What Temakinho does

Temakinho is a multi-location Japanese-Brazilian (Nikkei) fusion sushi restaurant chain founded in 2012 in Bologna, Italy, by Linda Maroli, Fabrizio Pisciotta, Santo Bellistri, and Francesco Marconi. The company operates 13 restaurants across Italy — five in Milan (Aqua Brera, Arya Duomo, Fuego Cadorna, Tierra Porta Romana, and Linate Airport), four in Rome (Borgo, Monti, Ponte Milvio, and Fiumicino Airport), and standalone locations in Bologna, Rimini, Reggio Calabria, and Capo d'Orlando — plus one international site in Lyon, France. The brand is differentiated by a portfolio of four Milanese sub-brand concepts (fine dining, street-style, grill, and plant-based) and by its 2016 status as the world's first Friend of the Sea certified restaurant chain, complemented by a 24-dish vegan menu at select locations and the substitution of dairy cheese with plant-based cashew cheese in June 2024.

The core technology is a culinary one: proprietary Nippo-Brazilian recipes combining Japanese sushi techniques with Brazilian tropical ingredients, executed by Brazilian chefs and supplied through certified sustainable seafood sourcing. The business model is a hybrid of dine-in restaurant transactions, online delivery and takeaway via a proprietary platform (ordinaonline.temakinho.com), airport captive-customer sales, and a small branded merchandise e-commerce line (€2.90–€9.90 per item) run on Shopify. GTM is direct-to-consumer through owned restaurants, supported by social media (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube), an owned Spotify playlist, an email/lifecycle program (Sendinblue), and a Temakinho Family loyalty registration scheme.

Since founding, ownership has changed twice: in 2018 Cigierre (Compagnia Generale Ristorazione, controlled by Bc Partners) acquired the founders, and in 2024 German mid-market private equity fund Mutares replaced Cigierre as shareholder. Co-founder Fabrizio Pisciotta is again CEO, and the new board has launched a 'road to green' relaunch emphasizing quality, service, and product innovation, supported by a press-office partnership with Pambianco Communication from May 2024. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Temakinho

Legal name

Temakinho Italia Srl

Website

https://temakinho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Temakinho is a multi-location Japanese-Brazilian (Nikkei) fusion sushi restaurant chain operating 13 restaurants across Italy and one in Lyon, France, under the Temakinho brand and its Aqua, Arya, Fuego, and Tierra sub-brand concepts, founded in 2012 and currently backed by private equity fund Mutares following a 2024 ownership transition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Japanese-Brazilian Restaurant Chain

NAICS

Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Limited-Service Restaurants (722513)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regional/Ethnic Specialty Fast Casual (e.g., Indian, Caribbean, African, Eastern European) (THAFABAM)

Keywords

• Japanese Brazilian cuisine
• Nikkei fusion
• Sushi restaurant chain
• Casual dining restaurants
• Sustainable seafood dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Sales: Temakinho operates 13 restaurant locations across Italy and France. Each restaurant offers a distinct menu (some with exclusive vegan menus). Customers book tables online or by phone and dine in the restaurant. The company describes four distinct restaurant concepts in Milan (Aqua, Arya, Fuego, Tierra) with different atmospheres and culinary focuses.
2. Delivery and Takeaway (Asporto): Customers can order Temakinho dishes online for home or office delivery, and for takeaway. The company promotes Asporto e Consegna a Domicilio (takeaway and home delivery) as a key service, with a dedicated ordering platform (ordinaonline.temakinho.com).
3. Merchandise Sales: Temakinho sells branded merchandise including canvas tote bags (€2.90), vintage polo shirts (€9.90), commemorative plates (€7.90), water bottles (€8.90), and mugs (€6.90). Sold through the online shop on the company website.
4. Airport Location Services: Temakinho operates two airport locations (Milano Linate and Roma Fiumicino) targeting travelers, generating revenue from the captive traveler customer base passing through airport terminals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Temakinho operates a multi-location restaurant chain serving Japanese-Brazilian 'Nikkei' fusion cuisine across Italy and France. The company runs approximately 15 restaurants offering sushi, sashimi, and Japanese-Peruvian-inspired dishes, with themed sub-brands (Aqua, Arya, Fuego, Tierra) in Milan, online ordering, delivery, takeaway, branded merchandise, and select vegan menu offerings.

Product overview

Temakinho is a Japanese-Brazilian fusion sushi restaurant chain that operates as a multi-location restaurant network across Italy and France. The offering consists of the core Temakinho restaurant brand with 15 distinct locations under various sub-brands: four themed restaurants in Milan (Aqua, Arya, Fuego, Tierra), five locations in Rome (Borgo, Monti, Ponte Milvio, Fiumicino, plus Rinascente mentioned in contact form), and individual restaurants in Bologna, Lyon, Rimini, Reggio Calabria, and Capo d'Orlando, plus two airport locations (Milan Linate and Rome Fiumicino). The product portfolio extends beyond dining with online ordering and delivery services, branded merchandise (bags, polo shirts, plates, bottles, mugs), and multiple menu options including classic and exclusive vegan menus at select locations. The company was founded in 2012 and has undergone ownership changes, with the Mutares fund now holding a stake alongside co-founders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aqua: Milano Brera - Crudo, champagne and fine dining concept
• Arya
• Fuego
• Tierra

Products and services

• Temakinho Restaurant Dining
• Themed Dining Concepts (Aqua, Arya, Fuego, Tierra)
• Online Ordering and Delivery
• Branded Merchandise
• Vegan Menu Offering

Quantifiable outcome

• 36,000 kg CO₂ emissions reduced annually by switching to cashew-based vegan cheese
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pambianco CommunicationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Pambianco Communication - a press office specializing in lifestyle brand communication belonging to Gruppo Pambianco - announced a new collaboration with Temakinho in May 2024. The partnership aims to highlight Temakinho's new business plan and multiple actions to be implemented in terms of offering and service, supporting the brand's growth nationally and internationally.
• D.i.Re - Donne in Rete contro la violenzaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Italian national anti-violence network with over 100 anti-violence centers and more than 50 shelters across Italy, assisting approximately 21,000 women annually. On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25, 2022), Temakinho donated €1 per restaurant guest to support D.i.Re, demonstrating the brand's commitment to women's rights and social issues.
• One Tree PlantedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Non-profit organization focused on global reforestation. Temakinho launched the 'One Roll One Tree' campaign in 2021 and 2022, planting the Pachamama Roll for each tree sold. In 2022, 7,057 trees were planted in the Amazon rainforest. The initiative supports Temakinho's sustainability and environmental credentials.
• World Sustainability Organization (Friend of the Sea)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016World Sustainability Organization awards the 'Friend of the Sea' certification, which guarantees that all Temakinho's fishery products come from sustainable fishing and are fully traceable. Temakinho was the first restaurant chain in the world to receive this certification in 2016. The collaboration also includes Friend of the Earth for the Ethical and Sustainable Showroom at Milano Fashion Week 2022.
• Brødrene KarlsenminorOthers · 1 January 2016Norwegian salmon farm on the island of Senja at Husoy, owned by the Karlsen sisters. The farm uses modern technologies to ensure proper salmon feeding, respect population density, and safeguard health in harmony with nature. The salmon sourced from this farm is used in Temakinho's sushi and was featured in the 'Mais Amor, por favor' documentary.
• Il Sorriso dei miei BimbiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Italian Onlus supporting children and adolescents in Rocinha, the largest favela in Brazil and South America. The collaboration began in 2014 and includes multiple projects: Un Roll per Rocinha, Un Churros per Rocinha, Garagem Culinario, creche improvements, and general support for educational programs. The partnership reflects Temakinho's 'Mais Amor' (More Love) social responsibility philosophy.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wagamama: UK-founded pan-Asian casual restaurant chain operating across Europe; comparable as a multi-country Asian-themed dining chain targeting similar urban food enthusiasts in the same price tier.
• YO! Sushi: Japanese conveyor/sushi chain active in the UK and Europe; comparable as a multi-location sushi-focused chain with branded merchandise and delivery.
• Zuma Restaurants: Global Japanese izakaya-style restaurant group; comparable as a premium-positioned Japanese dining brand with international footprint and mixed formal/casual menus.

Regional players

• Hanami Sushi (Italy): Italian sushi delivery and casual chain; comparable as an Italian-market sushi operator competing for similar urban diners and delivery/takeaway occasions.
• Obica Mozzarella Bar: Italian upscale casual chain specializing in mozzarella and Italian cuisine with multiple Italian city locations; comparable as a multi-location Italian theme-restaurant chain targeting similar urban diners.

Direct peers

• Nozomi London: London-based Japanese fine dining chain; comparable as a themed Japanese dining concept operating across multiple UK/EU cities with similar ambiance-driven branding.
• Koi Restaurant Group: Upscale Asian-fusion and sushi brand with venues in Italy and Spain; comparable as a higher-end Japanese/sushi concept operating across European cities.
• Wasabi Sushi & Bento: UK sushi and bento chain offering limited-service Japanese meals for takeaway and dine-in; directly comparable as a chain sushi operator with grab-and-go positioning.

Emerging players

• Pokeria by NIMA: Italian poké/Hawaiian-style chain addressing health-conscious urban consumers; comparable as an Italian-based themed Asian-influenced casual chain pursuing a similar urban food enthusiast customer.

Others

• Eataly: Italian-themed food retail and casual dining concept with international locations; not a direct competitor but adjacent as a premium multi-channel Italian food brand with physical storefronts, merchandise, and digital channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUQB_EMfbdAM_2f4piEqyw
• Facebookfacebook.com/temakinho
• Instagraminstagram.com/temakinho
• Pinterestpinterest.it/temakinhoglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/temakinho

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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