Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant

Malate has always been a melting pot of different cuisines around the world but lately the ones left are just mostly Korean and Japanese. Of the many Japanese restaurants, Royal Sakura is definitely a standout. Upon entry, we were directed upstairs because there was literally no more seats at the ground floor. We ordered caterpillar roll, Sakura special roll, sashimi 3 kinds, salmon, Tonkatsu set, chicken teriyaki set, Ebi ten don set, Tori Karaage and kaisen chijimi. I can easily recommend their set meals as they come with soup, salad and dessert. Of the set meals we ordered, the Ebi tendon and chicken teriyaki were the clear winners. The eel in the caterpillar roll had that yummy glaze on top. I also loved the Kaisen Chjimi or seafood Korean pancake. This place is really a standout in taste, value and service. My advice is to drop by before meal times as they only have very limited street parking.

Amazing Japanese restaurant. My wife have shellfish allergy, but their shellfish dishes didn't trigger to her, which mean the ingredients super fresh and safe. Service also nice and friendly. Highly recommend business meeting or hang out with friends.

Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant offers a superb dining experience. The ambiance seamlessly combines tradition and modernity. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is a delight – from fresh sashimi to artfully crafted sushi rolls. Impeccable service and a commitment to excellence make it a must-visit for those craving an authentic and memorable Japanese culinary adventure. Highly recommended!

Best Japanese resto in Malate! Kisu tempura was fresh, yakitori was perfectly seasoned, tempura soba was delicious. I’m rating this place high for its food and excellent service, though parking is a bit challenging.

Heard so many good reviews and finally had the chance to try. My girlfriend and I are both lovers of japanese cuisine, and we greatly enjoyed our orders. Everything was fresh! And fatty, which matched our personal preferences. Our favorites were the Saba Shioyaki, Hamachi Nigiri, and Unagi Nigiri. The Tori Kawa Ponzu and Spicy Salmon Maki were also flavorful. Everything we tried gave a delightful taste, almost perfect, as if the fish was melting in our mouths. Special mention to our waitress, Andie, because she was so kind and accommodating to our requests. We mentioned that I was also celebrating my birthday and they gave us a complimentary ice cream! Will surely visit again.