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    Japonesa, Restaurant in Makati
    Restaurant

    Japonesa

    Poblacion, Makati

    Restaurant in Makati, Philippines

    The Read

    Price

    $20–30per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Japonesa is a smart choice for a social Makati dinner when the priority is atmosphere, cocktails, and Japanese-Peruvian fusion rather than a formal tasting-menu format. It suits dates, birthdays, and polished group meals, especially for guests who want an upscale-casual Poblacion room that can carry the night from dinner into drinks.

    About Japonesa

    Japonesa is a Makati venue with a verified Japanese-Peruvian fusion concept, a smart-casual dress code, and a price of about $25 per person.

    For guests comparing dining plans in Makati, the clearest reason to consider Japonesa is the fusion brief: it is not presented here as a traditional Japanese-only restaurant or a Peruvian-only restaurant, but as a Japanese-Peruvian fusion venue. That makes it most relevant when the table wants that combination rather than a more narrowly defined cuisine.

    A Makati pick when the brief is polished but not stiff

    The positioning is simple: Japonesa offers Japanese-Peruvian fusion in Makati at about $25 per person, with smart casual as the dress code.

    Who should book it, and who should choose another Makati plan

    Book Japonesa if the verified Japanese-Peruvian fusion concept, Makati location, smart-casual dress code, and $25-per-person price point fit the plan.

    For a broader scan before committing, use the Makati restaurants guide, then compare other Makati options through the Makati bars guide and other Makati planning guides.

    Other pages can help when building a wider Philippines or Asia dining shortlist, but the comparison point here remains Japonesa itself and other dining in Makati in general.

    Quick read: choose Japonesa for Japanese-Peruvian fusion in Makati at about $25 per person with a smart-casual dress code; confirm any finer details directly before planning around them.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 5 PM–12 AM · Tuesday: 5 PM–12 AM
    Location
    5658 Don Pedro St, Corner Jacobo, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    opentable.com.au/r/japonesa-reservations-makati?restref=293873&lang=en-AU&ot_source=Facebook
    Phone
    +63 917 168 2024

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A hip, upscale restaurant-bar with a casual yet sophisticated vibe, blending Japanese and Peruvian aesthetics; popular for cocktails, day-to-night dining, and a lively Poblacion crowd.

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    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Fusion
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Small plates
    Drinks Focus
    Cocktails
    Opened
    2022
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    5658 Don Pedro St, Corner Jacobo, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    5 PM–12 AM
    Tuesday
    5 PM–12 AM
    Wednesday
    5 PM–12 AM
    Thursday
    5 PM–12 AM
    Friday
    5 PM–2 AM
    Saturday
    5 PM–2 AM
    Sunday
    5 PM–12 AM

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How far ahead should I book Japonesa?

    If your timing matters, contact Japonesa directly to confirm current availability; the price point is about $25 per person.

    Is Japonesa good for a special occasion?

    It may fit if the occasion calls for Japanese-Peruvian fusion in Makati at about $25 per person with smart-casual dress.

    Is Japonesa worth the price?

    At about $25 per person, Japonesa is most relevant for diners specifically looking for Japanese-Peruvian fusion in Makati. Whether it is worth it depends on whether that cuisine style and price point fit your plan.