Established in 1972, MOS Burger<\/a><\/strong> has been serving up a variety of savory burgers and eats<\/strong> as the second-largest burger chain in Japan. Over the years, they\u2019ve started expanding their franchise in other countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Korea, and Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve been excited for almost a year now and we’re freaking out because the wait is almost over! MOS Burger is set to open tomorrow<\/a><\/strong> on February 27<\/strong> (Thursday) at 10 AM<\/strong> in Robinsons Galleria Ortigas<\/strong>. Make sure to enter through the ADB Avenue entrance, which is where the Grand Opening of MOS Burger will be! <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can’t make it to their Robinsons Galleria grand opening, don’t worry! MOS Burger is also planning to open this month at the following malls: SM Megamall, Robinsons Magnolia, O Square Greenhills, <\/strong>and Robinsons Place Manila<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although you’ll have to wait until tomorrow’s grand opening to try MOS Burger, there’s no harm in planning out what you’re going to order. We know that MOS Burgers will be offering two of their menu favorites: the\u00a0Yakiniku Burger<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Signature MOS Burger<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Their Yakiniku Burger is made with thinly sliced and marinated beef\u00a0yakiniku<\/em>, topped with lettuce, and sandwiched between two grilled rice buns. If you’re looking for something familiar, their Signature MOS Burger is also a crowd-favorite\u2014made with regular bread buns, a beef patty, lettuce, and their special sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This much-awaited burger joint is arriving sooner than we thought! For more information,\u00a0check out MOS Burger Philippines<\/strong>‘ Facebook page<\/strong><\/a>. We can’t wait for MOS Burger’s opening tomorrow, but what if we told you that\u2019s not all we\u2019re getting in 2020?\u00a0There\u2019s still so much to look forward to<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n In just a few years, Wagyumafia has built itself up to cult status<\/strong> in Tokyo thanks to their \u00a520,000 wagyu cutlet sandwich <\/strong>(approx. $200 or \u20b19,700!). The famed gyu-katsu sando<\/strong> is made with premium beef (breaded and lightly fried in panko) and placed between crustless, pillowy white bread with a soy-vinegar sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was announced last year at an intimate popup event held at Manila House that the brainchild of Chef Hisato Hamada<\/strong> and entrepreneur Takumi Horie will be coming to Manila, thanks to the efforts of five young entrepreneurs: Amado Fores, Carlo Alvarez, Lui Clavano, Mico Clavano and LA Vergara. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, the team behind Wagyumafia has been putting out a few teasers on their opening, like this one posted on September 24<\/strong>, 2019:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wagyumafia Manila will be located at the World Finance Center<\/strong> in BGC and will boast three concepts: 1) a yakiniku restaurant<\/strong>, 2) a butcher shop<\/strong>, and 3) a member\u2019s only kaiseki restaurant. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re wondering why the beef is so expensive, wagyu farmers believe it’s important to keep their cattle happy in order to yield the finest quality of meat<\/strong>. To keep the cattle happy, wagyu farmers supposedly massage, serenade, and feed their cattle a special diet (mostly made up of grain), which might explain the impeccable marbling of the beef. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thankfully, we’ll get the chance to try it in Metro Manila soon! For more updates on their opening, check out the Wagyumafia PH Instagram account<\/a> and Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a round up of newly-opened and soon-to-open concepts<\/strong> that deserve all the hype. By all accounts, 2020 is looking amazing – and we’ve only just begun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s what else we’re excited about:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gram Cafe is a famous spot from <\/em>Osaka, Japan<\/em><\/strong> known for its <\/em>popular three-stack Premium Pancakes<\/em><\/strong>! Their fluffy souffl\u00e9-like pancakes come in different flavors, including their Cherry Blossom Premium<\/strong> and <\/em>Rich Tiramisu Pancakes<\/em><\/strong>. Since then, they’ve opened branches all over Japan, across the world, and now Manila<\/strong>! No date or location has been set yet, but it’s coming!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A <\/em>Japanese hamburger chain that opened in 1972<\/em><\/a>, MOS Burgers is known for <\/em>serving up a variety of savory burgers and eats<\/em><\/strong> not only in Japan but also in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Korea, Australia, and in <\/em>March 2020, Manila<\/em><\/strong>! What\u2019s there to be excited about you may ask? Two words: <\/em>RICE BURGER<\/em><\/strong>, A rice bowl on the go, MOS\u2019 Rice Burgers are legendary in that you\u2019ll get rice instead of burger buns and a selection of different fillings like yakiniku, shrimp, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Founded in New Orleans<\/strong> in 1972, Popeyes is best-known for its Southern-style menu<\/strong> featuring spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and others. Thanks to the Kuya J Group<\/strong>, Popeyes has made a comeback in the Philippines! They already have four locations<\/em> in <\/em>Arcovia City Pasig, Alabang Town Center, SM San Lazaro, <\/em><\/strong>and<\/em> SM Manila<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can thank The Standard Group<\/strong> (Yabu, Ippudo, and Mighty Quinn\u2019s) for bringing in Elephant Grounds \u2014 a Hong Kong coffee chain known for their signature coffees, ice cream sandwiches, and brunch specialties<\/strong>. The stylish coffee shop currently has five branches in Hong Kong, but they’re beginning to branch out internationally, starting with Manila and Beijing. If you’re in the High Street area, keep your eyes peeled! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shake Shack started out as a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan, NY<\/strong>. Today, it’s one of the fastest growing fast-food brands with locations all over the world including outlets in Seoul, Tokyo, London, Moscow, Istanbul, and Dubai. The first Shake Shack in Manila (and Southeast Asia!) opened last May and is located at BGC Central Square in Bonifacio Global City. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Red Lobster is the quintessential seafood chain.<\/strong> Since starting up in Florida in 1968, the brand has expanded enormously and currently operates at 705 locations to date, with branches in the U.S., Ecuador, Canada, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Mexico, and Japan. The Bistro Group<\/strong> (TGI Fridays, Italianni’s) is responsible for bringing the popular American restaurant to Manila, which opened last November at S Maison<\/strong> at the Conrad Manila in Pasay. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This modern Indian concept<\/strong> was created by the husband-and-wife team of Cyril Vivek and Pierre Addison. They started out as a mainstay of the Greenfield Weekend Market but since March 2019<\/strong>, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar store in Kapitolyo!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Diners can expect to be treated to a variety of traditional curries, tandoor dishes, and street-side snacks<\/strong> from Cyril’s hometown in India. The casual eatery will reportedly offer weekend specials like pani-puri stalls and buffet brunches<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n We have come to know Single Origin for their gourmet comfort food, coffee, and cocktails but in case you missed it, the brand’s fourth branch located on the ground floor of Frabelle Corporate Pla<\/strong>za <\/strong>has been re-conceived as an osteria!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Featuring an all-Italian menu<\/strong> inspired by the Italian grandmother of executive chef, Juan Barcos. You can expect to enjoy a roster of traditional and home-style Italian dishes including pasta, pizzas, and Bistecca a la Fiorentina.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n After finding success with its first branch in Legazpi Village in Makati, Made Nice Supper Club closed shop last year. But word on the street is, it wasn’t “goodbye,” but “see you later!”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jack Flores and wife, Gabbi Ramos-Flores have reopened at the old Sarsa spot at Rockwell\u2019s Joya Lofts and Towers<\/strong>. The New York-inspired restaurant features a bigger menu, focusing on more Asian-inspired dishes which are good for sharing. They also serve bar chow to complement their full-service bar<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n From the sweet-toothed geniuses behind Infinitea comes Black Scoop Cafe, your next favorite dessert stop! Serving up soft serve innovations such as milk tea ice cream and the like, we dare you to resist these creatively addictive flavors! You can now visit this milk tea and soft-serve favorite at BF Homes, right at the end of the famous Aguirre Ave.!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> Fans of the now closed fine dining teppanyaki restaurant in Bonifacio Global City can relax \u2014 Teppan Okochi has relocated to a bigger and better place in Power Plant Mall<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking over the spot of Kuratake along Lopez Drive, the full-service Japanese restaurant continues to feature the expert cooking of Grand<\/strong> Chef Akihiro Okochi from Osaka <\/strong>but with the new space comes a larger seating capacity. This time around, the teppan master will be joined by a Japanese executive chef specializing in sushi and other Japanese dishes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Good news for you, South kids! Alamat<\/em> has opened right in BF Homes, along Aguirre<\/strong>! If you want to know exactly where, Alamat has set up shop (and bar) where Container Turf used to be (RIP)!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nFun fact: <\/strong>'MOS' stands for Mountain, Ocean, Sea<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nCheck Out the Rest of our Most Awaited Concepts coming to Manila!<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n
Wagyumafia Manila<\/a> – Bonifacio Global City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Gram Cafe & Pancakes<\/a> – to be announced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
MOS Burgers<\/a> – to be announced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Popeyes<\/a> – multiple branches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Now Open)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Elephant Grounds<\/a> – Bonifacio Global City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shake Shack<\/a> – BGC Central Square<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Now Open)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Check out Our First Look at<\/a><\/strong> Shake Shack<\/strong><\/a>!<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Red Lobster<\/a> – S Maison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Now Open)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
HOMEGROWN CONCEPTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ricksha Streetside Tandoor<\/a> – Kapitolyo <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Now Open)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Single Origin Osteria<\/a> – Salcedo Village<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Now Open)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
NEW BRANCHES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Made Nice Supper Club<\/a> – Joya Rockwell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Now Open)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Black Scoop Caf\u00e9<\/a> – BF Homes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Now Open)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Avail at 8 branches<\/strong><\/a>
View their Instagram account<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nTeppan Okochi<\/a> – Lopez Drive Rockwell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Now Open)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Alamat Filipino Pub<\/a> – BF Homes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Now Open)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n