The Nikkei dining experience will arrive at Manchester’s landmark St Michael’s development this autumn
Global restaurant brand Chotto Matte, famous for its Nikkei cuisine and immersive dining experiences, has announced it will be opening its doors at Gary Neville’s landmark St Michael’s development in early October 2025.
This site will be the brand’s first launch in the North of England, bringing signature Japanese and Peruvian cuisine to Manchester’s ever-expanding food scene. Situated at the top of No.1 St Michael’s, Chotto Matte will join a wave of high-end lifestyle and hospitality brands in the building.
The restaurant will be adorned with bold graffiti-style murals, created in partnership with a local artist, as well as a 348-capacity roof terrace with panoramic views of the city, open sushi and robata counters, two large private dining rooms and immersive lighting designed to evolve throughout the day, creating a dynamic backdrop for the destination venue.
The 502-cover restaurant’s extensive menu is designed by Executive Chef, Jordan Sclare, who has travelled extensively to Peru to sample local Nikkei cuisine and culture combining both Japanese techniques with Peruvian ingredients. Signature dishes include Sea Bass Ceviche, Nikkei Gyoza, Sato Maki Roll and Pollo Den Miso.
The venue will also offer a curated cocktail list, reimagining classics whilst also creative serves exclusive to the Manchester site. A live music schedule will also be available on weekends.
Founder Kurt Zdesar said: “Manchester is one of the UK’s fastest growing cities with a booming hospitality scene making it a perfect place for Chotto Matte’s next site. Working closely with Gary Neville and Relentless Developments, I knew the St Michael’s site was exactly what we were looking for as soon as I saw the plans. What Gary has created is vibrant, bold and sophisticated, everything we are as a brand. We are really looking forward to launching and taking over one of the most beautiful roof terraces in the city whilst bringing our new Nikkei dining concept to Manchester.
“St Michael’s will be one of the most sought after locations in the city and we are so proud to be part of this development alongside Gary and his team.”
Gary Neville, Director of Relentless Developments said: “Opening our doors at No.1 St Michael’s after more than 15 years of planning and development is a really proud moment for us. Chotto Matte is a global brand with a wealth of experience and exactly the kind of occupier we wanted for our stunning top floor and roof terrace. I’ve really enjoyed working alongside Kurt and look forward to welcoming him and his team to Manchester ahead of the launch later this year.”
This opening follows on from successful openings in London, Doha, Toronto, San Francisco and Riyadh. A selection of activations are set to take place in September ahead of launch with further details to follow.
To stay up to date with the latest developments, visit chotto-matte.com.
Chotto Matte, St Michaels Building, 40 Jackson's Row, Manchester M2 5WD
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