Japan's Yakiniku King barbecue chain to open 1st location in Philippines

Monogatari expands to Manila, eyeing growth in Southeast Asia

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The first Yakiniku King in the Philippines opens Aug. 26 at the Mall of Asia in Manila. (The Monogatari Corp.)

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TOKYO -- Japanese restaurant operator The Monogatari Corp. will debut its first all-you-can-eat grilled meat franchise Yakiniku King in the Philippines this month, part of a push to open 10 locations in the country by the end of the year ending June 2030.

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