Nihonbashitei
San Lorenzo, Makati, Makati
Restaurant in Makati, Philippines
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Book Nihonbashitei for casual Japanese comfort food in Makati when value, late-night flexibility, and menu breadth matter more than polish. It is a strong first-timer choice for groups, families, solo meals, and easy izakaya-style ordering, with private dining and accessible facilities adding practical upside.
About Nihonbashitei
Nihonbashitei is a casual Makati option for authentic Japanese izakaya and sushi. Its appeal is direct: casual dress, an accessible price point of about $20 per person, and familiar Japanese dishes for different appetites without making the meal formal fine dining. In practice, it suits a straightforward meal built around recognizable favorites.
The main reason to go is the izakaya-and-sushi direction. Signature dishes include Chirashi, Spicy Toro Maki, Salmon Sashimi, Ankake Ramen, Katsu Curry, and Beef Teppanyaki. That range gives the table several ways to eat: raw seafood, rice-based dishes, ramen, curry, or beef. It helps when one person wants sashimi, another wants rice or curry, and someone else wants ramen or beef.
Order across the confirmed signatures
First-timers should treat Nihonbashitei as a casual Japanese izakaya and sushi restaurant. The practical move is to order across the confirmed signatures, mixing sushi or sashimi with warmer comfort dishes such as Ankake Ramen, Katsu Curry, or Beef Teppanyaki. Chirashi and Salmon Sashimi can anchor the lighter, seafood-focused side, while Katsu Curry, ramen, and beef add weight and warmth.
This works especially well for groups with mixed preferences. A sushi-only plan can feel limited for diners who want something hot or filling, while a ramen- or curry-only plan misses the sushi side of the restaurant’s identity. Nihonbashitei’s appeal is the overlap: it can handle a simple Japanese meal where the table shares different styles, or each diner chooses a familiar lane and keeps the order uncomplicated.
The dress code is casual, and the price point is about $20 per person. In Makati, that makes Nihonbashitei a relaxed Japanese meal rather than a luxury splurge. Expect recognizable Japanese dishes and a meal that does not need overplanning.
Plan around the basics
Nihonbashitei is an authentic Japanese izakaya and sushi restaurant in Makati with casual dress, about $20 per person, and signature dishes including Chirashi, Spicy Toro Maki, Salmon Sashimi, Ankake Ramen, Katsu Curry, and Beef Teppanyaki.
A quick confirmation is best if any of those factors could affect the meal, because the information is strongest on cuisine style, dress code, approximate price point, and signature dishes.
For broader area planning, use Our full Makati restaurants guide, plus Our full Makati hotels guide, Our full Makati bars guide, Our full Makati wineries guide, and Our full Makati experiences guide. Other Makati dining may suit different moods, but Nihonbashitei is the verified Japanese izakaya and sushi option covered here. It is best understood as a casual, accessible pick when the table wants Japanese food with enough variety to cover sushi, sashimi, ramen, curry, and beef in one stop.
Planning details
- Location
- 800 Antonio Arnaiz Ave, Makati City
- Phone
- +63288188893
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, cozy Japanese izakaya with a slightly worn but iconic feel, traditional counter seating, and simple, unpretentious interiors that focus on generous portions and value rather than polished design.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu, Small plates, Family style
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Sake, Wine, Spirits
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 2013
Signature Dishes
- Chirashi
- Spicy Toro Maki
- Salmon Sashimi
- Ankake Ramen
- Katsu Curry
- Beef Teppanyaki
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 800 Antonio Arnaiz Ave, Makati City
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Location
800 Antonio Arnaiz Ave, Makati City · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Nihonbashitei?
Casual dress works here. The dress code for Nihonbashitei in Makati is casual.
What should I order at Nihonbashitei?
Signature dishes include Chirashi, Spicy Toro Maki, Salmon Sashimi, Ankake Ramen, Katsu Curry, and Beef Teppanyaki. A good approach is to choose across sushi or sashimi and a warmer comfort dish if the table wants variety.
What are alternatives to Nihonbashitei in Makati?
If you want a different setting or menu style, compare it with other dining in Makati. Nihonbashitei’s case is casual authentic Japanese izakaya and sushi at about $20 per person.
Is Nihonbashitei worth the price?
It can be, if you want casual Japanese izakaya and sushi in Makati. The price point is about $20 per person.










