The celebrated French-Japanese café concept is ready to treat you to everything from coffee to cocktails

Café Kitsuné Manila has officially opened its doors in the Philippines under the Fredley Group, spearheaded by Gen.T Honouree Avin Ong.

“The whole process took around three years of hard work. It was an incredible experience to work with such a hands-on global team. We travelled to Paris, Korea, Bangkok, and Tokyo to immerse and learn about Café Kitsuné,” shares Ong.

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Located in The Podium Mall, you will find a delicately and meticulously designed eatery with wood, fabric, and décor imported from Paris. Neutral, warm tones greet diners and café goers as they step into the shop, where they will notice that signature Kitsuné Paris-meets-Tokyo ambience. Like all its international locations, every single café has its own contemporary flair, setting each apart from the other.

Originally founded by Gildas Loaëc and Masaya Kuroki, the Kitsuné group began as a fashion and music label. Their ethos is all about comfort, simplicity, and sophistication. Unafraid, the brand gladly takes risks in order to create a memorable experience throughout the Kitsuné ecosystem, from fashion to food.

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The café is, of course, known for its premium coffee, the Kitsuné blend, imported from Japan. The full-bodied flavour comes from single-origin beans from Brazil and Guatemala. Interestingly, the menus at all Café Kitsuné branches worldwide are unique to their location. What you may have tried in Paris, Korea, or Tokyo may not be featured on each other’s menus. The freedom to experiment gives teams the chance to flex their creativity and cater to the palates of each locale. Each artful pastry is made here, and almost all flavours are unique to Café Kitsuné Manila.

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In the store, diners can also indulge in the house's signature merchandise, from hoodies, tumblers, and lunchboxes, to notebooks and canvas totes.

This is the first of many Café Kitsuné branches to come, so keep your eyes peeled… you might just have one opening in your neighbourhood soon! In fact, Ong lets us in on a secret; this may be his first entry into luxury dining, but it most certainly is not his last.

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