{"id":549,"date":"2023-12-18T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T04:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/eat\/?p=549"},"modified":"2024-11-07T11:05:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T03:05:42","slug":"hatsu-hana-tei","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/little-tokyo\/hatsu-hana-tei\/","title":{"rendered":"Hatsu Hana Tei in Makati: Offering Fresh &amp; Healthy Japanese Food for Every Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">There are various Japanese restaurants in the Metro, but nothing can beat the authenticity and fusion of fresh flavors hailing from Japan served at Hatsu Hana Tei!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Hatsu Hana Tei <\/strong>was established in 2002 as the in-house Japanese restaurant of <strong>Herald Suites, Makati.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Embodying its name that directly translates to <strong>&#8220;first spring flower&#8221;<\/strong>, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">this restaurant offers a relaxed and refined ambiance for traditional Japanese dining.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47795\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-4.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-4.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-4-290x218.png 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-4-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Hatsu Hana Tei<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Unlike other restaurants that choose to adapt to a more modern approach, Hatsu Hana Tei prefers to stick to <strong>traditional Japanese cuisine<\/strong>. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Infused with a deep connection to nature, the Japanese restaurant prides itself on crafting <\/span>healthy Japanese food, meticulously prepared and cooked fresh in their kitchen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47799\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-290x218.png 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Hatsu Hana-Tei<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chef Koicho Kondo<\/strong>, the culinary visionary behind Hatsu Hana Tei, creates the culinary marvels at this Japanese restaurant. Among his exceptional creations are <strong>charcoal-grilled meat dishes<\/strong> glazed with miso, elevating the meat&#8217;s tenderness and imparting a delectable sweet and savory essence through a perfect balance of flavors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47797\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-2.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-2.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-2-290x218.png 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-2-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Hatsu Hana-Tei<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Aside from these grilled dishes, Hatsu Hana Tei also offers <em><strong>sukiyaki<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>with thinkly-sliced marbled beef, tofu, onions, mushrooms, and udon noodles stewed in <em>shoyu\u00a0<\/em>or soy sauce-based sauce. This dish is cooked in a cast iron pan, resembling a comforting hot pot dish that can be shared between friends and family.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47792\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-7.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-7.png 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-7-450x600.png 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-7-164x218.png 164w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Sukiyaki \/ IMAGE from Hatsu Hana-Tei<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">For those craving for the delicate freshness of <i>seafood<\/i>, try Hatsu Hana Tei&#8217;s <strong>Maguro Sashimi <\/strong>and <strong>Maguro Don<\/strong>, featuring freshly sliced <strong>Bluefin or Yellowfin tuna<\/strong> that you can pair with vinegar rice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47791\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-8.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-8.png 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-8-450x600.png 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/Hatsu-Hana-Tei-8-164x218.png 164w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Maguro Sashimi \/ IMAGE from Hatsu Hana-Tei<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Meanwhile, Chef Koichi Kondo, who has been working for the restaurant since it opened, continuously experiments on the newest possible dishes they could offer to their diners every year. Aside from the Japanese appetizers, they also proudly serve <strong>Kaiseki-style meals<\/strong>\u2014a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner.<\/p>\n<p>While Hatsu Hana Tei serves various meals for solo or couples, the Japanese restaurant also extends a warm invitation to groups seeking an intimate celebration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56301 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-2-1024x970.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-2-1024x970.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-2-634x600.jpg 634w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-2-230x218.jpg 230w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-2-768x727.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-2-1536x1455.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-2-2048x1940.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Hatsu Hana-Tei<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you want to have a private dinner with friends or family, they have seven (7) traditional\u00a0<em>tatami<\/em> rooms with 4-seater up to 15-seater choices that&#8217;s perfect for every gathering. Each room has a specific capacity, so you can choose the one that best fits your group size. Room 23 seats 8 to 10 people, while Room 24 accommodates 10 to 15 guests. Smaller rooms like Rooms 25, 26, 27, and 28 can seat from\u00a04 to 6 diners, and Room 29 is just right for 6 to 8. These rooms have a bell system so whenever you have additional orders, you can just ring the bell to get the attention of the server assigned to assist your table.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-56300\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-3-684x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-3-684x600.jpg 684w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-3-1024x898.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-3-249x218.jpg 249w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-3-768x673.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-3-1536x1347.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Hatsu-hana-tei-3-2048x1796.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Hatsu Hana-Tei<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">With Hatsu Hana Tei&#8217;s impeccable setting, upscale ambiance, and authentic Japanese food, this restaurant is perfect for those seeking an exquisite blend of culinary artistry and a refined dining experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hatsu Hana Tei at Herald Suites in Makati embodies the season of spring with a relaxed and refined ambiance for traditional Japanese dining.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":56303,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[84,19,112,6644,6645,6641],"tags":[3723,1790,3720,3722,3721,836,473,713],"class_list":["post-549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese","category-little-tokyo","category-makati","category-private-room","category-rent-entire-restaurant","category-smoking-area","tag-around-little-tokyo","tag-authentic-japanese-restaurant","tag-hatsu-hana-tei","tag-hatsu-hana-tei-herald-suites","tag-herald-suites","tag-japanese-cuisine","tag-japanese-restaurant","tag-little-tokyo"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/549","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=549"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/549\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1402,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/549\/revisions\/1402"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56303"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}