{"id":62583,"date":"2025-10-22T15:13:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T07:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=62583"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:55:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T05:55:46","slug":"hikiniku-to-come","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/hikiniku-to-come\/","title":{"rendered":"Hikiniku To Come in BGC: Japan\u2019s Original \u201cOn-the-Rice\u201d Hamburg Concept"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hikiniku To Come<\/strong>, famed for its signature \u201con-the-rice\u201d Hamburg steak, made its highly anticipated debut in the Philippines on October 24, 2025<\/strong>, at Uptown Mall in BGC, Taguig <\/strong>marking the brand\u2019s first expansion into the country, bringing an authentic Japanese dining experience that has captivated food lovers across Asia.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Hikiniku To Come PHL’s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Founded in Japan Hikiniku To Come offers a minimalist yet immersive dining style centered on quality and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

Its counter-only seating<\/strong> wraps around the central grill, allowing diners to witness the precise, rhythmic movements of the chefs as they prepare each freshly ground Hamburg steak over open flames, transforming every meal into a live cooking experience that celebrates simplicity and freshness.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Hikiniku To Come PHL’s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

At the heart of the menu is the freshly grilled Hamburg served directly over steaming rice, a concept Hikiniku To Come pioneered in 2020 and which quickly became a dining trend throughout Japan and other parts of Asia.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Hikiniku To Come PHL’s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Every element of the meal is carefully timed and prepared to perfection. Each morning, the team grinds 100% beef in-store, grills it over charcoal right in front of diners, and serves it with freshly cooked rice made in staggered batches throughout the day, ensuring that every bowl is hot, fluffy, and freshly made.<\/p>\n

This attention to detail and commitment to freshness embody the brand\u2019s philosophy of serving food that is made-to-order and full of honest, authentic flavor.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Hikiniku To Come PHL’s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Bringing this vision to Manila is Standard Hospitality Group<\/strong>, known for introducing innovative dining concepts that highlight authenticity and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

Following the success of its first branch, Hikiniku To Come is set to expand its presence in the Philippines with a second location<\/strong> opening soon at Level 3, Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City <\/strong>in September 2026<\/strong>, bringing the brand\u2019s signature Hamburg dining experience to even more guests.<\/p>\n

With its wood-and-steel interiors, immersive counter setup, and dedication to freshness, Hikiniku To Come\u2019s first Philippine branch promises an unforgettable experience for those seeking a true taste of Japanese precision and flavor, served simply, beautifully, and always fresh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tokyo-born dining concept Hikiniku To Come, famed for its signature \u201con-the-rice\u201d Hamburg steak, is set to make its highly anticipated debut in the Philippines on October 24, 2025, at Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":67407,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[84,12,14,246],"tags":[324,392,6499,7588,7727,7726,7436,454,1715],"class_list":["post-62583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese","category-taguig","category-bonifacio-global-city","category-uptown-bgc","tag-bgc","tag-bonifacio-global-city","tag-grand-opening","tag-hamburg-steak","tag-hamburger-steak","tag-hikiniku-to-come","tag-newly-opened","tag-soon-to-open","tag-uptown-mall"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62583","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=62583"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62583\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67408,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62583\/revisions\/67408"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67407"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}