{"id":33372,"date":"2019-07-18T17:00:26","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T09:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=33372"},"modified":"2024-02-19T13:36:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T05:36:50","slug":"wabi-sabi-and-ikigai-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/japanese\/wabi-sabi-and-ikigai-cafe\/","title":{"rendered":"Wabi-Sabi and Ikigai in Makati: Serving Vegetarian Ramen, Kakigori, and Other Guilt-free Treats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wabi-Sabi and Ikigai | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cVnvvHkvPc4?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><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Updated as of November 29, 2023.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ever wondered how vegetarian ramen could take on a delicious twist? Try visiting Makati Central Square&#8217;s <strong>Wabi-Sabi Noodle House and Ikigai Cafe<\/strong>, where traditional Japanese aesthetics meet the art of crafting no-guilt delights. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy wabi-sabi, the restaurant embraces imperfection and transience, creating a menu that surprises the taste buds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42654\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/rsz_wabi-sabi.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/rsz_wabi-sabi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/rsz_wabi-sabi-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/rsz_wabi-sabi-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> IMAGE from Wabi-sabi Noodle House and Vegetarian Cafe Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>For a memorable dining experience at Wabi-Sabi, indulge in the full-bodied <strong>Shoyu Ramen<\/strong>. Crafted with precision, this vegetarian delight features a broth infused with boiling vegetables and shiitake mushrooms, offering a sharp taste that defies expectations. Topped generously with high-quality veggie meat, the bowl is a symphony of flavors that captivates the palate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"525\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47519\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-shoyu-ramen.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-shoyu-ramen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-shoyu-ramen-290x190.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-shoyu-ramen-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Shoyu Ramen \/ IMAGE from Wabi-sabi and Ikigai Cafe&#8217;s website<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Complement this with the <strong>Okonomigyoza<\/strong>, a unique item featuring juicy vegetarian gyoza adorned with the classic okonomiyaki toppings\u2014sweet sauce, tangy Japanese mayonnaise, nori, and powdered katsuobushi (bonito flakes).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"546\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47520\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-okonomigyoza.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-okonomigyoza.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-okonomigyoza-290x198.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-okonomigyoza-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Okonomigyoza \/ IMAGE from Wabi-sabi and Ikigai Cafe&#8217;s website<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>On the side, have some<strong> Sweetcorn &amp; Cheese Tempura<\/strong>\u00a0for a balance of flavors, hitting you with the complex sweet, sour, and salty taste in creamy and crunchy tempura balls.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"509\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47521\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-corn-tempura.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-corn-tempura.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-corn-tempura-290x185.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-corn-tempura-768x489.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Sweetcorn &amp; Cheese Tempura \/ IMAGE from Wabi-sabi and Ikigai Cafe&#8217;s website<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The owner, <strong>Ibarra Padolina<\/strong>, initially established Wabi-Sabi as a noodle house with a branch in Quezon City and has personally handled the recipes\u00a0in the menu. Not only ramen, but he has also included other Asian favorites he encountered in his travels such as the <strong>Banhmi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47522\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-bahn-mi.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-bahn-mi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-bahn-mi-290x192.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/Wabi-sabi-bahn-mi-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Banh mi \/ IMAGE from Wabi-sabi and Ikigai Cafe&#8217;s website<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sharing the restaurant space with them is <strong>Ikigai<\/strong>, a dessert shop mainly offering<em> kakigori<\/em> or Japanese shaved ice topped with sweet and fresh fruits. One of their bestsellers is the sweet and creamy<strong> Ichigo <\/strong>with its milk ice\u00a0and fresh strawberries, topped with vanilla ice cream.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33376\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/ikigai2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/ikigai2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/ikigai2-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/ikigai2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Ichigo kakigori<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>They also make their own vegetarian ice cream that is deliciously incomparable with its regular counterpart!<\/p>\n<p>With straightforward menus and simple interiors, Wabi-Sabi Noodle House and Ikigai Cafe have carved their niche in MCS. Through their delicious bowls of vegetarian ramen and innovative twists to Japanese favorites, these establishments invite patrons to savor not just the flavors but also the philosophy woven into each creation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33365\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/wabi-sabi2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/wabi-sabi2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/wabi-sabi2-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/wabi-sabi2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get here<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wabi-Sabi is a restaurant at the upper ground floor of Makati Central Square in\u00a0Chino Roces Ave., Makati City.<\/li>\n<li>When commuting, use the MRT3 and alight in Magallanes Station, Southbound side of EDSA, take a jeepney going to &#8220;Kayamanan C&#8221;. Makati Central Square will be on the right.<\/li>\n<li>When driving, you can use Arnaiz Ave., keep right on a small one-way road towards The Beacon, and\u00a0you&#8217;ll arrive\u00a0at the parking area behind the mall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em><span class=\"f\">\u00a0<\/span>This first appeared\u00a0in Philippine Primer Japanese Magazine&#8217;s\u00a0July 2019 issue.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wabi-Sabi and Ikigai surely make their name in the Little Tokyo area with their delicious bowls of vegetarian ramen and other guilt-free dishes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":47519,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[84,253,112,3693,1834],"tags":[473,313,6237,3718],"class_list":["post-33372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese","category-chino-roces-avenue","category-makati","category-makati-cinema-square","category-vegetarian","tag-japanese-restaurant","tag-makati","tag-vegetarian-restaurant","tag-wabi-sabi-and-ikigai-makati"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33372"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33372\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49705,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33372\/revisions\/49705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47519"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}