Japanese foods have been a huge hit here in the Philippines especially now that more and more Filipinos are heavily invested in Japanese culture by watching anime, reading manga, following J-Pop groups, and more.
That’s exactly why more than a decade ago, in 2011, John Concepcion thought of a great idea that will eventually set the foundation for many Japanese restaurants here in the Philippines. In partnership with Kazuya Takeda, a MichelinBib Gourmand-starred chef, Yabu: House of Katsu, was born.
Yabu specializes in serving the traditional Japanese dish called Katsu or Katsuretsu, which refers to a piece of meat cutlet coated with bread crumbs or panko and then deep-fried. A katsu is usually served with rice, shredded cabbage, and sometimes miso soup. Traditionally, Japanese chefs use pork in making a katsu which they call a Tonkatsu. But over the years, more and more versions of the Japanese Katsu are being introduced such as those made with beef, seafood, and even chicken. Apart from Yabu’s authentic Japanese dishes, what really made them successful in the Philippinesis their ability to capture the hearts of the Filipinos. In what way, you ask? Two words. Unli. Rice.
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You’ve read that right! Yabu serves its delicious Katsu dishes with unlimited servings of their special Koshihikari Rice, which perfectly complements the savory combination of the Katsu and the sauces. Overall, I know that you will absolutely enjoy your whole Yabu experience. From ordering your first Katsu set to freshly grounding sesame seeds for your Tonkatsu set, and ordering lots of extra Koshihikari Rice. Yabu is definitely one of those restaurants you can call “home”.
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Yabu Menu
Consistency has been key to Yabu’s success throughout these years. For more than a decade now, Yabu made sure to only use the highest quality of products to create their magical Katsu dishes. And to further maintain the heavenly flavor that customers keep on coming back for, Yabu makes sure that their Katsu dishes are prepared according to the traditional recipe. Not only that, to further elevate the customers’ experience and bring them something new every now and then, Yabu keeps on expanding its menu to satisfy the taste buds of more customers.
With Yabu’s wide choices of Katsu goodness, where shall we start? Well, let’s just go ahead and begin with Yabu’s all-time favorite dishes, the Rosu and Hire Katsu Sets!
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KATSU SETS
Price
Rosu (Pork Loin)
PHP 425
Hire (Pork Tenderloin)
PHP445
Chicken
PHP400
Menchi
PHP425
KATSU BAOS
Single
Box of 3
Chicken Katsu Bao
PHP 140
PHP 310
Ebi Patty Katsu Bao
PHP 140
PHP 310
Menchi Katsu Bao
PHP 140
PHP 310
Ebi Katsu, Menchi & Chicken Katsu Bao
PHP 310
KATSU PLATTERS
Price
Platter A
PHP 1580
Platter B
PHP 1610
Platter C
PHP 2090
These two are the ultimate best-sellers of Yabu which are both Tonkatsus, made of thick and juicy pork cutlets coated with freshly-made panko and fried to golden brown perfection. The only difference is that Hire is a pork cutlet without any traces of fat while Rosu has quite a trimming of fat for more flavor. Ah, pair them with Yabu’s Koshihikari White Rice, Shredded Cabbage, Miso Soup, and the heavenly Tonkatsu Sauce and you’re absolutely good to go!
Aside from the iconic Tonkatsu Sets of Yabu, you can also try their other Katsu Sets like the Chicken, Dory, Salmon, Prawn, and Menchi which is also one of the best-sellers. Yabu also offers a powerful range of appetizers that you must try such as the Agedashi Tofu, Chicken Salad, Cold Appetizers, and of course, the Mozzarella Katsu Sticks. Yup, I bet you can’t say no to this one! Oh, and you can also order another Japanese classic in Yabu called the Oyakodon. This tasty dish is actually a rice bowl that uses both chicken and eggs as toppings. You can order the Classic Oyakodon or you can try the Signature Oyakodon of Yabu which includes Chicken Katsu and Egg as toppings!
Yabu also serves mouthwatering Katsudon dishes using their signature Katsu like Rosu, Hire, Ebi & Dory, and Chicken. Katsudon is actually the combination of Katsu and Donburi which in this case refers to a Tonkatsu Rice Bowl! This one’s perfect for everyone who wants to try a delicious twist of Yabu’s best-selling Tonkatsu, so make sure to try it! Yabu is also a perfect place for snack time because you can try and order their specialty Katsu Bao which is basically a Katsu sandwich. These are also available in all of Yabu’s signature flavors Chicken, Ebi, and Menchi.
Finally, Yabu also offers Katsu Curry Sets which brilliantly combine the delicious Katsu and Japanese Curry. Imagine being able to enjoy Yabu’s signature Katsu flavors Cream Dory, Rosu, Menchi, Chicken, and Hire together with a rich and cream Japanese Curry sauce on top of Yabu’s Koshihikari Rice. Yum!
Yabu Delivery
Yabu: House of Katsu already has 30 stores all over the Philippines. So I’m sure that you’ll be able to find the nearest Yabu branch around you whenever you crave Katsu goodness! Moreover, you can now easily order your favorite Yabu dishes in GrabFood. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020, more and more restaurants in the country opted to join online delivery platforms and fortunately, Yabu is one of them!
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Most of Yabu’s branches are also available for long-distance delivery so you don’t have to worry about distance limitations wherever you are, especially in the metro.
Yabu Branches
Here’s the complete list of Yabu branches.
2/F Megamall Atrium, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City / Contact Number: 631-1191
2/F The Block, SM North Edsa, North Ave. Quezon City / Contact Number:351-6983
LGF Robinsons Magnolia, New Manila, Quezon City / Contact Number: 961-4975
2/F South Arcade, Main Mall Atrium, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City / Contact Number: 511-7202
G/F Food Street, SM Southmall, Las Pinas City / Contact Number: 551-3511
5/F Sky Park, SM Aura Premier, Taguig City / Contact Number: 556-1001
2/F Corte de Las Palmas, Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City / Contact Number: 551-4195
Yabu really was able to capture the hearts of many Filipinos over the years. Their irresistible Katsu Sets just made our love for Japanese foods even stronger. All in all, Yabu really became a strong foundation for the success of Japanese Cuisine in our country.
Yabu, together with its sister companies including Ippudo, The Elephant Group, and Kiwami are all under the Standard Hospitality Group which is founded by none other than the man himself, John Concepcion. All of these brands focus on Japanese Cuisine, which is a big statement of Yabu’s undeniable success in our country. Well, Yabu is truly a must-try Japanese restaurant serving heavenly Katsu dishes and more that are all perfect for Filipinos. So what are you waiting for? Try it now!
For more information and updates regarding Yabu: House of Katsu, simply follow their social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Well, that sums it up! See you on our next food venture together!
Yabu Contact Information
Here’s the contact information of Yabu, in case you want to get in touch with them.
The meals they offer for delivery is a complete set, which comes with katsu sauce, miso soup, and cabbage with their sesame dressing. Yabu is also available on Grab Food.
Yabu: House of Katsu is the first authentic Japanese Katsu Restaurant in the country that offers the ¾ inch-thick katsu served in a fast casual Japanese dining experience. It is founded by Mr.John Marie Concepcion (President and CEO) and business partners, Mr.Gerry A.
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The cooked meat is sliced into bite-size chunks right before serving. Katsu is commonly served with a side of rice, shredded cabbage, and miso soup. Yabu serves its katsu in this traditional manner but with unlimited servings of fragrant Koshihikari rice, shredded organic cabbage, and delicious sauces.
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