Sticks'n'Sushi coming to Islington in September

A Danish-Japanese restaurant group is establishing its 14th UK location in Islington in September. 

Sticks'n'Sushi's latest launch marks the group's first venture into north London, and follows the successful opening of the Richmond site in May. 

Originating in Copenhagen, Sticks'n'Sushi is one of Denmark's most loved restaurant brands. Founded by half-Danish, half-Japanese brothers Jens and Kim Rahbeck and Thor Anderson, the group now comprises 28 sites across Copenhagen, Berlin and the UK. 

The Islington branch will be individual in design yet unmistakenly a Sticks'n'Sushi restaurant. It will feature a large, open-plan dining room, kitchen counter, lounge, bar and outdoor seating. 

The brand's longstanding Berlin-based designers, Diener & Diener, have embraced Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian elegance. The venue is made up of two single-storey buildings that come together in an inviting, open space. The timer and glass façade will bring in an abundance of natural daylight, while abstract pendant lighting, natural furnishings and earthy tones of yellow and muted greys will create a sophisticated space. 

The Islington experience

The 120-cover, double-fronted, 3,500 sq ft restaurant will be open seven days a week, located on Upper Street and overlooking Islington Green.

The menu will feature sushi, salads and grilled sticks. A range of set menus will be available to suit various tastes and budgets. The food will be accompanied by an extensive drinks list, including cocktails, sake and Japanese tea.

Group CEO Andreas Karlsson comments: "We're delighted to be bringing Sticks'n'Sushi and our exceptional guest experience to north London this September, creating 50 jobs locally for existing and new fishes to join the Sticks'n'Sushi family. Islington's Upper Street is a prime location and bustling dining destination, a perfect addition for our energetic and contemporary brand. We look forward to welcoming the local community as well as attracting those from the nearby neighbourhoods of Hampstead, Belize Park and Highgate."

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