BusinessSushisamba branches out with Covent Garden restaurantLooking out: Sushisamba's terrace at its Salesforce tower restaurantJoanna Hodgson1 February 2016Trendy City restaurant Sushisamba will soon be satisfying the palates of foodies in Covent Garden under expansion plans unveiled on Monday.Since opening at the Salesforce tower, formerly known as Heron Tower, three years ago, the venue has become popular with celebrities such as couple Robert Pattinson and FKA twigs.Its operator, Samba Brand Management, will plough more than £4 million into designing a second restaurant after this week signing a lease for 9000 square feet at the Opera Terrace within the Market Building, opening in 2017.“We gobbled up this opportunity,” Samba’s chief executive Shimon Bokovza told the Standard.Growth plan: Shimon BokovzaSamba Brand Managements“The energy of Covent Garden and its international appeal make it a natural fit.”Read MoreLe Manoir appoints new three-star chef as two-star Raymond Blanc steps backWH Smith hire turnaround veteran with package that could be worth £25mBlue Posts boss: If opening a pub becomes so risky, people just won't do itSponsoredMake 2026 the year of working smarterSushisamba has six branches across the UK and US.The deal is a major coup for landlord Capital & Counties Properties, which is overhauling the area.CapCo director Sarah-Jane Curtis said the chain will “bring its creative blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine to the estate”.MORE ABOUTLondon restaurantsRestaurantsSushisambaCovent Garden
