A new multi-concept Japanese gourmet hall opens at Changi Airport Terminal 2
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Modelled after airline lounges, the Sora Japanese gourmet food hall opens at Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 today.
Combining two concessions, the 7760sqft (720sqm) space seats about 300 diners and is the largest restaurant across the four terminals at the airport.
At the public area on Level 3, the dining enclave houses six Japanese restaurant brands that serve up ramen, sashimi, okonomiyaki and Nippon-inspired desserts and beverages.
Sora, which is Japanese for “sky”, marks the first time that ANA Trading, a subsidiary of Japanese airline All Nippon Airways, has opened a food hall outside of Japan.
“This is part of the company’s strategy to expand in Southeast Asia region,” says ANA Trading project director Kazuhiro Nakao, who is also director of SG Retail Partners, which is running the food hall in a JV with ANA Trading and Komars Group.
Of the six restaurants in Sora, two are new-to-market brands: Japoli Kitchen and Tsuruhashi
Fugetsu. From Osaka, Tsuruhashi Fugetsu is an okonomiyaki chain while Japoli Kitchen offers Italian/Japanese fusion cuisine.
The other four restaurants are Tokyo chicken ramen chain Menya Takeichi, Kuro Maguro, which features fish flown in daily from Japan, tempura outlet Tendon Kohaku, and Tokyo Sundubu, which serves Korean stew.
Sora Bar offers desserts and beverages including Hokkaido milk ice cream, sake and cocktails.
Diners can order from any of the restaurants and bar to eat at the shared seating area.
Sora offers both booth and tatami seating, and tables are fitted with charging points for mobile devices. There is also an interactive Kids’ Corner complete with a playground and television screen.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of restaurants are available at the Sora Japanese gourmet food hall?
What kind of restaurants are available at the Sora Japanese gourmet food hall?
The food hall features six Japanese restaurant brands. These include a ramen chain, a sashimi restaurant, an okonomiyaki chain, a tempura outlet, an Italian/Japanese fusion eatery, and a place serving Korean stew. Desserts and beverages are also available.
Q.Which companies are involved in the joint venture operating the Sora food hall?
Which companies are involved in the joint venture operating the Sora food hall?
The Sora food hall is being run by SG Retail Partners in a joint venture. The partners in this venture are ANA Trading, a subsidiary of Japanese airline All Nippon Airways, and Komars Group. ANA Trading is expanding into Southeast Asia.
Q.What facilities or unique features does the Sora gourmet food hall offer to diners?
What facilities or unique features does the Sora gourmet food hall offer to diners?
Diners can order from any restaurant to eat in a shared seating area, offering booth and tatami options. Tables are fitted with charging points for mobile devices. There is also an interactive Kids’ Corner with a playground and television.
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