki, Shabu-Shabu or Yakiniku at the tabletop grill. Fire up the tabletop grill as Japan's oldest and revered Wagyu brand takes the stage at one of the metro's pioneering and enduring Japanese restaurants. 

The Arita Wagyu Experience With Arita Wagyu: An Okura Collaboration At Yawaragi in Hotel Okura Manila

From the pristine Miyazaki Prefecture on the southeastern coast of Kyushu, the famed Arita Wagyu formally announces its arrival to the elegant local fine dining scene with a luxurious feast at Yawaragi in Hotel Okura Manila. Masterfully executed, here's a rare peek at one of the world's finest beef lavishly executed by renowned Grand Chef of Japanese Fine Dining of Okura Hotels & Resorts, Chef Tadashi Sawauchi...

In celebration of the 70th Philippine-Japan Friendship Month, Hotel Okura Manila in collaboration with Arita Farm and Okura Hotels & Resorts hosted a series of memorable dinners showcasing world class Japanese produce and ingredients including the coveted Arita Wagyu by Okura Hotels & Resorts Grand Chef of Japanese Fine Dining Tadashi Sawauchi at Yawaragi in Hotel Okura Manila. The sumptuous 7-Course feast paired with exquisite sake highlighted the legendary savory richness of the acclaimed Japanese Arita Wagyu in a variety of creative and imaginative renditions for a proper celebration of the 70th Philippine-Japan Friendship Month. 

Sakagura x Mida Food Specialists x Philippine Wine Merchants Presents A Taste Of Japan: Takumi Grand Omakase Seafood And Sake Pairing

Golden Eye Snapper, Japanese Barracuda, White Trevally, and Japanese Flounder. Its isn't often one can enjoy the freshest, even uncommon seafood flown in straight from Japan. And when you get to pair it with some of Japan's finest sake, the dining experience becomes an elevated and memorable taste of Japan's rich culinary traditions. Fresh and premium Japanese seafood from Mida Food Specialists, exquisite sake by Philippine Wine Merchants and masterful execution by the chefs of Sakagura, indulge in A Taste of Japan: Takumi Grand Omakase Sake and Seafood Pairing...

Indulgent bites and soothing sips. Sakagura becomes the stage once more for an epic feast highlighting Japan's freshest premium and even rare and seasonal seafood paired with exceptional sake with A Taste of Japan: Takumi Grand Omakase Seafood And Sake Pairing. Available for a limited time, Sakagura in collaboration with Mida Food Specialists and Philippine Wine Merchants offers local diners a taste of the prized seasonal catch of Golden Eye Snapper, Japanese Barracuda, Striped Jack or White Trevally and Marbled Sole or Flounder imported by Mida Food Specialists paired with the finest sake from Philippine Wine Merchants. A rare ocean catch, this is one pairing that should be on your list. 

Saga, A Wagyu Tasting Journey At Yawaragi Restaurant In Hotel Okura

For one night only, four acclaimed Japanese chefs showcased exquisite culinary expressions using the very best Wagyu Beef from the famed Saga Prefecture in an elegant 7-course dinner at Yawaragi Restaurant in Hotel Okura Manila. From starters to mains and dessert, each masterfully executed dish reflected the long and meticulous process blending both science and nature behind the world famous Saga Beef. Head on over to your table and embark on a savory culinary journey...

Hotel Okura Manila, Newport World Resorts, Hotel Nikko Osaka and Philippine Wine Merchants hosted the exclusive eight-hands dinner Saga, A Wagyu Tasting Journey at Yawaragi Restaurant led by Chefs Minoru Takashima, Keiichiro Fujino, Ikuma Sato and Katsuji Kato. Throughout the dinner, the legendary buttery melt-in-your-mouth texture and exceptional glossy marbling or "tsuya-sashi" is celebrated with each course and tasty bite in a display of precision, balance and shared respect for Japanese produce and the culinary craft. Definitely one of my culinary highlights for the year and a memorable journey that lingers long after the last bite, read on for more on Saga, A Wagyu Tasting Journey at Yawaragi Restaurant in Hotel Okura Manila...

Oysters, Wine, Sake, Sausages, Sharing Of Knowledge And Building Relevant Connections At The CCA Show Kitchen

It was a gathering of friends in the industry that became an extended classroom for culinary students and a base for establishing and reconnecting partnerships and alliances anchored on shared goals. Welcome to the CCA Business Networking Evening at the CCA Show Kitchen...

CCA Culinary Director Philip John Golding and the Business Development team recently hosted the CCA Business Networking Evening at the CCA Show Kitchen in what could be a scalable template for future collaborative events. The impressive show kitchen is an elegant state-of-the-art space featuring an intimate dining area with its own open kitchen ideal for demos and rows of actual cooking/work stations for a unique private dining experience, pop-ups, collaborations, product launches, brand activations and events. That evening, the space lit up with an engaging exchange of knowledge and ideas among restaurateurs, suppliers, entrepreneurs and industry partners as the CCA Show Kitchen kicked off the first in a series of networking events showcasing its full potential and infinite possibilities...

A Private Omakase Feast By Chef Daniel Ken Miyamoto At Kappo In The Exclusive PVT Members Lounge

Shhhh...can you keep a secret? Spilling the tea on one of the metro's best kept dining destinations, revealed one exquisite course and plate at a time high up the vibrant Ortigas cityscape...

Exclusive. Members only. Private. Located forty floors above Ortigas at the elegant Exquadra Tower, Kappo at PVT Members Lounge offers an intimate and elevated dining experience unlike any other. Think of it as your own personal sanctuary far away and high above the hectic urban pace. And that view changes with the shifting light accompanying each dish to complete the experience. Membership does have its perks...

A Fresh Chapter Unfolds At The New Location Of Sugi Japanese Restaurant in Garden Towers Makati

Few restaurants in the metro's local and constantly evolving culinary scene have endured the test of time, and fewer still have reached the four decade milestone serving their signature cuisine. One of them is a very familiar name. For over forty years and counting, Sugi Japanese Restaurant has always been on the top of any list for exquisite and authentic Japanese cuisine, and a new chapter unfolds bringing the freshest flavors of the season...

Timeless, nostalgic, classic. Since the eighties, Sugi Japanese Restaurant led the upward trend in Japanese restaurants anchored on both quality and authenticity deeply embedding itself in Manila's culinary mainstream. Everyone I know has a story from the revered Japanese dining establishment from many years back including my own fond memories. But like the changing of seasons, a fresh and exciting chapter in its continuing story begins at its new location in Makati's Garden Towers. Read on for a reunion of familiar flavors and discover new dishes at Sugi Japanese Restaurant...

DEN by Nikkei Redefines the Japanese Steakhouse, Sushi and Izakaya with a Cool Spin

The finest selection of Wagyu beef and Tomahawk ribeye grilled to perfection, the freshest seafood exquisitely prepared with Japanese precision and tradition infused with bold Peruvian accents and an extensive array of classic izakaya specialties all in one place. As the setting sun casts its lingering glow, Forbestown's newest dining destination reveals yet another layer in its unique and multi-faceted experience with its collection of premium Japanese sake and whiskies along with handcrafted cocktails. Welcome to DEN by Nikkei...

The Nikkei Group introduces its latest dining concept anchored on the brand's Peruvian-Japanese cuisine with DEN by Nikkei along Forbestown Road in Bonifacio Global City. The name of the new concept should give you an idea on the vibe of BGC's newest dining hotspot and right off the bat, this may very well be my kind of Nikkei. Why? Read on and find out...

Three Chefs, One Epic Seafood Dining Experience : The 6-Hands Seafood and Sake Matsuri with the Finest and Freshest Catch from Japan's Sanriku Coast at Ikomai

An epic feast anchored on some of the world's finest seafood catch from the northeastern coast of Japan guarantees a memorable dining experience. Add three of the country's noted chefs into the mix and the evening is transformed with their masterful renditions for an exquisite seafood feast paired with sake. It was that kind of evening at Ikomai...

Three chefs, one epic seafood dining experience. Chef James Antolin of Ikomai and Tochi Dessert is joined by Chefs Carlo Miguel and Michael Yap for the 6-Hands Seafood and Sake Matsuri to showcase the finest and diverse seafood from Japan's Sanriku coast paired with premium sake in one truly memorable dinner. From Sanriku's succulent oysters to plump abalone, scallops, salmon roe or ikura, sea urchin and deep sea red crab, Chefs James, Carlo and Mike create a lavish all-seafood feast reflecting the rich and bountiful diversity of Japan's northeastern coast in their creative culinary style. Read on for a tasty peek at each masterfully executed course at Ikomai...

All Hands on Deck: The Auguste Escoffier 4-Hands Dinner by Chefs Sau del Rosario and Kaye Torres at SawSaw

"A good meal can can heal both the body and the soul." The king of chefs and the chef of kings perfectly sums up the deep connection and profound impact of food beyond just nutrition with an obvious yet simple truth. From codifying the five mother sauces to the introduction of the brigade de cuisine, the French culinary pioneer and innovator Auguste Escoffier transformed the modern kitchen and the way we dine. Today, his enduring legacy is celebrated the world over by passionate culinary professionals reflecting the spirit of Escoffier in a grand feast held regularly in his honor. That night, the kitchens of SawSaw in Poblacion's Cayco House was the stage for an exquisite culinary dining experience... 

In an evening of fellowship and camaraderie, old and new friends gathered to honor the spirit of Escoffier over a lavish five course feast. The Disciples of Escoffier Philippines recently hosted a Four-Hands Dinner by Chefs Sau del Rosario and Kaye Torres with founding chairman Philip John Golding at SawSaw in its new location at Poblacion. The special dinner also brings together the key personalities from the early days of the association's local chapter in a homecoming of sorts and yes, masterfully executed dishes you can expect from Chefs Sau del Rosario and Kaye Torres.

Japan's Freshest and Finest Catch at the JETRO x Dough & Grocer Seafood Market

The fresh flavors of Japan's famed Tsukiji Market were recently showcased at Estancia Mall offering even more reasons to love seafood with a unique glimpse of Japanese culinary traditions. Here's what you missed at the JETRO x Dough & Grocer Seafood Market...

Photo provided by JETRO

In the latest collaboration between the Japan External Trade Organization or simply JETRO and homegrown premium store Dough & Grocer, the exquisite flavors of Japan's seascape were highlighted in "Bringing You A Taste of Japan: Seafood Market" last February 29 to March 3, 2024 at Estancia Mall in a continuing series aimed at celebrating the world-class stature of Japanese culinary products, ingredients and seafood. Inspired by the iconic Tsukiji Market, JETRO and Dough & Grocer recreated the vibrant atmosphere and unparalleled variety of fresh catch at Estancia Mall. 

JETRO PH Brings You A Taste of Japan with A Seafood Festival at Prologue d'Fined in Mitsukoshi BGC

Hokkaido Hamachi, Hotate, Honbinosu and Gindara. The prized catch of Japan's succulent seafood takes centerstage once more at Mitsukoshi BGC with A Seafood Festival at Prologue d'Fined in another collab with JETRO PH. Ready to reel in your fresh catch?

JETRO PH (Japan External Trade Organization) unveils another layer in the intricate and colorful tapestry of Japanese culture and culinary traditions with the launch of A Seafood Festival at Prologue d'Fined along with other selected restaurants in Mitsukoshi BGC from Friday to Sunday of the festival period starting February 20 to March 15, 2024. The elegant and sumptuous seafood festival highlights some of Japan's finest and freshest catch of the day from succulent Scallops, plump Clams and Japanese Amberjack to the coveted Sablefish along with a selection of fine sake and wine. At the exclusive preview hosted by JETRO PH at Prologue d'Fined, a lavish menu of exquisite seafood courses paired with sake offered a memorable taste of Japan expressed in five masterfully executed courses. Read on for a tasty peek...

JETRO x Sakagura: JETRO PH Presents The Art of Japanese Liquor, An Elegant Sake Pairing Feast at Sakagura

An exquisite dinner paired with the finest sake from Japan, experience The Art of Japanese Liquor by JETRO PH at Sakagura...

Art, tradition, culture and cuisine come together in a spirited weave of indulgent richness, elegantly nuanced notes and distinct Japanese flavors with an insightful pairing experience. The Japan External Trade Organizaqtion (JETRO) in collaboration with Hightower and Philippine Wine Merchants recently hosted an intimate dinner showcasing the rich and diverse selection of Japan's finest liquors paired with the signature specialties of Sakagura, one of the metro's top sake bars and izakayas. Read on for a round of soothing sips and bites...

Setting The Bar: Sips and Bites at Sakagura in One Bonifacio High Street Mall

One of the world's fabled spirits, sake is Japan's heart and culture distilled in a bottle. As one old saying goes, "sake is the best of all medicines." And you can't go wrong with over 2,000 years of sake tradition. Back in Manila, one establishment raises and sets the bar for an immersive sake experience...

An emerging market for spirits like sake is on the rise, and the search for an authentic experience often leads to just a handful of establishments specializing in the Japanese staple. Not anymore. The Nikkei Group launches its latest culinary concept with Sakagura, a sake bar and izakaya at One Bonifacio High Street Mall in BGC offering a curated selection of more than fifty premium sakes along with an array of sumptuous Japanese dishes for that unique dining experience. Ready for some soothing sips and tasty bites? Then, read on...

A Taste of Japan: An Elegant Cocktail Pairing Dinner at Prologue D'FINED in Mitsukoshi BGC

An elegant and curated feast made with the freshest and finest ingredients paired with handcrafted cocktails showcased the very best of Japan in a lavish array of rich and diverse flavors that memorable evening. At  Prologue D'FINED in Mitsukoshi BGC...

In collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organization or JETRO, Alyanna Uy and Executive Chef Hiroyuki Meno of Prologue in Mitsukoshi Mall BGC presented a culinary spectacle of fresh and exquisite flavors highlighting Japan's finest seafood, beef and sake for a memorable dining experience. Using premium Japanese ingredients readily available at Mitsukoshi Mall BGC, the elegant feast clearly demonstrated the infinite culinary possibilities with the vast selection of produce straight from Japan. Read on for a tasty and flavorful peek at Japan's best, one elegantly plated dish and cocktail at a time...

Super Premium Unlimited Madness, The Ultimate Teppan Feast Upgrade at Teppanya in SM by the Bay

The setting sun by the bay becomes the stunning backdrop for a culinary spectacle. There's the usual buffet, then there's the Unlimited Madness All-You-Can-Eat Teppanyaki feast. One name comes top-of-mind when it comes to eat-all-you-can teppanyaki and the teppan grills are fired up at Teppanya in SM by the Bay for the Super Premium Unlimited Madness...

Long known for its sumptuous all-you-can-eat teppan, Teppanya levels up its signature Unlimited Madness with a wide selection of premium offerings elevating your teppan dining experience with the Super Premium Unlimited Madness upgrade starting July 14, 2023. 

Just when you thought no one can top their Unlimited Madness edition, Teppanya at SM by the Bay adds an elegant and lavish upgrade with the Super Premium Unlimited Madness with succulent Hokkaido Scallops, Wild Alaskan Snow Crab, an impressive and mouthwatering array of prized Wagyu Beef from Japan and Australia and the much sought after Spanish Iberico Secreto along with imported Duck from Australia and so much more. Plus, enjoy an extravagant line-up of sashimi, rolls, nigiri and aburi too to complete your Super Premium Unlimited Madness at Teppanya. Over the top? That's how they roll at Teppanya. Ready for the Premium Unlimited Madness version 2.0? Then, read on for a sneak preview...

Bringing Love From Japan: JETRO Hosts the Nukumori Valentine's Fair at Mitsukoshi BGC

The rich culture, colors and flavors of Japan are celebrated in a unique one-of-a-kind fair at the heart of Bonifacio Global City...

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) brings the taste of Japan to Manila with the Nukumori Valentine's Fair at the Mitsukoshi Mall BGC Events Space from February 1 to 14 showcasing a variety of treats from sweet and delicate Japanese confections to unique dessert liquors. Read on for a taste of Japan with the Nukumori Valentine's Fair in Bonifacio Global City...

Disciples of Escoffier Presents Sake Night at Bondi & Bourke

Five elegant expressions of sake paired with the sumptuous cuisine from Bondi & Bourke and good company, that's all the key elements for another memorable evening hosted by Disciples of Escoffier...

In the spirit of Escoffier, the transfer of knowledge among industry peers and fostering camaraderie among members were celebrated one evening with Umami Marriage Night by Disciples of Escoffier with the premium selection of Sake Clan paired with the elegant and hearty cuisine at Bondi & Bourke. Read on for a peek at the exclusive gathering and a virtual taste of the evening's libations and dishes...

From East to West: Chef Tom Hines Brings the World's Finest Ingredients to Your Plate at Kobe Jones

Chef Tom Hines takes your palate to both east and west with the freshest and finest ingredients at his newest dining concept in Makati...

The day's freshest sustainable catch, premium Wagyu mb5 and mb7 Ribeye and handcrafted cocktails combine for a memorable dining experience at Makati's newest dining destination. Located along Valero Street in Makati's Salcedo Village, Kobe Jones takes the best of both east and west in an elegant setting under the helm of noted chef, Tom Hines. Step inside for a elegant and tasty peek at Kobe Jones...

One Night Only: The Saga Beef Sake Dinner at The Fireplace

Japan's best beef paired with the finest sake, in one special evening...

...at The Fireplace. Six courses highlighting the world-renowned Saga Beef, each paired with a curated selection of premium Sake from the same prefecture combine for a memorable dining experience. Located on the southern Kyushu Island, Saga Prefecture is known for its world-class beef and is one of Japan's best quality sake-rice producing regions. The indulgent richness and flavors from the best of Saga Prefecture come together for one unforgettable evening at The Fireplace. Read on for a peek of Japan's best...