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Japanese restaurant Ippudo reopened its branch in Uptown Mall, Taguig as a Ramen Bar in an effort to maximize the "ramen experience" while expanding its menu of non-ramen dishes.


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Your next destination: Gindaco, Japan’s top takoyaki, now in Manila

Your next destination: Gindaco, Japan’s top takoyaki, now in Manila

August 15, 2025 - 11:00am
With over 300 Gindaco stores in Japan alone, Gindaco Philippines aims to recreate the full experience.
On the Radar
fbtw
Kiwami opens 3rd location in Pasay mall

Kiwami opens 3rd location in Pasay mall

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte | July 11, 2025 - 9:09am
Five different Japanese kitchens in one location!
Food and Leisure
fbtw
Japanese brand Muji opens first Philippine bakery

Japanese brand Muji opens first Philippine bakery

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | April 25, 2025 - 12:25pm
The Glorietta store also offers the newest and unique Muji Bakery, which is exclusive to this store and a first in the P...
Food and Leisure
fbtw
WATCH: BGC ramen bar opens with Japanese twists, highballs

WATCH: BGC ramen bar opens with Japanese twists, highballs

By Kristofer Purnell | April 8, 2025 - 9:30am
Japanese restaurant Ippudo reopened its branch in Uptown Mall, Taguig as a Ramen Bar in an effort to maximize the...
Food and Leisure
fbtw
Recipe: Make your own California Maki at home

Recipe: Make your own California Maki at home

By Dolly Dy-Zulueta | March 14, 2025 - 4:28pm
Seasoned Japanese sticky rice rolled with mango strips and kani sticks in nori sheets, California...
Food and Leisure
fbtw
Yabu Rockwell Makati reopens with new Crispy Katsudon with 'unli' rice, cabbage, soup, fruits

Yabu Rockwell Makati reopens with new Crispy Katsudon with 'unli' rice, cabbage, soup, fruits

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | March 14, 2025 - 7:54am
Standard Hospitality Group (SHG) marks a major milestone in its expansion journey with the launch of Yabu: House of Katsu's...
Food and Leisure
fbtw
Don Don Tei opens 2nd branch at Greenhills Mall

Don Don Tei opens 2nd branch at Greenhills Mall

November 26, 2024 - 11:00am
Exciting news for Japanese food lovers: Don Don Tei, known for its authentic Osaka-style rice bowls, has opened its second...
Food and Leisure
fbtw
Osaka's Don Don Tei offers 'easy Japanese' dishes in 1st Manila restaurant

Osaka's Don Don Tei offers 'easy Japanese' dishes in 1st Manila restaurant

By Jan Milo Severo | April 3, 2024 - 4:45pm
Osaka's Donburi brand Don Don Tei opened its first branch in the Philippines.
Food and Leisure
fbtw
Go Bento reopens with mix-and-match Japanese ‘value meal’ bentos

Go Bento reopens with mix-and-match Japanese ‘value meal’ bentos

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | March 14, 2024 - 12:39pm
Japan-inspired fast casual restaurant chain Go Bento recently reopened its Bonifacio Global City branch with new branding,...
Food and Leisure
fbtw
'Sushi terrorism' grips diners, social media 

'Sushi terrorism' grips diners, social media 

By Kathleen A. Llemit | February 28, 2023 - 8:37am
Earlier this month, social media users were apalled when a video of a young man in Japan was seen licking the top of a soy...
Food and Leisure
fbtw
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