MANILA, Philippines - Yoshinoya, home of all-time favorite Japanese comfort food in the Philippines, recently held the grand reopening of its branch located at the ground floor of SM Megamall Building A in Mandaluyong City. The refurbished store sports a simple yet classy look, splashed with colors that reflect the Yoshinoya feel and ambiance. The SM Megamall branch is just one of many Yoshinoya outlets currently undergoing refurbishment to cater to the discriminating taste of Filipino Japanese food lovers. Shown during the opening are (from left) the officiating priest; Timothy James Yang, Yoshinoya Century Pacific Inc. president and general manager; Kiyoshi Takeuchi, director, Japan Information and Cultural Center, Embassy of Japan; SM Megamall representatives; Richard Yang; and Ricardo Cepeda, movie actor and aspiring chef.