Yabu: House of Katsu Robinsons Manila

Yabu: House of Katsu in Robinsons Manila offers consistently delicious Japanese comfort food with generous portions, excellent service, and a cozy ambiance—perfect for casual dining or post-shopping meals. If you’re craving authentic Japanese katsu in the heart of Manila, Yabu: House of Katsu at Robinsons Place Ermita is a standout choice. Known for its signature Kurobuta Pork set, the restaurant delivers a satisfying crunch and tenderness in every bite. The pork cutlet is delicately breaded and served with unlimited rice, shredded cabbage, miso soup, and fresh fruits, making it a value-for-money meal that keeps diners coming back. 📝 Highlights from recent reviews: • Flavor & Quality: Guests rave about the Menchi curry, Mozzarella Katsu sticks, and Chicken Katsu. The pork tonkatsu is especially praised for its texture and taste, though some noted the flavor could be slightly bolder. • Service: Staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, often offering refills proactively. First-time diners are guided through the menu, and there’s even a fun DIY element—grinding sesame seeds to make your own katsu sauce. • Ambiance: The space is cozy but can feel tight during peak hours. • Value: Prices remain reasonable despite inflation, and the generous sides make it a great deal. The restaurant has maintained its quality over the years. 📍 Location & Hours: Ground Floor, Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita Open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Whether you’re a katsu connoisseur or just looking for a hearty meal after shopping, Yabu delivers a consistently enjoyable experience. If you go, don’t skip the Kurobuta Pork set—and come hungry, because the sides are unlimited.

The best place for katsu! You’d be surprised that this place tastes way better than most katsu shops I tried in Japan! The meat is flavorful and juicy and unli rice and salad which I love! I also love the sesame seeds with tonkotsu sauce for the pork! It’s my favorite place to eat at everytime I visit Manila!

Tried Yabu for the first time today and I was honestly impressed. I ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry and lemonade, and it was really good. The chicken was perfectly crispy but still juicy, and the curry had this nice balance, flavorful but not overwhelming. The lemonade was refreshing too, not overly sweet. The place felt clean and cozy, and the service was nice too. Definitely planning to come back and try something else next time.

From being a fetus until she's 4 🥹😂 Yabu has always been part of our life. Thank you to the kuya's and ate's the clean after us when she makes a mess (BLW). Because of Yabu, her favorite food is seaweeds (miso soup) and mozzarella sticks 😅 Might have eaten here 100 times. Almost everytime we go to Robinsons Manila we eat here. Food is consistently awesome 👌 There are days that the service is just ok which is understandable due to the high volume of customers. Advice: Do not be seated outside if you know you will have to refill a lot of times cause they won't be able to assist you much.

We love the unlimited cabbage side dish, miso soup and fruits. Overall, the food was good, although I wished their pork katsu had a bit more flavor. Their service was excellent as they approached us to ask if we wanted refills.

I ordered Pork Tonkatsu and it was great. Unlimited soup, fruits, rice and cabbage. The food was delicious and the service was excellent for a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend Yabu Japanese Cuisine to anyone looking for a great Japanese meal in Ermita, Manila.

I love their Rosu Katsu and mozzarella sticks!! The miso is hot and tasty - perfect during rainy weather 🤤 I also love how attentive the wait staff are for refilling the sides (unli brown rice, cabbage and miso soup) 💕 My family and I are sure to come back often 🥰

Definitely still one of my favorite places to eat! Really love the unli cabbage, fruits and miso soup. Food rating 5 ⭐ - Kastu Tanggap 5 ⭐ - Mozzarella Sticks 4.5 ⭐ - signature Oyakudon 4 ⭐ - Pork Katsu 4.5 ⭐ - Seafood Delux meal Main reason for the 4 ⭐ ratings because service was on the slow end and at the same time I asked if it was possible to mix the bottomless drinks and they said no, even though all drinks were of the same price.