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You can find 102 Izakaya at the Japan Town section of Top of the Glo, Glorietta’s open rooftop area where a collection of Japanese themed restaurants and displays can be discovered. You can find restaurants serving ramen, shabu shabu, tendon, and more, but there’s only one authentic Japanese pub right at the end where you can truly feel the charm and ambiance of being in Japan.

102 Izakaya looks like it came straight out from one of the alleys in Tokyo. The restaurant is open daily except on Tuesdays from 11am-10pm. You can really feel the Japanese vibe, especially with their colorful walls adorned with Japanese pop culture. Al fresco dining is also available for those who prefer to stay at the outdoor roofdeck.

Aside from the interesting wall displays, I also heard a lot of familiar songs and jingles being played from my favorite anime shows when I was a kid. It was nostalgia galore and I even happily recorded one of the songs on my phone.

102 Izakaya offers several Japanese comfort food items such as yakitori, ramen, sushi, and steak, but the main attraction here is definitely the drinks. The girls were more than ready to go an a Japanese adventure even during the daytime.

There are plenty of options at the bar including Japanese whiskey, beers, sake, highballs and several craft cocktails. They have a Happy Hour promo daily from 4-7pm where you can get Sapporo Beer bottles for only P99 each.

My favorite Japanese cocktail at 102 Izakaya is their Sakura Sour (P235). This cute and colorful concoction comes with yakult, tequila, shochu, lemon, and grenadine. It looks pretty tame from the outside but it packs quite a punch.

Some of their other specialties include the Jim Beam Highballs. This Classic Highball (P180) comes with Jim Beam whiskey and lemon plus soda water. You can also ask for a Highball Tower (P880) for the entire table instead.

It’s always best to pair your drinks with some Japanese bar chow. The Special Sushi Platter (P699) is a great option for the group with its combination of crispy shrimp maki, spicy salmon maki, salmon sashimi, plus kani and tamago aburi sushi.

I particularly loved the Spicy Salmon Maki (P295) with its fresh salmon mixed with cucumber, spring onion, spicy mayo, and tenkatsu.

You can also order a Yakitori Platter (P385) that comes with a selection of their yakitori favorites. These include chicken thigh, chicken skin, chicken liver, chicken ass, bacon and quail egg, fish tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and vegetables.

Those who want a crunchier companion can go for the Chicken Karaage (P205-5pcs / P365-12pcs) which can be ordered in different flavors such as Classic, Spicy, and Soy-Honey. These are really good to munch on while enjoying your favorite beverages.

Don’t forget about their awesome steaks! The Beef Usuyaki (P410) is a rolled beef sukiyaki stuffed with shiitake mushrooms and bacon doused with their signature steak sauce. I think I finished this entire plate for myself because it was so good. You can also add P100 to any Steak or Main Dish to make it a set. This will include a serving of gohan or chahan rice, soup, salad and iced tea or hot tea.

They also have the Beef Niniku (P345) which has beef sukiyaki in a special soy sauce with stir fried vegetables. This would also be great with a cup of chahan. 102 Izakaya is really a great place where we can relax and chill after a busy day of work and chores. It’s also a fantastic lunch venue where you can enjoy overflowing drinks straight into the afternoon. Go visit them and have an authentic Japanese pub experience right inside the mall.

102 Izakaya

Japan Town, Top of the Glo, Glorietta 1, Ayala Center, Makati

(0956) 304-6739