Pasay City, Philippines — August 12, 2025 — Hotel Okura Manila is pleased to launch the Kisetsu Weekday Lunch Buffet at Yawaragi, responding to growing requests from local guests for a more flexible, buffet-style dining experience during lunch hours.
Unlike traditional buffets, the Kisetsu offering is à la minute—meaning each dish is freshly made as you order. This approach ensures that every plate is prepared at the right temperature, texture, and timing, delivering freshness without sacrificing variety.
The spread includes signature Japanese selections such as freshly sliced sashimi and hand-pressed sushi nigiri, prepared in Yawaragi’s kitchen to preserve their quality and delicate flavors. Guests can also watch dishes come together at the pasta station with a Parmesan cheese wheel, the seafood station with customizable sauces and condiments, and the robatayaki grill station serving seasonal meats and vegetables cooked to preference. The menu is designed by Yawaragi’s culinary team to balance familiar comfort with refined technique, offering quality dishes in a relaxed buffet setting.
“We’ve seen that many of our guests—especially locals—enjoy the variety of a buffet, but still look for freshly made food,” says Yoki Takeuchi, Assistant Director of Food & Beverage. “This format allows us to deliver both, while keeping the experience relaxed and enjoyable.”
Available Monday to Friday during lunch, the Kisetsu Buffet is priced at PHP 1,750++. It’s ideal for business lunches, casual catch-ups, or mid-week dining with a little more thought behind every bite.
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