SM North EDSA has twenty-seven Japanese restaurants where you can dine and two concession stands that offer Japanese dishes for take out.
Among them, there are eight restaurants that serve a wide variety of authentic Japanese dishes that you can enjoy while enjoying the Japanese settings of each restaurant to make you feel the ambiance of Japan.
The eight consist of Magure Izakaya, Dohtonbori, Genki Sushi, Taste and Tell, Kimono Ken, Teppanya Bar and Resto, Botejyu, and last but certainly not the least, Sumo Niku.
Aside from them, SM North EDSA also has Japanese restaurants that specialize in specific favorite Japanese dishes such as ramen, udon, karaage, tonkatsu, and more, as well as fast food restaurants that can let you experience Japanese dishes for an affordable price.
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Best Japanese Restaurants in SM North EDSA
- Magure Japanese Izakaya
(The Annex - Level 2) - Dohtonbori
(City Center - Upper Ground Level) - Genki Sushi
(City Center - Upper Ground Level) - Taste And Tell
(The Block - Ground Level) - Kimono Ken
(The Block - Level 4) - Teppanya Bar & Resto
(North Tower - Ground Level) - Botejyu
(North Tower - Level 2) - Sumo Niku Unlimited Japanese Barbeque
(North Tower - Level 2)
- Magure Japanese Izakaya
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Japanese Specialty Restaurants
- Ramen Menzo
(City Center - Lower Ground Level) - Marugame Udon Udon & Tempura
(City Center - Upper Ground Level) - Ramen Nagi
(City Center - Upper Ground Level) - Tsurumaru Udon X Tempura
(City Center - Level 2) - Torisho
(City Center - Level 3) - Ramen Kuroda
(The Block - Ground Level) - Tamoya Udon
(The Block - Ground Level) - Yakiniku Like
(The Block - Ground Level) - Yabu
(The Block - Level 2) - Yayoi
(The Block - Level 2) - Hakata Ton-ichi
(North Tower - Level 2) - Makimura Ramen Bar
(The Sky Garden - Sky Garden)
- Ramen Menzo
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Japanese Fast Food Restaurants and Concession Stands
- Hachiboru
(City Center - Lower Ground Level) - Takoyadon
(City Center - Lower Ground Level) - Pepper Lunch
(City Center - Upper Ground Level) - Ta Ke Ho Me Sushi Stand
(City Center - Level 2) - Tokyo Tokyo
(City Center - Level 2) - Yoshinoya
(City Center - Level 2) - Karayama
(The Block - Ground Level) - Maisen
(The Block - Level 4)
- Hachiboru
Latest Validation: September 21, 2024
Disclaimer: We only validate mall stores quarterly so any changes occurring before we re-validate will affect the accuracy of the stores we show in the article. As for the menu products and prices, we only collect them once or twice a year so there might be a slight difference from the current available products and store price.
Best Japanese Restaurants in SM North EDSA
We handpicked eight Japanese Restaurants that offer the most variety of authentic Japanese dishes and the best Japan feels among the existing Japanese restaurants in SM North.
To give you more details about each store, we listed all the kinds of products that they are offering together with a map to help you locate each store within the premise of the mall.
Magure Japanese Izakaya
Location: The Annex - Level 2
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Store Type: Restaurant

Magure Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant that serves different Japanese dishes such as donburi and sushi.
They are located at The Annex Level 2 near the east escalator beside Tres and Classic Savory.
Product(s):
- Croquette
- Gyoza
- Fried Potato
- Sushi
- Sashimi
- Takoyaki
- Dish
- Curry
- Fried Chicken
- Fried Chicken Wings
- Fried Shrimp
- Fried Fish
- Fried Pork
- Grilled
- Katsu
- Kushikatsu
- Okonomiyaki
- Seafood Dish
- Stew
- Tempura
- Tonkatsu
- Ramen
- Soba
- Yakisoba
- Rice
- Donburi
- Onigiri (omusubi)
- Salad
- Side Dish
- Miso
- Edamame
Dohtonbori
Location: City Center - Upper Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Store Type: Restaurant

Dohtonbori is a Japanese cuisine restaurant that is popular with their Okonomiyaki.
They are located at the City Center Upper Ground Level near National Bookstore just beside Nanyang and Pound.
Check out the range of their products listed below.
Product(s):
- Appetizer
- Calamares
- Gyoza
- Sushi
- Gunkan
- Sashimi
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Beer
- Iced Tea
- Coffee Jelly
- Ice Cream
- Karaage
- Katsu
- Monjayaki
- Okonomiyaki
- Seafood Dish
- Sukiyaki
- Tempura
- Ramen
- Soba
- Yakisoba
- Pizza
- Rice
- Gyudon
- Yakiniku
- Salad
- Side Dish
- Kimchi
- Edamame
Genki Sushi
Location: City Center - Upper Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Sushi
Store Type: Restaurant

Genki Sushi is a Japanese restaurant that offers a wide range of sushi products and Japanese cuisine dishes.
It is located at the City Center Upper ground level near Jollibee.
Product(s):
- Appetizer
- Agedashi Tofu
- Croquette
- Gyoza
- Fries
- Gunkan
- Maki
- Nigiri
- Sashimi
- Temaki
- Beverage
- Beer
- Latte
- Iced Tea
- Cheesecake
- Ice Cream
- Dish
- Black Pepper Chicken
- Adobo
- Fried Chicken
- Fried Chicken Wings
- Fried Fish
- Grilled
- Katsu
- Seafood Dish
- Tempura
- Teriyaki
- Ramen
- Udon
- Rice
- Gyudon
- Oyakodon
- Salad
- Side Dish
- Soup
- Edamame
Taste And Tell
Location: The Block - Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Sushi
Store Type: Restaurant

Taste and Tell is a Japanese restaurant that specializes in elevating the sushi experience. They also serve other Japanese dishes like ramen and udon, and different beverages.
It is located at The Block Ground Level at the right side after entering the main entrance.
Product(s):
- Appetizer
- Fries
- Nachos
- Aburi
- Maki
- Nigiri
- Sashimi
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Beer
- Coffee
- Coffee Latte
- Fruit Shake
- Slush
- Tea
- Fried Chicken
- Seafood Dish
- Tempura
- Ramen
- Udon Soup
- Udon
- Rice
- Salad
- Kani Salad
Kimono Ken
Location: The Block - Level 4
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Store Type: Restaurant

Kimono Ken offers authentic Japanese cuisine dishes including our favorite sushi, donburi, teppanyaki, ramen, udon and many more.
They are located at The Block Level 4 east side just beside the Chapel.
Check out the range of their products listed below.
Product(s):
- Appetizer
- Agedashi Tofu
- Croquette
- Gyoza
- Wanton
- Sushi
- Maki
- Sashimi
- Temaki
- Beverage
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Beer
- Coffee
- Fruit Shake
- Shake
- Iced Tea
- Dessert
- Coffee Jelly
- Fresh Fruit Platter
- Dish
- Curry
- Fried Fish
- Fried Squid
- Grilled
- Karaage
- Katsu
- Seafood Dish
- Steak
- Burger Steak
- Sukiyaki
- Tempura
- Teppanyaki
- Teriyaki
- Tonkatsu
- Yakitori
- Ramen
- Udon Soup
- Spaghetti
- Soba
- Udon
- Yakisoba
- Rice
- Gyudon
- Oyakodon
- Omurice
- Salad
- Soup
Teppanya Bar & Resto
Location: North Tower - Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Store Type: Restaurant

Teppanya Bar and Resto offers a wide range of meat and seafood dishes cooked Teppanyaki style, and authentic modern Japanese dishes.
It is located in the southernmost area of North Tower Ground Level beside Starbucks Coffee.
Check out the range of their products listed below.
Product(s):
- Agedashi Tofu
- Chicken Fillet
- Gyoza
- Sushi
- Aburi
- Maki
- Nigiri
- Sashimi
- Temaki
- Dessert
- Crepe
- Dish
- Karaage
- Katsu
- Seafood Dish
- Steak
- Sukiyaki
- Tempura
- Teriyaki
- Tonkatsu
- Ramen
- Udon
- Yakisoba
- Rice
- Gyudon
- Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Kani Salad
- Soup
- Edamame

Botejyu
Location: North Tower - Level 2
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Store Type: Restaurant

Botejyu is a Japanese Traditional restaurant popular with their Okosoba and best-selling Okonomiyaki.
It is located at the second level of the North Tower’s south area and is easily accessible if you are from The Block building.
Check out the range of their products listed below.
Product(s):
- Buns
- Char Siu
- Fries
- Spring Rolls
- Sushi
- Takoyaki
- Beverage
- Fruit Juice
- Dessert
- Dish
- Barbecue Beef
- Pork Barbecue
- Ribs (barbecue)
- Buttered Chicken
- Fried Fish
- Grilled
- Karaage
- Kushikatsu
- Okonomiyaki
- Okosoba
- Tonpei
- Seafood Dish
- Steak
- Fish Steak
- Beef Stew
- Sukiyaki
- Tempura
- Teppanyaki
- Teriyaki
- Tonkatsu
- Yakitori
- Ramen
- Yakisoba
- Pizza
- Rice
- Oyakodon
- Sobameshi
- Salad
- Edamame

Sumo Niku Unlimited Japanese Barbeque
Location: North Tower - Level 2
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Store Type: Restaurant

Sumo Niku is a Japanese Barbeque Restaurant that offers all-day unlimited barbeque of beef, pork and chicken meat.
It is located at the North Tower Level 2 southernmost area visible from the path of The Block to North Tower beside Botejyu.
Offer (as of October 2024):
All Day Rate - Unlimited Yakiniku (Japanese Barbecue) - Php 599
Beef + Pork + Chicken + Seafood with unlimited mozzarella cheese sauce.

Japanese Specialty Restaurants
It’s the time of the year to have some piping hot ramen! SM North EDSA has several restaurants that specialize in ramen and other Japanese favorites that you can enjoy this season.
For ramen restaurants, there is Ramen Menzo, Ramen Nagi, Ramen Kuroda, Hakata Ton-ichi, and Makimura Ramen Bar.
If you want hot savory soup, you can try udon, a specialty of Marugame, Tsurumaru, and Tamoya.
For fried dishes, there is also Torisho, Karayama, and Yabu which specializes in karaage and tonkatsu.
And lastly, there is also Yakiniku Like specializing in yakiniku dishes and Yayoi which serves teishoku.
Ramen Menzo
Location: City Center - Lower Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Ramen
Store Type: Restaurant
Ramen Menzo is a Ramen Restaurant that serves authentic Japanese ramen and other Japanese dishes including sushi, gyoza, and donburis.
It is located at the northeast area of the Food Court in City Center Lower ground level.
Product(s):
- Gyoza
- Sushi
- Maki
- Curry
- Karaage
- Katsu
- Tempura
- Teriyaki
- Tonkatsu
- Ramen
- Gyudon
- Oyakodon
- Yakiniku
- Salad
- Side Dish
Marugame Udon Udon & Tempura
Location: City Center - Upper Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Udon
Store Type: Restaurant
Marugame Udon is a budget friendly Japanese Restaurant that is popular for their hand crafted udon bowls and donburi prepared in their theater kitchen allowing the guests to watch their food being prepared.
They are located at the City Center Upper Ground Level near McDonalds.
Product(s):
- Gyoza
- Sushi
- Dish
- Curry
- Fried Dish
- Karaage
- Katsu
- Sausage
- Tempura
- Teriyaki
- Tonkatsu
- Udon
- Gyudon
- Oyakodon
- Yakiniku
- Onigiri (omusubi)
Ramen Nagi
Location: City Center - Upper Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Ramen
Store Type: Restaurant
Ramen Nagi is a Japanese restaurant that serves authentic Japanese ramen together with some Japanese side dishes.
It is located at the City Center Upper ground level beside Genki Sushi and Jollibee.
Product(s):
- Gyoza
- Spring Rolls
- Beverage
- Beer
- Ice Cream
- Braised Pork
- Karaage
- Tonkatsu
- Ramen
- Salad
- Side Dish
Tsurumaru Udon X Tempura
Location: City Center - Level 2
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Udon
Store Type: Restaurant
Tsurumaru Udon x Tempura is popular for their udon made from Osaka-style freshly made wheat flour udon noodles.
They are located at the City Center Level 2 near the east entrance from The Sky Garden and is beside Greenwich.
Product(s):
- Dish
- Curry
- Katsu
- Tempura
- Teriyaki
- Udon Soup
- Udon
- Yakiniku
Torisho
Location: City Center - Level 3
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Karaage
Store Type: Restaurant
Torisho is a Japanese restaurant that specializes in their Karaage.
It is located at the City Center Level 3 beside Dakasi and Peri Peri.
Product(s):
- Gyoza
- Fried Chicken
- Karaage
Ramen Kuroda
Location: The Block - Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Ramen
Store Type: Restaurant
Ramen Kuroda is a ramen restaurant serving genuine ramen made with home-made noodles and other Japanese dishes.
It is located at The Block Ground Level near the main entrance beside Prime Steakhouse.
Product(s):
- Gyoza
- Sushi
- Sashimi
- Fruit Shake
- Iced Tea
- Halo-halo
- Dish
- Curry
- Fried Chicken
- Karaage
- Katsu
- Tempura
- Teriyaki
- Tonkatsu
- Noodles
- Ramen
- Rice
- Gyudon
- Oyakodon
- Onigiri (omusubi)
- Salad
- Side Dish
- Edamame
Tamoya Udon
Location: The Block - Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Udon
Store Type: Restaurant
Tamoya Udon is a Japanese restaurant that serves Udon, Tempura, and other Japanese dishes that use authentic Japanese ingredients.
It is located at The Block Ground Level at the right side of the main entrance beside Taste and Tell.
Product(s):
- Char Siu
- Omusubi
- Curry
- Egg
- Katsu
- Seafood Dish
- Tempura
- Yakitori
- Udon
- Rice
- Rice Bowl
- Yakiniku
- Side Dish
Yakiniku Like
Location: The Block - Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Yakiniku Dish
Store Type: Restaurant
Yakiniku Like is a Japanese restaurant created to cater people who want to eat yakiniku (grilled meat) alone eating at their own pace.
It is located at The Block Ground Level on the left side of the main entrance beside Conti’s.
Product(s):
- Beverage
- Beer
- Juice
- Soda
- Tea
- Iced Tea
- Egg
- Grilled
- Rice
- Salad
- Side Dish
- Kimchi
- Soup
Yabu
Location: The Block - Level 2
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Tonkatsu
Store Type: Restaurant
Yabu is a Japanese Restaurant that offers authentic Japanese Tonkatsu, Donburi and more Japanese dishes.
It is located at The Block Level 2 south-east area near the Sky Garden entrance.
Product(s):
- Appetizer
- Agedashi Tofu
- Fries
- Dish
- Curry
- Fried Chicken
- Katsu
- Seafood Dish
- Gyudon
- Salad
Yayoi
Location: The Block - Level 2
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Teishoku
Store Type: Restaurant
Yayoi is a Japanese Teishoku Restaurant that serves authentic Japanese Cuisine dishes in a set meal.
They are located at The Block Level 2 east just beside Yabu.
Product(s):
- Gyoza
- Sushi
- Aburi
- Dish
- Fried Chicken
- Seafood Dish
- Teppanyaki
- Teriyaki
- Yakiniku
- Side Dish
- Soup
- Vegetable Dish
Hakata Ton-ichi
Location: North Tower - Level 2
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Ramen
Store Type: Restaurant
Hakata Ton-Ichi serves ramen, donburi, sushi and other Japanese dishes.
It is located at the North Tower Level 2 southernmost area visible from the path of The Block to North Tower.
Product(s):
- Gyoza
- Sushi
- Aburi
- Maki
- Beverage
- Beer
- Curry
- Karaage
- Katsu
- Teriyaki
- Ramen
- Rice
- Gyudon
- Oyakodon
- Salad
Makimura Ramen Bar
Location: The Sky Garden - Sky Garden
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Ramen
Store Type: Restaurant
Makimura is a ramen restaurant that also serves other Japanese cuisines including sushi, takoyaki, tempura and donburis.
It is located at the Sky Garden near The Block Level 2 entrance.
Product(s):
- Sushi
- Aburi
- Maki
- Nigiri
- Sashimi
- Takoyaki
- Iced Tea
- Tempura
- Ramen
- Rice Bowl
- Kani Salad
Japanese Fast Food Restaurants and Concession Stands
Short of budget but still crave Japanese dishes? No worries, SM North EDSA has several Japanese fast food restaurants that might be your new best bud.
Check out the restaurants listed below for the range of products each fast food restaurant in the mall has to offer.
Hachiboru
Location: City Center - Lower Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Store Type: Fast Food
Hachiboru is a Japanese restaurant that offers ramen and different Japanese meals.
It is located at the City Center Lower Ground Level Food court south side beside Baliwag Lechon.
Product(s):
- Siomai
- Gyoza
- Iced Tea
- Braised Pork
- Karaage
- Katsu
- Sukiyaki
- Teriyaki
- Noodles
- Noodles Soup
- Ramen
- Gyudon
- Oyakodon
- Yakiniku
Takoyadon
Location: City Center - Lower Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Takoyaki
Store Type: Concession Stand (food Stall)
Takoyadon provides consumers and food enthusiasts with authentic and affordable on-the-go Japanese food with a Filipino twist. Takoyaki, Yakisoba, Donburi, and Udon are its main Japanese cuisine offerings.
It is located at the north area of the Food Court in the City Center Lower ground level.
Product(s):
- Takoyaki
- Katsu
- Teriyaki
- Udon Soup
- Yakisoba
- Donburi
- Gyudon
Pepper Lunch
Location: City Center - Upper Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Steak
Store Type: Fast Food
Pepper Lunch is a “fast steak” concept restaurant that offers premium quality steak dishes and different Japanese dishes.
It is located at the southeast most side of City Center upper ground level beside Red Ribbon.
Product(s):
- Fries
- Lemonade
- Iced Tea
- Dessert
- Ice Cream
- Dish
- Barbecue Beef
- Chicken Barbecue
- Curry
- Karaage
- Omelette
- Steak
- Chicken Steak
- Teriyaki
- Pasta
- Aglio Olio
- Yakiniku
- Salad
- Side Dish
- Soup
Ta Ke Ho Me Sushi Stand
Location: City Center - Level 2
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Sushi
Store Type: Concession Stand (food Stall)
Ta Ke Ho Me Sushi Stand is located at the Level 2 west bringway between City Center, Interior Zone and North Link.
Product(s):
- Burrito
- Sushi
- Sashimi
- Rice Balls
Tokyo Tokyo
Location: City Center - Level 2
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Store Type: Fast Food
Tokyo Tokyo is a Japanese fast food restaurant popular with their Japanese Bento Meals and other Japanese dishes.
They are located at the City Center Level 2 just in front of SM Store middle entrance and beside Max’s.
Product(s):
- Gyoza
- Maki
- Coffee
- Iced Tea
- Burger
- Dish
- Pork Adobo
- Fried Chicken
- Karaage
- Katsu
- Tempura
- Teppanyaki
- Teriyaki
- Tonkatsu
- Ramen
- Yakisoba
- Donburi
- Gyudon
- Oyakodon
- Yakiniku
- Salad
- Sandwich
- Side Dish
- Vegetable Dish
Yoshinoya
Location: City Center - Level 2
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Store Type: Fast Food
Yoshinoya is a Japanese fast food that offers bento meals and donburis.
It is located in the City Center Level 2 near the south-west entrance from The Sky Garden.
Product(s):
- Gyoza
- Lemonade
- Iced Tea
- Coffee Jelly
- Ice Cream
- Dish
- Grilled
- Karaage
- Tempura
- Teriyaki
- Ramen
- Gyudon
- Yakiniku
- Kani Salad
- Side Dish
- Soup
Karayama
Location: The Block - Ground Level
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Main Product: Karaage
Store Type: Fast Food
Karayama is a Japanese fast food that specializes in Karaage.
It is located at the left side after entering The Block Ground Level from the main entrance. The store is beside Yakiniku Like and Prime Steak House.
Product(s):
- Fries
- Beer
- Iced Tea
- Dish
- Fried Chicken
- Fried Chicken Wings
- Karaage
- Ramen
- Rice
- Kimchi
- Soup
- Edamame
Maisen
Location: The Block - Level 4
Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
Store Type: Fast Food
Maisen is a Japanese Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) fast food restaurant that offers different Japanese meals.
They are located at The Block Level 4 food hall near the cinema.
Product(s):
- Iced Tea
- Fried Chicken
- Katsu