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Korea’s Super Matcha opens first PH branch at SM Megamall

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17733870269652-Composite.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Handout</div>MANILA — Seoul-based beverage brand Super Matcha is set to open its first Philippine store on March 14 at SM Megamall, introducing its popular premium, sugar-free matcha drinks to local consumers.Located on the ground level of the mall’s Mega Fashion Hall, the café is known in South Korea for its clean, minimalist aesthetic and wellness-oriented menu centered on high-quality matcha beverages.The opening forms part of SM Megamall’s push to bring “first-in-the-Philippines” brands to the Ortigas-based shopping center, expanding its mix of global dining and retail concepts.“As SM Supermalls continues to evolve, we remain committed to elevating everyday experiences by bringing in exceptional brands guided by our ‘all for you’ promise — where our customers are at the heart of everything we do,” Joaquin San Agustin, executive vice president for marketing of SM Supermalls, said in a statement.Another international dining concept, Japanese hotpot chain Mo-Mo Paradise, is also scheduled to open this month at Mega Fashion Hall. Known for its shabu-shabu and sukiyaki offerings, the restaurant is expected to cater to diners looking for a traditional Japanese hotpot experience.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773387123656Cheung Hing Kee.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Cheung Hing Kee. Handout</div>Meanwhile, Hong Kong-based eatery Cheung Hing Kee is slated to arrive in May, bringing its signature pan-fried buns, or sheng jian bao, to Manila.Several brands have already opened their first Philippine locations at the mall, including Korean salad chain Salady and Hong Kong’s renowned noodle shop Mak&#x27;s Noodle.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773387173224Mak&#x27;s Noodle.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Mak&#x27;s Noodle. Handout</div>Retail additions include collectible brand POP MART and Malaysian fashion label Christy Ng, both located at Mega Fashion Hall.SM Megamall said the new openings are part of its effort to expand its lineup of international brands and create more diverse shopping and dining experiences for visitors.

Seoul-based beverage brand Super Matcha is set to open its first Philippine store on March 14 at SM Megamall, introducing its popular premium, sugar-free matcha drinks to local consumers.

Seoul-based beverage brand Super Matcha is set to open its first Philippine store on March 14 at SM Megamall, introducing its popular premium, sugar-free matcha drinks to local consumers.