The Room by kozeen Shiwan
The Room is an Michelin–starred intimate 14-seat immersive sensory dining experience based around the life of Chef Kozeen Shiwan. The restaurant’s name, “The ROOM”, refers to a mysterious and gloomy space, where all guests are gathered around the same table, and simultaneously get to follow Kozeen Shiwan’s work & creative process up close.
menu
The food philosophy of The ROOM is based around high-quality and seasonal produce, but also around challenging dominating conventions in the gastro-world. The 9-course tasting menu is inspired by Kozeen’s personal background in the Middle East, combined with Nordic cooking techniques. Carefully curated wines selected from the best biodynamic wineries, and hand-made non-alcoholic options complement the menu seamlessly. The menu is also available fully vegan.
Menu
10 course menu 149 €
Beverage pairing 119 €
Non-alcoholi pairing 75 €
Kozeen Shiwan
Having worked in numerous Michelin-starred restaurants in Finland and abroad, Kozeen has gained recognition through his pop-up projects and guest chef appearances in cities like Hong Kong, Copenhagen, and St. Petersburg. His charismatic presence and golden teeth have made him well-known to the public, including through TV appearances with his flamboyant pop-up restaurants.
As a chef, Shiwan's food reflects his personal identity, blending Middle Eastern and Nordic influences. His unique cooking style offers complete experiences that evoke strong emotions and provoke thoughtful contemplation.
In 2017, Shiwan's culinary performances, showcased as part of the Helsinki Design Museum's Enter and Encounter exhibition, garnered extensive support and media coverage, earning praise from both food and art critics.
