Harrison is the hospitality design name behind Chi Kitchen, the newly-opened pan-Asian restaurant located on the third floor of Debenhams at the Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham, UK.
Working alongside renowned restaurateur Eddie Lim, owner of the highly regarded Mango Tree Thai restaurant in Belgravia, Harrison’s Andrew Kirk has ensured that Chi Kitchen’s design is as stylish and tasteful as its menu.
“The overall scheme is relaxed, with a purposefully limited palette of quality finishes”, Andrew explains. “Marble, concrete, copper, oak and leather provide decoration in varying textures and simple forms, spiriting diners away from the hustle and bustle of central Birmingham.”
With 118 covers, Chi Kitchen has a range of seating options, from deep, upholstered window booths offering views of the surrounding city, to high stools at the dining counter and bar allowing customers to participate in the theatre of the restaurant.
Andrew continues: “Flexibility of layout encompasses all dining occasions, while a bespoke and intelligent lighting scheme guides the restaurant through different parts of the day and creates an intimate dining experience for customers.
“There is a sushi bar to deliver freshly-prepared sushi and sashimi, while an open-plan robata grill is a focal point, giving guests a measured glimpse into the excitement of the kitchen’s live cooking. A ‘grab & go’ pop-up counter is provided as a satellite offer in the basement lobby area, offering drinks such as bubble tea, and prepared sushi, pan-Asian wraps and snacks.”