A Japanese restaurant for a new age, with ‘kappo with modern architecture’ as its theme. An industrial interior and modern serving vessels bring a sense of the contemporary, while the orthodox approach to cooking provides reassurance. ‘Satowa’ comes from a Sanskrit word with a range of meanings, including purity, creativity and harmony. The name is spelled in characters that mean ‘hometown wa’, reflecting the chef’s desire to return to the harmony (wa) of his native region.