Yakitori chicken from Japan takes a stab at the Philippines, the land of Jollibee

Nikkei Asia · YUKI FUJITA · 2026-10-30 20:19 UTC

Torikizoku operator eyes Metro Manila shopping malls for new fast-food format

MANILA -- The Japanese company behind the Torikizoku yakitori grilled-chicken chain has opened its first location in the Philippines as it takes on another Southeast Asian market.

Torikizoku operator eyes Metro Manila shopping malls for new fast-food format

Torikizoku holds an opening ceremony for its first Philippine restaurant on Oct. 12 in Metro Manila. (Photo by Yuki Fujita)

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