funwave Inc. grand opened its second "Private Kitchen Palm" rental kitchen, the Yokohama Kannai store, in April 2026. This service offers a "self-catering party" experience, allowing customers to bring their own ingredients and cook together, as a response to rising dining-out costs. The first store, Shonan Fujisawa, opened in August 2025 and has been well-received. The Yokohama Kannai store is located in Isezakicho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, can accommodate up to 23 people, and is equipped with a large island kitchen, various cooking utensils, monitors, and projectors. The cost is approximately 5,000 yen per person, making it more economical than typical izakayas.
funwave Inc. has grand opened its second "Private Kitchen Palm" rental kitchen, the Yokohama Kannai store, in April 2026. This service addresses the rising costs of dining out by offering a "self-catering party" experience where customers can bring their own ingredients and cook together. The first store, Shonan Fujisawa, which opened in August 2025, has already gained significant popularity. The Yokohama Kannai store is located at Suzuki Building 2F, 1-6-3 Isezakicho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, a 3-minute walk from Kannai Station. It measures approximately 36 square meters and can accommodate up to 23 people. Facilities include a large island kitchen, a full-scale oven, microwave, refrigerator, various cooking utensils and tableware, a 50-inch large monitor, a 100-inch projector, and Wi-Fi. Cost comparisons indicate that using Kitchen Palm can be significantly cheaper than traditional dining options, with an estimated cost of 5,000 yen per person for a 4-hour private rental (2,500 yen for venue + 2,500 yen for ingredients/alcohol), compared to 8,000-11,000 yen for restaurants.
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When and where did funwave Inc. open its second "Private Kitchen Palm" rental kitchen?
funwave Inc. grand opened its second "Private Kitchen Palm" rental kitchen, the Yokohama Kannai store, in April 2026.
What is the main concept behind the "Private Kitchen Palm" rental kitchen service?
The service offers a "self-catering party" experience, allowing customers to bring their own ingredients and cook together, addressing the rising costs of dining out.
How far is the Yokohama Kannai store from the nearest station and what is its approximate size and capacity?
The Yokohama Kannai store is a 3-minute walk from Kannai Station, measures approximately 36 square meters, and can accommodate up to 23 people.
What are some of the key facilities available at the Yokohama Kannai "Private Kitchen Palm" store?
Facilities include a large island kitchen, a full-scale oven, microwave, refrigerator, various cooking utensils and tableware, a 50-inch large monitor, a 100-inch projector, and Wi-Fi.
How does the estimated cost of using "Kitchen Palm" compare to dining at a restaurant?
Using "Kitchen Palm" is estimated to be significantly cheaper, with a 4-hour private rental costing around 5,000 yen per person, compared to 8,000-11,000 yen for restaurants.