Chef Jun Tanaka will open his debut restaurant, The Ninth, on Charlotte Street in mid-late November.
Located across three floors at 22 Charlotte Street, the 2,750-square foot restaurant will cater to 43-covers on the ground floor with a further eight covers on a small terrace and 43 on the first floor, including a 12-seat semi-private dining space overlooking the street.
Rosendale Design has designed interiors with key elements including moss green leather banquettes, green slate, exposed brick, copper accents, dark wood flooring and vintage stool and lighting details.
The Ninth will offer a casual French-Mediterranean sharing menu with contemporary plates that celebrate seasonal produce, as well as raw and cured dishes, with a concise wine list offering 25 red and 25 white bottles, with many by the glass and carafe, from the major wine-growing regions of the world.
Jun Tanaka comments: “I am hugely excited to be launching my own restaurant in one of London’s most popular dining neighbourhoods. I really want guests to feel like they’re coming to dine at my home – it will have a very casual, friendly and approachable feel too.”
With over 20 years experience working in London’s top restaurants, Jun has a Michelin star pedigree, spending a decade under the tutelage of Michel Roux Jnr, Marco Pierre White, Nico Ladenis and Eric Chavot. Most recently Jun was Executive Chef at Pearl in Holborn, gaining three AA Rosettes.
With his partner Mark Jankel, Jun Tanaka created the sustainable mobile Street Kitchen brand; launching its fourth site and first permanent one earlier this year on Broadgate Circle. He is a regular face on cookery-based television shows, both in the UK and US and the author of the Simple to Sensational cookbook.
The Ninth, 22 Charlotte Street, London W1T 2NB