Shaftesbury Capital has announced that luxury Korean matcha house TOKKIA has opened its second location within its West End portfolio at 40 Berwick Street, alongside the opening of Saltwater, a new premium takeaway sushi concept, at 3-4 Berwick Street, Soho.
Following the success of TOKKIA’s debut on Monmouth Street in Covent Garden, the new 700 sq ft location introduces an expanded bakery-led concept centred around Sogeum-bbang, a type of Korean salt bread and one of Seoul’s most popular café staples. Alongside the classic recipe, the new location offers sweet and savoury varieties including matcha cream, lemon glaze, and jalapeno chicken sausage, complemented by TOKKIA’s premium Korean matcha and seasonal drinks menu, with exclusive Soho launches. Designed by Stephenson Edwards in collaboration with Born Designers, the Berwick Street location delivers a warm, welcoming atmosphere inspired by Korean café culture, with arch-shaped tunnels allowing the kitchen to pass freshly baked goods directly to the customer.
Meanwhile, Saltwater has opened its debut location, introducing a refined quick-service offer inspired by the dynamic takeaway sushi bars of Sydney and Los Angeles. Created by Elliot Milne, founder of acclaimed Australian restaurant Milk Beach, the 2,500 sq ft concept brings a new take on grab-and-go sushi to Soho, with a menu comprising of freshly made handrolls - a staple of Australia’s contemporary sushi scene - nigiri, and warming donburi bowls. Paired with a relaxed seating area for dining in, Saltwater adds to the neighbourhood’s broad culinary offer with a modern, accessible dining experience designed for Soho’s catchment of workers, residents, and tourists.
Both openings reflect Shaftesbury Capital’s long-term approach, introducing successful concepts to complementary neighbourhoods while creating opportunities for ambitious operators to establish and grow their presence within the West End. It is also indicative of Berwick Street’s growing reputation for innovative, globally influenced food concepts, making Soho one of London’s leading destinations for hospitality.
The openings of TOKKIA and Saltwater demonstrate the breadth and quality of concepts that continue to choose Soho and in particular, Berwick Street. TOKKIA has already proven highly successful within our portfolio, and its bakery-led evolution is perfectly suited to Soho’s all-day audience. Saltwater, meanwhile, introduces an entirely new proposition to London’s fast casual dining scene. Together, they reinforce Berwick Street’s position as a key destination within the West End and reflect our continued focus on supporting best-in-class operators and exciting new concepts.
EMMA MATUS – HEAD OF RESTAURANT LEASING AT SHAFTESBURY CAPITAL
Soho has an energy unlike anywhere else in London, and Berwick Street’s rich history of independent traders makes it the perfect second home for TOKKIA. This site is a natural evolution for us. While we are still a Korean matcha house at our core, this subterranean 'burrow' is a celebration of our bakery, anchored by a striking architectural tunnel that brings fresh, hot salt bread straight to the counter. It’s playful, grounded, and deeply rooted in the ritual of comfort.
SOOJI IM – FOUNDER OF TOKKIA
The arrivals of TOKKIA and Saltwater follow a series of new hospitality openings across the portfolio, including Darjeeling Express’ new upsized location on Rupert Street, alongside Ice Cream Union and Vagabond’s flagship sites on Ganton Street. Their openings also precede the arrival of French burger brand Dumbo, which is set to open on Berwick Street next month, further strengthening Soho’s diverse food and beverage offering.
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About Shaftesbury Capital
Shaftesbury Capital PLC ("Shaftesbury Capital") is the leading central London mixed-use REIT and is a constituent of the FTSE-250 Index. Our property portfolio under management, valued at £5.6 billion, extends to 2.8 million square feet of lettable space across the most vibrant areas of London's West End. With a diverse mix ofshops, restaurants, cafés, bars, residential apartments and offices, our destinations include the high footfall, thriving neighbourhoods of Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho and Chinatown. Our properties are close to the main West End Underground stations and transport hubs for the Elizabeth Line. Shaftesbury Capital shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange ("LSE") (primary) and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ("JSE") (secondary) and the A2X (secondary).
Our purpose
Investing to create thriving destinations in London’s West End where people enjoy visiting, working, and living.
Our values
We have a set of values that are fundamental to our behaviour, decision making and the delivery both of our purpose and strategy: Act with integrity; Take a creative approach; Listen and collaborate; Take a responsible, longterm view; and Make a difference.
About Soho
Soho is a world-famous shopping and dining destination in the heart of London’s West End, synonymous with culture, creativity and innovation. Made up of one square mile of vibrant interconnecting streets including the globally renowned Carnaby Street, it’s home to a multi-dimensional mix of international flagships, independent boutiques and innovative, new concept stores. The epicentre of London’s dining scene, its unique day-to-night hospitality offer comprises high-quality restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs.