Matsuri - Japanese BBQ and Yakiniku

P.Light

4.0

what a great dining experience, I love their gyoza and all of the food we ordered, they also have a nice and cozy ambience really insta-worthy. their staffs are very friendly and approachable.

Rissarahajeng

2.0

We decided to eat here after reading all the great reviews. Sadly, we were disappointed with our experience. We ordered their tonkotsu ramen, which was really expensive at P410. It was pretty flavourless and the egg was not even ajitama, but just a half of a regular boiled egg. We also had the maguro sashimi. Again we found it expensive at P220 for the tiny serving. The sashimi was not evenly cut and had a weird brownish color instead of the usual reddish pink. We liked the chicken liver yakitori though, as it was cooked just right. We also had the philadelphia rolls but it was not as good as the ones in Omakase. I don't think we'll be back here again.

Helen Blas

1.0

Food is below average to average. The service was bad, slow and messed-up. Ordered an item and waited and only to be told not available after an hour later. Ordered Ikura and I asked how many pieces, waitress replies we can't count the pieces. Hello!!! Duh? Of course, I was asking about the hand rolled pieces not the number of Salmon eggs. Don't come here.

Kelvina Wibowo

3.0

Japanese restaurants in BF Homes are a dime a dozen, so for one to flourish, it needs to dish out something special. Matsuri, just next door its more famous sister shop, seeks to offer an exquisite yakiniku experience.Despite marketing itself as a yakiniku shop, it is a full menu Jap joint, not just limited to your favorite grill items. The place though is rather small and can get rowdy, and of course smokey once the grilling commences. Highs:1. Spicy tuna roll: One of the better spicy tuna variants I have ever tried. The tuna mix is creamy and tangy, tickling the tongue with its zest and briny freshness of raw tuna. We ordered a second round. It's that good. 2. Butabara: A favorite in most yakitori shops. The pork was tender with good fat to meat ratio. Lightly salted, it was smokey and savory. A little dash of dipping sauce also enhances the goodness of the meat. 3. Premium Yakiniku Set: A merry mix of meaty matter, all USDA grade. Consisting of cuts of sirloin, tenderloin cubes, short ribs, and rib eye, the meat was exquisitely tender once grilled to a smokey perfection. The dipping sauce is quite unnecessary, as the meat itself is sweet and savory. Best paired with rice, no doubt. Truly the night's highlight. 4. Chicken teriyaki: Now that Little Tokyo (Rio) is gone permanently, Matsuri's version now is one of the better and crispier chicken teriyaki I have had. The skin is crisp while the meat itself is soft and juicy. The sauce is light and not overwhelmingly salty. Lows:1. Chicken Skin: Just average, and inconsistently grilled. Lacks flavor and that added crisp.2. Kimchi: Subpar compared to the korean versions. Too sour for my liking, although it was spicier than most I've tried. 3. Chocolate chip Ice Cream Sandwich: looks can be deceiving. The cookie was too hard, as if it was also frozen. Would have preferred a softer dough, like Tus' halfbaked cookie. Matsuri's strongest point is of course the yakiniku, with the meat undoubtedly of good quality. The tuna roll was a pleasant surprise, considering it was not their main offering. The yakitori items can be inconsistent at times though. Your best bet here is still the barbecue beef items, although pricey, but worth every penny. Matsuri is a good choice for that once a month splurge, a reward for one's self.

Sinem Zor Sakarya

4.0

Having just moved to Paranaque after 8 years in Makati, I am still attempting to get used to the lay of the land. After eating lunch or dinner every weekend in Makati's Little Tokyo, I was really looking to getting out for some wagyu or sushi and a couple of beers on Friday night after a grueling week of dealing with clients.Just outside our subdivision is a Japanese yakiniku (Japanese for grilled meat) restaurant, Matsuri (Japanese for holiday or festival).Best of the menu (so far):-Tamago soup - dashi/chicken stock with a good mix of veggies and egg drops. Nice to start.-Buta Bara - Pork yakisoba. very nice grilled texture, sweet flavor with grilled leeks. Michelle doesn't like leeks, so I ate hers.-Yakiniku original karubi - Good beef with just a bit of gristle, which I think they could have trimmed, but very nice and full flavor. Grilled a little bloody or well done, however you like it, it was very flavorful and tender.-Stella Artois - My favorite beer.All in all, very good. Maybe not quite what I'd come to expect in Makati, but I'll be back and try the sushi lunch. And after dinner, walk next door to Tito Chef and get a slice of their great cake to go. I understand, from the staff, that the two owners are brothers.

Elifecemoksuz

4.0

I really dunno why Matsuri just have 3.3 rating. I mean i had a great time and i lovedtheir food. I actually muttered, "Lahat masarap" when we were eating. Since I want to compare the Japanese restos i've been in let me start with their ambiance. Ambiance: 4/5 The place is actually cozy but they just have 9 tables I think. Though all of it has a smokeless grill which is woah. Haha Food: 5/5 Like i said, lahat masarap. We were offered a free appetizer - Japanese potato salad. Yum! We also ordered tempura which i found good. The batter is not that thick and heavy unlike others. Their california maki is ok too. I love chicken liver and chicken skin so i also asked for it and oh their heavenly. And because i want to try their grill, we just ordered the cheapest beef that they have which did not disappoint. Perfectly seasoned and fresh that it melts in your mouth. Service: 4/5Im a rice person so I eat almost everything with rice and i cant start to eat without that. I just had to ask for it 3 times maybe because they were busy with the big family dining at the other table. I also have this thing with water. Good that i didn't have to ask for it since they were keen enough to see that my glass is half full..

Esther Rejante

4.0

I needed a break from obsessing over Korean BBQ places so I decided to dine in a Japanese BBQ resto instead!I enjoyed Matsuri because:1. It was very cozy. The interiors are relaxing and very much modern-Japanese.2. The servers were attentive and welcoming.3. The food was delicious. All authentic-tasting and of good quality.4. Dining here gave you back your money's worth.Cons:1. Serving size is a bit too tiny but I didn't mind since the food was delicious.2. The area is a bit small so on full days, they won't be able to accommodate many.Matsuri is a must-try Japanese grill restaurant! Go give it a visit!

Anggraini

4.0

Hello guys! I've been wanting to try that restaurant for a while amd the opportunity finally came. Booked a table for 4, went there with wife and friends. We enjoyed the complementary sweet radish salad and soup. We had the spicy tuna roll 5/5 Ebi tempura 5/5 and the basic yakuniku 5/5 Contrary to some other reviews, we didn't find the servings too small. In fact the basic yakiniku good for 2 makes a good side for 4 together with some sushi, rolls or grilled. The staff is friendly but not too attentive. We have to keep calling them.It's a relaxing and quiet place. Two other tables had a couple each enjoying their food. Japanese people frequent the place meaning it must be authentic.I definitely recommend the place for couples or small groups.

Marielle Daquis

4.0

Absolutley fabulous beef! Delicious food! Perfect service tea! Nice rolls! (Spicy tuna) what more I can say?? Its just delicious! Japanese rice is authentic, fresh vegetables, nice beans sprout!

MoodyFoodie

2.0

Went here for lunch and was very disappointed for the price.Spicy Tuna Roll was flavorful however the rice used was so "wet" like it was undercooked. I asked the waitress if it's supposed to be like that and she gave me a confused look and said yes (she obviously didn't know) and I should have talked to the chef instead.Tonkatsu Ramen was below average. Meat itself was cooked right but the soup was so bland... i prefer a richer broth. Other Ramen places offer a more flavorful dish for even half the price. Salmon sashimi was good enough.Tuna sashimi was not fresh at all. I could taste the ice and some parts of the fish was still frozen. Gizzard yakitori was alright and cooked well. Lemonade is also crazy expensive for 160 pesos. Nothing special at all. The ambiance was nice and i had high hopes because it looked fancy... but I am NEVER COMING BACK HERE!