Problem Description

Deji Plaza is located in the heart of Nanjing’s Xinjiekou commercial district. With its luxurious facilities, strong tenant recruitment capabilities, and exceptionally high foot traffic, it consistently ranks among the top shopping malls in the country in terms of revenue and is a landmark high-end commercial complex second only to Beijing SKP. Opening a restaurant in such a top-tier, ultra-luxury mall not only demands a high level of brand consistency but also imposes stringent standards on the store environment. “Tokyo’s Top Dessert Trend-Setter” RAPL chose to occupy a prime location beneath the escalators at Deji Plaza. However, this space is compact and enclosed by the building structure, making it completely unsuitable for external exhaust ductwork. The key challenge for RAPL’s successful opening was how to efficiently manage the large amounts of steam and heat generated during steaming and baking without compromising the mall’s overall design or increasing the engineering burden.

Solution

To overcome the limitations of the location and meet the environmental and spatial requirements of a high-end shopping mall, RAPL selected MORK’s indoor direct-vent oven hood. Designed specifically for multi-function steam and convection ovens, this integrated unit combines a hood, fan, and multi-stage purification and deodorization systems. It is suspended directly above the oven as a complete unit, requiring no external ductwork and achieving true “indoor direct venting.”

The core advantages of the MORK All-in-One Steam Oven’s professional indoor direct-vent hood are reflected in three key areas:

Indoor Direct Ventilation: Overcoming Location Constraints

With no need to connect to external exhaust ducts and a fully integrated installation, this unit allows restaurant brands to flexibly set up shop in sensitive locations—such as high-end shopping malls, atriums, and escalator areas—where traditional exhaust systems are not available.

Condensation Cooling: Say Goodbye to the “Kitchen Sauna”

Utilizing air-conditioning-grade condensation technology, it rapidly condenses high-temperature steam into water, significantly lowering the temperature at the exhaust vent. This effectively suppresses heat leakage, maintaining a comfortable environment in both the front-of-house and back-of-house areas, thereby ensuring a positive customer experience and high employee productivity.

Compact Size, Maximum Performance—Compatible with Most Multi-Function Oven Brands

Compatible with most multi-function oven brands, such as Rational, MKN, and Confordon, this unit features a compact design that integrates the hood and oven into a single unit. This maximizes valuable kitchen space, making it particularly suitable for high-end patisseries with space-efficient layout requirements.

About MORK

MORK specializes in the niche market of ductless indoor exhaust hoods and is committed to becoming the top choice for customers and partners. Addressing the challenge of limited kitchen ventilation, MORK designs solutions specifically for electric cooking equipment, offering integrated ductless cooking solutions that span the entire lifecycle—from R&D and design to production, commissioning, and after-sales service. Through continuous technological innovation, high-quality products, and comprehensive after-sales support, MORK consistently exceeds customer expectations and creates sustainable value. Its suspended or freestanding hoods require no external ductwork, efficiently purifying cooking fumes and odors directly indoors. This achieves “zero external exhaust and no disturbance to neighbors,” freeing restaurants from exhaust restrictions and enabling flexible layout planning.