SMH – Justin Hemmes of Japanese food’: Meet Sydney hospitality’s ambitious new trio

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“The team behind Nakano Darling, a popular izakaya in Darling Square, has addressed concerns about challenges in the hospitality sector by launching a new Japanese dining group called Hatena. Comprising Tin Jung Shea, Mitomo Somehara, and Chris Wu, the Hatena Group aims to open venues across Sydney and Melbourne, starting with a Japanese saké bar in Darlinghurst in late September. The name ‘hatena,’ meaning ‘question mark’ in Japanese, reflects the group’s ambitious and exploratory approach. Tin Jung Shea, likened to Merivale’s Justin Hemmes in the article, emphasizes the group’s aspiration to dream big and achieve the unknown in the dynamic world of Japanese dining…