Two Ipswich restaurants are set to unite for a themed Japanese evening at a town centre restaurant.

Arlingtons on Museum Street is set to host the new Japanese Experience pop-up on Friday, May 24.

The event will run with Bushido restaurant on St Helen's Street, which opened last month.

The collaboration will involve Arlingtons decked in Japanese decor with two chefs on the evening - Bushido owner Fábio Prazeres and mentor Sensei Ishizuka Fabio - showcasing the restaurant's menu, which includes yurinchi chicken and miso ramen.

Ipswich Star: Fábio Prazeres owner of Bushido on St Helen's Street.Fábio Prazeres owner of Bushido on St Helen's Street. (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Ipswich Star: Bushido opened last month.Bushido opened last month. (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Sensei Ishizuka Fabio teaches Japanese cuisine at the Ishizuka Academy in Japan, training students on sushi making in Edomae practices, yoshoku, izakaya, ramen, an  washoku.

His students have consistently ranked in the top five in the national sushi championships held every year in Tokyo.

Zoe Cutting, Arlingtons director, said: "I've tasted Fábio's food and it's amazing, and if this can help him to raise awareness of his business and cater for around 100 people, I am in full support.

"There will be a taster menu, allowing people to sample their dishes, and talking through the dishes and where they are sourced.

"It's about bringing these great Japanese food to Ipswich. Bushido is a very small restaurant that seats 13 people, so we have a more established platform and space.

Ipswich Star: Arlingtons in Ipswich was taken over by Zoe Cutting in 2022.Arlingtons in Ipswich was taken over by Zoe Cutting in 2022. (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Ipswich Star: A first look inside Arlingtons following its reopening.A first look inside Arlingtons following its reopening. (Image: Archant)

"It's about working together, as the hospitality industry is not easy even for established businesses, but especially for start-up businesses.

"If this event is a success, we will do more pop-up events at Arlingtons." 

Arlingtons re-opened in August 2022 after Ms Cutting, who formerly ran Moloko cocktail bar, purchased the restaurant.

The Grade II listed building is a former museum and ballroom dating back to 1846, and Ms Cutting attended the Arlington Ballroom dance school as a child.

Ipswich Star: Bushido caters for around 13 sit-in customers.Bushido caters for around 13 sit-in customers. (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Bushido is Mr Prazeres' first restaurant in the UK, having trained as a chef for 12 years and moved to the county from Portugal in 2017.

The event will take place on May 24 from 7pm. To reserve, contact the restaurant.