Makino Japanese Restaurant

This was my first wonderful discovery.. A lovely authentic japanese restaurant located in Hilton " Zamalek " with beautiful decorations and japanese music .. I ordered Grilled eel with rice and sushi rolls " Makino rolls & California rolls " with iced matcha drink .. the food was so fresh i had the best experience ❤❤

One of the best Japanese restaurants you can find in Cairo. The Chef is Japanese and makes good sushi and other dishes too. I will definitely go there again. It’s a bit pricey but definitely worth the money.

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This is by far the best sushi resturant I have ever tried, tuna was so fresh and eel was too delicious to be true, staff were so friendly and they made sure we left with a smile on our face and a happy tummy

This is a proper Japanese restaurant with a good sushi chef making quite authentic and well made food - both sushi and more home style lunch/dinner sets. Recommend the salted grilled mackerel, and sashimi.

I’ve never written a review on a restaurant but this truly deserves one. Not that this is by far the best sushi place in Egypt but really A world-class sushi experience by a very dedicated chef. You know a sushi place is good when it’s filled with Japanese folks. Keep up the great work Chef !

The best Japanese restaurant in cairo because they have japanese chef who has long career with know-how of raw fish. I think hilton hotel would delegate hugh rights to him to make the restaurant more japanized style by whatever chef want such as varieties of food makeups which no other japanese restaurant have in cairo for sure!!

In addition, I felt like I was in japan with multiple evidences such as soba, donkatsu, etc, which made the restaurant more uniqueness here in the cairo.

eventhough all was perfect, too salty soba irritated me a little.

Anyway, I will visit again soon.

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Today, I visit again again.
Main Chef koma always take care of customer.
We had deep conversation about Values or goals of his life.
He told me that 1st value is to make customers are satisfied with foods and services and happy when visit.
2nd is to train junior to become good chef.
and last is to take care of himself for his family.

I was deeply moved by his mind.

Thst is why Japanese chef is irreplaceable because of his great mind.

I had another beautiful dinner in cairo life.

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Last day, I visited again and again.
Still perfect in food and service and mood

Makino managed to remain low Profile while being too popular which is a complex equation for any Sushi place in Cairo. Nestled inside Hilton Residence Zamalek, this restaurant is everything RIGHT when it comes to Japanese Sushi presented outside its home town. The actual restaurant is not fancy in terms of interior / setting nor presentation yet maintaining Japanese Chefs is fancy & raw enough for what their menu is offering. Their Sushi is the most Authentic for couple of reasons: 1- the rice ain’t overcooked nor stuffed in quantity like many other venues, 2- the quality of their fish is exceptionally fresh.

Do Not miss on their grilled Fatty Salmon that is Considerably expensive in terms of portion versus price yet worth every penny. Unfortunately they ran out of Tuna the day we were dinning in but i heard its to die for. Other than this, their menu can satisfy all Sushi fanatics in terms of variety & taste. I would have easily skipped their Matcha ice cream but my partner encouraged me to try it but I would easily pass next time 😀 and I am also excited to try their Ramen dishes next visit.

Agreed other people comments ... maybe the best Japanese restaurant in Egypt.

Authentic, excellent quality and Japanese head chef there ... no doubt about the standard, and surprisingly many choices on menu.

Amazing food. Basic setting. Authentic Japanese. Ask chef for what is fresh catch if the day.

The best and only true Japanese restaurant in Cairo. Fish is fresh and they have Japanese dishes that you can’t find elsewhere in Egypt: onigiri, udons, curries, bentos…also the only Japanese place that has pork and alcohol. Definitely recommend, specially the chef’s suggestions sashimi and the makino roll.

Excellent Japanese restaurant located on the ground floor of the Hilton. The Japanese chef is excellent. Check the specials board for fresh fish

The mackerel and tuna sashimi was fresh and well cut. The green tea soba noodle salad was excellent. I also had the tako (octopus) karaage (fried) and the broiled mackerel set dinner. Everything was delicious. The sushi chef is Japanese and everyone else eating here tonight was Japanese. They are open only for dinner during Ramadan but they open at 6pm!

Maybe the only authentic Japanese restaurant in Egypt. Many locals probably won’t like it because they mistake the monstrosities filled with chicken and steak for sushi. Here it’s all about the fundamentals. Plus it’s also the only place I’ve found with actual Ramen! If you’re looking for loud music and tackiness, go elsewhere. If you want a good Japanese meal when in Egypt, come here.

The most authentique Japanese restaurant in Cairo, which you could feel home at :)

- based on the last visit made in 2020

A great taste of Japan while visiting Egypt, this place is well priced and the food and service was great

The best Japanese restaurant in Egypt. Karaage, grilled mackerel, sashimi and tempura udon were our favorites !

I have searched for many Japanese restaurants in Egypt but were not good, so I found Makino a few days ago and when i try it i loved it so much.
Everything just perfect style, staff, time waiting and of course the taste was amazing
Price range a little bit expensive but it's ok for me.

Love everything about the place, nice chief and stuff also food is amazing 😍

Excellent food, so far the best japanese food ive had in egypt. the ramen was excellent and the staff were very friendly. I highly recommend the place

The best Japanese restaurant you could ever find in Cairo. Adjacent to the River Nile, Makino is your cozy choice after strolling around.