Harimanok Inc., franchise company of JT’s Manukan Grille, announced that it has finalized a joint venture agreement with food court operator Asian Food Mall for the opening of a new outlet in Singapore in May 2024.
The new international store will be located at Asian Food Mall in Lucky Plaza mall along Orchard Road. Lucky Plaza has proven to be one of the most successful shopping centers in Singapore.
Joel Torre, veteran Filipino actor and indie film producer/director and Harimanok, Inc. CEO said: “We are excited to represent the inasal in Singapore because the city-state is a significant socio-cultural and food hub. The move is in line with our vision to make JT’s a global brand, serving Filipino regional food to our kababayan expats and people of other nationalities as well.”
Wong Ban Ming, managing director of Asian Food Mall said: “We are excited for the arrival of JT’s Manukan Grille to the vibrant and diverse food scene in Singapore. Together with Joel Torre, we look forward to satisfying the taste buds of the locals and the Filipino community here, bringing the authentic taste of Bacolod Chicken Inasal to the Lion City.”
This is JT’s Manukan Grille’s second venture internationally. The restaurant opened a branch in Guam in 2019 but had to close shop at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Their Singapore store will be its first foray in Southeast Asia and the company sees it as a springboard for growth around the region.
JT’s Manukan Grille menu will include its famous Chicken Inasal, as well as other Filipino favorites such as “batchoy” and “cansi.” These items will be available for dine in guests as well as for home delivery.
JT’s Manuka Grille currently operates 38 stores around the country and has recently been aggressively expanding in the provinces just outside of Metro Manila.