{"id":25449,"date":"2016-09-30T15:14:18","date_gmt":"2016-09-30T07:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=25449"},"modified":"2019-09-13T17:10:33","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T09:10:33","slug":"franchises-up-town-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/franchises-up-town-center\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Newsworthy Franchises Opening Soon at UP Town Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

Okonomiyaki, HK-style waffles, sushi trains &\u00a0more!<\/p>\n

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UP Town Center has gotten much bigger (and better) in such a short period of time. What was once a\u00a0small space has turned into\u00a0a complete destination for great\u00a0eats, drinks, and more. While competition is tough in QC’s food scene, these 10 soon-to-open international franchises will definitely keep you coming back to this Katipunan spot.<\/p>\n

Make sure you download the Booky app<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0get alerts for when they finally open!<\/p>\n

The Dessert Kitchen<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Dessert Kitchen made a name for itself in Hong Kong<\/strong> with\u00a0its\u00a0innovative iced desserts and eggettes<\/strong>, including\u00a0its\u00a0award-winning Purple In Love. The\u00a0grape-flavored shaved ice dessert\u00a0is made\u00a0with\u00a0Kyoho grape seaweed balls, mini rice balls, grapes, and taro mochi ice cream.\u00a0Read the full feature\u00a0here.<\/p>\n

Must Try: <\/strong>Purple In Love, Japadog, Eggettes Cocoa Kiss<\/p>\n

Photo from @janago<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from @geolapuz<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are accepted
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\nG\/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Peperoni Pizzeria<\/a><\/h2>\n

Peperoni Pizzeria from Singapore is the home of the 21″ XXL pizzas<\/strong>. It is an all-day diner\u00a0serving traditional Italian comfort food. Since 2004, Singapore (and now, Manila) has\u00a0loved\u00a0their\u00a0signature pizzas\u00a0created with homemade dough and secret sauces. Pizzas come\u00a0in medium (9″), large (12″) and family (21″) sizes. See more photos and insider tips here.<\/p>\n

Must Try: <\/strong>Funghi Portobello con Pollo,\u00a0<\/strong>Bacon Miele,\u00a0Prosciutto Crudo di Parma,\u00a0Alle Vongole<\/p>\n

Photo from @peperoniph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from @happytummytravels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Insider tip: <\/strong>Buy 1 Take 1 on large single-flavored pizzas!\u00a0Valid for dine-in only from Oct 1-12, 2016.<\/pre>\n
Reservations are accepted
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\nG\/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Kumori<\/a><\/h2>\n
Kumori is a vibrant bakery made\u00a0<\/strong>famous\u00a0in\u00a0Nagoya, Japan\u00a0<\/strong>for its\u00a0authentic Japanese breads and pastries<\/strong>.\u00a0This is their 5th branch in the PH, and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. Watch out for more branches to open soon!\u00a0Fun Fact:\u00a0<\/strong>“Kumori” literally translates to “cloudy”.<\/p>\n
Must Try:\u00a0<\/strong>Soft Matcha Bun, Salmon Bonito, Kumori Hanjuku Cheese<\/p>\n
Photo from @kumoriph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from @hersheyssssss<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Insider tip:<\/strong> Get P500 off at their SM North Edsa branch<\/a> via Booky!<\/pre>\n
Reservations are accepted
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\nG\/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Pezzo<\/a><\/h2>\n
Pezzo Pizza is a carnival-themed pizza joint\u00a0from Singapore and the first pizza place in Manila that\u00a0lets you customize your box of pizza by the slice<\/strong>! You can order a box of 1, 3, and 6 and pick any available flavor you want. This will be\u00a0their 3rd branch in the PH. Click here for more details on Pezzo Pizza!<\/p>\n
Must Try: <\/strong>Supremo Pizza,\u00a0Chicken Delight Pizza, Smoked Beef Lasagna<\/p>\n
Photo from @shiiizprmu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photo from @snapbeforeeat<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted
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\nG\/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Paper Moon Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n
Paper Moon Cafe is a dessert cafe\u00a0serving\u00a0heavenly mille crepe cakes<\/strong> by\u00a0Emy Wada, Tokyo\u2019s Grand Dame of Specialty Cakes and founder of Lady M in New York City. The handmade paper-thin 20-layered creations\u00a0are available in mini, medium and large sizes. Fun fact<\/strong>: The Paper Moon PH\u00a0franchise is a partnership between Emy and Vic del Rosario of Viva Entertainment.<\/p>\n
Must Try:<\/strong>\u00a0Original, Matcha, and Mango Mille Crepe Cake<\/p>\n
Photo from @mmdemesa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photo by The Booky Team<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted
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\nG\/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Chili’s Bar & Grill<\/a><\/h2>\n
Chili’s is a popular, casual dining restaurant\u00a0for Tex-Mex comfort food<\/strong> favorites. Since establishing its first branch\u00a0in 1975 in Greenville Ave., Texas, it now has\u00a0over 1400 branches in 31 countries around the world. This location will be its 9th branch in the Philippines.<\/p>\n
Must Try:\u00a0<\/strong>Mix & Match\u00a0Fajitas, Southwestern Egg Rolls, Chicken Crispers, Molten Chocolate Cake<\/p>\n
Photo from @kawlosmigi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from @layees<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Insider tip:\u00a0<\/strong>They occasionally hold 'Food for Three' promos where you get 1 appetizer + 2 entrees for just P999. See in-store posters for details!<\/pre>\n
Reservations are accepted
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\nG\/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
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Dohtonbori<\/a><\/h2>\n
All the way from Tokyo, Dohtonbori\u00a0is Japan\u2019s #1 okonomiyaki <\/strong>restaurant chain that offers the first cook-your-own okonomiyaki experience in Manila. It has over 300 stores in Japan, with other branches in Thailand\u00a0and Taiwan.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
Must Try:<\/strong>\u00a0Deluxe Okonomiyaki, Four-Cheese Pizza, Dohtonbori Pizza, Premium Yakiniku<\/p>\n
Photo from @alexnicoledc<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Insider tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Get up to P500 discounts at their Greenhills<\/a> and SM North<\/a> branches through table bookings with Booky!\r\n<\/pre>\n
Reservations are accepted
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\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nG\/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Genki Sushi<\/a><\/h2>\n
Genki Sushi from Japan is the pioneer of Kaiten Sushi\u00a0a.k.a. sushi served on a conveyor belt<\/strong>–or in this case, speed trains. They established their first branch in the PH with their BGC location just September last year, but have now finally expanded to QC. Their menu\u00a0highlights a\u00a0variety of fresh and high quality sushi, ramen, tempura and more. Guests here can\u00a0enjoy ordering from a\u00a0tablet.\u00a0P.S.\u00a0There’s unlimited house tea from the tap.<\/p>\n
Must Try<\/strong>: Seared Salmon with Black Pepper<\/p>\n
Photo from @danielfooddiary<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from @killgwen<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
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\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nG\/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
ShakeAway<\/a><\/h2>\n
Shakeaway, a.k.a. the “World’s Largest Milkshake Bar Company<\/strong>,” was established in\u00a0Bournemouth, England in 1999. \u00a0They’re known as the original re-inventor of milkshakes, offering\u00a0over 180 different flavors using fresh ingredients.<\/p>\n
Must Try:<\/strong>\u00a0Millionaire’s Milkshake, Dave<\/p>\n
Photo from @shakeawayca<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from @shakeaway_official<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Insider tip<\/strong>: If you're on a diet, go for their real fruit smoothies or frozen yoghurt desserts.<\/pre>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nG\/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hello Kitty Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n
Taking Japan, USA, Turkey, and more\u00a0by storm, Hello Kitty Cafe is a\u00a0Sanrio-themed cafe<\/strong>\u00a0that serves cute character-inspired meals and desserts guaranteed to make any Hello Kitty fan swoon.\u00a0After a successful pop-up at Duty Free Philippines<\/a>, they’ve expanded to\u00a0SM North EDSA<\/a>\u00a0and Uptown Place Mall<\/a>\u00a0(opening soon).<\/p>\n
Must Try:\u00a0<\/strong>Chicken Fettuccine Pasta, Chocolate Swirl Cupcake, Hello Kitty Latte<\/p>\n
Photo from @thatsheart<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
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\nG\/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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TOMS Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n
TOMS\u00a0Cafe is a cozy coffee shop that offers beverages that give back. For every purchase of a TOMS Roasting Co. product, it provides\u00a0safe water for a person–the same principle behind their footwear line. Since the establishment of its\u00a0flagship store is in Venice, California<\/strong>, it has helped provide water to 7 countries around the world.\u00a0Their beans are sourced from regions known especially for great quality coffee.<\/p>\n
Must Try:\u00a0<\/strong>Peru and Malawi Roasts<\/p>\n
Photo from @tomsportland<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from @tomsportland<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nG\/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Planning to visit these restaurants when they open? Don’t forget to add them to your MUST TRY LIST<\/strong> on the Booky app<\/a> to stay updated! Share your food adventures with us by tagging us on Instagram @bookyapp<\/a> and\u00a0#bookymanila.
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