Tsumura Sushi Bar



The first thing you should know about Tsumura is that it is NOT mura. The prices are high-high-high. Consider the Wagyu, 180g at a whopping Php 4,250. Or the Hamachi at Php 550. A piece of O-Toro is Php 450 (yes, you read it right – per piece).

Now that we got the price issue out of the way, Tsumura is Good Stuff. It’s authentic Japanese, down to the chef owner and the endless parade of Japanese patrons. You will feel transported to Tokyo with everyone hammering in Japanese. A slice of Tokyo in the middle of bustling Salcedo Village.


Tsumura is the favorite dining venue for people out to impress. You’ll find headhunters, first time daters, etc. I really just like the food. The seafood is as fresh as it gets and the beef is perfection. It’s a crime to pass up on the Hamachi (although indeed, the price is bordering on absolutely criminal). Imagine premium yellow tail tuna sashimi- firm, sweet flesh (with the consistency of gummy bears!). If the ala carte dishes intimidate you, go for the bento boxes. Great bang for the buck with the Saba plate (grilled Mackarel). Christian had the Una Ju and loved it. But then again, how can you go wrong with grilled eel in teriyaki sauce atop fluffy Jap rice? Oh and btw, this is the only place where you can eat, savor and enjoy an Uni Don without fear of a stomach upset just around the corner.









Despite the steep prices, I always find myself coming back to Tsumura. Over lunch, my friend Rizzo and I had Beef Usuyaki, rolled beef slices with garlic and mushroom. Just the sort of dish you want to have on a particularly rough workday. Tsumura is just the sweet spot to head to if (a) you’ve had a killer week and feel like rewarding yourself or (b) need to have some quality dining time with real special people (after all, if you’re shelling out this much cash, might as well with company you love). I’m going back with hubby Christian and perhaps this time, I might just be persuaded to spring for that O-toro!



"I like!" says Hubby Christian.

*Tsumura Sushi Bar and Restaurant, 2nd floor 88 Corporate Plaza, Sedeno corner Valero Street, Salcedo Village Makati. Ring them for reservations: 887-4849, 887-4850