CHINATOWN LONDON O-FISH-ALLY SIGNS DEBUT CONCEPT, KIWA SUSHI & GRILL

Shaftesbury has announced that bar and restaurant concept, Kiwa Sushi & Grill, has selected Chinatown London’s 1 Gerrard Place for its debut site, set to open later this year.

Kiwa Sushi & Grill is a brand-new concept from Fountain Group, a Seoul-based operator. The team behind Fountain Group often visit London, to gather inspiration for new concepts to take back to South Korea. This is the first step into the UK market for the experienced restaurateurs, with Chinatown London viewed as the natural progression into international operation.

The restaurant will serve handmade sushi, and robata – a cooking technique using a charcoal grill – with the brand’s unique Korean twist. The offer combines traditional and modern aspects of Far East cuisine, showcasing to Chinatown London’s visitors some of the most popular western elements within eastern dining and drinking.

Spanning 5,195 sq ft over two floors, Kiwa Sushi & Grill will have a seated capacity of around 230 covers, creating authentic, modernised, and affordable food and drink, served in a contemporary environment. The Chinatown London space has been designed by Studio Severn Design, with each floor having a distinct style: the ground floor a more bar-focused casual dining space with low lighting and relaxed atmosphere; and the first floor a brighter environment with a skylight, creating an outdoor dining feel.

Julia Wilkinson, Restaurant Director at Shaftesbury, commented: “The Fountain Group team have long been inspired by London. They have regularly come here for inspiration to take back to South Korea, much like we do at Shaftesbury, when we undertake research trips to East and Southeast Asia. Their choice of Chinatown London for the international debut of Kiwa Sushi & Grill really showcases just how important and relevant the destination is. Chinatown London sits in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic and exciting dining scenes, and we are very much looking forward to them opening here later this year.”

Jay Park, Founder, Kiwa Sushi & Grill, added: “My vision for Kiwa Sushi & Grill is to bring a taste of the western-eastern fusion within modern East Asian dining, and this debut restaurant will symbolise how western culture has been embraced across Asia. In terms of location for this concept, no other place rivals Chinatown London in my eyes; its commitment to celebrating both traditional and developing trends across the Far East cements its unique offering in the capital. Our menu has been designed to be accessible, offering something for everyone, and I am excited to open the doors later this year.”

DCL and Shelley Sandzer represented Chinatown London. Kiwa Sushi & Grill dealt direct.

Further information can be found @ChinatownLondon and www.chinatown.co.uk

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China is changing and traditional values are being complemented by new ideals and trends, inspired by other parts of the Far East and the West.  This is influencing what Chinese people and visitors expect in Chinatown.  Shaftesbury understands this and is experiencing directly the evolution of China, spending time in its cities to see, taste and hear what is happening first hand.   

 Whilst inherently Chinese, under Shaftesbury’s long-term curation and partnership with the community, Chinatown is evolving to reflect the changes occurring in the Far East, creating is a mix of tradition and modernism that makes cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and Seoul some of the most exciting places in the world.  Centrally located and one of the best-connected destinations in the capital, Chinatown is served by many underground stations, as well as the Elizabeth line at Tottenham Court Road.

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中国正在经历翻天覆地的变化，而在东亚其它地区和西方的影响下，中国的许多传统价值也正在和新的理念与潮流相融合。这样的变化也在影响着中国人与其他地方游客对中国城的看法与期待。Shaftesbury对这样的趋势有着深刻的理解，而且也对中国的高速发展有着直接的体会。在过去的一段时间里，Shaftesbury的一些员工被派往中国，亲自去观看、去品尝、去倾听今天中国的脉搏。  

虽然伦敦中国城本质上还是中国传统的延伸，但在Shaftesbury长期的精心策划与管理下，并且在与当地社群的合作下，中国城正在成为反映亚洲巨变的一面镜子。如今，中国城和上海、北京、东京、首尔等等许多令人激动的亚洲城市一样，成为了一个传统与现代相互碰撞、相互融合的地方。  

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All our properties are close to the main West End Underground stations, and within ten minutes’ walk of the two West End transport hubs for the Elizabeth Line, at Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street.

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Shaftesbury 在伦敦最有活力的西区（WestEnd）拥有、管理的地产组合总面积达到16英亩。这些以餐饮、娱乐和零售为主，以公寓和办公室为延伸的地产组合集中于抢手且繁荣的卡纳比大街（Carnaby）、七晷区（Seven Dials）和中国城（Chinatown）区域。同时，Shaftesbury 在科文特花园（Covent Garden）东、西两侧、Soho区和菲茨罗维亚区（Fitzrovia）也拥有大量地产。

Shaftesbury 的地产不仅全都毗邻伦敦西区的各大地铁站，同时紧邻横贯城铁“伊丽莎白线”（Elizabeth Line）上两个西区交通枢纽站——托特纳姆法院路（Tottenham Court Road）站和邦德街（Bond Street）站均在步行10分钟范围内。