Yarawagi, Hotel Okura – We’ve been looking forward to trying out Hotel Okura buffet, so when we chanced upon a Yawaragi buffet promo, we immediately grabbed the chance to try it out while it’s discounted. Are you excited to know our verdict? Let’s go!
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Hotel Okura buffet credit card promo
After hearing about the East West credit card promo Yawaragi has, we couldn’t not try it out. Nothing beats enjoying something at half the price, from August 1 to September 28, 2025, you only have to pay half of Yawaragi buffet price, how cool is that?!
If you have an East West Elite credit card, you can avail of the promo of Yawaragi Kisetsu buffet (with reservations, of course). Minimum of 2 people, and maximum of 10 diners will get the discount.
Yawaragi menu and prices
After learning that Yawaragi meaning at peace and harmony, I totally understand why they used it. Because once you step into the 5th floor, you’ll immediately feel like you went into a peaceful and relaxing place.
Passing by Hotel Okura’s reception area, you’ll be headed to Yawaragi – where you’ll have the breakfast buffet and where you can enjoy lunch and dinner at the Japanese-themed buffet.
Check out the Yawaragi Hotel Okura buffet price per head before discount:
| Date | Net Price per Person |
| Monday to Friday Lunch 12 NN to 3 PM | 1,919.22 PHP (33.77 USD) |
| Friday Dinner and Saturday Lunch 6 PM to 10 PM and 12 NN to 3 PM | 2,083.72 PHP (36.66 USD) |
| Saturday Dinner 6 PM to 10 PM | 4,222.28 PHP (74.29 USD) |
| Sunday Lunch 12 NN to 3 PM | 4,002.94 PHP (70.43 USD) |
| Last Sunday of the Month Lunch 12 NN to 3 PM | 4331.95 PHP (76.22 USD) |
Hotel Okura buffet
We arrived at about 7 PM for our dinner, and what I liked about Yawaragi Okura is the serene feeling you get, because the place wasn’t crowded even though all the tables were occupied.
If you’re planning to try it out, make sure to book ahead to secure seats. The first time we tried booking days before eating, we got a “fully booked” notice, so I had to find other dates. Until finally finding the right date – that’s 2 weeks before the night we ate, we went for it.
After the staff brought us to our table, I immediately started checking the Yawaragi buffet.
Beef, soup, and grilled dishes
On the center aisle is where you’ll find the grill, and they had quite an ample meat for grilling. I tried the satay chicken and seabass, and they had that really refreshing taste. The satay chicken was surprisingly sweet – unlike the usual nutty flavor of the dish.
The seabass was so fresh that you’d want another order, though it may be a bit bland, so make sure to get a sauce where you can dip it to add more flavor. However, the meat of the fish was so tender, so don’t be afraid to order another.
To the left, you’ll find the roasted wagyu beef brisket. And you can have them cooked anyway you want. The chef will grill it in front of you, and you can watch until he cooks it to your preferred doneness. A gravy and pepper sauce are on the side for your enjoyment.
Along with the beef, there are soups to choose from. There’s laksa and sukiyaki, and I tried the latter, but was a bit taken aback, since it was on the salty side.
Pasta, tempura, and seafood
To the right of the center aisle, you’ll be amazed because they have a large cheese, so you know what you’ll get if you order their pasta! And while you may think that Hotel Okura buffet dinner offers mostly Japanese, you can see Yang Chow fried rice on the side and some other International dishes too.
Beside the pasta, there’s the tempura – Yawaragi menu has shrimp, fish, and vegetable. After the row of pasta dishes, the chef for cooking seafood is there.
Japanese maki and dishes
Moving on to the next section, there are cheeses, and lots of quality makis. Yes, they taste great and not that “ricey” – or should I say, they aren’t rolled with so much rice you’ll get too full! I liked that they have a wide selection to choose from and they taste legit.
On the next section, I was surprised to find another food unusually found in any other hotel buffet. A soft-shelled crab?! Where else would you find this? I literally stuffed my face with this because they’re oh so crunchy and juicy! Make sure not to miss it when you go there!
And another I’d like to commend is the potato leek soup – because it was so comforting and filling that I’d like to bring home a bowl or two. My son also loved it and gulped down a whole bowl of it.
Other cuisine
On the other side, I found other cuisine, there were chicken pandan, pad thai, and some more Chinese dishes like kung pao chicken and the likes. I wasn’t a fan of them, but I did like the fried seabass coated with sweet and savory sauce.
Dessert
What’s not to miss is the dessert. We especially loved the chocolate mochi balls (make sure to get as much because I only got 1 huhu), but the milk chocolate hazelnut mochi also tasted great! It was like a soft Ferrero Roche chocolate!
Sadly, they didn’t have matcha-flavored ice cream, which dismayed hubby, but don’t worry, because you can have ube, wasabi (a bit spicy and quite unique), and taho flavored ice cream! They still have others, and all are made by Manila Creamery, so you’re sure of the quality!
I also tried another dessert I have seen only for the first time!
Included in the Hotel Okura dinner buffet is what they call Autumn Mille Feuille Craft Bar – don’t ask me how to read it. And in this bar, you can create your mille feuille as you like. You pile the puff pastry together after squeezing an ample amount of the cream – which you can have whichever flavor you want.
Of course, I chose the matcha flavor, cause that’s what appealed to me more!
And voila! The taste was nice to cleanse off my palate! The creamy matcha topping melts in your mouth as you bite through the crunchy pastry – which tasted like an otap, fyi.
Hotel Okura buffet review blog conclusion
Did you enjoy this Hotel Okura buffet review Philippines? I hope I have helped you decide whether to give it a try or not. But if you’re already planning to try it, better do it now while there’s still an ongoing East West Bank credit card promo!
Not only did we enjoy the good food at Yawaragi, but also the wide range of facilities Hotel Okura offers. Read more about our overnight stay at Hotel Okura Manila here.
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