When staying long-term in Cebu for language study, you eventually start craving Japanese food.
You start wanting delicious beef…
When that happens, head to Kanyouen—located just a 1-minute walk from Cebu English School.
The prices are a bit high, but there aren’t many places in Cebu where you can enjoy yakiniku of this quality.
It’s also known as a discreet favorite among Japanese celebrities visiting Cebu.
Location & Basic Information of Kanyouen
It’s about a 5-minute drive from Ayala Mall and just a 1-minute walk from Pacific Square, where CES is located.
The restaurant is located on the ground floor of Castle Peak Hotel, which CES uses as an external dormitory.
| Restaurant Name | Kanyouen / 韓陽苑 |
| Category | Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) |
| Budget | Lunch from 532 PHP, à la carte dishes from 3,000 PHP |
| Address | Castle Peak Hotel, F. Cabahug St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippine |
| Phone | (032) 232 2989 |
| Business Hours | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Closed | Monday |
Menu at Kanyouen
Here are some highlights from the menu:
Lunch sets start at 532 PHP (around 1,415 JPY).
Philippine beer San Miguel is 85 PHP (~226 JPY). They also serve Asahi Super Dry and Japanese lemon sours.
They even serve yukhoe (raw beef), which is no longer commonly available in Japan.
Premium loin is 585 PHP (~1,556 JPY)—tender and incredibly delicious!
Japanese chicken neck meat (seseri) is 315 PHP (~838 JPY) and highly recommended.
Rice quality in the Philippines can often be disappointing, but the rice at Kanyouen is genuinely Japanese-level.
Although slightly pricey, if you’re craving authentic Japanese yakiniku in Cebu, Kanyouen is absolutely worth visiting.
And if you want to improve your English while studying in Cebu, come learn with us at Cebu English School!
