MANILA, Philippines–Global Restaurant Concepts, Inc. (GRCI) opens new branches for three of its brands, namely, Gyu-Kaku and P.F. Chang’s in Shangri-La East Wing and IHOP in Filinvest, Alabang. The branch openings are part of the company’s goal of making their casual dining brands more accessible to diners in different parts of the metro and increasing their reach to 22 branches today.

“Our key strategic partners in terms of location have really been the secret sauce, so to speak, of our success. The mindful growth that we have undertaken as far as choosing the right places to where to open our brands is one of the foundations why we enjoy the continued patronage of our diners as they know that we are exactly where they can easily visit us for their favorite dishes,” says GRCI president and CEO Archie Rodriguez.

“Shangri-La East Wing has proven to be a great destination not just for shopping but for dining as well and as the first mall-based location for both Gyu-Kaku and P.F. Chang’s, we could not have chosen a better one as the market and design sensibility of this mall fits our brands perfectly. On the other hand, our newest Filinvest branch is the perfect way for us to bring the IHOP brand and experience in the south.”

As with any P.F. Chang’s branch worldwide, diners will be welcomed by a 12-foot terracotta horse and three hand-painted murals depicting 17^th century China. Inside, diners are visually treated to modern Asian architecture of wood planks and stone slates. True blue P.F. Chang’s diners will also get to enjoy their favourite dishes such as the Ahi Cucumber Salad, Grilled Angus Flank Steak, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and Shrimp with Candied Walnuts all prepared fresh straight from the wok with premium ingredients following its famous “bao shang” (breath of the wok) culinary principle

A few steps away from P.F. Chang’s is Gyu-Kaku, the number one yakiniku restaurant in the world. With a concept of guests being their own chefs, the Shangri-La branch also has the famous roasters that promise a smokeless grilling experience with families and friends, as well as professionals who work around the area. The best cuts and marbling of beef are available for all to master the grill as well as classic and contemporary Japanese dishes like Sukiyaki Don (tender succulent beef over steaming Japanese rice), Ishiyaki Bibimbap (served in a hot stone bowl) and the deliciously spicy Tantan Ramen.

Aside from the Filinvest branch being its fifth branch in less than two years of being in the country, IHOP also came up with another limited edition offering of waffles and fish and chips. With a traditional, golden Belgian waffle as base, it comes in three variants with three delicious toppings of bananas, cherries, and berries on a bed of sweet vanilla cream. A known dish, its Fish & Chips are made of two pan-fried battered fillets with a side of tartar sauce, served with seasoned fries and garlic bread.