Hand-stitched leaves in fiery shades. Persimmon-dyed sake sacks. Expanses of thatching. Bespoke wood furniture. Autumn – with its flavours, leaves, ingredients, colours, textures – is the creative and culinary springboard for Noma Kyoto’s return to Japan. The celebrated Nordic food pioneers this week open a pop-up for the second time in the ancient city (the 2023 Noma pop-up was with the same collaborators), inspired by all things autumnal.
The seasonal influence is etched onto not only the inventive contents of the perfectly crafted Japanese plates – it’s also written into the DNA of the spatial design, again brought to life by Copenhagen-based OEO Studio. Noma Kyoto – along with its entirely relocated restaurant staff – opens its doors on 8 October for a ten-week pop-up inside Ace Kyoto, following the success of its inaugural stint in the city during spring last year.
