Key Coffee Kissaten in BGC: A Chill Japanese Hi-Fi Cafe
Discover unparalleled caffeinated drinks and comforting Japanese fare at Key Coffee Kissaten in Mitsukoshi BGC in Taguig, the first flagship café of one of Japan’s oldest and most respected coffee brands.
Far from a typical café, Key Coffee Kissaten is designed as a Hi-Fi café, drawing inspiration from Japan’s jazz listening cafés where music, craft, and conversation take center stage.
IMAGE from Key Coffee Kissaten
Spanning 200 square meters at Mitsukoshi BGC, the café houses a coffee bar, bakery, pizza station, wine bottle shop, and seating for 70 guests—creating a multifaceted space where specialty coffee, comforting dishes, and jazz culture come together.
Its rustic brick walls, dark wooden interiors, plush seating, and vintage turntable setup evoke a nostalgic atmosphere, while high-fidelity audio fills the space with soulful jazz, making each visit feel immersive.
IMAGE from Key Coffee Kissaten
Among their best sellers is the Shoyu Popcorn Cappuccino (starts at Php 180), is an inventive mix of espresso, frothed milk, shoyu salted caramel, and popcorn.
Shoyu Popcorn Cappuccino (starts at Php 180)/IMAGE from Philippine Primer
For a satisfying savory bite, try the Horje-San Truffle Egg Katsu Sando (Php 285), made with fluffy milk bread sandwiching panko-crusted egg, rich truffle mayo, and crisp spring onions. It’s a comforting yet elevated take on the classic Japanese sandwich.
Horje-San Truffle Egg Katsu Sando (Php 285)/IMAGE from Key Coffee Kissaten
For something more indulgent, the Wagyu Yakiniku Don (Php 1,010) features pan-seared wagyu served over steak rice with fried egg and house yakiniku sauce, offering rich flavors in every bite.
Wagyu Yakiniku Don (Php 1,010)/IMAGE from Key Coffee Kissaten
Seafood lovers can opt for the Crab Ikura Udon (Php 610), a comforting bowl of homemade udon tossed in crab fat cream sauce and topped with crab meat, ikura, and spring onions.
Crab Ikura Udon (Php 610)/IMAGE from Key Coffee Kissaten
For dessert, the Matcha Strawberry Cake Roll (Php 390) combines matcha sponge cake, matcha ganache, vanilla diplomat, and fresh strawberries for a finish that is both elegant and refreshing.
Matcha Strawberry Cake Roll (Php 390)/IMAGE from Philippine Primer
The menu is shaped by a culinary team with impressive international and local credentials. Chef Mianne Manguiat, who leads the kitchen at Key Coffee Kissaten, brings together business acumen and culinary expertise through a background that spans both entrepreneurship and professional culinary training.
A graduate of BS Entrepreneurship from De La Salle University Manila and a CCA Diploma holder in Culinary Arts Manila, she honed her skills through rigorous training at The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado, a prestigious luxury resort known for its high culinary standards. She later served as Head Chef at Bistronomia, where she further developed her approach to refined yet approachable flavors.
Chef Mianne Manguiat/IMAGE from Key Coffee Kissaten
Chef Alexa Versoza, whose background reflects years of disciplined training and craftsmanship. A Culinary Arts graduate of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, she trained and worked for two years in the United States at Four Seasons and Sonnenalp, where she developed a thoughtful, technique-driven approach to pastry.
Returning to Manila, she became Corporate Pastry Chef at Bistronomia (formerly La Lola Group) before taking on the role of Executive Pastry Chef at Metronome, further refining her voice in modern pastry. She is also the co-owner of Apo Baking Society in Quezon City, where she continues to create pastries rooted in restraint, flavor, and a deep respect for process—qualities reflected in Key Coffee’s dessert offerings.
Chef Alexa Versoza/IMAGE from Key Coffee Kissaten
Founded in 1920, Key Coffee has spent nearly a century refining its craft, combining decades-long expertise with Japanese coffee technology to deliver exceptional brews that have captivated coffee lovers around the world. The cafe is co-founded by Bryan Chua, Marvin Chua, and Kathleen Chua, the concept was born from a journey through Japan’s coffee scene and a desire to bring authentic kissaten culture to Manila through a modern lens.
THE GINZA SALON by Key Coffee Kissaten is now open at Glorietta 2, Makati, bringing the brand’s signature kissaten experience to a second location in Metro Manila. Named after the refined café culture of Showa-era Ginza, the concept highlights the same attention to detail that has defined Key Coffee for over a century, where the quality of a dish and the temperature of a cup of coffee are held to exacting standards.
Guests can enjoy teishoku-style premium bento sets, curated coffee pairing flights, and an exclusive look into the brand’s evolving coffee program, including its micro-roastery concept. Following the success of its Mitsukoshi BGC flagship and its branch at Opus Mall, Key Coffee continues to expand its presence in the Philippines, with another branch set to open at Trinoma.
Launched in the Philippines in 2017 through Boosterfoods Inc., Key Coffee first introduced Filipinos to its premium coffee products before opening Key Coffee Kissaten in March 2023, bringing a full café and dining concept inspired by traditional Japanese kissaten culture. Following the success of its BGC flagship, the brand expanded with a branch at Opus Mall in December 2024, with more branches set to open in Trinoma.
