Yakiniku Sudaku Japan may well be the best authentic yakiniku experience in Manila right now. The quality of its A5 Omi Wagyu is comparable to Hiro Premier, but its wider range of dishes and overall execution make it a more complete dining experience. It also sits a tier above Yakiniku King in terms of beef quality, ingredients, and authenticity. Beyond the grill, its serene Japanese Zen garden with a bonsai centerpiece, generous eat-all-you-can salad bar, and ample parking conveniently located outside the mall make it an ideal venue for family gatherings, special occasions, and Japanese-inspired celebrations.
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about
Yakiniku Sudaku is a premium Japanese yakiniku restaurant brought to the Philippines by the Vikings Group. Originating from Shiga Prefecture, Japan, it is known for serving authentic Japanese barbecue centered around high-quality Omi Beef, one of Japan’s top three wagyu brands. The name “Sudaku” comes from an old Japanese word meaning “to gather together,” reflecting the restaurant’s focus on shared meals and meaningful dining experiences. a refined yakiniku experience designed for families, friends, business gatherings, and special occasions. joy of gathering around great food.
Yakiniku Sudaku Japan Makati
📍Upper Ground Floor Windsor Square, Antonio Arnaiz, Cor Ponce, Makati City
📞 Phone: +63 917 171 6888
🕐 Open Daily 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM
♾️ Yakiniku Sudaku, Makati
📸 @yakinikusudakumakati
🌐 https://www.vikings.ph/yakiniku-sudaku
Available on weekends and during weekday dinner service, the salad bar is ideal for fresh starters or pairing with the rich Omi Wagyu, adding balance to the overall yakiniku experience.
We love the tatami rooms—ideal for private family celebrations—and they even provide slippers for added comfort.
yakiniku
A5 Omi Wagyu Monument Moriawase ₱13,880 Serving 6-8PAX)
Thinly Sliced, Fillet, Premium Loin, Premium Karubi, Premium Lean Meat, Deluxe Lean
Meat & Premium Skirt
A premium Omi Wagyu yakiniku set featuring seven cuts (six Omi Wagyu and one USDA), perfect for a family dining experience.
Thinly Sliced
Look at the marbling on the Omi Wagyu—best lightly seared for under 30 seconds and enjoyed straight off the grill.
Wagyu Fillet
Thicker Omi Wagyu cubes, best grilled slightly longer and enjoyed medium to highlight their rich flavor and texture.
Premium Loin
The premium loin offers a refined, lean, and elegant beef flavor, best enjoyed quickly seared to medium rare or medium.
Premium Karubi
Karubi comes from the rib and belly, offering rich, fatty, deeply flavorful—best grilled longer to render fat and maximize juiciness.
Premium Lean Meat,
Premium lean meat uses higher-grade cuts with finer grain and less marbling, resulting in a tender, juicy, and refined beef flavor.
Deluxe Lean Meat
Deluxe lean meat uses standard lean cuts with less marbling, giving a firmer texture and lighter, more straightforward beef flavor.
Premium Skirt
Premium skirt (USDA steak) is a well-marbled cut from the diaphragm, offering rich beef flavor with a slightly chewy texture.
Best of all, they offer expert grilling service, so your wagyu and vegetables are cooked perfectly without the risk of overcooking.
Start with the finest Omi Wagyu cuts, then move to leaner USDA steaks to fully appreciate the range—best enjoyed with red wine.
Wood Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon (₱490/glass, ₱1,800/bottle)
Love their house Woodbridge Cabernet Sauv—a smooth, fruit-forward California red with notes of dark berries, vanilla, and oak.
Kaisen Moriawase (Seafood Platter) ₱1,290
2 Hokkaido scallops, 3 ebi, whole squid, salmon, pesto sauce.
We ordered seafood for the yakiniku to alternate with the rich wagyu—especially Hokkaido scallops and extra cheese dip.
Shrimp takes longer to grill, while squid should be cooked only to medium to keep it tender.
The standout dishes are the large grilled Hokkaido scallops and salmon—best enjoyed when expertly grilled by Quenny.
Kubota Junmai Daiginjo 720ml ₱2,900
The seafood pairs well with sake, especially Kubota Junmai Daiginjo, which enhances the grilled dishes with a rich umami depth.
Like choosing a steak knife, you can also pick your preferred sake glass to enjoy your junmai daiginjo in your own style.
They serve sake in a glass carafe with a central ice chamber, keeping it chilled without diluting the drink.
appetizers
The edamame is served to gently kickstart your appetite.
Furikake Fries with Japanese Truffle Mayo ₱190
Golden fries tossed in furikake, paired w/ truffle mayo.
The furikake fries with truffled mayo disappeared in seconds—an instant hit with the kids.
Kimchi ₱190
We love their kimchi—great mixed with rice or paired with grilled meat for a spicy kick.
Teru Supu (Oxtail Soup) ₱390
Slow-simmered oxtail broth, rich & tender. Perfect for sharing.
This is the best—hot oxtail broth with deep beef flavor that refreshes the palate and preps you for the yakiniku.
Chawanmushi ₱280
Savory egg custard w/ shiitake, ebi, & A5 Omi Wagyu tendon.
The chawanmushi is silky and elegant, enriched with wagyu tendon, mushrooms, and shrimp.
Spicy Salmon Aburi ₱590
Ebi tempura, takuan, & cucumber topped w/ torched Norwegian salmon, spicy mayo, & kabayaki sauce.
This shrimp tempura sushi topped with seared salmon and a touch of spicy mayo—quite good.
Sudaku Specialty Roll ₱690
Grilled A5 Omi Wagyu w/ romaine, cucumber, wasabi mayo, kabayaki glaze, beni shoga, & black tobiko.
Try Sudaku’s signature sushi with Omi Wagyu rolled in the center.
Stone-Grilled Bibimbap ₱590
A5 Omi Wagyu tendon over rice w/ egg yolk, gochujang, kimchi & veggies.
We usually enjoy yakiniku with kimchi and bibimbap for added umami, spice, and texture variety.
Tori Nanban ₱390
Crispy chicken w/ nanban & Japanese tartar sauce.
My son Joshua loved this and said it’s the best crispy nanban chicken he’s had—must-order appetizer.
Tonkotsu Ramen ₱590
Rich tonkotsu ramen w/ chashu, menma, kikurage, ajitama, beni shoga, & negi.
Their ramen is also quite good, with a rich, creamy tonkotsu broth and slices of chashu.
desserts
For dessert, order one of each to enjoy different textures and flavors—each comes with ice cream.
Kurēmu Buryure × Wasabi Aisu ₱340
Crème Brûlée with Wasabi Ice Cream
Vanilla crème brûlée w/ caramelized sugar crust & wasabi ice cream.
Love the kick of the wasabi ice cream, especially paired with the caramelized top of the creamy flan.
Matcha Ice Cream Parfait ₱290
Matcha ice cream with shiratama, red beans, brown syrup, kinako, & edible flowers.
Mochi ice cream with mochi, red beans, and kinako—light, balanced, and not overly sweet.
Wafu Banana Harumaki Aisu Zoi ₱390
Flambéed banana rolls w/ vanilla ice cream, matcha syrup, yuzu zest, & edible
Small turon (like UST’s Mang Tootz) with matcha and yuzu, served a la mode with vanilla ice cream.
final thoughts
Overall, this is one of the best Japanese yakiniku experiences in Manila, highlighted by high-quality Omi Wagyu, a refined Japanese ambiance, an eat-all-you-can salad offering, and strong supporting dishes beyond the grill.
For groups, the A5 Omi Wagyu Monument Moriawase is ideal, while the premium loin and premium karubi deliver the best expression of the wagyu experience. Add the seafood platter for variety, along with Teru Supu (oxtail soup), Tori Nanban, and Spicy Salmon Aburi for appetizers. Kimchi and bibimbap round out the meal with added umami and texture.
Pair with Kubota Junmai Daiginjo sake, and finish with a selection of desserts for a satisfying end. For privacy and comfort, the tatami rooms are perfect for family celebrations.
Congratulations to Yakiniku Sudaku Japan on a successful opening—you truly deserve the strong 4.8 Google rating!
Yakiniku Sudaku Japan Makati
📍Upper Ground Floor Windsor Square, Antonio Arnaiz, Cor Ponce, Makati City
📞 Phone: +63 917 171 6888
🕐 Open Daily 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM
♾️ Yakiniku Sudaku, Makati
📸 @yakinikusudakumakati
🌐 https://www.vikings.ph/yakiniku-sudaku
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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 Vikings team for hosting us.
p.s. Viking’s next Japanese concept, Takumi, is set to open soon on the ground floor below Sudaku for elevated Japanese dining.