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he warmth of wood, an embrace of browns, and al-fresco areas, ensure a good choice of seating and
the expanse of a high ceiling, latticework invite diners to sit back, relax and savour Ukiyo’s acclaimed
wooden screens, muted lighting and an rendition of Japanese cuisine.
omakase counter with a view of the kitchen Ukiyo literally means ‘living in the moment’ or ‘a floating
cast a warm welcome to Ukiyo, the Japanese world’ in Japanese. Its origins go back to the Edo period
Trestaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Pune. (1603-1868) in Japan that was marked by peace and
Across the length of the voluminous restaurant is the progress. As the Edo era had been preceded by a period of
spacious outdoor section with a long bar counter; lit by war, strife and loss, there was a conscious attempt to foster
lamps and flaming torches, and resonating high-energy ukiyo or an urbane lifestyle under the new regime. This
music from the DJ console, it exudes a hip vibe. Two private newly pursued culture manifested as physical precincts
dining areas and well-spaced out tables in the main indoor that offered food, theatre, art and popular entertainment,

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