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⚠️🆕 Their food is great until today! Although iced coffee isn't free anymore ever since COVID-19 started, we still have great memories and a scrumptious teriyaki-sauced gindara to enjoy! --- The area at the back is now NON-SMOKING. Queue Tip / Q-Tip?: This restaurant gets crowded rather quickly during lunch & dinner, so try to reserve or arrive 15-30 minutes before opening time just to be sure. Long lines are managed with a number system similar to CDR-King. I suggest if there's no more room to wait inside, go back in every now & then because you might miss your number. They will call out your number but not with a megaphone. :) BIG Tip: For those who'd like to lessen their chances of waiting longer, don't get a number at the main entrance & walk straight to the little pathway at the right side of the restaurant. Sometimes they have a queue too, but it's mostly less people. If a table there is vacant, you can go straight to it or out of politeness, still ask if it's occupied. Lunch Tip: Best value for what you pay is during lunch because of their lunch sets that include free side dishes. The best ones are Spicy Tuna & Miso Soup. Dinner time makes everything an ala carte/single order option. First-Timer Tip: For those who want to try a little of everything at the lowest price possible, go for the Makunouchi. You'll get a good mix of meats & veggies, fried, raw, grilled, you name it! You're most likely going to enjoy the grilled fish, particularly the shake (salmon). It's good for 1-2 hungry customers. Must-Haves: - Buri (Grilled Yellowtail Fillet) - Gindara (Grilled Codfish with Teriyaki Sauce) - Gyu Kushi (Skewered Grilled Wagyu Beef Cubes) Sashimi Tip: Always be clear if your order is for, let's say, 8 pieces instead of 1 piece. In fact, apply this tip to all food items that can be served similarly. Bill Tip: (1) You can ask for it from your table or (2) You, yourself, can pay at the cash register near the exit (also the entrance) before going. If you'll do the latter, make sure to bring the slip from where you dined. Sometimes it's behind your chair or attached on the small pillar closest to you. I used to inform my server everytime I'd do Bill Tip #2, but she'd then offer to take care of it for me instead, so I'd end up waiting again. :P Service Tip: The servers are friendly so be nice to them! Tip Box is beside the cash register at the exit. Forgive the cashier if she gets moody or distracted. She punches all our bills down. Their supervisor is also accommodating & listens to your concerns. The food here is just insanely excellent; I'm happy going here over & over again!
Patrick “Ricky” UnsonPatrick “Ricky” Unson
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Izakaya Kikufuji: An Authentic Japanese Gem in Makati's Heart Nestled within Makati's "Little Tokyo," Izakaya Kikufuji stands as a testament to authentic Japanese cuisine at remarkably affordable prices. This culinary gem offers a diverse range of Japanese dishes that appeal to both the palate and the wallet. Upon entering, the restaurant strives to immerse patrons in the ambiance of Japanese dining. However, while the intention is clear, there's room for refinement in execution. Notably, the service, while generally acceptable, could benefit from a touch of improvement. It's in the realm of streamlining the queuing system that fairness to early arrivals could be enhanced. Now, let's delve into the true star of the show: the food. Izakaya Kikufuji excels in this department, delivering exceptional dishes that leave an indelible mark. Among them, the tempura mix and niku soba emerge as standouts. The tempura mix delights with its perfectly crispy exterior and tender interior, showcasing the artistry of Japanese frying techniques. Meanwhile, the niku soba, a savory beef noodle soup, offers a comforting explosion of flavors that will warm your soul. What's even more remarkable is the affordability of these delectable offerings, which makes the dining experience all the more satisfying. In conclusion, Izakaya Kikufuji easily earns its reputation as one of the premier Japanese restaurants in the city. It's a place where you can savor the true essence of Japanese cuisine without breaking the bank, all while nestled in the heart of Makati's vibrant dining scene.
WIYWIY
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Makati "not recommended" Japanese cuisine Izakaya Kikufuji This place was recommended by a friend who has been here many times. But after coming, I didn't think it was that great, maybe because we didn't know what to order. Apart from the food itself, the service is extremely poor :( Reviews mentioned that they provide tea, but they actually don't. Waiters are very difficult to call, and they are not attentive when taking orders. On average, when ordering 5 items from the menu, more than 2 items are not available. We informed them that we wanted separate tables and separate orders and payments, but they lied and said that our friends had already allowed us to merge the payments. It's really unacceptable to lie so openly. I asked how many pieces of assorted sashimi there were in the five-point sashimi, and they told me there were 3 pieces of 4 varieties. I was like ???? One glass of draft beer costs 88P but it has no fizz. I'm not sure how long it has been poured because the second glass, which was added later, had fizz, although not much. Some slices of sashimi had a fishy smell. There's nothing good to recommend. The tea-soaked rice is hard to describe, I don't recommend it. The barbecue section is a nightmare. We waited for more than 30 minutes and they served burnt food to the customers. When we complained to the waiters, they said they couldn't do anything because they were not chefs. I asked how long it would take to redo the barbecue, and they told me 15 minutes, but earlier they told me that barbecue would take more than 30 minutes. What's going on??? Because the waiter's answers were too vague, I had already been scolded by my companions in the middle, and the skewers that came out later were not burnt. But! ! ! One skewer of chicken was not cooked, it was raw. The waiter continued to deflect responsibility and refused to call the chef. She even said that their master doesn't speak or listen (?) (Then I wonder how they usually communicate with him) The master, who is also the owner, doesn't seem to be good at speaking, but he has no problem with reading. Through the translator, he finally understood what happened, which shows that the waiter didn't tell the truth to the boss = = The boss waived our barbecue bill and apologized. To be honest, I'm not here to nitpick, but when customers are already very angry, and the waiter is still laughing on the side, it's really speechless. I hope your store can improve its service quality, not just the food.
路西亞納路西亞納
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Staff with bad attitude, passive aggressive slow service. Staff is busy on the phone standing around at the far end near the counter chatting and doing nothing. Kitchen staff also busy on the phone and very SLOW service . Everyone is busy on the phone and not looking after customers or working. DO NOT ORDER SQUID OR OCTOPUS or even prawns, they are inedible and rubbery, I had to complain and return the dish and staff advised me it is tough like that . Why serving tough and rubbery octopus then ?!? Staff took the squid off the after I said I wouldn’t eat the dish and I did not want it. The server has Horrible attitude with sour taste and service went downhill from there . No one is bothering clearing dirty dishes after I have finished the meal . Pictures show staff on the phone and dirty dishes stacking up and super dried overcooked food . If food is so tough and dry tell the customers before they order instead of standing around and getting annoyed when people complaining . I won’t come back and I would not recommend this to anyone . Obviously there is no manager or owner on this evening as it is the worst service and worst food I tried in my trip in Manila . Decor is old and tired, the hardest worker is the busboy who is clearing dishes after people leaving . If the owner can read this please set up a camera and train your staff , they are so bad and this is not the warm hospitality I expect from Filipino people . 0.5 star
Khoi boyKhoi boy
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I came in at 10:40am, I was already number 7 in the line, they open at exactly 11:00am, I thought by coming in early, I would have an opportunity to be able to get what I want, however, I tried ordering their Spicy Salmon, I was told was not available so I opted for the Tuna instead. I was seated at the Sushi Bar, I can see dishes being prepared when suddenly, frozen Salmon came out of the freezer, I am aware that there are only specific cuts used to make these dishes but it was a whole Salmon that they brought out. So yeah. 🤷 The Uni Ikura dish took a while to be served, I think they were still marinading the Ikura. I overheard the guy saying "we just placed it in". Also weird that the Ikura Uni don wasn't available but Uni Ikura was. The difference of the dish that I wanted is that it will have more Ikura(salmon eggs) than Uni(sea urchin). I waited an extra 15-20 mins for the Uni Ikura don after finishing my Spicy Tuna dish. Weird that this should have been done during prep time unless they prioritized the most common ordered dishes first. It was an okay experience. I have frequented this place years ago. Of course, they were way better then. My observation has the "New Normal" consideration already. The factors that attributed to my experience shouldn't be directly related to the system placed due to the Pandemic.
Carlo Antonio ElicañoCarlo Antonio Elicaño
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Went to Izakaya Kikufuji last Nov. 18 Saturday. Service was very bad as we had to procure our own menus and the servers were really busy and were not accomodating. Tons of servers went up to us and mentioned that yhey would come back but would never do so. Finally an actual server took our order after numerous attempts. We were a party of two and ordered the Gyudon Lunch, Tonkatsu Lunch Set, Salmon Sashimi, Spicy Tuna Sashimi, Enoki Bacon, Buta Bara, Beef Yakitori. Gyudon, Salmon Sashimi, and Spicy Tuna Sashimi arrived after 20 minutes while the Tonkatsu and yakitori arrived after 50 mins even though the server mentioned it would only take 30. Salmon sashimi arrived frozen and the tonkatsu had some hair inside the batter. When raised both of these issues the server basically gave a look of disinterest in actually solving it and made it feel like we should just take whats given. After frustrating conversations with the servers we just got the salmon sashimi cancelled and the tonkatsu replaced. Katsu was not good anyways since the pork felt old and had a weird taste. The gyudon, spicy tuna sashimi and skewers were pretty good tho but since the service and experienxe was horrible I dont think ill come back to this famous establishment.
Gabe VillanuevaGabe Villanueva
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