The logo of Chotto Matte also doubles as a chopstick holder on the tables at the new rooftop bar and restaurant near Union Square in San Francisco, on Oct. 24, 2023. Douglas Zimmerman/SFGATE ...

They said the grand opening of Chotto Matte's first West Coast venture marked the restaurant group's 10th anniversary, and officials said the new location aptly reflected its brand.

Chotto Matte seats 400 people and it's Zdesar's company's largest restaurant and first rooftop. "I think timing has been very good for us, because mostly everyone is quite nervous to come here.

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