{"id":61797,"date":"2025-09-08T16:05:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T08:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=61797"},"modified":"2025-09-10T15:42:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T07:42:55","slug":"zagin-soba-manila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/salcedo\/zagin-soba-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"Zagin Soba Manila in Makati: Serving Tradition and Flavor in Every Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"509\">Japanese dining finds a refined new home in <strong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"295\">Zagin Soba Manila<\/strong>, a restaurant dedicated to the artistry of ramen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"509\">Located in<strong> Salcedo Village<\/strong> in <strong>Makati<\/strong>, this new dining spot brings the comforting flavors of Japan into a setting that feels both minimalist and inviting.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"509\">Zagin Soba Manila has been in a Trial Operation and is set to have its <strong>Soft Launching<\/strong> <strong>on September 9!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"509\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61799 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541192271_1442891066827708_3422660854790921611_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541192271_1442891066827708_3422660854790921611_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541192271_1442891066827708_3422660854790921611_n-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541192271_1442891066827708_3422660854790921611_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541192271_1442891066827708_3422660854790921611_n-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541192271_1442891066827708_3422660854790921611_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541192271_1442891066827708_3422660854790921611_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"921\">The interiors of Zagin Soba Manila reflects a clean Japanese aesthetic\u2014contemporary yet warm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"921\">At the center is an open kitchen where diners can watch the chefs at work, bringing a sense of intimacy and authenticity to every meal. The overall interior of the restaurant creates a calm, uncluttered atmosphere where the focus remains on the food.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"921\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61798 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541530382_1805021330132536_8566140078440305271_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541530382_1805021330132536_8566140078440305271_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541530382_1805021330132536_8566140078440305271_n-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541530382_1805021330132536_8566140078440305271_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541530382_1805021330132536_8566140078440305271_n-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541530382_1805021330132536_8566140078440305271_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541530382_1805021330132536_8566140078440305271_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1407\">Meet the man behind the magic: <strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"972\">Chef Shun Sato<\/strong>, Head Chef of Zagin Soba. With nearly two decades of culinary mastery including eight years dedicated to refining his skills as a ramen chef, Chef Sato brings tradition, technique, and heart to every bowl.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1407\">He has explored every genre of cuisine, with a strong foundation in traditional Japanese cooking with his specialty in creating Japanese fusion cuisine. Each bowl carries his dedication to flavor balance and authenticity, making every sip and slurp a journey to Japan itself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1407\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61800 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/542756930_122142250154795930_8596325771161204289_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/542756930_122142250154795930_8596325771161204289_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/542756930_122142250154795930_8596325771161204289_n-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/542756930_122142250154795930_8596325771161204289_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/542756930_122142250154795930_8596325771161204289_n-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/542756930_122142250154795930_8596325771161204289_n-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Zagin Soba Manila&#8217;s Instagram account\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1858\">Among the restaurant\u2019s standouts is its signature <strong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1483\">Ramen<\/strong>\u2014a rich, frothy chicken-based soup that\u2019s both comforting and refined. The dish features a creamy, frothy broth as its base, topped with \u00a0deep-fried burdock root, thinly sliced pork chashu, fresh greens, and red onion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1858\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61801 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541410355_1141762044541586_485587975273780349_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541410355_1141762044541586_485587975273780349_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541410355_1141762044541586_485587975273780349_n-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541410355_1141762044541586_485587975273780349_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541410355_1141762044541586_485587975273780349_n-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541410355_1141762044541586_485587975273780349_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/541410355_1141762044541586_485587975273780349_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2436\">Zagin Soba Manila stays true to its Japanese roots while offering Manila diners something refreshingly new. Whether you\u2019re looking for a quick comforting meal or an introduction to the nuanced world of soba and ramen, this restaurant offers both substance and style.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2567\">For those who love Japanese cuisine\u2014or simply crave a bowl of noodles prepared with mastery\u2014Zagin Soba Manila is well worth the visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japanese dining finds a refined new home in Zagin Soba Manila, a restaurant dedicated to the artistry of ramen. Located in Salcedo Village in Makati, this new dining spot brings the comforting flavors of Japan into a setting that feels both minimalist and inviting. Zagin Soba Manila has been in a Trial Operation and is set to have its Soft Launching on September 9! IMAGE from Philippine Primer The interiors of Zagin Soba Manila reflects a clean Japanese aesthetic\u2014contemporary yet warm. 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