Restaurante Makoto

House salad at Restaurante Makoto, Obarrio, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Edomae-style nigiri

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Chef Makoto Okuwa's Edomae sushi (trained in Japan, worked with Morimoto)
  • Rooftop garden setting with city views
  • Robata skewers and premium wagyu beyond the sushi bar

The food

Edomae-style nigiri

Ultra-fresh traditional Tokyo-style sushi

Popular
Spicy tuna crispy rice

Crisped rice topped with spicy tuna - a house favorite

Popular
Wagyu on hot stone

Wagyu seared tableside to preferred doneness

Robata skewers

Beef, chicken or corn grilled over binchotan charcoal

Toro tartare

Fatty-tuna tartare

Rock shrimp tempura

Crispy tempura shrimp in a signature sauce

Popular

Where it is

Obarrio, Kenex Plaza, C. 59 Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Obarrio, Panama City
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Good to know

Rooftop / city viewsFine diningReservations recommendedSushi bar + outdoor patio

Best time to go

BusiestFri-Sat, 8-10 PMPrime weekend dinner service
Easy tableTue-WedQuieter room, easier reservation
Sweet spotThu, 7:30 PMFull service, calmer pace

Notable mentions

Listed as a Panama City establishment on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 'Discovery' guide.

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Restaurante Makoto serve?

Restaurante Makoto serves Japanese. The menu includes Edomae-style nigiri, Spicy tuna crispy rice, Wagyu on hot stone.

What's good at Restaurante Makoto?

Chef Makoto Okuwa's Edomae sushi (trained in Japan, worked with Morimoto). That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Restaurante Makoto open?

Restaurante Makoto serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 12:00 and closes around 10:30 PM.

Where is Restaurante Makoto?

Obarrio, Kenex Plaza, C. 59 Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Obarrio, Panama City.

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Restaurante Makoto is one of 94 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Obarrio, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Italian, Burgers.

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