Makimura Ramen Bar earned two honors at the Grab 5-Star Eats Awards held September 3 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City, taking home the Gold Award for 5-Star Japanese Icon and the Bronze Award for Luzon Favorites.

The recognition highlights restaurants that earn strong customer satisfaction and loyalty on Grab, with Makimura standing out in three key areas:

⭐ Highly Rated — Consistently praised by Grab customers for its food quality and dining experience.
🔄 Worth Reordering — Strong repeat orders reflect customers’ continued preference for Makimura favorites.
❤️ Consistently Great — Reliable food quality and service help deliver positive experiences across orders.

The awards recognize Makimura’s performance as a Japanese food destination and its popularity among customers across Luzon.

For the restaurant, the honors also celebrate the collective efforts of its store teams, commissary, warehouse, supply chain and support staff who work behind the scenes to maintain its standards.

“These awards are a reflection of the trust our customers continue to give us,” said Vickee Navallo Dela Cruz Ong, COO and co-owner of Makimura Ramen Corp. “This achievement belongs to our entire Makimura team and, most importantly, to our customers who continue to choose us.”

The double recognition strengthens Makimura’s commitment to quality Japanese food, consistent service and memorable customer experiences as it continues to grow across the Philippines.