Izakaya Kikufuji, Makati - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos

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CUISINES

Japanese, Sushi, Asian

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Late Night

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service

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4.0

231 reviews

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Very good

89

Average

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Poor

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Toni Y.

Singapore50 contributions

Good for lunch if you’re not in a rush

Oct 2023 • business

The food at Kikufuji’s been quite good since I was a child. There is a quality that is just had. However, the restaurant is a hole-in-the wall and it shows that. The ambience is lacking and service is not the best in terms of niceness and speed. However, with the lunch sets they’re good value. Just don't be in a rush.

Written December 4, 2023

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Travelover95

114 contributions

Always a hit! :)

Mar 2024 • family

Probably only iur 4th time here as we are out of towners but we always include this in our must visit! Food is tasty, good for sharing, affordable and fresh! Service is quick, attentive and friendly. Thank you for not being a disappointment ever!!

Written April 24, 2024

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Bona48

Bromma136 contributions

Extensive menue; excellent food in straightforward setting

Feb 2024 • friends

Don’t let the very basic exterior make you avoid this genuine Japanese restaurant with the most extensive menue. Plenty of tables deep inside and very friendly service. Everything I tried was excellent

Written February 13, 2024

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antonio d

1 contribution

Disappointing food - People with cards are not welcome

Nov 2023 • couples

Very irrespectful for people that have only card for pay, they simply don't allow you to pay with CARD AND IN THE 2023 this is UNACCEPTABLE! THE FOOD disappointed me and was really expensive. I warmly suggest to you to try many more authentic delicious Japanese restaurant near by. The bad reviews that you have are true, unfortunately for customers.

Written November 25, 2023

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Jeffsio

31 contributions

Best Japanese Restaurant

Aug 2023 • friends

Izakaya Kikufuji is highly recommended, food is great, one of the best Japanese Restaurant I have ever tasted, we went their on a dinner and was amazed by the food quality, we really waited in line to get a chance to eat in this place, and there were no regrets! Satisfied Customer!

Written February 12, 2024

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Srlon

148 contributions

There is a reason this place is always packed despite the price

Jan 2023 • none

Great tasting food, although it would be better if they offered fewer dishes -- I think they are trying to cater to all palates and preferences hence the extensive menu. I had salmon sashimi -- fresh but nothing outstanding. The agedashi tofu was bland. The california maki special was too big to fit in one's mouth in one go but was delicious. The surprise was the tuna salad (I forgot what they call it) -- very nice. They serve free iced tea (essentially a cold version of the house tea). Quite pricey but OK enough if you want to treat yourself. Service is slow especially if you're sitting at the back. Still, I would gladly go back to this restaurant if I had extra money. Try to be there early; by the time we left the place there was a queue outside. Parking is limited, but you can park (for a fee) at the nearby Makati Central Square (what used to be called Makati Cinema Square).

Written January 26, 2023

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Jethro M.

7 contributions

Very rude receptionist

Nov 2022 • family

The food was delicious. The receptionist mam faye was very rude and sarcastic. Very poor customer service. Very aggressive and mocking the customers. Overall experience was bad. The receptionist ruined our night

Written November 29, 2022

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Willard Cheng

Manila168 contributions

Terrible service! Avoid this place

Sep 2021 • couples

Avoid this place. All staff members are rude to customers and don’t look happy that they have JOBS and EMPLOYED during this pandemic. Discourteous to customers during phone calls and inflexible to simple inquiries and requests of customers, says won’t wait for customer’s arrival beyond 10 minutes for unknown reasons. Inflexible. Look elsewhere if you want authentic Japanese food. Better, cleaner dining and takeout experience at SUGI in Greenbelt, TOMO Japanese retaurant in San Juan, and OMAKASE in San Juan and Quezon City.

Written September 18, 2021

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gdebbiejane

1 contribution

Rude staff

Oct 2019 • couples

Food is great but staff needs training. First, we were looking for a seat and tables were available and restaurant is not packed then there’s this server named Vanessa who told us where to seat because we are only two. It wasn’t really a suggestion but a command where to seat. Second, We asked for water and she told us (Vanessa) one drink at a time while it wasn’t busy but gave us water afterwards. These servers needs to be trained.

Written October 2, 2019

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ElaineG

99 contributions

Lunch

Sep 2019 • couples

Very traditional Japanese food. The salmon was fresh , very tasty. The chicken was tender. But it was a little bit dark , need some more lights.

Written September 10, 2019

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LTMiranda

Luzon1195 contributions

IZAKAYA

Apr 2019 • couples

We were supposed to go somewhere to dine but the place was fully booked. So the hubby brought me to this Japanese restaurant not too far from our place. The facade was unassuming. But as soon as we got in, the place was packed. The sashimi platter was fresh. I especially loved the salt and sweet tasting uni that we ordered a second serving. The grilled unagi was excellent, as well. And for all that we ordered, and we ordered a lot, it didn’t break the bank. Will be coming back.

Written June 17, 2019

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Richard

Monte Sereno10 contributions

A go-to at least twice each trip

Jul 2018 • friends

This restaurant is right across the from the hotel where my friends and I stay each year. The outside isn't the greatest but the inside is quite nice and quite clean. We usually eat lunch here after golfing. The food is quite tasty and my Japanese friends tell me it is pretty authentic in taste and presentation. I just know it looks and tastes good. None of us has ever been disappointed by the food or the service. The price is pretty reasonable, yet padded a bit to take advantage of free-flowing tourist dollars. To be more clear, it's a bit high compared to what a local would want to pay. It is inexpensive when compared to prices in the U.S. or Japan.

Written April 20, 2019

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maxim

Manila175 contributions

Lunch at Kikufuji is Always a Treat for the Family

Apr 2019 • family

Even if we always had to wait for an hour to be seated at this full pack-restaurant, we never get tired of coming here on Sunday lunch after mass. The food is complete. There is salad, soup, spicy tuna and coffee drink that go with our order which is very affordable. I brought the whole family there yesterday and we all went home full and happy!

Written April 14, 2019

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JonC

84 contributions

must visit restaurant

Mar 2019 • couples

we arrive early to make sure we have seats. this restaurant is popular both to locals and foreign guests. you wont be dissappoint on the food quality and service they provide. you will be amazed of the people coming in for dinner. we ordered their popular sashimi dish, spicy tuna or salmon as starter, kakiage tempura, teriyaki chicken, must try is the wagyu beef. price is reasonable. you get your money's worth.

Written March 8, 2019

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combat66

Metro Manila4560 contributions

Arrive early for dinner

Feb 2019 • family

We heard that this was a popular lunch venue during weekdays so we decided to have dinner on a Sunday evening. We arrived just a little after 530 pm which was opening time and the place was starting to get full already. We were lucky to get a table but it was already in the back of the restaurant. Its hard to pick from the extensive menu of sushi and sashimi and rice and noodle dishes . Some of the sushi which were sold per piece were not available but we were able to try a few. The tempura was a bit disappointing as it was served cold and it was under seasoned. The gindara was also not that good. I had a high expectation for this restaurant given the good reviews and the fact that this was in Little Tokyo but frankly It was very average.

Written February 25, 2019

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