Debenhams’ flagship Oxford Street store will see a new pan-Asian restaurant, Chi Kitchen, launch on its ground floor this autumn.
The dining concept and brand will be exclusive to Debenhams, with further sites planned to open within Debenhams stores across the UK. Debenhams have enlisted restaurateur Eddie Lim, owner of Thai institution; Mango Tree restaurant in Belgravia.
Chi Kitchen will serve a diverse all-day dining menu influenced by Thai, Chinese, Malaysian, Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean cuisine, guiding guests on a culinary journey through South East Asia.
The Oxford Street restaurant, designed by Harrison, will have its own designated entrance from Henrietta Place as well as access from within the Beauty Hall.
The overall design scheme will be relaxed, with a simplistic palette of quality finishes; slate, concrete, copper, oak and leather will provide decoration in varying textures and simple forms. With 68 covers, the restaurant will have a range of seating options; deep upholstered window booths, high stools at a dining counter, and surrounding timber tables and chairs.
The dining counter will double as a sushi bar, and will deliver freshly prepared sushi and sashimi, while an open-plan robata grill will be a focal point, allowing guests a glimpse into the kitchen where chefs will display theatrical live cooking.
“We are absolutely delighted to be collaborating with Debenhams on this exciting new project, Chi Kitchen,” Owner Eddie Lim comments. “Our aim is to build a brand exclusively to Debenhams, which is going to offer not only good Pan Asian food but also good energy to Debenhams loyal and new customers. The food will be exotic, colourful and incredibly tasty.”
