{"id":589,"date":"2014-09-07T01:06:03","date_gmt":"2014-09-06T17:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/?p=589"},"modified":"2015-12-28T18:41:25","modified_gmt":"2015-12-28T10:41:25","slug":"ippudo-philippines-finally-sets-foot-in-manila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2014\/09\/07\/ippudo-philippines-finally-sets-foot-in-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"IPPUDO Philippines finally sets foot in Manila!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>The 42nd international branch of IPPUDO is finally opening its flagship store in the Philippines at one of the premiere shopping destinations in the city, Mega Fashion Hall. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Today, <em>Primer<\/em> was invited to the food tasting event and press preview of IPPUDO PH!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-591 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/entrance.jpg\" alt=\"entrance\" width=\"850\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/entrance.jpg 2658w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/entrance-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/entrance-1024x780.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Many VIPs also attended the event.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-590 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/vips.jpg\" alt=\"vips\" width=\"850\" height=\"673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/vips.jpg 2561w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/vips-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/vips-1024x810.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Founder <strong>Mr. Shigemi Kawahara<\/strong>, also known as the &#8220;Ramen King&#8221;, flew over to the Philippines to personally open this branch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-601 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/IMG_0657_2.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0657_2\" width=\"850\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/IMG_0657_2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/IMG_0657_2-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">At the opening, Mr. Kawahara told everyone that he is pleased that they are finally opening a branch in <em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\u201cthe country of smiles.\u201d<\/span><\/em> He aims to make the Filipinos happy with their ramen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-600 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/IMG_0654_2.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0654_2\" width=\"850\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/IMG_0654_2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/IMG_0654_2-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Founder of Standard Hospitality Group, <strong>Mr. John Concepcion<\/strong> was also present. SHG is the company behind this culinary introduction and the company that brought the all-time Japanese favorite YABU: House of Katsu.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Filipino ramen aficionados can expect a complete and unique dining experience at IPPUDO Philippines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The restaurant will be serving its famous signature ramen dishes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em><strong>Shiromaru Motoaji\u2013<\/strong> original tonkotsu broth served with ultra-thin noodles, pork loin, bean sprouts, kikurage and spring onions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-597 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/Shiromaru_2.jpg\" alt=\"Shiromaru_2\" width=\"850\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/Shiromaru_2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/Shiromaru_2-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em><strong>Akamaru Modern \u2013<\/strong> a modern reinvention featuring special blended miso paste and fragrant garlic oil in addition to pork belly, bean sprouts, kikurage and spring onions<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-598\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/Akamaru_2.jpg\" alt=\"Akamaru_2\" width=\"850\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/Akamaru_2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/Akamaru_2-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>And <strong>Karaka-men \u2013<\/strong> thin, curly noodles, spicy miso paste, fragrant garlic oil and ground pork, with cashew nuts and pork belly<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-596 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/Karakamen_2.jpg\" alt=\"Karakamen_2\" width=\"850\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/Karakamen_2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/Karakamen_2-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The side dishes that can be paired are arranged for Filipino tastes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">(Gomma Q, Dashimaki Tamago with Mentaiko)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-613\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/side-dish-5.jpg\" alt=\"side dish 5\" width=\"850\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/side-dish-5.jpg 2638w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/side-dish-5-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/side-dish-5-1024x393.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">(Curry Cheese Harumaki, Oroshi Ponzu Gyoza, Pork Bun)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-612\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/side-dish-4.jpg\" alt=\"side dish 4\" width=\"850\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/side-dish-4.jpg 3048w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/side-dish-4-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/side-dish-4-1024x340.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Mr. Kawahara prepared the ramen dishes for the guests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-594\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/P1140608_2.jpg\" alt=\"P1140608_2\" width=\"850\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/P1140608_2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/P1140608_2-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-593\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/P1140488_2.jpg\" alt=\"P1140488_2\" width=\"850\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/P1140488_2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/P1140488_2-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">IPPUDO Philippines will be operated by Japanese chef Mr. Yota Shiiba (middle).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-602\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/IMG_0601_2.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0601_2\" width=\"850\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/IMG_0601_2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/IMG_0601_2-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The restaurant boasts a stylish and relaxing ambiance, where guests can unwind over lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-592\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/interior-2.jpg\" alt=\"interior 2\" width=\"850\" height=\"651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/interior-2.jpg 2646w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/interior-2-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/interior-2-1024x784.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Catch the grand opening of IPPUDO Philippines this Wednesday at the 3rd floor of Mega Fashion Hall in Ortigas Center!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">More information about IPPUDO PH here: <a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/restaurant\/2014\/08\/05\/6416\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/restaurant\/2014\/08\/05\/6416\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 42nd international branch of IPPUDO is finally opening its flagship store in the Philippines at one of the premiere shopping destinations in the city, Mega Fashion Hall. Today, Primer was invited to the food tasting event and press preview of IPPUDO PH! Many VIPs also attended the event. Founder Mr. Shigemi Kawahara, also known as the &#8220;Ramen King&#8221;, flew over to the Philippines to personally open this branch. At the opening, Mr. Kawahara told everyone that he is pleased that they are finally opening a branch in \u201cthe country of smiles.\u201d He aims to make the Filipinos happy with their ramen. Founder of Standard Hospitality Group, Mr. John Concepcion [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":594,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-launching-and-opening"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2014\/09\/P1140608_2.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=589"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/589\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":618,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/589\/revisions\/618"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/594"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}