Yabu: House of Katsu — Restaurant in Taguig

Agedashi Tofu It's basically tofu with the famous, crunchy panko coating. This was deliciously expensive!

Chicken Katsu It's a slightly healthier and more affordable option than pork (hire or rosu) but the pork does taste amazing with a little bit of fat.

Lychee and Peach Iced Tea I like that the refillable glass was thin enough to control my pacing. The beverage was pretty good but made me stick to one rice only.

Menchi Katsu Liking this dish attracts different feedback. It's good but some don't want their cheese mixed with meat. Some do, such as myself, but it turned out to be pretty heavy. Yet, even that characteristic can be super for some... such as myself.

Mozzarella Katsu Sticks These were super! The cheese put up a fight after every bite, not letting go of the katsu like it had a life that depended on it, if that makes any sense. I truly enjoyed their flavor since they weren't too salty.

Service Thanks to JM for getting all our orders right! She also did well with the refills.

Tips For set meals, white rice also comes in brown, which is healthier but just as heavy IMO.

If you get Katsu Curry, you might not need to crush your sesame seeds and mix with Tonkatsu Sauce anymore. But if you're adventurous, ignore me completely! 😊

The sauce container for the cabbage is pretty difficult since it serves you by the drop. I sometimes take the cover off to hasten the sloth but it can get messy and increase wastage. Get only what you need and wipe it up a bit after closing it again. Or ignore me completely because the management might not like this...

To SM AURA // Receptionist - nakasimangot lalo pg tinatanong about sa menu.

Manager- ang bastos ng approached nya smin tungkol s sharing foods to think na meron man isng set na ngshare dahil d nakuwa ng server yung order nya na isa pang katsu set, at dahil naserve na laht ng foods nmin at nkpg umpsa na yung iba dahil paisa isa ksi lbas ng sets kya ngumpsa n yung ibng gutom na! May isang server nagsabing orders complete na kmi pero sbi ng pnsn ko meron pa daw syang isng katsu hire set , so sbi ng server order’s complte na ppgawa nlng daw ba? Sbi ng pnsn ko wag n ksi nga another waiting tme so she decided to share s food ng isa kong pnsn na babae which is curry set., but nung lumapt n yung manager smin dahil ngfollow up ng soup refill ksi nkkta nmin may mga refill n bnibigay sila sa iba, smin wla p dn ilang beses n kmi ng follow up sabi lang gumgawa pa ? Bigla smin sinabi ng manager na maam ilan po ba kayo? Ksi upon chckng knna 14pax daw po kayo pero 7sets lang orders nila pag gnun po isng beses lng mgparefill? Ok so ngulat kmi.., panong sharing kmi laht kmi my foods at set meals bukod s isng di nkuwa ung order , and that time isng beses plang ng papa refill ng soup d pa nabibigyan .. yung fruits ngparefill dn kmi bago un,, ang tagal dn ibigay sabi wla n daw gumgawa pa sbrng dming follow up pero s iba nkkpg bgay sila ? Sa spoon and fork dn na request ang dami nlng hiningian ng tito ko pero wlang dumadatng yung anak ko pa tumayo pra mgrequest sa mismong station ba nila yun nasa gitna? Isa pa yes 14pax kami pero tatlo dun bata isng 1mnth old isng 1yr old isng 4yrs old at take note umals dn ung dlawa namin ksma na 1aduly and 14yrs old dhl my bglaan lakad, so ngng 12pax nlng kmi included ung 1mnth old baby at 1yr old na bata kya nga ngcompress na kmi! and yung order nmin 7sets plus 1 refillable set, so 8 n yan ? Pang 9 dapt ung di naserve and yung tito ko bawal mgrice kya naka chicken salad ala carte sya ., so anong ineexpct nla sa mga bata dapat my order dn? Sinsbi ng manager at pinipilt nya na 14pax kmi pero 7sets lang order namin? Di ba nya muna chineck table nmin na laht nman including yung dlawang anak ko na 11yrs old at 15yrs old nkaset din? Gnun ba dapat magapproached una sa laht ang bstos dhil medyo mataas boses nya ng ngttanong sya kng ilan kmi at 7sets lng order nmin yun yung pinipilt nya ilng beses nya binanggit yan, sasabihin pa nya na dapat isang beses lng daw refill nmin ksi sharing kami at take note ahhh isng beses lng kmi nakapag request ng mga refill walang second time request sa lahat puro 1st request palang yan?,Second kaya ba wlang ngrerefill smin na mga staffs at puro wait ksi iniisp nla sharing kmi pero kng titignan mo lahat kmi may meal excpt s dalwang babae kong pnsn n ngshre s isng curry set pero kumakain dn sya salad ng papa nya na chickn slad and other sides nmin n d kayang dhl medyo marmi ung s seafood set? Gnun ba dapat kayo sa mga kumakain? Isa pa may nkakarinig na katabing tables sa approached ng manager na parang pinagssigawan nyang ngssharing kmi? Seryoso ba kayo sa ganyang ugali nyo sa customers nyo? Sna sinbi nyo dun una plang na pg sharing isang refill lang which is d nman kami ng second request na ksi nga busog nman na!!! Pkireview dn sa cctv nyo pra mkta nyo na d kmi ngshare ng food except s di nkuwa yung order at sa side dish na pwede naman ishare sgro dhl marmi ung sa seafood set at gsto ipaubos pwede nyo din sbhihn na yung isang set meal n ngshare bawal refillan ksi sharing but the rest ok sayang dn ung service charge nmin sa mga staffs nyo na di namamansin pkireview nalang ng cctv nyong time na to … ung isng receipt hnhnap pa ksi seperate bill kmi, makikita nyo kung ilang nalang kami at kung nagsharing kami. Para di nkakahiya sa mga staffs at managers nyo dyan sa aura. Mabuti pa sa moa mbabait at sbrng attentive...

Yabu: House of Katsu at SM Aura offers an exquisite dining experience for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts, particularly those craving the indulgent crunch of authentic katsu. From the moment you step inside, the ambiance transports you to a modern yet cozy setting, perfect for a casual meal or a celebratory feast.

The star of the show is undoubtedly their katsu – impeccably breaded and fried to golden perfection, each bite delivers a satisfying crunch that gives way to tender, juicy meat. Whether you opt for the classic Hire (pork tenderloin) or the flavorful Rosu (pork loin), every dish is a testament to Yabu's commitment to quality and authenticity.

Beyond their stellar katsu offerings, Yabu's menu boasts a variety of Japanese delights, from fresh salads to savory appetizers. The attentive staff ensures that every need is met promptly, enhancing the overall dining experience.

While the prices may lean towards the higher end, the portion sizes and quality justify the cost, making it a worthwhile splurge for aficionados of Japanese cuisine. Whether you're a solo diner or dining with a group, Yabu: House of Katsu at SM Aura promises a culinary journey that leaves a...