{"id":67043,"date":"2026-05-25T14:40:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=67043"},"modified":"2026-05-25T14:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:40:39","slug":"aka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/cebu\/aka\/","title":{"rendered":"AKA in Cebu: Refined Japanese Dining at Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"347\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"7\">AKA<\/strong>, located at <strong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"86\">Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan<\/strong>, offers both <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"111\">omakase<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"149\">\u00e0 la carte <\/strong>dining experiences in <strong>Cebu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"347\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67044\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/616566391_122247144080252411_8642026959515770130_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/616566391_122247144080252411_8642026959515770130_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/616566391_122247144080252411_8642026959515770130_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/616566391_122247144080252411_8642026959515770130_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/616566391_122247144080252411_8642026959515770130_n-218x218.jpg 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/616566391_122247144080252411_8642026959515770130_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/616566391_122247144080252411_8642026959515770130_n-290x290.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from AKA&#8217;s Facebook page\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"347\">The restaurant features sleek wooden interiors, warm lighting, and glass walls overlooking a reflecting pool, creating a refined Japanese-inspired setting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"347\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67045\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/598691538_122241284816252411_6714808716288863275_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/598691538_122241284816252411_6714808716288863275_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/598691538_122241284816252411_6714808716288863275_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/598691538_122241284816252411_6714808716288863275_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/598691538_122241284816252411_6714808716288863275_n-218x218.jpg 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/598691538_122241284816252411_6714808716288863275_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/598691538_122241284816252411_6714808716288863275_n-290x290.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from AKA&#8217;s Facebook page\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"932\">Its <strong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"520\">\u00e0 la carte menu<\/strong> highlights a variety of Japanese favorites, such as fresh sushi and sashimi selections, tempura, and grilled dishes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"932\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67049\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/597153918_122241284786252411_6826925981850884909_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/597153918_122241284786252411_6826925981850884909_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/597153918_122241284786252411_6826925981850884909_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/597153918_122241284786252411_6826925981850884909_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/597153918_122241284786252411_6826925981850884909_n-218x218.jpg 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/597153918_122241284786252411_6826925981850884909_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/597153918_122241284786252411_6826925981850884909_n-290x290.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from AKA&#8217;s Facebook page\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1337\">For a more exclusive dining experience, AKA offers an <strong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1004\">Omakase menu<\/strong>, a chef-curated multi-course meal where guests leave the selection to the chef based on the freshest ingredients available that day. Available every <strong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1190\">Thursday and Sunday at 6:30 p.m.<\/strong>, it requires reservations at least <strong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1309\">48 hours in advance<\/strong>, subject to availability.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"932\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67048\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/476591623_122190389330252411_6415960163964193850_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/476591623_122190389330252411_6415960163964193850_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/476591623_122190389330252411_6415960163964193850_n-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/476591623_122190389330252411_6415960163964193850_n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/476591623_122190389330252411_6415960163964193850_n-290x163.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/476591623_122190389330252411_6415960163964193850_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/476591623_122190389330252411_6415960163964193850_n-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from AKA&#8217;s Facebook page\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1254\">Among their standout dishes is the <strong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"681\">Beef Tataki<\/strong>, made with seared beef, black garlic, ponzu dressing, and crisp onions, offering a balance of savory and citrus flavors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1254\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1365\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67046\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Beef-Tataki.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Beef-Tataki.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Beef-Tataki-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Beef-Tataki-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Beef-Tataki-218x218.jpg 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Beef-Tataki-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Beef-Tataki-290x290.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Beef Tataki\/IMAGE from AKA&#8217;s Facebook page\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1254\">Guests can also enjoy premium <strong>W<\/strong><strong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"849\">agyu dishes<\/strong>, where each tender, marbled slice delivers a rich melt-in-your-mouth experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1254\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"1153\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67047\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/476023398_122188420592252411_2558422229341677157_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/476023398_122188420592252411_2558422229341677157_n.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/476023398_122188420592252411_2558422229341677157_n-599x600.jpg 599w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/476023398_122188420592252411_2558422229341677157_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, 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