Amidst the monsoon rains, take shelter in this cosy Japanese restaurant in the heart of BGC.
Keizo is a direct contrast to the multitude of larger, higher-end neighbour restaurants around Burgos Circle. The Japanese restaurant has been in existence for almost ten years, first guided by Chef Yasuda who studied French cuisine and had one Michelin star under his belt before his retirement, and now by Chef Yo-chan, who took over. According to Keizo’s owner, Keiyo Muto, Chef Yo-Chan brought with him the idea that warmth and comfort will always bring the regulars back and create new ones. It goes without saying that the menu must list dishes that are familiar to everyone who has eaten Japanese. Keizo goes above and beyond on delivering that promise.
Walking through the front door, one can expect to hear the staff greet regular diners by their name and lead you to table. Being a small 28-seater restaurant with only one floor’s worth of space, each square foot has to be used for its maximum potential, which in this case is to be as welcoming and intimate as it can be. Soft lighting and soft music puts you immediately at ease. The left wall is framed with authentic, glass-framed Kumiko art that adds a homegrown slice of Japan to its aesthetic, while handmade paintings from Keiyo’s grandmother line the remainder of the walls, keeping it relaxed.
