Featuring chef/owner Jorge Mendez

Jorge Mendez wields a profound understanding of culinary techniques from around the globe, but it is Japanese cuisine that has truly captured his attention. Through Mōdan, the chef channels his personal memories and love for Japan into innovative, contemporary tasting menus, with the intimate chef’s counter format offering a more personal and immersive dining experience. The Cubao restaurant has quickly become one of the country’s most sought-after reservations, with dishes like its debasaki and nabe pot earning spots on many a food lover’s bucket list. But Mendez’s culinary ambitions extend beyond Mōdan, with the chef continuing to introduce fresh concepts, including Some Thai, Mugen ramen shop in Maginhawa, Makanai, and more coming soon.