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The newly reopened Ippudo Ramen Bar in Bonifacio Global City doesn't just have a revamped interior, its drinks menu is also expanded thanks to award-winning bartender Shinichi "Ichi" Itoh.

 

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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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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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