These bentos are sure to keep your appetite on its toes!
There’s just something special about Japanese cuisine that we can’t put our fingers on. With so many flavors and textures to love -from sushi and sashimi to chicken teriyaki and teppanyaki to deep-fried tonkatsu and tempura and more- we can’t really blame you if you have a hard time deciding what to eat.
Luckily for us, the humble bento box exists to solve all of our takaw tingin problems. With bento boxes, you get to enjoy different types of food from sushi up to dessert in one serving. Check out these Japanese restaurants serving all sorts of bento boxes for you to enjoy!
Fukudaya Japanese Dining
One of BGC’s top Japanese restaurants, Fudukaya Japanese Dining somehow manages to cook up an effective blend of modern and traditional Japanese cuisine. The Fukudaya Gonzen is a bento box with 4 kinds of appetizers–Potato Salad, Eggplant Simmered in Dashi Broth, Sweet Corn Tofu, Sashimi, Tenderloin Steak, Japanese Steamed Rice, Miso Soup, and Sesame Ice Cream
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Unit 7, The Plaza, Arya Residences, Mckinley Parkway, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 800-3563
Teppan Okochi
Teppan Okochi is a fine dining Japanese restaurant by Grand Chef Akihiro Okochi of Osaka, Japan. They serve dishes like okonomiyaki, Hiroshima oyster teppanyaki, wagyu teppanyaki, and unagi. They also have lunch sets that come with three kinds of appetizers, salad, rice, and miso soup!
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Unit 7, G/F Ore Square Building, 31st St, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 813-0051
Nihonkai Tsukiji
A surefire favorite among McKinley Hill regulars, Nihonkai Tsujiki is a premium Japanese restaurant that serves fresh, satisfying servings of sushi, sashimi, and more!
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Bldg 1 Tuscany Estate, McKinley Hill, Taguig
(02) 358-1096
Ogawa
Ogawa, headed by and named after Chef Kiyoshi Ogawa, offers a unique and authentic Japanese dining experience through its interiors and quality dishes. Ala carte teppanyaki, sushi, tempura, robatayaki, bento lunch sets, and other Japanese fare are served.
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2/F Fort Strip, The Fort Entertainment Center, 5th Ave cor 28th St, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 886-4994
Go Bento
Go Bento is the first modern Japanese grab-and-go food hall in BGC. It offers customers the experience of building their own bento meals (tonkatsu, tempura, etc). Other menu items include sushi, sashimi, salads, soup, bottled juices, and affordable beer.
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9th Street cor High Street, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 865-1565
Nihonbashi Tei
Nihonbashi Tei is a humble izakaya offering an extensive list of authentic Japanese specialties at fairly affordable prices. Their menu includes sushi, ramen, yakitori, curry, donburi, chirashi, and- you guessed it- bento boxes.
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806 Arnaiz Ave cor Amorsolo St, San Lorenzo, Makati
(02) 818-8893
Unakichi
Unakichi is a Japanese hole-in-the-wall located at the Makati Cinema Square building. The restaurant specializes in all things Unagi or eel. The eels are sourced from a local farm in the Philippines, which is a certified exporter of eels to Japan, so you can be sure of the quality.
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G/F Makati Cinema Square, Legazpi Village, Makati
(02) 728-2072 | (0927) 482-5457
Bento & Co.
As the name suggests, Bento & Co. is all about serving up their signature bento boxes along with a slew of other Japanese favorites. They even have their Make-Your-Own-Bento Box where you can choose your base of rice, salad, dessert, and appetizers or a combination of these and then add a main of your choice.
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2 Scout Lazcano St cor Scout Magbanua St and Mother Ignacia Ave, Paligsahan, Quezon City
(02) 717-9661
Tanabe
On the hunt for good, authentic Japanese food in Makati? Look no further than Tanabe for fresh and generous servings of sushi, a friendly and attentive staff, and affordable prices. From sushi to steak, Tanabe offers a range of bento boxes that are sure to satisfy your appetite!
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553 Remedios St, Malate, Manila
(02) 528 4689
Nemoto
Nemoto is a classic Japanese restaurant down Pasay that serves up Japanese favorites at affordable and accessible prices. Enjoy their authentic Obento boxes for as low as 350 pesos!
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Buendia Ave, San Jose, Pasay
(02) 831-5128
Yoshinoya
Get your fill of quick, easy, and delicious Japanese dishes from rice bowls to Ramen and even side dishes at no other place than Yoshinoya!
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Tokyo Tokyo
With over 65 branches all over the metro and beyond, if you’re looking for an affordable Japanese restaurant with quick service that serves up favorites like sushi, ramen, and donburi, then Tokyo Tokyo is the restaurant for you!
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Teriyaki Boy
Establishing itself as a staple for quick, casual, and quality Japanese dining, Teriyaki Boy is an easy choice for an affordable yet appetizing Japanese lunch. Their bento boxes are a surefire way to a satisfied stomach.
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Yabu
Yabu is a homegrown Japanese concept that specializes in all things katsu. Their Kurobuta Pork set is the most popular item on the menu and comes with unlimited rice, cabbage salad, and fruits. They also have bento boxes for as low as P250, served with non-refillable katsu veggies, rice, fruits, shredded cabbage, and miso soup.
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Shinsen Sushi Bar and Restaurant
Shinsen, which means “fresh”, is a new homegrown, underrated sushi bar that offers local and imported sashimi selection, donburi bowls, teppanyaki, and bento sets.
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Tempura Japanese Grill
A homegrown favorite, Tempura Grill features a menu stocked with your favorite Japanese food! From seafood fried rice to crisp, expertly-cooked tempura, and- of course- filling bento boxes, you’re guaranteed to get your fill at Tempura Grill.
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Takashi Japanese Cuisine
Catered to regulars and working citizens, Takashi Japanese Cuisine places an emphasis on creating authentic yet affordable Japanese meals. Dive into tried and tested favorites such sushi, ramen, bento boxes, and even a curry selection.
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