{"id":65782,"date":"2026-03-31T10:34:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T02:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=65782"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T02:34:22","slug":"wakiya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/wakiya\/","title":{"rendered":"Wakiya in Taguig: A New Japanese Dining House for Quiet Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking to discover new Japanese restaurants in the Metro, you may want to keep <strong>Wakiya<\/strong> on your radar!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wakiya<\/strong> is a Japanese dining house created as a place of comfort, connection, and quiet celebration. Inspired by the rhythm of life in Japan, it offers guests a welcome pause from the pace of everyday work, a hidden space where people can reconnect beyond their roles and routines. Located on S. Ola Villamor St., AFPOVAI, Taguig, Wakiya presents a modern Japanese dining experience marked by calm sophistication and warm hospitality.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65785\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Wakiya-1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Wakiya-1.png 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Wakiya-1-450x600.png 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Wakiya-1-164x218.png 164w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>SCREENSHOT from Wakiya&#8217;s Instagram Account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At the heart of Wakiya is a mission to provide thoughtfully prepared Japanese cuisine and curated dining experiences that encourage rest, conversation, and meaningful gatherings. This vision is reflected not only in its food but also in the way the restaurant shapes its atmosphere through warm service, a distinct dining environment, and a strong sense of cultural authenticity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65787\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Wakiya-2.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Wakiya-2.png 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Wakiya-2-450x600.png 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Wakiya-2-164x218.png 164w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>SCREENSHOT from Wakiya&#8217;s Instagram Account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Guests may also want to try their seafood selections prepared in two distinct ways, beginning with the delicate <strong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"129\">Salmon Nigiri<\/strong>, which highlights the rich and buttery flavor of fresh salmon over perfectly seasoned rice. For something more indulgent, the <strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"270\">Uni Nigiri<\/strong> offers a soft, creamy bite with a briny sweetness that makes it a memorable addition to the experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1352\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65784\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/SnapInsta.to_650961842_18058392641442881_790704272528964555_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/SnapInsta.to_650961842_18058392641442881_790704272528964555_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/SnapInsta.to_650961842_18058392641442881_790704272528964555_n-479x600.jpg 479w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/SnapInsta.to_650961842_18058392641442881_790704272528964555_n-818x1024.jpg 818w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/SnapInsta.to_650961842_18058392641442881_790704272528964555_n-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/SnapInsta.to_650961842_18058392641442881_790704272528964555_n-768x961.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Wakiya&#8217;s Instagram Account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"f08592a7-6f45-4630-b225-9349b4f8154e\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-7\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:3dd9c186-c472-4928-bb93-93f615a7c2fd-12\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"46456ec6-46c2-4412-8ce7-6bb4b191a627\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-4-thinking\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"243\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For something heartier, their take on <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"55\">Ebi Fry Curry<\/strong> is also worth trying. It features golden-crisp ebi fry, delicately breaded and fried to perfection, served with fragrant Japanese curry and warm rice for a comforting and satisfying meal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"243\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1352\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65783\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/SnapInsta.to_650121249_18057344609442881_3397275331411011637_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/SnapInsta.to_650121249_18057344609442881_3397275331411011637_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/SnapInsta.to_650121249_18057344609442881_3397275331411011637_n-479x600.jpg 479w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/SnapInsta.to_650121249_18057344609442881_3397275331411011637_n-818x1024.jpg 818w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/SnapInsta.to_650121249_18057344609442881_3397275331411011637_n-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/SnapInsta.to_650121249_18057344609442881_3397275331411011637_n-768x961.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Wakiya&#8217;s Instagram Account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"243\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Adding to the excitement, <strong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"69\">Wakiya is set to open on April 10, 2026<\/strong>, welcoming guests to a fresh new Japanese dining destination. With its thoughtfully designed space and carefully curated dining experience, it promises to be a welcome new spot for those looking to gather, unwind, and enjoy Japanese cuisine in a warm and refined setting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking to discover new Japanese restaurants in the Metro, you may want to keep Wakiya on your radar!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":65788,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[84,12],"tags":[8413,8409,8410,8411,190,8412,8408],"class_list":["post-65782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese","category-taguig","tag-ebi-fry-curry","tag-new-japanese-restaurant","tag-new-japanese-restaurant-in-taguig","tag-salmon-nigiri","tag-taguig","tag-uni-nigiri","tag-wakiya"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65782","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=65782"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65782\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65789,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65782\/revisions\/65789"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65788"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65782"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}