A Closer Look at TORIKIZOKU’s Yakitori: Must-Try Favorites

 Grilled Chicken Breast & Leek Sauce (Kizokuyaki)

There’s more to TORIKIZOKU than just grilled chicken. At the heart of the Japanese restaurant’s menu is its yakitori, with a wide selection of chicken cuts and flavors served fresh off the grill.

One of the highlights is Kizokuyaki, TORIKIZOKU’s signature style of grilling chicken together with pieces of leek on the same skewer. The selection includes Grilled Thigh & Leek Sauce, Grilled Thigh & Leek Spice, Grilled Breast & Leek Sauce, Grilled Breast & Leek Spice, Grilled Breast & Leek Salt, and Grilled Thigh & Leek Salt. Depending on the cut and seasoning, each skewer offers a different balance of juiciness, savory flavor, spice, and the natural sweetness of grilled leek.

Jollibee Group Shares Filipino Success Story with Next Generation Leaders at the Inaugural ASEAN Youth Entrepreneurship Summit

 Jollibee Group Global President and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong wraps up his speech at the inaugural ASEAN Youth Entrepreneurship Summit 2026 with a groufie with participants at the SM Mall of Asia Arena

 

Key Highlights:

• Jollibee Group President and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong was invited as a guest speaker at the inaugural ASEAN Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (AYES) 2026.
• The invitation recognizes Jollibee Group's journey from a single Filipino-founded business into a multinational restaurant group with a global presence.
• Jollibee Group shares its entrepreneurial journey to help inspire future generations of business leaders across Southeast Asia.
• Over 10,000 participants attended the summit, which serves as a regional platform for youth entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.

Jollibee Group Global President and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong was among the guest speakers at the inaugural ASEAN Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (AYES) 2026, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. He shared Jollibee’s story with young entrepreneurs and future business leaders from across the region, tracing its growth from a single Filipino-founded business into a multinational restaurant group.

“When people ask about our success, I feel grateful—and careful. Grateful for the milestones. Careful because success never belongs to one person. It is built by people who dare to dream, teams who work hard, partners who believe, customers who return, and communities that help a business grow,” Tanmantiong said.

Today, Jollibee is the number one quick-service restaurant in Vietnam, with more than 250 stores serving an entirely Vietnamese customer base, and the number one chain in Brunei. In the United States, it was voted No. 1 Best Fast-Food Fried Chicken in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the third consecutive year.

Prost to Filipino-German Friendship at Solaire Resort Entertainment City’s Oktoberfest Poolside Preview

Photo shows: Solaire Resort’s Vice President of Food & Beverage and Culinary, Sebastian Kellerhoff, and Senior Vice President of Hotel Resort Operations, David Batchelor; His Excellency Dr. Andreas Pfaffernoschke, German Ambassador to the Philippines; Eric M. Gottschalk, President of the German Club Philippines at the Oktoberfest 2026 Presscon

Solaire Resort Entertainment City, in partnership with the German Club Manila, brings together esteemed German dignitaries and distinguished media guests for an exclusive press conference and first-look of Solaire Resort’s most anticipated, annual Oktoberfest. Recognized as Manila’s only authentic Oktoberfest and one of the most celebrated Bavarian festivals outside Germany, the event underscores prospering Filipino-German relations through cultural exchange and shared celebration.

Set against the golden hour glow of Manila Bay, the Pool Bar and Grill transforms into a convivial slice of Munich. This intimate afternoon media preview offers an atmospheric unveiling of Oktoberfest 2026, where Bavarian tradition is elegantly reimagined through Solaire Resort’s signature Filipino warmth, world-class hospitality, and refined culinary excellence.

TORIKIZOKU, Japan's #1 Yakitori chain, is coming to the Philippines

Sighted Around BGC: Who Is Torikki and Why Is Everyone Scanning This QR Code?

A playful yellow character has started appearing around Serendra, BGC,

pointing pedestrians toward a new Japanese dining destination coming soon. His name is Torikki, the official mascot of TORIKIZOKU, Japan’s #1 Yakitori chain and a Yakitori-ya specializing in freshly grilled chicken skewers.

Designed to be visible during the day and illuminated at night, the Torikki installations feature different poses inspired by the Philippines and Japan. Each carries an invitation to gather:

Oktoberfest returns to Newport World Resorts for four festive nights

The first Prost to Oktoberfest 2026 at the media launch was led by Newport World Resorts Chief Hospitality Officer John Lucas (center right), Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts General Manager Gagan Talwar (center left), and (2nd from right) Newport World Resorts Senior Vice President for Commercial Sales and Partnership Kathy Mercado, together with Newport World Resorts Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations Knut Becker, Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts Director of Operations Iulai Sau, and host Eric Bituin, ahead of the four-night celebration from October 28 to 31 at The Ballroom, Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts.

The Philippines’ premier leisure and entertainment destination brings back Oktoberfest for its fourth year from October 28 to 31 at The Ballroom of Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts. For four nights, the ballroom takes on the convivial spirit of a Bavarian beer hall, where long tables fill with guests, steins make their way around the room, and the celebration grows as the evening unfolds.

A proper Oktoberfest begins with beer in hand. Weihenstephaner flows throughout the evening, with Weiss, Wheat, and Dunkel served on tap, bringing to the table nearly a thousand years of brewing heritage. All the way from the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan in Freising, Germany, it is recognized as the world’s oldest brewery. It is a fitting meeting of two enduring Bavarian traditions, with a beer steeped in history poured for a festival celebrated for more than two centuries.

The first pour makes way for a full Bavarian feast prepared by the award-winning culinary team of Newport World Resorts. Warm laugen pretzels and German breads are passed around the table before plates make room for sausages, crispy pork knuckle, schnitzel, and other hearty favorites, with traditional sweets waiting at the end of the meal.

A Gift of Abundance from Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts

Where the World Gathers for the Mid-Autumn Festival

 

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts invites families, friends, and business partners to celebrate one of Asia's most cherished traditions with a luxurious collection of handcrafted mooncakes that honor the spirit of reunion, gratitude, and prosperity.

This season's exclusive mooncake collection features three classic and well-loved flavors, meticulously handcrafted to delight every palate:

Lung Hin Welcomes the Mid-Autumn Festival with Signature Mooncake Collection

As families gather beneath the luminous autumn moon to celebrate one of the most cherished traditions in Chinese culture, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila invites guests to mark the occasion with the timeless gift of signature mooncakes from its award-winning Cantonese restaurant, Lung Hin.

Known as Zhongqiu Jie (中秋節) or the Mid-Autumn Festival, the celebration symbolizes reunion, gratitude, and prosperity. Observed through moon gazing, lantern displays, and the sharing of mooncakes, it remains one of the most significant festivals across Chinese communities worldwide, continuing a tradition that brings generations together.