Described as a first of its kind for the city, Nishiki will be a Japanese-fusion Izakaya and is due to launch in August.
The 40-cover restaurant will open in the west end of Edinburgh and will offer an all-day dining menu and serve breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner with a focus on sharing plates and authentic Japanese flavours.
The breakfast menu will feature traditional breakfast dishes, alongside Japanese fusion dishes like Japanese style French toast accompanied by a drinks menu of premium Japanese teas and matcha. It will then transition to menu offering a variety of izakaya-style small plates, including freshly hand-rolled sushi and a selection of grilled dishes.
It will also have a bar dedicated to sake as well as shochu-based cocktails, and Japanese whiskies. In addition, Nishiki will serve its own signature IPA.
The restaurant’s design will be in a Japandi style, blending minimalist Japanese tradition with modern Scandinavian simplicity. Wood will be paired with modern elements, such as steel lighting, alongside traditional features like Japanese washi paper. There will be counter seating as well as a long table for communal dining.
“With Nishiki, we wanted to create something new for the city,” says Max Wang, chef owner at Yamato.
“We’ve visited lots of izakayas during our trips to Japan and really wanted to bring the concept to Edinburgh.
“We have designed the space to be welcoming for everyone. A bright, communal environment where people can come together to enjoy fantastic food and drinks.”