{"id":57653,"date":"2025-01-23T16:08:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T08:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=57653"},"modified":"2025-07-11T11:54:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T03:54:27","slug":"sawada-ichigo-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/sawada-ichigo-cafe\/","title":{"rendered":"Sawada Ichigo Cafe in BGC: Premium Japanese Strawberry-based Desserts and Drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Discover <strong>Sawada Ichigo Cafe<\/strong>, the Philippines\u2019 first Japanese cafe dedicated to desserts and drinks made exclusively from <strong>Beni Hoppe Ichigo<\/strong>\u2014premium Japanese strawberries celebrated for their natural sweetness and tangy flavor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57659 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-218x218.jpg 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-290x290.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Sawada Ichigo Cafe<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Located in Mitsukoshi Mall in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig, Sawada Ichigo Cafe brings the authentic taste of Japan straight to your palates by importing fresh, preservative-free strawberries directly from Chiba Prefecture.<\/p>\n<p>They specialize in strawberry-based creations such as <em>kakigori<\/em> (Japanese shaved ice dessert), pastries and, smoothies using premium Beni Hoppe strawberries. For a guilt-free indulgence, try their <strong>Kezuri Ichigo (Php 380)<\/strong>, a kakigori made with finely shaved frozen strawberries topped with Hokkaido condensed milk. For matcha fans, the <strong>Matcha Kezuri Ichigo (Php 380)<\/strong> combines authentic Uji Matcha with strawberries and a layer of Nama Cream for an extra later of oomph. Another must-try is the <strong>Ichigo Pie (Php 220)<\/strong>, a flaky pastry filled with a tangy strawberry compote that will keep you digging for more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57655 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-1-145x218.jpg 145w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Kezuri Ichigo<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-57657 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-4-900x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-4-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-4-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-4-290x193.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-4-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-4-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Matcha Kezuri Ichigo \/ IMAGES from Sawada Ichigo Cafe<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>To level up your dining experience, pair these delectable desserts with one of Sawada Ichigo\u2019s signature beverages. <strong>Ichigo Premium Smoothie (Php 480)<\/strong> is a pure strawberry blend with no added sugar or ice, while <strong>Ichigo Milk Smoothie (Php 380)<\/strong> combines Beni Hoppe strawberries with creamy milk for a richer flavor. To invoke nostalgia, the <strong>Ichigo Milk (Php 350)<\/strong> is sweet and refreshing take on strawberry milk made with ichigo confiture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57656 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-3-684x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-3-684x1024.jpeg 684w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-3-401x600.jpeg 401w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-3-146x218.jpeg 146w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-3-768x1150.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-3-1026x1536.jpeg 1026w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-3-1368x2048.jpeg 1368w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Sawada-Ichigo-Cafe-3-scaled.jpeg 1710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ichigo Milk Smoothie \/ IMAGE from Sawada Ichigo Cafe<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sawada Ichigo Cafe has minimal amenities. While there are no outlets for charging or Wi-Fi available, the cafe\u2019s pet-friendly policy adds a brownie points to fur parents. Guests with dietary preferences can also enjoy options like the <strong>Kezuri Ichigo<\/strong> without condensed milk for vegetarians.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, Sawada Ichigo Cafe is set to open its second branch at Opus Mall in Quezon City. This upcoming location will feature an exclusive menu, giving loyal patrons and new visitors something fresh to look forward to. With specially curated offerings available only at this branch, the expansion promises to bring a unique twist to the brand\u2019s signature strawberry-centric experience while maintaining the same charm and quality that customers have come to love.<\/p>\n<p>So if you&#8217;re looking for a refreshing dessert, or a cozy spot to have a short break, Sawada Ichigo Cafe offers a one-of-a-kind Japanese strawberry-based treats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Sawada Ichigo Cafe, the Philippines\u2019 first Japanese cafe dedicated to desserts and drinks made exclusively from Beni Hoppe Ichigo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":57657,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[84,12,14,72],"tags":[7112,324,3737,401,6092],"class_list":["post-57653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese","category-taguig","category-bonifacio-global-city","category-cafe-resto","tag-beni-hoppe-strawberries","tag-bgc","tag-japanese-cafe","tag-milk-shake","tag-mitsukoshi-bgc"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57653","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=57653"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57653\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60604,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57653\/revisions\/60604"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57657"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}