MAKATI CITY — Legazpi Village is about to get another reason for food lovers to make a stop this weekend as Katsudonya Saiko welcomes Go-To Matcha for a special two-day collaboration at its Rada Street flagship. Running from September 26 to 27, 2026, the collaboration introduces the Rada-exclusive Caramiso Dango Matcha Latte, along with other matcha offerings from Go-To Matcha. One detail makes the pop-up particularly accessible: guests can order the drinks without purchasing a minimum bowl. Whether visitors are looking for a quick matcha break or planning to explore the collaboration alongside a meal, they can simply drop by for a drink.
The Crispy Idea Behind Katsudonya Saiko
The collaboration comes to a restaurant known for putting its own spin on a Japanese comfort-food classic. Traditional katsudon typically simmers the breaded pork cutlet together with egg and sauce, creating a softer texture. Katsudonya Saiko takes a different approach by preparing the katsu separately before placing it over the egg and rice. The result is a katsudon designed to preserve the crisp texture of the cutlet throughout the meal. That attention to texture and experience extends to the restaurant's Katsu + Beats concept, which combines its food with specialty coffee, matcha beverages, and Japanese jazz and pop played on vinyl. Its Rada Street flagship, the brand's largest branch at 200 square meters, also transforms into a listening room in the evenings, giving the space a more relaxed neighborhood atmosphere after its daytime dining service.
Why Matcha and Katsudon Work in Makati
The pairing of crunchy, savory katsudon with sweet and earthy matcha may seem unexpected at first, but it fits the experimental character of Legazpi Village's dining scene. The neighborhood has developed a reputation for bringing together specialty cafés, bakeries, independent restaurants, and creative food concepts. The Katsudonya Saiko and Go-To Matcha collaboration adds another combination for diners and matcha enthusiasts to discover. For Makati's growing community of food explorers, the weekend event offers an opportunity to experience two distinct food concepts in one setting while discovering another side of Legazpi Village's evolving culinary culture.
Plan Your Weekend Food Stop
The Katsudonya Saiko x Go-To Matcha collaboration will run on September 26 and 27, 2026, at Katsudonya Saiko's flagship on Rada Street in Legazpi Village, Makati. The flagship is open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, giving visitors plenty of time to drop by for the limited collaboration and try the Rada-exclusive matcha creation.
