Japanese Coffee Retailer Unveils PH Flagship Store: Arabica Manila BGC Roastery

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Elisa Aquino

November 23, 2023
• 3 min read

Arabica Manila BGC Roastery, the coffee retailer’s flagship store in the country, pays homage to Filipino culture and history

Arabica Manila Mitsukoshi BGC opened to the public in July 2023, attracting the Japanese coffee retailer’s devoted fans who were crushed by its sudden closing during the pandemic. This time around, the flagship store of Arabica Philippines, the Arabica Manila BGC Roastery, opens in the country and pays homage to Filipino culture and history.

As Global Store No. 166 and Manila Store No. 2, Arabica collaborated with award-winning Japanese architectural experts No. 10 of Nomura Co. Ltd., weaving together Filipino elements of the past and future, seamlessly merging the allure of modern urban landscapes with the charm of traditional brick-made houses from old-town Manila (see: Intramuros). Visitors can also survey the unique roastery room nestled on the mezzanine.

See snippets from Arabica Manila BGC Roastery’s opening here:

Arabica Founder Kenneth Shoji at Arabica Philippines' flagship store: Arabica Manila BGC Roastery

Koko Tamura, COO, The Khoffee Group Corporation and Karen Tui, CEO of The Khoffee Group Corporation

Executives from The Khoffee Group Corporation and Arabica Manila BGC Roastery’s cheerful and hardworking baristas

Karen Tui, CEO of The Khoffee Group Corporation, receives the ceremonial first cup

Visit Arabica Manila BGC Roastery (beside Gentle Monster) at 5th Avenue, BGC in Taguig

Enjoy Arabica’s signature drinks, like the Kyoto Latte and Spanish Latte, while munching on their mouthwatering treats—crowd-favorites such as the Kouign Amann and Pain au Chocolat. Introverts are welcome to embrace the single seating available. Friends can also catch up and co-workers can hold meetings with Arabica’s spacious booth tables.