Mitsukoshi BGC: What’s Open So Far in the Country’s First Japanese Mall?
This article has been updated on February 24, 2023 to feature more establishments.
I don't usually go to establishments when it's newly opened (although there are a few exceptions, such as Shake Shack and Panda Express, where I queued for about two and three hours, respectively). But since my wife and I were making a visit to our favorite grocery store in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Landers , we thought of checking out the newly-opened and the country's first Japanese mall across the street—Mitsukoshi BGC .
Mitsukoshi BGC
Mitsukoshi is a Japanese chain of department stores. It has branches throughout Japan and has expanded to East and Southeast Asia and the United States. The first Philippine branch opened on November 18, 2022.
Mitsukoshi BGC's Entrance
Below is a partial list of establishments that have opened or have a pop-up store at the moment and have caught our interest. Take note that some pop-up may be gone already when you visit.
Ben’s Cookies
Ben’s Cookies is an international cookie chain that originated from England. It now has four branches in Metro Manila, with the Mitsukoshi branch as the fourth one.
Ben's Cookies
Daiso Japan Pop-Up at Mitsukoshi BGC
Dough & Grocer Pop-Up at Mitsukoshi BGC
We've seen interesting premium European products in the store. It's a good gift idea if you have a budget to spare.
Look at those truffle products!
Fully Booked and Books Kinokuniya
There are a lot of Japanese books and Manga in the bookstore.
Japanese Bestsellers at Fully Booked x Books Kinokuniya
Itadaki Food Court
Nadai Fujisoba
KEY COFFEE (Pop-Up)
Key Coffee is a popular Japanese coffee brand. They're now selling their products here in the Philippines. They're opening a cafe in Mitsukoshi BGC soon. For now, they have a pop-up.
Key Coffee Pop-Up at Mitsukoshi BGC
Their Premium Blue Mountain Blend is good!
Premium Blue Mountain Blend (Introductory Price: PHP200)
Knot Mitsukoshi BGC
Customize your watch at Knot
MITSUKOSHI FRESH
Mitsukoshi Fresh is a supermarket that offers Japanese products and houses a few food stalls.
Mitsukoshi Fresh
Too bad they didn't have their airflown, fresh tuna sashimi during our visit.
The Sashimi Selection at Mitsukoshi Fresh
The supermarket carries Patisserie Bebe Rouge desserts. (By the way, I'm making a separate article on our visit to Patisserie Bebe Rouge.)
Desserts by Patisserie Bebe Rouge at Mitsukoshi Fresh
Prologue Pop-Up at Mitsukoshi BGC
What caught my attention is their sandwich made of A5 Wagyu beef. We didn't eat there but it's definitely on my radar.
Check out Prologue on Facebook and Instagram.
The Matcha Tokyo
The Matcha Tokyo is a Japanese brand that offers organic matcha green tea products. They have opened its first Philippines branch in Mitsukoshi BGC.
The Matcha Tokyo Mitsukoshi BGC
I like their minimalist design. Plus, they have charging ports.
The Matcha Tokyo’s Minimalist Design
Honestly, I didn’t like matcha because I tried one that tastes like grass. But with The Matcha Tokyo’s version, I became a convert. There’s no grassiness at all and I think it could be a good alternative to coffee.
Left to Right: Iced Matcha Latte (PHP250) and Hojicha (PHP145)
Check out The Match Tokyo Philippines on Facebook and Instagram.
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory
The Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory, the Japanese chain famous for their cheese crackers, cheesecake, and soft serve, opened a branch in Mitsukoshi BGC and is offering the first and only Nama Doughnuts in the world. (I haven’t figured out why they call it Nama. Any leads would be appreciated so comment below.)
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory Mitsukoshi BGC
I tried their one of their variants, which has a pillowy dough and a velvety filling. And overall, it isn’t too sweet, which I like.
Nama Doughnut
Mendokoro Ramenba moved its BGC branch to Mitsukoshi. But we’ll pay it a visit some other time. Anyway…
Mitsukoshi BGC is still on its soft opening stage and more stores will be opened. The country's first Japanese mall is promising and excited when it's fully opened. So stay tuned for more Mitsukoshi BGC articles in the future!
Have you been to Mitsukoshi BGC? How was your experience? Comment below!
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