The Location: Sprawling over 9000 square feet, Chotto Matte spans 11 to 13 Frith Street in the pulsing heart of Central London’s multicultural and fashionable Soho district.
The Story: Visionary restauranteur, Kurt Zdesar, first conceived the idea for Chotto Matte in1996. The expression, “Chotto Matte”, was the way he was taught to politely get the attention of the chefs at the sushi bar in the Japanese restaurant group where he worked. He knew then that this would one day be the name for the restaurant of his dreams.
The Food: Nikkei Cuisine has been called ‘the beautiful love child of Peru and Japan.’ It was borne out of Japanese culinary traditions evolving into Peruvian culture over the last 100 years or so. Chotto Matte’s ‘quite extravagant menu’ requires a few visits to discover the gorgeous network of tastes that Nikkei cuisine has to offer.
(Note: Premium quality is assured since all ingredients are sourced in the UK)
The Decor: Step into Chotto Matte and step out of London. Andy Martin’s striking design boldly fuses natural materials such as lava stone and burnt cedar with elements of Tokyo’s trendy urban culture. The First Floor evokes this sense of contemporary downtown Tokyo with a massive mural created by the ‘Banksy of Japan’, Houxo Que. The Cocktail Bar captures the spirit of the times with imposing compositions by current London graffiti artists. It’s all designed to inspire the creativity within you and your guests.
The Cocktail Bar: The impressive sweep of the Cocktail Bar greets your guests as they enter the restaurant. Created with lava stone, it rivals any other in London. Our skilled mixologists shake up Nikkei-inspired Pisco and Sake cocktails, along with an extensive range of popular and traditional recipes. The Cocktail Bar is home to our resident DJ who fuels the glamour and excitement with an eclectic mix of sounds. 16 seated / 30 standing
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