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Hours
Sun
6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Mon
6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue
6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed
6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri
6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat
6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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CUISINES
Japanese, American, Filipino, Bar, International, Asian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
features
Menu
Robatayaki
Mentaiko
Lightly grilled spicy pollock roe served with ponzu sauce
₱400.0
Ankimo
Lightly grilled monkfish liver served with ponzu sauce
₱700.0
Nasu Dengaku
Grilled Japanese eggplant topped with sweet and savory miso glaze
₱500.0
Karatsuki Hotate
Grilled Hokkaido scallop on shell. Cooked with lemon soy butter sauce
₱2300.0
King Ebi
Grilled king prawns glazed with Miso Hollandaise
₱1300.0
Aji Shioyaki
Salt grilled fresh whole horse mackerel served with Ponzu sauce and spicy grated radish
₱2500.0
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Located at the 5th floor lobby of Hotel Okura Manila, the restaurant offers culinary delights with artful dishes and breathtaking elegant spaces. Yawaragi, which means “to be completely at ease”, features international gourmet dishes with Japanese specialties and Filipino favorites.
CUISINES
Japanese, American, Filipino, Bar, International, Asian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants
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5.0
463 reviews
Excellent
412
Very good
38
Average
8
Poor
2
Terrible
4
Jen Abrencillo
5 contributions
May 2023 • none
We had breakfast here as part of our overnight stay, just needed to pay a fee for the kids since the room package only included 2 adults (50% off for 8yo below plus an additional discount as One Harmony member). The food selection was great, from Filipino to Japanese cuisine. Our server Daryl was very attentive, made sure we had our own coffee pot at our table.
Written April 30, 2023
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Danner Barbasa
Dear Jenabrencillo,
I wish to thank you for taking the time to share with us your wonderful feedback. Your continued patronage is a vital part of our growth. Our team appreciates your generous commendations and is most grateful for your trust, especially to Sheila and Daryl.
Your business is much appreciated and we’ll do our very best to continue to give you the kind of service you deserve.
Thank you once again and we all look forward to serving you for many years to come.
With kind regards,
Danner Barbasa
Director of Food and Beverage
Hotel Okura Manila
Written May 15, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Aina G
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • family
It was our first visit so we were not familiar with the menu but our server Louie was very kind and polite in answering our questions. His assistance and food recommendations made our dining experience more comfortable and enjoyable. He knows the menu very well and even helped us in ordering for my 9yo nephew as well as for my mom. Water and complementary breads were served while waiting for our orders which arrived promptly. The price is expected, food’s great, and the service of Louie made our dining experience even better.
Written December 10, 2022
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Danner Barbasa
Dear ainag739,
Thank you for dining with us in Yawaragi. I am so pleased to see that you enjoyed your first visit experience! We are constantly working on evolving our offerings and it is great to see that you were able to find a good selection with the help of our team member Louie.
We are hoping to be able to welcome you back to our hotel and Yawaragi restaurant soon.
Regards,
Danner Barbasa
Food and Beverage Manager
Hotel Okura Manila
Written December 10, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
zechosenjuan
9 contributions
Aug 2022 • couples
Really nice place, definitely notable. When you enter and approach the main dining area, you'll know what I'm saying.
Make sure to leave space for dessert, I typically ignore dessert in buffets but theirs are recommended.
I would like a bit wider selection but you can't have everything. Fresh Seafood is grilled, it's the main event and probably reason why people visit, if you ask me (along with dessert).
Written August 19, 2022
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Danner Barbasa, Hotel Okura Manila
Dear zechosenjuan,
Thank you for dining in Yawaragi and taking the time to share your experience.
It was great to see that you had an overall enjoyable experience and I have taken the time to share your review with our colleagues who expressed their gratitude for the recognition you have given them.
I am glad you enjoyed our fresh grilled seafoods, especially the desserts which also happens to be one of my personal favorites
I have shared your comments regarding for a wider selection with our executive chef and we will be looking into making the necessary adjustments.
We hope to see you back in Yawaragi in the near future.
Warm Regards,
Danner Barbasa
Food and Beverage Manager
Hotel Okura Manila
Written September 9, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Chikito
Manila213 contributions
Dec 2022 • couples
The place is really nice with very cozy ambience. Service is so-so. Asked for some hot sauce that never came. The grilling station was supposed to ensure that the food was handed over to the right person but my food was given instead to somebody else despite the number given to me. The spread is limited considering that I booked for an New Year’s eve buffet dinner (which was advertised as something special, thus the rate of Php4900 per head, with 50% advance payment during booking).
Written December 31, 2022
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Danner Barbasa
Dear Dyafrica,
Thank you for dining in Yawaragi and sharing your experience with us.
I was disappointed to read that we failed to be more considerate of our guests needs in your situation. The comfort of our guests is of the utmost importance to us and I am truly sorry that we fell short with the basic expectations.
This has highlighted to me the need for re-training in certain areas of service which is ongoing already.
Feedback from our guests is the most valuable advice we can receive. It helps us recognize our strengths and areas of challenges, which then allows us to make appropriate adjustments as needed.
Once again thank you for your valuable feedback and we do hope to have the chance to welcome you back to show you our true colors in the near future.
Kind Regards,
Danner Barbasa
Food and Beverage Manager
Hotel Okura Manila
Written January 7, 2023
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Mike V
5 contributions
Jan 2023 • family
Tuna sashimi that was served had a lot of white veins. Feedback was given and requested to be replaced. Replacement took so long. Salmon sashimi being served was frozen and was being thawed in the serving area. None of the food tasted good except for the rice maybe. Even the yakitori was a fail. The complementary juice tasted like over Riped fruit medley with soda water. Tried to ask for the restaurant manager to give feedback but reply was he was not there. Definitely not recommending to friends and likely not going back
Written January 8, 2023
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Danner Barbasa
Dear Mike V,
Thank you for dining in Yawaragi and taking the time to review your experience.
Feedback from our guests is the most valuable advice we can receive. It helps us recognize our strengths and areas of challenges, which then allows us to make appropriate adjustments as needed.
As such I am happy to inform you that we have been constantly working on improving and evolving our product and offerings with the help of these generous feedback.
We hope to have a chance to welcome you back to experience our latest buffet upgrades.
Kind Regards,
Danner Barbasa
Food and Beverage Manager
Hotel Okura Manila
Written January 8, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Joaquin A
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
Do not be deceived by the fancy looking design of the dining area. No matter how great the place looks, one has to wonder why the place isn't full considering that they required reservation for our group.
Our group got the advertised Sunday Lunch with free-flow non-alcoholic drinks is PHP 4,300 nett person so it was a shock for us when they said we only get a glass of juice each and it wasn't refillable when we asked for more. What a scam. I guess when they were offering the unlimited drinks to people who blogged about it, they didn't limit them.
When they said that "The weekend buffet – with Sunday Lunch as the main highlight – showcases an array of Japanese specialties and international gourmet dishes from both Executive Chef Gavin Russell and Robatayaki Chef Ryuji Tsuchida.", one would think that all their "premium Sunday specials include tender roast sirloin of Australian beef, Alaskan king crabs, and lobsters", would be available but nope. No Alaskan King Crabs. No Lobsters. And the roast sirloin might be available but nothing amazing. Their sauces for it weren't even labelled.
These are just some of the reasons why I put 1 star for their food. If I wanted to have a better experience, it would have been better to have gone to Corniche or IlangIlang and we would have spent less per person.
It's such a disappointing experience that I had to post this review hoping other people won't fall for their false advertising.
PS
Their restroom is really impressive. 5 stars.
Written July 9, 2023
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Danner Barbasa
Dear JoaquinA649,
I wish to thank you for dining in Yawaragi and sharing your experience with us.
Feedback from our guests is the most valuable advice we can receive. It helps us recognize our strengths and areas of challenges, which then allows us to make appropriate adjustments as needed.
As such, the Sunday lunch offer including the free-flow non-alcoholic drinks at Php 4300 nett per person that you are pertaining is outdated already and for about a year now, neither it cannot be found in any of our social media advertisement.
I am aware that we used to serve Alaskan King Crab and Lobsters when chef Gavin was still connected with us around last quarter of 2022 but not anymore as we started January this year.
Nevertheless, once again thank you for your feedback and we do hope to welcome you back to our restaurant in the near future.
Kind Regards,
Danner Barbasa
Director of Food and Beverage
Hotel Okura Manila
Written July 15, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Errol S
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
The place gives you a perfect balance of traditional and modern japanese architectural interiors; and the ambience is very classy. Upon checking the food, we thought it was pricey but it was all worth it. The serving was good for 2-3 people and the quality of food is great. Quality ingredients were used. Serving staffs were friendly and accommodating. We got the chance to meet Chef Rex, and he was very kind and humble. Definitely, going back here and will be recommending this place.
Written June 12, 2023
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Danner Barbasa
Dear Errol S,
Thank you for dining in Yawaragi and taking the time to share with us your wonderful feedback.
We are very lucky to have a great team who takes pride in providing our guests with memorable dining experiences. I have taken the liberty to share your generous commendations with our team members who truly appreciate the time you have taken to recognize their efforts, especially chef Rex.
Your business is much appreciated and we’ll do our very best to continue to give you the kind of service you deserve.
Thank you once again and we all look forward to serving you for many years to come.
Best Regards,
Danner Barbasa
Director of Food and Beverage
Hotel Okura Manila
Written June 28, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
tina monzon
7 contributions
Sep 2022 • friends
We were scouring for hotels for one who can accommodate us during brunch time in their resto due to last minute plan changes and among those who responded, it was Hotel Okura who was patient and personal enough to reach out to us and check on what we needed.
Jazel, Ivy and the rest of the team were very patient with me especially in terms planning our surprise birthday treat for 2 of our friends and they were so happy!
While we would have loved to try out their other ala carte dishes (their desserts are so good), we did have to settle for the breakfast menu since they only had the buffet option for lunch and our tummies weren't prepared to devour that much food
We are definitely going back given our wonderful experience and their superb service. Kudos and thank you!
Written September 29, 2022
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Danner Barbasa
Dear N8253UYtinam,
Thank you for dining in Yawaragi this past week and taking the time to share your experience.
It was great to see that you had an overall enjoyable experience and I have taken the time to share your review with our colleagues who expressed their gratitude for the recognition you have given them. I am glad you enjoyed the variety of offerings, especially the desserts which also happens to be one of my personal favorites.
We hope to see you back in Yawaragi in the near future.
Warm regards,
Danner Barbasa
Food and Beverage Manager
Hotel Okura Manila
Written October 7, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Michael Yuushi Y
2 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
Celebrated our third anniversary in a serene night at Yawaragi
Food: Plenty of food selections that do not overwhelm. Everything was well prepared, clean, and tasted fresh. Get the free flowing beverage option if you can- you wont regret it.
Ambiance: Good crowd and table setup. All of the wait staff were attentive- Joseph and his team were great and professional
Value for money: It’s a bit on the pricey side but just like the hotel, it stands out as compared to other buffet restaurants similarly priced
Had a pleasant experience overall- looking forward to my next visit!
Written February 28, 2024
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Danner Barbasa
Dear michaelyuushiy,
I wish to thank you for taking the time to share with us your ratings. Our team is taking great pride in creating memorable dining experiences for all our guests and our team members appreciate the time you have taken to recognize their efforts especially Joseph.
Thank you once again and we all look forward to serving you on a not so distant future.
Kind Regards,
Danner Barbasa
Director of Food and Beverage
Hotel Okura Manila
Written March 28, 2024
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Angelie Marie Ramos
Lipa City6 contributions
Jul 2022 • couples
Our first stay at Hotel Okura was good. The architecture and designs are out of this world. It seems we we’re transported to Japan. I would also like to mention staffs that made our stay. First, Ms Lia from Front desk, she was very pleasant and nice. She answered all my questions and accommodated me even though she’s under pressure from the group check in. Sir Julius, who welcomed and assisted us in locating hotel amenities. Ms Reizel from Spa, she was also pleasant in assisting us to the health spa and pool. Sir Jam, our server at Yawaragi Restaurant during breakfast, he is very professional upon serving our American and Japanese breakfast. I highly recommend the Japanese breakfast set since it was fantastic truly a taste of what Japan could offer. Lastly, to all the staff who assisted us during our stay, kudos to all of you! We enjoyed and loved your Hinokiyu Room. Hopefully, we can come back and try your Palace Suite with my family. Cheers!
Written July 28, 2022
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Archt Jessie M
20 contributions
Dec 2022 • family
This is our first time to celebrate our family in Hotel Okura, and we are very happy with all the service, we loved the Interior Design of the Lobby, and specially the Room. As we are a guest we went to Yawaragi Restaurant, we have a 3 sets of Free Festive Drinks and A Box of Macaroons. I ordered the "a walk to remember" and it was really great taste and feeling. Our Handsome Barista, Sir Daryl is very accomodating to us, he talked and entertain us as we knew each other. He made our experienced very memorable, I highly recommend this Yawaragi Bar to everyone who wants a relaxing place and look for Daryl as he will give you a feel at home experience even though the look of the place is high end, Thank you so much! :-) Happy New Year🎉🎉🎉😍🙏🙏😁❤️❤️
Written December 30, 2022
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Danner Barbasa
Dear ArchtJessieM,
Thank you for dining in Yawaragi and taking the time to share with us your wonderful feedback.
We are very lucky to have a great team who takes pride in providing our guests with memorable dining experiences. I have taken the liberty to share your generous commendations with Daryl who truly appreciate the time you have taken to recognize his efforts.
Your business is much appreciated and we’ll do our very best to continue to give you the kind of service you deserve.
Thank you once again and we all look forward to serving you for many years to come.
Best Regards,
Danner Barbasa
Food and Beverage Manager
Hotel Okura Manila
Written January 7, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
KATRINA FRANCES B
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • family
Food was very yummy & Ron was able to assist us the entire night. He was kind enough to bring us different types of food because we were really clueless on what to get first. This is honestly the BEST BUFFET i’ve ever had in my entire life. Hands down to everyone who works at Okura for bringing such good experience to me and my family. We will definitely go back & will recommend this to everyone we know! Thank you again! ❤️
Written October 15, 2022
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Danner Barbasa
Dear katrinafrancesb,
Thank you for dining in Yawaragi this past week and taking the time to share your experience.
It was great to see that you had an overall enjoyable experience and I have taken the time to share your review with our colleagues who expressed their gratitude for the recognition you have given them, specially Ron who assist you the entire night.
I am glad you enjoyed the variety of offerings and we hope to see you back in Yawaragi in the near future.
Warm regards,
Danner Barbasa
Food and Beverage Manager
Hotel Okura Manila
Written October 29, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
BKE
7 contributions
Apr 2023 • none
We had a weekend staycation at Hotel Okura to celebrate my birthday. We are a family w 2 kids. I would like to commend the staff particularly Daryl and Chef Rex for taking care of our dining needs. Daryl and the rest of the waitresses are attentive to our needs while Chef Rex was very warm and hospitable to us. I would recommend Hotel Okura not only for its luxurious ambiance but also for the superb quality service of its staff.
Written April 18, 2023
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Danner Barbasa
Dear BKEstrella,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your stay at Hotel Okura Manila and dining in Yawaragi. Our team members take great pride in providing all our guests with warm and personal service and appreciate the time you have taken to recognize their efforts, especially Daryl and chef Rex.
We hope to be able to welcome you back to Yawaragi in the near future.
Kind Regards,
Danner Barbasa
Food and Beverage Manager
Hotel Okura Manila
Written April 21, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Czar Emmanuel
Manila10247 contributions
Nov 2023 • friends
I rarely give an excellent rating to restaurants, but Yawaragi of Hotel Okura in Manila deserves it! The place looks posh and at the same time very cozy. I love its high ceiling, elegant refurbishment, comfortable seats, artistic Zen gardens, clean and modern restroom, and of course excellent cuisine! The staff was also very friendly and accommodating. Waiters were very attentive to our needs, approaching us many times to suggest certain dishes and drinks. If there's any suggestion I would make, it would be that of having more slots in the hotel's parking area and making the buffet available also on weekdays days. 😀
Written November 22, 2023
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Danner Barbasa
Dear CzarEmmanuel,
Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Yawaragi and the time taken to review your experience.
I am pleased to read that you enjoyed our food offerings and service. I have taken the liberty to share your kind comments with the team who expressed their gratitude for your recognition.
I've taken note as well your recommendation's regarding the parking area and more buffet days availability.
We do hope to remain your restaurant of choice for many years to come.
Kind Regards,
Danner Barbasa
Director of Food and Beverage
Hotel Okura Manila
Written November 25, 2023
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Sun Mari
Makati19 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
The restaurant (Yawaragi) is located in Hotel Okura near the airport.
It is located behind the hotel reception on the 5th floor.
The first thing that surprises you when you get off the elevator is the atrium space from the 5th to 10th floor.
Inside a building? You would think you are in a building.
The atmosphere of the restaurant has a Japanese taste as shown in the photo. You can relax in a spacious and relaxing atmosphere.
I ordered a light meal set during my coffee break. The food was about the size of a pinch, but it was all so precisely made that the picture may not convey how small it was. And even though they were small, the flavors came through and were delicious.
The staff was very attentive and smiling, and explained the menu to us in a friendly and courteous manner.
Ms. Ivy, Ms. Trisha, Ms. Kim, Mr. JM, Mr. Joseph, Mr. Lester
Thank you for the relaxing time.
Written July 23, 2023
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Danner Barbasa
Dear M2730UNmaris,
I wish to thank you for dining in Yawaragi and taking the time to share with us your wonderful feedback. Our team of chefs and service with the lead of Ivy, appreciates your generous commendations regarding our food quality and offerings and is most grateful for your trust.
We are committed to only serve the best quality items to our guests and are constantly changing and evolving our offerings.
Your business is much appreciated and we’ll do our very best to continue to give you the kind of service you deserve.
Thank you once again and we all look forward to welcome you back to Yawaragi in the near future.
With kind regards,
Danner Barbasa
Director of Food and Beverage
Hotel Okura Manila
Written August 22, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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