The rich cheese cream tiramisu looks just like a miniature Japanese garden in a temple. The simple design of the garden embodies the traditional Japanese aesthetic of “wabi-sabi,” which appreciates the elegant beauty of humble simplicity. The dough under the mascarpone cream is soaked in .KOMBINAT’s original coffee syrup. The chocolate piece and black beans express the garden rocks while the matcha powder resembles the green moss garden.
Located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, the store design of the restaurant .KOMBINAT is inspired by the charm of the city—“igusa” (rush), a specialty of the city used for Japan’s traditional tatami mats, as well as the renowned industrial area in Mizushima. It fuses Japanese mindset of modesty with sharp, futuristic image of the industrial area that evokes a world view of science fiction. The concept of incorporating Japan’s tradition into modern elements is reflected both in the store design and the menu. The simple yet unobtrusive beauty of the unique tiramisu lets you savor Japanese mind and rich flavors, pleasing the eyes as well as the palate.