A small eatery located along the indoor street of Ülemiste Centre takes advantage of a rare opportunity to open directly onto the mall’s interior thoroughfare. The open kitchen and counter create immediate interaction between chefs and guests, evoking the atmosphere of Japanese street food stalls.

Unlike the typically light and minimalist Japanese interiors, this space offers a bold, dark environment that remains warm and homely. The extensive use of thermally modified spruce – in the screen, counter, stools, and tables – establishes a unified and honest material expression.

At the heart of the identity is a suspended wooden structure that references Japanese building traditions while incorporating universal joinery techniques, symbolizing a dialogue between Japanese and local culture.