Summer eats: Wagyu festival, wildwest plates and golden garlic butter take over Manila

April 17, 2026 - 2:01 PM
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From premium Japanese Wagyu beef to golden garlic butter chicken, Manila’s dining scene is turning up the heat this summer.

Here’s a roundup of the latest food offerings making waves in the metro.

Teppanya heats up summer with Wagyu Festival

Known for its fiery dining experience, Teppanya is offering a Wagyu Festival across its Metro Manila stores, featuring Takami Ranch Kobe Beef and Ito Ranch Matsusaka A5 Wagyu. The festival introduces these premium Japanese beefs in unlimited packages, with dishes ranging from Chef’s Choice A5 steak to nigiri, sukiyaki soup and aburi.

The “Emperor Unli” package at select branches includes King Crab Legs, Hamachi Nigiri, and free-flow Japanese sake and beer.

Teppanya also offers free upgrades across its unlimited menu, letting patrons enjoy Australian Wagyu cuts and seasonal lobster tails.

LongHorn Steakhouse offers weekday Wildwest Plates 

LongHorn Steakhouse is bringing American West flavors to Manila with Wildwest Steakhouse Plates, available Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Diners can mix and match an appetizer, entrée, and drink, choosing from items like Buffalo Chicken Bites, Wrangler Fried Chicken Steak, and French Onion Pork Cutlet.

“It’s the ultimate steakhouse flex. Saddle up… Your Wild West plate is waiting,” the restaurant said.

KFC turns one store gold for Garlic Butter Fest

KFC Quezon Avenue was transformed into gold to celebrate the return of the Garlic Butter Fest.

Fans can enjoy Garlic Butter Chicken, Twisters loaded with fries and KFC Shots, and other menu items drizzled with rich garlic butter.

The offer is available nationwide for dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, or delivery via the KFC app, GrabFood and Foodpanda.

foodpanda brings summer vibes to your doorstep

foodpanda is encouraging people to find “small pockets of ease” in busy summer days, from iced drinks to quick meals.

Its Best Seller Campaign offers up to 30% off menu items from restaurants like McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Domino’s Pizza.

Users can also save P100 on orders with the code SARAP or enjoy discounts on pandamart essentials.

Starbucks Philippines highlights community action during Global Month of Good

Starbucks encourages customers to be a Community Champion through small everyday actions that benefit the environment and local communities.

“Our local initiatives are grounded in the belief that meaningful change starts with strong community connections,” Jamie Silva, senior manager for Marketing, Digital Customer Experience and Social Impact, said.

Programs include clean water access through Planet Water Foundation, education support via HOPE, and food redistribution through the FoodShare program.

Customers can also take part through small actions like using for-here ware or reusable tumblers.

—With Rosette Adel