IKIGAI, an original Japanese-Korean fusion restaurant and sushi bar, is set to become a signature dining destination at VOCE Hotel & Residences in Midtown Nashville. The restaurant will occupy a 6,200-square-foot space on the development’s 25th floor, offering panoramic views of the city skyline, according to an announcement from Business Wire. An opening date has not yet been announced.
Named after the Japanese philosophy meaning “the joy of living,” IKIGAI will center its culinary offering on sushi, Japanese-Korean fusion and grilled dishes. The concept is designed to combine an elevated dining experience with a lounge atmosphere, creating a destination for hotel guests, residents and Nashville diners.
According to the Business Wire announcement, the rooftop restaurant will accommodate 145 seated guests and sit alongside VOCE’s resort-style rooftop pool, which features private cabanas and food and beverage service. The restaurant and lounge will be open to the public through reservations, while also serving as an amenity for residents, hotel guests and members of the VOCE Collective.
The restaurant’s interior was designed by ID & Design International (IDDI), the firm also responsible for the development’s common areas and approximately 45,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity spaces. The design is intended to complement VOCE’s broader hospitality and residential experience, according to the announcement.
Mack McClung, founder of VOCE and CEO of Vastland Company, described the rooftop restaurant as one of the property’s most distinctive features. Operations will fall under VOCE Hospitality and Management Company, with the company overseeing the culinary program and guest service.
IKIGAI forms part of the wider VOCE Hotel & Residences development, which combines private residences with full-service hotel hospitality. The restaurant will add a publicly accessible dining destination to the Midtown Nashville property, with its rooftop setting and Japanese-Korean menu distinguishing it within the development.
Further details about the restaurant’s opening date and reservation availability have not yet been released.
