329 days. That’s how long it took to turn the concept behind SHIDO into a tangible reality. Coincidentally, that is also the number of bamboo whisks you’ll see plastered on the wall installation at the end of the entrance hall.
Don’t mistake it for a matcha bar though. SHIDO is the newest Japanese restaurant located in Makati Shangri-la Hotel, taking over the space that formerly housed the beloved Inagiku. The chasen makes for a great representation of what the brand is all about.
Named after the Japanese word shidō, which translates to “setting things in motion,” the restaurant is built around a philosophy that embraces the evolution of Japanese cuisine, culture, and hospitality while remaining grounded in tradition.
SHIDO Brings Five Japanese Dining Experiences Under One Roof at Makati Shangri-La
Rather than being restrained to a single style of cooking, SHIDO brings together several Japanese dining experiences under one roof. This was intentionally done to address the way diners are seeking out memories beyond the meal.
Given their strategic layout, guests can choose to have bluefin tuna toro tamari sushi at the sushi counter, tsukune chicken ball with shredded cheese at the robatayaki; homemade tamago tofu with tomato salsa by the teppanyaki station; at the more relaxed setting of the main dining room where they can enjoy plated dishes including Chilean seabass saikyo yaki, abalone porridge with dashi, Oumi beef grade A5 tempura with beef bone sauce, or a Japanese soufflé cheesecake for dessert; and ankimo toast as well as their house-made gin at the Japanese bar. The dining options are as wide and varied as the items in their menu.
A noticeable difference from the old layout is the bar by the entry, where the tempura station used to be. The fryers have been moved inside the kitchen. Another cosmetic change is the addition of art installations and noticeably better lighting. The room, decked with glass walls, used to be filled with so much light, even at night. They fixed it to accommodate lighting changes throughout the day, providing warmth and comfort wherever in the room the customers may be.
SHIDO also developed its own signature aroma, something that’s less floral and more favoring the scent of spice. Powerful and often overlooked, the room’s perfume is closely linked to emotion and memory, adding more value to the dining experience.
How Chef Daisuke Nishimura Is Bringing Modern Japanese Dining to SHIDO
At the restaurant’s helm is executive Japanese chef Daisuke Nishimura, whose career has taken him to Hong Kong, Bali, and Thailand. Daisuke actually has been with the hotel for more than a year now, confesses Jonathan Reynolds, general manager of Makati Shangri-La, Manila. And so he has had plenty of time to put the menu together and refine the plates.
The restaurant also aims to become a hub for Japanese cultural exchange. Plans include guest chef collaborations, seasonal showcases, and residency programs designed to introduce diners to different facets of Japan’s culinary landscape throughout the year.
Perhaps, therein lies the strength of SHIDO: not to show diners everything Japan has to offer in a single meal, but to leave them curious enough to return for the next one.
SHIDO is located at Level 2, Makati Shangri-La Manila, Ayala Avenue, corner Makati Ave, Makati.
Frequently Asked Questions
SHIDO is Makati Shangri-La Manila’s new contemporary Japanese restaurant. Replacing the former Inagiku space, it offers five distinct dining experiences under one roof, including sushi, robatayaki, teppanyaki, a Japanese bar, and an elegant main dining room.
SHIDO is located on Level 2 of Makati Shangri-La Manila, Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City.
Unlike traditional Japanese restaurants that focus on a single specialty, SHIDO combines multiple dining concepts in one venue. Guests can move between the sushi counter, robatayaki grill, teppanyaki station, bar, and dining room, creating a more immersive experience.
SHIDO is led by Executive Japanese Chef Daisuke Nishimura, whose culinary career includes experience in Hong Kong, Bali, and Thailand before joining Makati Shangri-La Manila.
Yes. SHIDO has a dedicated sushi counter where guests can enjoy premium sushi and sashimi prepared in front of them.
The menu features contemporary Japanese cuisine, including bluefin tuna toro tamari sushi, tsukune chicken balls, Chilean seabass saikyo yaki, abalone porridge with dashi, Oumi A5 beef tempura, ankimo toast, and Japanese soufflé cheesecake.
Yes. The restaurant includes separate robatayaki and teppanyaki stations alongside its sushi counter, bar, and main dining room.
