Umu
Makati
Restaurant in Makati, Philippines
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Michelin-Recognised Makati Precision
Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
For the current Makati dining season, Umu is a polished pick for celebrations, business meals, and date nights where the room needs to feel considered. Its Michelin Plate recognition gives it credibility, while the easy booking profile makes it more practical than many occasion-led restaurants. Cross-shop Benjarong for Thai, Mirèio for European hotel dining, and Tim Ho Wan for casual value.
About Umu
Umu is a Makati venue with smart-casual dress guidance, published service windows, and Michelin Plate recognition in 2026. Use those planning details when deciding whether it fits your meal.
Plan around the basics: Makati, smart-casual dress, published hours, and Michelin Plate recognition.
A Makati choice to consider when the details fit
The case for booking is strongest when these details match what you need in Makati. If you are still comparing options, Tim Ho Wan and The Pantry are other named venues to consider, depending on what kind of meal you want.
For a broader comparison set, Benjarong and Mirèio may also be worth checking alongside Umu. The cleanest verdict is simple: choose Umu when the Michelin Plate recognition, Makati location, smart-casual expectation, and scheduled service windows fit the occasion.
Who should book, and who should cross-shop
Umu is an option to investigate when Makati is convenient and a smart-casual setting is appropriate.
Timing is the main practical choice. Hours list service windows from Monday through Sunday, with shorter or different windows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For a broader Makati shortlist, use the full Makati restaurants guide; for a full evening plan around the meal, the Makati hotels guide and Makati bars guide are the more useful next clicks.
Quick read: book Umu when you want a smart-casual Makati venue with Michelin Plate recognition; cross-shop Benjarong, Mirèio, The Pantry, Café Macaron, and Tim Ho Wan if you are still deciding what kind of meal best fits the plan.
Located inside
HotelDusit Thani ManilaFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM · Tuesday: 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
- Location
- Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Website
- dusit.com/dusitthani/manila/restaurants/umu
- Phone
- +63 2 7238 8888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Umu presents as a disciplined, formal Japanese dining room operating at Makati's upper culinary tier. The restaurant's Michelin Plate recognition anchors its identity: the kitchen is celebrated for technical clarity and consistency rather than theatrical atmosphere. Service and pacing align with that precision, making the room feel focused and serious rather than casual. Diners encounter refined, tightly executed dishes where attention to detail is the main attraction; the narrative here is culinary rigor in an understated setting, designed for guests who prioritize exacting cooking and a considered, composed meal.
Best For
Umu is best for planned, intentional meals: think special occasions and business dinners where the food itself is the centerpiece. The Michelin Plate and its placement among Makati’s recognized fine-dining peers signal that visits are for guests seeking technical cooking and consistency. The restaurant suits date nights or celebrations that hinge on a high-quality, focused meal rather than a lively night out. Because recognition tends to drive demand, this is a place you reserve for a set evening rather than an impromptu drop-in.
Ordering Tips
Book well in advance because Michelin recognition compresses the booking window and preparation matters. When you arrive, focus orders on the kitchen’s strengths, the menu highlights include the Wafu Steak and Rib Eye Teppanyaki, so consider those signatures when choosing. Confirm availability and timing at booking, as demand for a measured, technical dining experience can make popular slots scarce.
Venue details
Ambiance
Neat and elegant Japanese interior with black tiles inscribed in Japanese fish names, complete with a koi fish pond, creating a calm and refined atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Sake program
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Wafu Steak
- Rib Eye Teppanyaki
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 12–2:30 PM, 8:30–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–2:30 PM, 8:30–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 2–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
Location
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Pantry, Notable alternative
- Benjarong, Notable alternative
- Mirèio, Notable alternative
- Café Macaron, Notable alternative
- Tim Ho Wan, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Umu compares in Makati
Umu is the better choice when the meal needs to feel calm, polished, and occasion-ready. Benjarong is the stronger pick for diners who want a clearer shared-table identity and more group energy, while Mirèio makes more sense when the brief is European hotel dining. For a date, client dinner, or family celebration, Umu sits in the more composed lane.
For value and ease, Tim Ho Wan is the practical alternative: less ceremony, lower commitment, and better suited to casual meals. The Pantry works when variety and hotel convenience matter more than a focused restaurant experience. Café Macaron is better treated as a light stop rather than a full special-occasion substitute.
Book Umu when ambiance and recognition matter more than maximum value. Pick Benjarong for a livelier group meal, Mirèio for a more European occasion, Tim Ho Wan for casual efficiency, and The Pantry when the group needs range over formality.
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Compare Umu
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Umu | Makati | MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 20272026 Michelin Plate |
| The Pantry | Manila | No published awards |
| Benjarong | Makati | MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 20272026 Michelin Plate |
| Mirèio | Makati | 2026 Michelin Plate |
| Café Macaron | Manila | No published awards |
| Tim Ho Wan | Makati | 2025 OAD Casual in Asia Ranked · #742025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5882025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Asia Ranked · #792024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3852024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Asia Ranked · #612023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
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How Umu Makati compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Umu good for a special occasion?
Umu is a reasonable Makati option to consider for a special occasion because it has Michelin Plate recognition and a smart-casual dress code.
What are alternatives to compare with Umu?
Other venues to compare include The Pantry, Benjarong, Mirèio, Café Macaron, and Tim Ho Wan. Use the comparison based on your preferred timing, location, and the type of meal you want.
What are Umu's hours?
Hours are Monday to Thursday 12–2:30 PM and 6–9:30 PM; Friday and Saturday 12–2:30 PM and 8:30–9:30 PM; and Sunday 2–2:30 PM and 6–9:30 PM.
