Chotto Matte

Chotto-Matte is bringing the energy of underground Tokyo to the streets of Soho. Located on the corner of Bateman and Frith St. Chotto-Matte brings together the best of Japanese and Peruvian cultures serving up high-quality Nikkei cuisine, colourful cocktails, and live music. Spread over 3 floors, Chotto-Matte comprises of 6 distinct areas. The ground floor includes an expansive cocktail lounge featuring a curved bar cut from lava stone from which bar manager Fabiano Latham and his skilled mixologists shake up Nikkei inspired Pisco, Sake & Japanese whisky cocktails. The bar also houses an extensive wine and spirits list with something for everyone. When the sun shines, retractable glass walls expose the lounge to the street allowing guests to spill into Soho and take in the sights and sounds of the bustling neighbourhood. Adjacent to the bar is a raised dining area complete with 55-cover a-la-carte restaurant and the Raw Bar serves an ever-evolving menu of ceviches, tartars, tiraditos, freshly roasted tostaditas topped with fresh sashimi and slow, cold pressed juices. A spiral, burnt-timber staircase leads guests to the upper level which boasts an open Robata grill, sushi bar, and 155 -cover dining room. The exposed Robata grill accommodates up to 15 guests and serves smoky Japanese BBQ such as Miso marinated chicken, Grilled Octopus, Spiced fillet of beef and seasonal vegetables straight from grill to plate.