(PHILADELPHIA, PA) Glu Hospitality and partners Derek Gibbons and Tim Lu introduce Chika, a subterranean late night ramen bar inspired by the cult sci-fi classic movie Blade Runner. Chika, which is a Japanese word for basement, brings together a fusion of food, drink and design. Glu has tapped the trinity of replicants to bring this new dystopian experience to life - Chef Dean Leevongcharoen (food), Michael Ego (drink) and BOXwood Architecture and Design Firm (design). The goal is to attract fun eclectic groups of people who can feel they walked into another dimension when entering the unique space. BOXwood design firm helped design the space with Derek Gibbons vision to create a late night ramen bar in Rittenhouse similar to those in New York City and Tokyo.
The roving Japanese sando peddler will bring a five-course tasting menu paired with barman Gabe Sanchez’s cocktails for a duo of dinners this February.