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Kiwami set to open largest branch at SM Mall of Asia

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750307539716KIWAMI-1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Handout"/>Handout </div>MANILA – Standard Hospitality Group (SHG) is set to open its biggest Kiwami: Japanese Master Kitchens outlet yet at the sprawling SM Mall of Asia. According to Kiwami&#x27;s Facebook page, the new MOA branch will have its grand opening on June 23. This new 700-plus square-meter restaurant, featuring sleek and ambient interiors and a seating capacity for 250, marks a significant expansion for the popular Japanese dining concept.Kiwami distinguishes itself by focusing on the Japanese principle of single-dish mastery. The new SM Mall of Asia branch will house six distinct &quot;master kitchens&quot; -- Yabu (katsu), Ippudo (ramen), Hachibei (yakitori), Hannosuke (tempura), Koyo (sushi handrolls), and Hokkaido (soft cream). Each kitchen boasts dedicated spaces, Japan-trained chefs specializing in their respective dishes, and specialized equipment to ensure authenticity and consistent quality.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750307610335KIWAMI-2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=" Handout"/> Handout </div>&quot;We put a premium on giving our customers the authentic Japanese culinary experience,&quot; SHG stated in a press release.Over chasing seat capacity, SHG said it upholds its promise of mastery by using 30% of the store’s space to house kitchens for each brand and having multiple Japan-trained chefs per brand. &quot;These master kitchens enable us to provide our customers with the best quality Japanese food, with speedy service, and consistency with our standards of taste and service.,&quot; it said.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750307630776Kiwami-3.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=" Handout"/> Handout </div>The opening of the SM Mall of Asia branch signifies an accelerated expansion for Kiwami, being its third major launch in under a year. This follows the successful reopening of its Alabang Town Center location just two months prior, and a significant revamp of its Bonifacio Global City outlet less than a year ago, signaling strong market demand and positive momentum for the brand.

Standard Hospitality Group (SHG) is set to open its biggest Kiwami: Japanese Master Kitchens outlet yet at the sprawling SM Mall of Asia.

Standard Hospitality Group (SHG) is set to open its biggest Kiwami: Japanese Master Kitchens outlet yet at the sprawling SM Mall of Asia.