Chotto Matte in Soho, London is having a restyle

Renowned Nikkei restaurant Chotto Matte Soho has temporarily closed for an exhilarating restyle. After almost 10 years of service, the flagship will close its doors this July to undergo a full transformation, reopening in September 2022 to reveal a sleek, contemporary new look.

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The reimagined restaurant will debut a stylish lounge bar, as well new menu additions, reworked cocktails and more. The stunning redesign will engulf the totality of Chotto Matte’s furniture from floor and chairs to tables and ceilings, featuring hues of green, purple, and orange.

Tropical foliage will also be abundant throughout the restaurant, as a nod to the Peruvian landscape. All the brand’s most iconic features will still be found within the new design, including Japanese lava stone, shou sugi ban wood, and a variation of wall art inspired by Tokyo’s contemporary urban culture.

Guests will still enjoy the theatrics of the sushi counter and upstairs open kitchen, complete with a new updated robata grill.

Soho’s new look will offer an insight into an elevated design direction and a preview of what’s yet to come. The unique concept seamlessly adapts to each of its locations, while the unmistakable essence of the brand remains at the forefront.

The site has been designed by award-winning architect and long-standing brand partner Andy Martin Architecture (AMA).

Chotto Matte’s founder Kurt Zdesar explained: “We are always looking to innovate and evolve, from kitchen to design, so after almost 10 years of service it was time to shake things up. Since day one art has been an important feature in all our designs, with graffiti walls and neon artworks. Now we are taking it further and implementing it in every aspect of the restaurant. From ceiling structure to the furniture colour palette and shapes, the Soho flagship will be a sneak peek into our future restaurants. We can’t wait for our guests to rediscover Chotto Matte Soho and experience the new features.”

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