Sushi & omakase counter
Edomae-style nigiri and sashimi at an 11-seat hinoki counter, cut from fish flown in from Japan.
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Tatler Dining Philippines 2024 · Makati
Japanese fine dining for the dinners that matter
Daimasu is a Japanese restaurant in Makati, Metro Manila, for business dinners, sushi omakase and kaiseki. Fish and wagyu are flown from Japan and served in private rooms for 4 to 16 guests, at an 11-seat sushi counter, or around a seasonal hot pot.
- Private rooms 4–16
- Fish from Japan
- Japanese-speaking staff
Ways to dine at Daimasu
Choose by the occasion
Choose the room and the rhythm of the meal; the kitchen does the rest.
Business & private dining
VIP and tatami rooms with sliding doors for client dinners, board meals and family celebrations of 4 to 16.
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Nabe — Japanese hot pot
The chef's paper hot pot closes the Sakura kaiseki; seasonal nabe for groups is arranged on request.
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Corporate & business dining
From client dinners to board meals and anniversaries — deposits, invoicing and group arrangements handled for your company.
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Membership
A members' programme for regular guests — priority reservations and special hospitality for a deeper relationship with Daimasu.
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Our menu
Sushi, kaiseki and hot pot through à la carte and sake — browse the full seasonal menu.
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Lunch
Approachable, authentic Japanese lunch — daily sets, sushi and donburi at easy midday prices.
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Set courses for the table
Three multi-course menus built around the season, from ₱8,000 per guest. Order one course for the whole table so the meal moves at one pace.
Sakura Kaiseki
桜- Seasonal starter
- clear soup
- three fish from Japan
- seafood grill or wagyu steak
- fried seafood
- simmered seafood
- chef's paper hot pot
- seasonal rice
- dessert
₱12,000/ per guest
Sushi Kaiseki
寿司会席- Chef's selection of nigiri within a kaiseki sequence
- Sushi Kaiseki Special ₱10,000
₱8,000/ per guest
Kaiseki courses require reservation 2 days in advance. Prices in Philippine pesos. VAT included; 10% service charge added at the restaurant.
Private rooms
Rooms for every occasion
Every room closes with a sliding door. Tell us the occasion and we set the table accordingly.
VIP rooms
6–8 guests
Best for: client dinners, board meals
Tatami rooms
4–8 guests
Best for: Japanese guests, family celebrations
Sushi counter
up to 11 guests
Best for: omakase, small groups
Large hall
8–16 guests
Best for: company dinners, 16 guests or two rooms of 8
Why Daimasu for business dinners
Hosting done the Japanese way
A business dinner in Manila should be as quiet and well-timed as one in Tokyo. We plan the course, the pace and the room with you before your guests arrive.
Private rooms with sliding doors
Conversations stay in the room. VIP, tatami and a divisible 16-seat hall.
Japanese-speaking staff
Reservations, menu questions and the evening itself handled in Japanese or English.
Courses by budget
Kaede ₱8,000, Sakura ₱12,000 and Sushi Kaiseki from ₱8,000 per guest — or à la carte.
Sake pairing
A curated sake list with a bottle for every course; corkage ₱1,000 per bottle if you bring your own.
Deposit and cancellation stated up front
A 5% deposit of the estimated bill confirms a room; the kaiseki counter takes 50%, refunded in full up to 48 hours before.
Minutes from Makati CBD
Allegro Center on Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Magallanes, with building parking.
Recognition
Tatler Dining Guide Philippines 2024
Listed among the Philippines' best restaurants for authentic Japanese cuisine and omotenashi hospitality.
Before you book
Questions before you book
Does Daimasu have private rooms?
Yes. Daimasu has VIP rooms for 6–8 guests, tatami rooms for 4–8, an 11-seat sushi counter and a 16-seat hall that divides into two rooms of 8, all closed by sliding doors. The whole restaurant can also be reserved.
Can I book a kaiseki course for 10 people?
Yes. Reserve at least two days in advance and choose one course for the table — Kaede (₱8,000), Sakura (₱12,000) or Sushi Kaiseki (₱8,000 / ₱10,000) per guest. Ten guests are seated in the large hall or across two rooms.
Is there a deposit?
A deposit of 5% of the estimated bill confirms a table or room reservation; our team sends payment instructions (GCash or bank transfer) within 24 hours and the balance is settled at the restaurant. The kaiseki counter course requires a 50% deposit.
Do you serve hot pot?
Yes. The chef's kaminabe paper hot pot is part of the Sakura kaiseki, dobin-mushi is on the à la carte menu, and seasonal nabe for private-room groups can be arranged on advance request.
Is the restaurant Japanese?
Daimasu (大桝) is a Japanese restaurant with Japanese chefs and Japanese-speaking staff; the menu follows the kaiseki and Edomae sushi traditions and ingredients are flown in from Japan.
Where do I park?
Daimasu is on the ground floor of Allegro Center, 2284 Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Magallanes, Makati, with building parking. It is about 10 minutes by car from the Makati CBD, near Magallanes MRT station.
Reservations
Reserve your room
Book online in under a minute, or message us with your date, party size and budget and we will propose a course.
Tue–Sun 11:00–23:00 · Fri & Sat until 24:00
Closed Monday
Kaiseki courses require reservation 2 days in advance. · Deposit
Access
Find us in Makati
Unit A-1/2/3, Ground Floor, Allegro Center
2284 Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Brgy. Magallanes
Makati City 1231, Metro Manila
- Hours
- Tue–Sun 11:00–23:00 · Fri & Sat until 24:00
Closed Monday
