Last night saw the launch of Soho’s new gastro-hangout ‘Chotto Matte’Opening on the corner of Bateman Row and Frith Street, Chotto Matte brings together the best of Japenese and Peruvian cuisine.

Spread over 3 floors Chotto Matte has 6 distinct areas. The ground floor includes an expansive cocktail lounge serving up Nikkei inspired Pisco, Sochu and Sake cocktails. A spiral burnt-timber staircase leads to the upper level serving a  smoky japanse BBQ of Wagyu beef and seasonal grilled vegetables.

The interiors are designed to evoke a sense of modern day Tokyo offering guests a multi-layered experience that blurs the boundaries between modern and traditional aesthetic.