Ramen and noodle houses earn their margins on table turns. This banquette runs along a wall so pairs, solo diners and groups can be seated by sliding small tables together or apart, and its slatted timber upper back gives the room a quiet, Japanese-leaning rhythm.
Construction
- Solid timber frame and end panels with a row of vertical slats above the back cushion
- Upholstered back cushion and deep seat cushion with contrast welt, in commercial vinyl, leather or a contract woven
- Recessed wood plinth so mops and feet clear the seat front
- Built in sections that bolt together on site
The slats are spaced to let air and light through, so a long run does not feel like a wall, and they keep coats and bags off the upholstery. The textured fabric shown is for the look; for steam-heavy noodle rooms we recommend a wipe-clean vinyl or leather on the seat.
Options: slat height and spacing, timber stain, seat and back covers, section lengths, matching two-top tables.
For narrow shops, the same banquette can be built shallower, at about 18 in (46 cm) seat depth, to keep the aisle clear.
