{"id":21216,"date":"2018-01-29T12:00:07","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T04:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=21216"},"modified":"2019-09-17T17:16:48","modified_gmt":"2019-09-17T09:16:48","slug":"saboten-in-bgc-home-of-decades-old-original-katsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/saboten-in-bgc-home-of-decades-old-original-katsu\/","title":{"rendered":"Saboten in Bonifacio Global City: Home of Decades-Old Original Katsu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Saboten | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bLnePI_BZOA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">One of the best places in Metro Manila to eat authentic tonkatsu is <strong>Saboten<\/strong>, a restaurant that has its roots in the country where the well-loved pork cutlet dish was born.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21227\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9201.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9201.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9201-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9201-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9201-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Saboten is globally known for its original and authentic tonkatsu dishes.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Founded in 1966 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Saboten has strongly established its name as a tonkatsu restaurant not only in Japan but also in other parts of the world, including the Philippines. Its first branch in the Philippines was opened at<strong> Serendra, BGC<\/strong>\u00a0in 2013 and has since been the go-to food spot for people craving a crisp and golden serving of freshly-cooked tonkatsu.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21228\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/MG_4442.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/MG_4442.jpg 960w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/MG_4442-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/MG_4442-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/MG_4442-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Dominated by wood and minimalist elements, Saboten in BGC is also a very pleasant place to enjoy Japanese dishes.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Saboten uses a combination of imported and locally-sourced ingredients for all of their dishes. To ensure the authenticity of the customers&#8217; tonkatsu experience, all of the sauces and dressings they use come from Japan, while the meat products are sourced from meticulously selected local suppliers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Saboten&#8217;s menu consists of various katsu dishes, but you can also find other delicious options for chicken and seafood meals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">A classic must-try tonkatsu is <strong>The Original<\/strong>, the signature tonkatsu of Saboten that has captured everyone&#8217;s hearts through the decades. You can choose from a <strong>Tenderloin Set<\/strong> or a<strong> Loin Set<\/strong>. It is best enjoyed with the special tonkatsu sauce which is mixed with crushed sesame seeds. The sesame seeds add a tempting aroma and texture to every bite.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21229\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Saboten-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Saboten-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Saboten-4-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Saboten-4-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Saboten-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>The Original Loin Set (Php 425 &#8211; large; Php 395 &#8211; medium) served with refillable shredded cabbage, pickles, rice, and miso soup.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The <strong>Grated Radish Katsu<\/strong> is a good choice for Japanese diners and those who prefer light flavors. This dish uses ponzu, a Japanese citrus-based soy sauce, which has a refreshing zesty taste and aroma.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21230\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9159.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9159.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9159-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9159-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9159-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Grated Radish Tenderloin Set (Php 450)\u00a0served with refillable ponzu sauce, shredded cabbage, pickles, rice, and miso soup.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">If you&#8217;re dropping by Saboten for some snacks or light meals to enjoy your time with friends or family, they are currently offering an enjoyable <strong>combination of a glass of Classic Kakubin Highball (made with Suntory whiskey) and a Chicken Karaage Set<\/strong> for only <strong>Php 450+<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21231\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9235.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9235.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9235-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9235-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/IMG_9235-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Classic Kakubin Highball and Chicken Karaage Set (Php 450)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23125\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Katsu-Curry.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Katsu-Curry.jpg 960w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Katsu-Curry-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Katsu-Curry-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/Katsu-Curry-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Toshi Katsu Curry (Php 435)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It is worth noting that not only is Saboten a great place to enjoy freshly cooked katsu dishes that are certified authentic but is it also an ideal place to bring your family and friends for a cool and unhurried bonding over food. The restaurant strongly evokes Japanese-style design which utilizes a lot of wood and bamboo materials, creating a place that is naturally vibrant and that can instantly brighten your mood.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Written by Rizelle &#8220;Rei&#8221; Lea\u00f1o<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saboten is globally known for its original and authentic tonkatsu dishes. 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