{"id":68759,"date":"2026-08-13T16:23:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T08:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=68759"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:23:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T08:23:07","slug":"the-bwb-makati","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/salcedo\/the-bwb-makati\/","title":{"rendered":"The BWB Makati: Bringing Authentic A5 Wagyu and Japanese Hospitality to Salcedo Village"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The BWB Makati<\/strong> introduces a <strong>luxury Japanese yakiniku experience<\/strong> built on two main principles: authentic food quality and thoughtful hospitality.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68769\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0570-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0570-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0570-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0570-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0570-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0570-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0570-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0570-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Its concept was inspired by the reasons many Filipino and international travelers repeatedly return to Japan. Beyond the country\u2019s cuisine, the team recognized <em><strong>omotenashi<\/strong><\/em>, the Japanese practice of providing sincere and attentive service without expecting anything in return.<\/p>\n<p>At The BWB Makati, this philosophy is reflected not only in the food but also in the restaurant\u2019s atmosphere, service, and attention to detail. The team aims to anticipate what guests may need before they ask, allowing them to relax and enjoy the meal at their own pace.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68784\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0665-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0665-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0665-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0665-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0665-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0665-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0665-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0665-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Located along a quiet street in <strong>Salcedo Village<\/strong>, the <strong>40-seat restaurant<\/strong> specializes in <strong>genuine Japanese A5 Wagyu<\/strong>. The location was selected after considering several areas in Makati, BGC, and Alabang, with Salcedo Village ultimately offering the accessibility and calm dining environment suited to the concept.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68782\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0658-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0658-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0658-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0658-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0658-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0658-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0658-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A Seasonal Journey Through Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The BWB Makati\u2019s <strong>course menus<\/strong> are designed as a culinary journey through different regions of Japan. Its appetizers change throughout the year to represent the country\u2019s four seasons, incorporating ingredients and preparations associated with summer, autumn, winter, and spring.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Premium Course<\/strong> <strong>(Php 13,500 per person)<\/strong> begins with a <strong>Drinkable Salad<\/strong> and <strong>Assorted Seasonal Appetizers<\/strong>. These are followed by <strong>Grilled Bluefin Tuna Ohtoro with Bite-size Rice<\/strong> and <strong>Grilled Eel with Bite-size Rice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68770\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0578-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0578-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0578-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0578-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0578-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0578-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0578-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0578-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Drinkable Salad \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68771\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0585-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0585-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0585-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0585-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0585-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0585-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0585-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Assorted Seasonal Appetizers \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68772\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0596-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0596-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0596-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0596-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0596-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0596-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0596-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Grilled Bluefin Tuna Ohtoro with Bite-size Rice \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Guests are then served <strong>Assorted Kimchi and Japanese-style Namul<\/strong> before moving on to the grilled meat selections. These include two kinds of <strong>Beef Tongue<\/strong>, <strong>Grilled Sirloin<\/strong>, <strong>Lean Wagyu (Today&#8217;s Rare Cut)<\/strong>, and<strong> Marbled Wagyu (Today&#8217;s Rare Cut)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68773\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0611-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0611-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0611-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0611-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0611-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0611-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0611-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0611-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Assorted Kimchi &amp; Japanese-style Namul \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68791\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/meat-2.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/meat-2.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/meat-2-290x218.png 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/meat-2-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>From left to right: Beef Tongue, Grilled Sirloin, Lean Wagyu, and Marbled Wagyu \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The meal concludes with a choice between <strong>Crispy Rice with Ankake<\/strong> or <strong>Cold Noodles Reimen<\/strong>, followed by <strong>dessert<\/strong> with your choice of either <strong>apple or melon ice cream<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Each course is planned to introduce different flavors, textures, and regional influences while keeping authentic A5 Wagyu at the center of the experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Japanese Yakiniku Experts<\/h2>\n<p>Before helping open The BWB Makati, <strong>Chef Toda<\/strong> trained for several years in Japan under <strong>Mr. Takano<\/strong>, who serves as the restaurant\u2019s consultant, supervisor, and culinary overseer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68797\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/744042346_122106867627378260_5557300526937691765_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/744042346_122106867627378260_5557300526937691765_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/744042346_122106867627378260_5557300526937691765_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/744042346_122106867627378260_5557300526937691765_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/744042346_122106867627378260_5557300526937691765_n-164x218.jpg 164w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Chef Toda \/ IMAGE from The BWB Makati&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Takano has produced premium yakiniku restaurants in <strong>Vietnam<\/strong>, <strong>Singapore<\/strong>, <strong>Italy<\/strong>, and the <strong>United States<\/strong>. His involvement in The BWB Makati extends beyond the kitchen, covering operational planning, business development, and the restaurant\u2019s overall direction.<\/p>\n<p>The preparation for the Makati opening took approximately two years. The chef later moved to the Philippines to support the launch and work closely with the local team.<\/p>\n<p>Before welcoming guests, the staff underwent around a month and a half of culinary and service training. The program combined the attentiveness of Japanese hospitality with the natural warmth and friendliness of Filipino service.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Private Dining for Special Occasions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For more intimate celebrations and private gatherings, The BWB Makati also offers a <strong>VIP Room<\/strong> that can accommodate up to <strong>eight guests<\/strong>. The space provides a more private setting for birthdays, anniversaries, business dinners, and other special occasions while allowing guests to enjoy the restaurant\u2019s Japanese dining experience away from the main dining area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68779\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0645-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0645-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0645-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0645-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0645-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0645-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0645-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/IMG_0645-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>VIP Room for 8 guests \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The VIP Room comes with a <strong>room service fee of Php 30,000<\/strong>, which is <strong>separate from and excludes the selected course menu rate<\/strong>. With its limited capacity, the room is especially suited for small groups looking for a more exclusive and personal dining experience at The BWB Makati.<\/p>\n<p>Through authentic Japanese A5 Wagyu, seasonal courses, and carefully considered service, The BWB Makati offers guests a dining experience shaped by the same food quality and hospitality they might encounter at a premium restaurant in Japan. It is positioned as a destination for intimate meals, celebrations, and special occasions in Makati.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The BWB Makati introduces a luxury Japanese yakiniku experience built on two main principles: authentic food quality and thoughtful hospitality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":68791,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[84,30,112,201],"tags":[5820,9193,435,9192],"class_list":["post-68759","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese","category-salcedo","category-makati","category-japanese-yakiniku","tag-a5-wagyu","tag-authentic-a5-wagyu","tag-salcedo-village","tag-the-bwb-makati"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68759","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=68759"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68759\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68859,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68759\/revisions\/68859"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68791"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}