{"id":73259,"date":"2026-07-08T12:36:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T04:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=73259"},"modified":"2026-07-08T12:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T04:36:17","slug":"first-look-watamis-new-menu-puts-a-fresh-spin-on-japanese-classics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/watamis-new-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look: Watami\u2019s New Menu Puts a Fresh Spin on Japanese Classics"},"content":{"rendered":"

Japanese food is always a good idea\u2014and Watami\u2019s new menu proves that Everyday Japanese can feel even more indulgent, with reimagined classics, playful presentations, and dishes worth savoring.<\/span><\/p>\n

Salmon Taco Aburi\u00a0 With a Flair<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Watami\u2019s newest showstopper is the Salmon Taco Aburi Ladder<\/strong>\u2014and it\u2019s designed to be as memorable as it is delicious. Served on a tiered ladder and torched tableside, this playful dish turns the beloved salmon nigiri into something more interactive and indulgent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Salmon Taco Aburi Ladder<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

From the well-loved Salmon Aburi<\/strong> to the bold Tuna Aburi<\/strong>, playful Tuna Taco Aburi<\/strong>, and succulent Shrimp Aburi<\/strong>, Watami\u2019s aburi selections offer a satisfying balance of flame-seared aroma and indulgent Japanese comfort in every order.<\/span><\/p>\n

Classics You Keep Coming Back For<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The new menu highlights Watami\u2019s timeless classics that make it a go-to for everyday Japanese.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Katsu<\/strong> is still a must\u2014crispy, comforting, and best enjoyed with Watami\u2019s signature ritual of grinding sesame seeds and mixing them with tonkatsu sauce. From classic pork to chicken, curry, and cheesy menchi, each katsu set comes complete with refillable rice, cabbage, and miso soup\u2014a satisfying meal from start to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Pork Cutlet with Refillable Cabbage, Rice, and Miso Soup<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Tonkatsu Sauce Ritual<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For everyday comfort, Watami\u2019s ramen delivers warmth in every bowl. Slow-prepared broths anchor favorites like Tonkotsu Chashu<\/strong>, Spicy Miso<\/strong>, Shoyu<\/strong>, and the house-specialty Tantanmen<\/strong>\u2014reliable, flavorful, and always a good idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Tonkotsu Chashu Ramen<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s the Stone Pot<\/strong>, where sizzling rice bowls turn simple ingredients into something exciting. With options like salmon, pepper beef, chicken, and tuna<\/strong>, it\u2019s a comforting classic with just the right amount of drama.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Chicken in Stone Pot<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Some things change. The favorites stay\u2014and they\u2019re still worth ordering every time at Watami. <\/span>Each dish feels comfortingly familiar, yet unmistakably new\u2014perfect for everyday Japanese cravings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Smoked Series: Familiar Flavors, Deeper Note<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Watami\u2019s Smoked Series introduces a rich, aromatic dimension to classic Japanese dishes, carefully smoked to enhance\u2014not overpower\u2014each plate with warmth and depth.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Smoked Salmon Nigiri<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

From the indulgent <\/span>Smoked Omu Rice with Hamburg Steak<\/b> to the savory <\/span>Sizzling Cheese Gyoza<\/b> and the delicately layered <\/span>Smoked Salmon Tataki<\/b>, alongside other smoked nigiri, sashimi, and grilled favorites, this lineup elevates familiar comfort dishes into something more refined and memorable.<\/span><\/p>\n

If these dishes made your mouth water just by seeing them, reserve your table now by visiting bistro.com.ph\/#reservation<\/a><\/strong> to experience Watami’s newest offerings for yourself!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Japanese food is always a good idea\u2014and Watami\u2019s new menu proves that Everyday Japanese can feel even more indulgent, with reimagined classics, playful presentations, and dishes worth savoring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":73266,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38,94],"tags":[16545,17040],"class_list":["post-73259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-launching-and-opening","category-press-release","tag-watami","tag-watamis-new-menu"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/07\/Watami.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73259","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=73259"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73269,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73259\/revisions\/73269"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=73259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=73259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}