Takumi brings Kyoto's straw-fire grilling technique to Makati

Takumi Japanese Restaurant in Makati serves warayaki-seared tataki, robata-yaki and authentic Omi beef in a Kyoto-rooted space with six private VIP rooms. Open daily, 5 p.m.–12 a.m.

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7/17/20261 min read

Takumi brings the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship and omotenashi — Japan's tradition of wholehearted hospitality — to Makati. Backed by a Kyoto-based company and guided by Japanese culinary expertise, the restaurant offers an authentic dining experience built on tradition, precision and heartfelt service.

Named after the Japanese word for "master craftsman," Takumi reflects that commitment in every detail, from carefully selected ingredients to the warm, attentive way each guest is welcomed.

Guests can experience some of Japan's most celebrated culinary traditions, including:

Warayaki – This dramatic straw-fire grilling technique, used for Takumi's signature tataki dishes, originated in Tosa, Japan. Dried straw burns at extremely high heat to sear ingredients in seconds, locking in flavor and infusing a smoky aroma no conventional grill can replicate.

Robata-yaki – A traditional charcoal-grilling method that draws out the natural flavors of premium meats, seafood and vegetables through precise cooking over glowing coals.

Omi beef – One of Japan's oldest and most prestigious wagyu brands, prized for its exceptional marbling, buttery texture and remarkable tenderness.

L-R: Warayaki, Robata-yaki, and Omi beef

VIP private rooms

Takumi offers six private dining rooms designed for intimate gatherings, family celebrations and business meetings.

VIP big rooms 1, 2 and 3 seat 8 to 10 guests, with a ₱6,000 consumable minimum per room.
VIP small rooms 4, 5 and 6 seat up to six guests, with a ₱3,000 consumable minimum per room.

The restaurant seats up to 150 guests indoors, plus 12 more in the al fresco area. Limited complimentary parking is available in Takumi's basement lot.

📍 Lower Ground Floor, Windsor Square, 1030 Antonio Arnaiz Ave., San Lorenzo, Makati City 1223
🕔 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
📞 0917 505 4888
✉️ makati@takumi.ph

Reservations: https://bit.ly/takumijapanese-reservation

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