{"id":62066,"date":"2025-09-26T11:32:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T03:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=62066"},"modified":"2025-11-07T15:15:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T07:15:35","slug":"izakaya-tori-ichizu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/restaurant-type\/bar-and-resto\/izakaya-tori-ichizu\/","title":{"rendered":"Izakaya Tori-Ichizu in Makati: Japan\u2019s Famous Yakitori House Fires Up Its First Philippine Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Izakaya Tori-Ichizu<\/strong>, Japan\u2019s well-loved yakitori and izakaya chain, has officially opened its first branch in the Philippines along Polaris Street, Makati<\/strong>\u2014bringing the smoky, savory flavors of authentic Japanese pub dining to Manila\u2019s vibrant food scene.<\/p>\n

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With over 50 branches across Japan<\/strong>, Izakaya Tori-Ichizu is known for its motto: \u201cYakitori, Mizutaki, and Chicken Dishes at the Best Value.\u201d<\/em> Its Philippine debut marks the start of an ambitious plan to expand to 10 locations nationwide<\/strong>, introducing Filipinos to a dining experience that\u2019s equal parts casual, lively, and irresistibly delicious.<\/p>\n

Inside, guests are welcomed into a warm, bustling space reminiscent of a Tokyo izakaya\u2014complete with the sound of skewers sizzling on the grill and the clinking of beer glasses over hearty laughter.<\/p>\n

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\"\"IMAGE from Izakaya Tori-Ichizu’s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The menu features the restaurant\u2019s signature bone-in chicken yakitori<\/strong>, each piece grilled to perfection, along with beloved izakaya classics such as ramen, gyoza, tonkatsu, and chicken nanban<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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To mark its grand opening, the restaurant is treating diners to four weeks of exciting promos<\/strong>:<\/p>\n