{"id":179979,"date":"2024-10-10T00:59:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T16:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=179979"},"modified":"2024-10-10T01:00:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T17:00:01","slug":"kiwami-japanese-food-hall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/kiwami-japanese-food-hall\/","title":{"rendered":"Kiwami Reopens in BGC With 5 Stunning Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The best of Japanese cuisine under one roof!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Japanese cuisine in the Philippines is continuously expanding and evolving, with the best Japanese restaurants offering everything from melt-in-your-mouth wagyu cubes<\/strong> to steaming bowls of hearty and slurp-worthy ramen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also read: You Won\u2019t Believe What\u2019s Inside the New Sunnies World at MOA<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
But if you’re always torn between sushi<\/strong> or ramen<\/strong>, or katsu<\/strong> or tempura<\/strong>, and all the other Japanese favorites, you’ll be happy to know that you can get them all here at Kiwami<\/strong><\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Kiwami just reopened its food hall in BGC and has fully evolved into Japanese Master Kitchens. This means an elevated dining experience featuring high-quality Japanese cuisine from Yabu, Ippudo, Hachibei, Hannosuke<\/strong>, and the most recent addition, Koyo<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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You’ll love the wide dining area and numerous tables, perfect for big groups or intimate celebrations. The space is well-lit and the prevalent wooden tones give off a relaxing ambiance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Must-try restaurants in Kiwami BGC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Koyo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Koyo<\/strong> by New York-based chef Mark Manaloto is the newest restaurant addition to Kiwami. It specializes in sushi handrolls<\/strong> which are meticulously packaged so that the nori stays crisp and fresh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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You can find a wide variety of creative and unique handrolls on their menu. We tried the Katsu Oyster, Creamy Ebi, Spicy Tuna, <\/strong>and Scallop Aburi!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ippudo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For your much-needed ramen comfort, order from Ippudo<\/strong> of Ramen King Shigemi Kawahara. They’re most famous for their Hakata-style ramen<\/strong> that’s made with a 15-hour Tonkotsu broth, 30-hour slow-cooked torched Chasu,<\/strong> and freshly-made noodles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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We ordered the Shiromaru Supreme<\/strong> which features Ippudo’s original broth. The meat is superb, it melts in your mouth as soon as you bite into it, and the noodles had the perfect texture!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hannosuke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hannosuke<\/strong> is popular for its crispy and delicious tempura<\/strong>, which is made from sesame oil, specialty flour, and general heirloom tendon sauce. It’s the brainchild of Shinya Kaneko, Tokyo’s renowned leader in tempura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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We tried their Signature Tendon Set <\/strong>which includes ebi tempura<\/strong>, squid<\/strong> and scallop kakiage<\/strong>, onsen tamago, <\/strong>and eggplant<\/strong>\u2014all glazed with Hannosuke heirloom tendon sauce. The crisp on the tempura was chef’s kiss!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Yabu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to katsu, Yabu<\/strong> is the best choice. It was founded in 2011 with Michelin Bib Gourmand Katsu Chef, Kazuya Takeda’s passion for achieving the perfect Tonkatsu<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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From their menu, make sure to get the Kurobata Katsu Set<\/strong> for the best experience. Kurobata<\/strong>, known as the “kobe beef” of pork, is the ultimate treat for carnivores. It has a rich marbling and flavor, making each bite truly delectable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hachibei<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hachibei<\/strong> was born in 1983 in the mind of Chef Katsunori Yashima. It is best known for using binchotan charcoal, a hallmark of traditional Japanese grilling that elevates the aroma and flavor of dishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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We loved the Hibachi sharing plates of Blue Marlin and Charcoal Chicken<\/strong>, especially when paired with the Seafood Fried Rice<\/strong> which has a wonderful kick of spice to it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hokkaido Soft Cream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Make room for dessert! The Hokkaido Soft Cream<\/strong> offers delectable soft-serve treats in different flavors. They also have a small window for take-outs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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We sampled the Maple Honeycomb Sauce<\/strong> and the limited edition Choco Crumble Sundae<\/strong>. They also have other flavors like Kuromitsu Boba Sundae<\/strong> and Hokkaido Milk in Lengua de Gato Cone<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Visit the reopened Kiwami branch in BGC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Get your fill of Japanese favorites at the reopened Kiwami located at the Lower Ground of Bonifacio High Street Central! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The food hall is open from Monday to Thursday, 11 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm; and Friday to Sunday, 11 am to 10 pm. The take-out booth for Hokkaido Soft Cream is open from 11 am to 10 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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