Yabu

Justine Lauren B. Chan

5.0

Yabu is my favorite katsu place in Manila. Not only is it one of the established Japanese brands that first offered refillable soup and shredded cabbage, I have found that quality is consistent thru its branch network.They also offer good customer service from guiding you to use the mortar and pestle to release the oils and flavors of the sesame seeds before mixing in their famous katsu sauce to seeing that your water glass is refilled or if you want additional soup or cabbage.The star without a doubt would be their perfectly crunchy katsu. They are masters of panko coating that has uniform thickness and endless crispiness. Though they offer chicken or seafood katsu, I still come here for the delicious pork. Whether rosu (with a lining of fat), hire (lean tenderloin cut) or the special kurobuta rosu or hire, I choose depending on my mood and my cash that day.Today, I got the Hire 120g (P405) and Vanilla Lava Cake (P178). Even if it was lean, it was tender and flavorful. A slight dab of the mustard then dipped in the prepared sauce would make you nod in acknowledgment that this is one fine pig. A bit of side salad with the sesame infused dressing or a sip of the miso soup takes you on a merry-go-round of flavors and textures, different yet complimentary. It's also well thought out that they provide the Japanese custom of having succulent fruits. In this case, watermelon and pineapple, sweet, sour, juicy and pulpy. Conflict and harmony.This is my go-to katsu place and it never disappoints.

Pradatu Wirawan

4.0

After all these years, Yabu is still standing strong.One of my favorites is their Hire Curry in which they offer 3 levels of Spiciness. I love their curry plate/bowl and it is so much fun to eat there. Do not forget to order the egg.Another favorite of mine is their 4pcs Prawn Set, creamy and filling. It may seem expensive but the prawn is large that it is as filling as ordering pork katsu.I also love the fact that they have trays when serving their food which makes it novel and at the same time easier to practice ClayGo (Clean As You Go).Yabu still has an advantage over its competitors; they have unlimited fruits, brown rice, and a piece more in their prawn set.

Mel Gabuya

5.0

👍IT'S A POP! 😊✅This is not the first time i ate at Yabu, but first time on this branch. I Love the over all experience on this branch. One of the nicest branch.✅Great Food. They served it right away.✅Very Good Service. The staffs everything.✅Clean and comfy ambiance.✅The food is worth the price and the service.Rosu & Prawns Katsu Set (Brown Rice) 🍱