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Saboten, for a dinner on the right strings

22 January 2015

Francesca Tagliabue

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Specialized in the preparation of Tonkatsu (a traditional Japanese dish consisting of a pork cutlet fried in plenty of oil, accompanied by miso soup and coleslaw), the Saboten Hong Kong restaurant makes an impact not only for the quality of its dishes. Designed by 4N Architects, the Saboten is characterized by a pure and sophisticated environment, able to make customers feel at ease but made interesting by an inexplicably mysterious atmosphere.

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The simple wood furnishings are neatly arranged in the dining room, but alone are not enough to give rhythm to the space. A series of movable walls, made of resistant nautical ropes, greet people at the entrance and lead towards the tables in the dining area, delimiting the different areas of the room. The same big cords are also used to create a separate room. Knotted on a metal structure that resembles a stylized pagoda, ropes give life to a separate area that ensures privacy without completely isolating the diners.

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WHERE: Lower Ground Floor, Henry House, 42 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay, Hong-Kong

Specialized in the preparation of Tonkatsu (a traditional Japanese dish consisting of a pork cutlet fried in plenty of oil, accompanied by miso soup and coleslaw), the Saboten Hong Kong restaurant makes an impact not only for the quality of its dishes. Designed by 4N Architects, the Saboten is characterized by a pure and sophisticated environment, able to make customers feel at ease but made interesting by an inexplicably mysterious atmosphere.
The simple wood furnishings are neatly arranged in the dining room, but alone are not enough to give rhythm to the space. A series of movable walls, made of resistant nautical ropes, greet people at the entrance and lead towards the tables in the dining area, delimiting the different areas of the room. The same big cords are also used to create a separate room. Knotted on a metal structure that resembles a stylized pagoda, ropes give life to a separate area that ensures privacy without completely isolating the diners.
WHERE: Lower Ground Floor, Henry House, 42 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay, Hong-Kong

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