Coach is expanding into the food and beverage business by launching its first concept dining experience in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The destination comprises The Coach Restaurant and Coach Coffee Shop at Grand Indonesia Mall.
The Coach Restaurant, designed by Coach creative director Stuart Vevers and William Sofield of Studio Sofield, serves traditional New York steakhouse cuisine.
It reportedly incorporates natural and industrial materials in its architectural aspects, a nod to Coach’s craftsmanship and New York roots.
Meanwhile, the Coach Coffee Shop contains New York cityscape wallpaper and industrial design elements.
Coach and Brawn & Brains Coffee collaborated to open the world’s first cafe in Singapore last year. A month later, the luxury retailer opened Coach Airways, an aviation travel-themed store at the Freeport A’Famosa Outlet in Malacca, Malaysia.
South African restaurant chain Barcelos is looking to add 12 more to its kitty in India by the end of 2019-20 as part of an expansion plan, a senior company official said. The company has one restaurant each in Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Chennai and two in Mumbai.
“We plan to add 12 more restaurants across the country by the end of next fiscal year,” Rohit Malhotra, Business Head India, Barcelos said.
According to a report: The new restaurants would be in Bengaluru, Pune, Goa, Chandigarh, Kochi, Puducherry, Mumbai, among others, he added. The company is also planning to rename all its big restaurants (area of 1,500 square feet or above) by March next year, Malhotra said.
Barcelos is also looking to open between 10 to 12 smaller outlets in food courts in the country. Such outlets will have area between 300-500 square feet, he added.
When asked about the business model Barcelos follows in India, Malhotra said: “All the outlets are franchise owned. Barcelos works through franchise model in India.”
Regarding investments to expand Barcelos’ presence in the country, he said it will be mainly on research and development for menus, supply chain, marketing and training.
Barcelos started operations in 1993 in Pretoria in South Africa. The company is present in 22 countries, Malhotra said.
Japanese restaurant chain Wagyumafia is set to open in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai. It will be the franchise’s first international location since launching two years ago. Wagyumafia is known for its premium beef and members-only business model. The brand has gone through an extended promotion under co-founder Hisato Hamada, who has hosted pop-up events for the franchise in top international locations – including Paris, London, Singapore and New York.
The new Hong Kong location will be open for 18 members at a time, serving an omakase menu focused on choice Wagyu and Kobe beef yakiniku and shabu-shabu dishes.
Hamada said “Wagyumafia seeks to buy only the top 1 per cent of Kobe beef. To ensure our premium quality standards are met, we source our products from the top 20 best farmers in Japan.”
Reservations will be opened to non-members sometime after the first month of trading.
Hong Kong’s contemporary Tabehoudai (all you can eat) Japanese buffet RONIN JAPANESE CUISINE (WANCHAI) is celebrating a new facelift introducing enriched lunch and dinner menus showcasing freshest ingredients and seafood.
The restaurant’s quality Tabehoudai dinner, uniquely enjoyed at leisure without time limit from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm daily, is priced just HK$328 (HK$188 for children and elderly) from Sundays to Thursdays, or HK$348 (HK$208 for children and elderly) on Fridays, Saturdays, public holidays and eves of public holidays.
Offering business executives the ideal lunch option is a wide selection of fresh sashimi and sushi, Japanese donburi, tempura and sukiyaki sets range from HK$68 – HK$188, highlighting Special Sashimi Platter (HK$68), 8 Kinds of Sushi (HK$138), Ronin Deluxe Sashimi Donburi (HK$150), Ronin Tempura Set (HK$188), Grilled Steak & Foie Gras with Wasabi Sauce (HK$158), Pan-fried Lamb Rack and Prawn with Japanese Style Sauce (HK$148) and another enticing choices.
In celebration of the new facelift, RONIN JAPANESE CUISINE (WANCHAI) is introducing a special early lunch promotion till 12:30 pm, featuring sumptuous Diced Sashimi Donburi and Onsen Egg and Beef Donburi at only HK$50, including soup and a drink, available 7 days a week.
On special promotion through November, guests who check-in via Facebook or Instagram additionally receive a complementary ‘Seafood Platter’, presenting the finest catch of the day.
RONIN JAPANESE CUISINE (WANCHAI)’s fresh and welcoming new look introduces a serene and contemporary Japanese design in dark wood with minimalist décor in earthy tones for an authentic and affordable Japanese dining experience in a rustic and friendly atmosphere.
RONIN JAPANESE CUISINE (WANCHAI) has attracted a loyal following since opening in 2014 – inspired by the spirit of samurai warriors known by the same name during Japan’s feudal era (1185-1868), who grew tough from confronting various challenges. Likewise, the brand is dedicated to overcoming obstacles and challenges with the dedicated goal to serve only the very best to customers, including top quality ingredients flown jet fresh daily from Japan.
RONIN JAPANESE CUISINE (WANCHAI) is part of the Top Standard Corporation stable of Hong Kong restaurants that also encompasses premium sister Japanese restaurant RONIN JAPANESE CUISINE (CENTRAL) in Wellington Street; iconic Chinese dining destination San Xi Lou at Coda Plaza, Mid-Levels and Times Square, Causeway Bay; and Pure Veggie House at Coda Plaza, Mid-Levels.
View the gallery below for the new look of the restaurant (6 images) :
