The company has launched Saluhall, its first plant-forward food hall, at San Francisco Meeting Place which is anchored by IKEA.
Ingka Centres, an expert in creating unique meeting places and the operator of 34 IKEA-anchored shopping malls around the world, has opened the doors of a new plant-forward food hall, set to be a crossroads of culinary experiences and community events at its downtown Meeting Place in San Francisco, its first location in the US.
Saluhall provides a hub for San Francisco’s vibrant food scene and opportunities for its many local food entrepreneurs, featuring independent local restaurants and chefs from the Bay Area. With capacity for 450 seats, the space features lively bars, five local independent food vendors, an in-house bakery restaurant, vegan burger bar and soft-serve station. It will operate between 8am and 10pm, seven days a week.
Cindy Andersen, Ingka Centres Managing Director, commented: “As our recent ‘Life in Communities’ report revealed, the beating heart of community often resides in the shared experience around food. Saluhall embodies this essence, not just as a culinary destination, but as a beacon of hope for Market Street. With its Swedish roots and Scandinavian-inspired flair, Saluhall stands as a celebration of local heroes and a hub of cultural connection and togetherness. We believe in the potential of this iconic district to be a centre of community, culture and sustainability. Saluhall represents our vision to revitalise urban spaces, creating environments where people connect, businesses thrive and the city’s spirit shines. This is our commitment to San Francisco, a city we are proud to call home.”
