Joanna Laajisto Designs Helsinki's Shii Restaurant Using Reclaimed 300-Year-Old Oak
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Amy Frearson
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Summary
Joanna Laajisto designed Shii, a small Japanese omakase restaurant in Helsinki, using reclaimed oak from a 300-year-old wine press for the interior. The restaurant features a 16-seat chef's counter and a 6-seat private dining table, offering an 11-course seasonal tasting menu with a focus on Japanese cuisine and minimalist design.
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· 3 pulledRustic oak from a 300-year-old wine press was used to craft the interior of Shii
Shii is an omakase-style restaurant offering an 11-course seasonal tasting menu
Diners can choose to sit at the 16-seat chef's counter or at a six-seat private dining table
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