Ipponyari, our go-to Japanese restaurant from the South, has landed in Mitsukoshi BGC—bringing the same crowd-pleasing dishes at prices Southies love. This is their most beautiful branch yet: a light-filled, two-level, 200-seater that’s perfect for family celebrations and shared Japanese comfort food.
Here’s what to expect at Ipponyari Mitsukoshi BGC:
IPPONYARI BGC
Ipponyari BGC sits on a corner outside Mitsukoshi Mall with street-side access, allowing it to operate beyond mall hours. The only downside: there’s no direct connection to the mall, which can be inconvenient during rainy days.
IPPONYARI
Mitsukoshi Mall, Ground Floor, 8th Avenue,
corner 36th St, Taguig, Metro Manila
📞 +63 917 310 2083
@ipponyari
(Note: Menu prices don’t include VAT, so I’ve added 12% to the food prices shown here.)
We love the high-ceilinged main dining hall—it gives you the breathing space to truly relax and enjoy the Japanese food.
For a more private experience, head to the second floor or opt for the tatami tables for an intimate, cozy vibe.
ChatGPT said:On the second floor, Ipponyari BGC offers a 60-seater private dining area and a 20-seater private room—perfect for Christmas parties or corporate celebrations.
A new highlight at this branch is the dessert corner, offering Japanese treats like gelato, daifuku, and matcha or hojicha drinks.
IPPONYARI FAVORITES
Ebi Tempura (₱481.6). Shrimps, 6 pcs
Love their tempura—lightly battered, crispy, and packed with flavorful shrimp.
Gyoza (₱224). Fried dumplings, 6 pcs
Suntory Kaku Highball (Mega ₱295). Suntory Kaku Whiskey blended with sparkling water.
The gyoza is delicious with a crispy fried bottom—kids absolutely love it.
Tori Karaage (₱280). Japanese boneless fried chicken
Another appetizer favorite: chicken pops served with Japanese mayo and shredded cabbage.
Chashumen (₱492.8). Ramen with 8 pcs pork slices
Surprisingly, their ramen is quite good—clear pork broth, bouncy noodles, and generous slices of chashu with tender meat and flavorful fat. Sarap nito, if you prefer the non-thick broth.
Salmon Sashimi (₱414.4) 8 slices
We also love their salmon sashimi—fresh, sliced with the right thickness, with a rich mouthfeel.
Katsu Curry (₱481.6) with deep-fried breaded pork lion
Tonkatsu over rice with rich, deeply flavored Japanese curry—easy to crave, hard to forget.
Unadon (₱856.8). Grilled eel rice bowl
Ahiya’s favorite: grilled eel with good meat, glazed in umami eel sauce and served over rice.
Gelato Daifuku (₱168/pc). Benihoppe Ichigo and Premium Hojicha
Finally, they now offer better desserts—gelato that’s rich but not too sweet, wrapped in a thin layer of mochi. We loved the ichigo and hojicha.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Finally, a reasonably priced Japanese date-night spot in BGC you’ll keep coming back to. Ipponyari is our go-to for Japanese comfort food—from chashumen and unadon to tempura and katsu curry. You can’t go wrong with these classics, and it’s family-friendly too—perfect for satisfying the kids’ Japanese cravings. Pair your meal with a Suntory highball and budget around ₱800 per head. It’s great that they’re open beyond Mitsukoshi Mall’s hours.
Congratulations to Erica and the Ipponyari team for a successful 6th branch opening in BGC!
IPPONYARI
Mitsukoshi Mall, Ground Floor, 8th Avenue,
corner 36th St, Taguig, Metro Manila
📞 +63 917 310 2083
@ipponyari
Monday to Thursday: 10:00am to 11:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 10:00am to 1:00am
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Disclosure: This article was written entirely by a human—reflecting my own biases, opinions, and insights—with grammar and clarity checked using AI assistance. Thank you to Ipponyari team for inviting us to the opening of the Mitsukoshi BGC store.
P.S. There’s a steep staircase that can get slippery when it rains—take care going down.
P.P.S. We’ve visited all their branches except Cavite and Lima.
