Restaurant

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Designer / Brand: DRAWIN DESIGN STUDIO Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Yamaki Zushi

Yamaki Zushi is a Japanese restaurant interior located in Taiwan. The facade is formed from metal panels shaped like Japanese wooden weatherboards, giving a rough and vintage appearance. Inside, a dark grey Karesenzui landscape, a fish pond and an atrium bring daylight and nature into the space. Two dining areas are provided: an open counter with twelve seats around the cooking station, and private boxes. Cypress, teak, unpainted wood, rock-imitated materials and Baizou, a material recycled from volcanic ash, reduce moisture and cooking odours.

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Designer / Brand: Yifan He Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Jstone Italian Kitchen and Bar

Jstone Italian Kitchen and Bar is a restaurant interior located in the Dongjiadu area of Shanghai. The site stands near the first Catholic church in the city, where Chinese and Western cultures have long blended. The design follows the concept of sailing through the East and the West. The space draws on the classical Shikumen architecture of traditional Shanghai neighborhoods and is reshaped with Art Deco details. Materials include bronze stainless steel, Ariston marble, black galaxy marble, walnut veneer and leather. The refined result reflects a contemporary Shanghai style.

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Designer / Brand: Bo Chen Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Chu Yan

Chu Yan is a restaurant interior located at Shiliupu Wharf on the Bund in Shanghai, China. The space covers 2500 square meters and is arranged into individual guest areas, private rooms and a waiting area. A large LED wall at the entrance shows a live view of the Huangpu River. Artificial marble, insulating glass and laminated glass are used to reduce weight, block noise and save energy. Sound-absorbing panels and coatings further limit noise. An unfolded scroll image on the corridor ceiling connects the whole design.

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Designer / Brand: Tetsuya Matsumoto Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Nautilus

The Grand Blue Express is a luxury aquarium dining restaurant in Ueno, Tokyo. The renovated space limited to 95sqm took on the 5th floor of a mixed used building. Inspired by luxury trains, the design tries to overcome the small space limitations to both accommodate the aquariums and provide the luxurious atmosphere the restaurant aims to implement. The dining room takes the form of a corridor coach that serves the individual cabins on both sides. each cabin is equipped with its aquarium installed to mimic the train windows, creating the impression to be inside a train cruising underwater.

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Designer / Brand: Wu-Su Interior Design Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Jian Sushi

Jian Sushi is a Japanese restaurant interior completed in Taiwan in 2021. The 135 square meter space contains a dining area, a VIP room, an itamae counter, a pantry, a kitchen, a hand-washing area and a bathroom. Black and grey tones unify the interior, while architectural concrete, yakisugi boards and rusted ironware create a simple and calm character. Lighting is directed towards the artworks and the dishes. Sound-absorbing materials reduce echo. The design presents the owner's art collection together with the cuisine.

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Designer / Brand: Jackson Y. K. Chia Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Blue Tandoor

Blue Tandoor is a restaurant interior located in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, covering about 3,500 square feet. Curved ceiling waves recall the dome of the Taj Mahal and give the space a formal character. Geometric arches, lattice work and textured walls refer to South Asian and Middle Eastern styles. Woven wicker lamps, hardwood surfaces and brass accents add warmth. Deep blue tones recall the calm of moonlight. Computer-aided design was used to plan the arch patterns and the spatial layout. The interior blends traditional references with modern dining comfort.

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Designer / Brand: Daisuke Takamiya Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Eataly Ginza

Eataly Ginza is a restaurant, market and cafe interior located on the sixth floor of Ginza Six, a commercial facility in Ginza, Tokyo. The design follows the concept of Eataly Garden. The total floor area of 1000 square meters is arranged as a group of small stores, with street lamp style lighting, plantings and benches. Horizontal partitions are kept to a minimum and the ceiling is left exposed, while changes in flooring define the zones. A central bar recalls an Italian town square. The garden layout invites visitors to enter with ease and to stay comfortably.

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Designer / Brand: Another Tales Studio Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Novae

Novae is a restaurant and lounge interior with a futuristic character. The 346 square meter space contains two sections with distinct atmospheres, connected by a mirrored illusion tunnel. The restaurant area serves fusion dishes, while the lounge offers digestive cocktails and brown spirits. Circles, curves, a reflective ceiling and light traces shape the futuristic setting. The material palette is clean and sleek, combining white spray paint, rippled stainless steel and mirrors. Floating booth seating with strong white accents is filled with light.

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Designer / Brand: Monique Lee Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Soda Port

Soda Port contains a private dining compartment Tato and a main dining hall. Tato features an open kitchen with a pillar figurative of Macao tower. The main hall has a bar section and a dining corner. Bar area is a modern retro space paved with marble stone. Its patterns derive from the flagstone street of Senado Square, while the screen decorations serve to revive classic stained glass patterns. Design of the drinking bar brings back the mood of Macao in the 50s. On its left is a private dining corner in the context of historic Ruinas de Sao Paulo against a Portuguese tiled feature wall.

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Designer / Brand: Hao Chun Chang Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Along the Streams of Light

Along the Streams of Light is the interior design of a Korean restaurant of 265 square meters in Taichung, Taiwan. The space combines stone and wood in shades of brown and gray. Patterns, lines and irregular cuts create a sense of ceremony. Curved light strips and transitions between wooden and stone flooring guide movement between areas. The kitchen is semi-open and arranged with a bar counter, so the cooking process remains visible through glass panels. Reeded glass and tall glazing bring in daylight while privacy is maintained.

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Designer / Brand: Ting Fai Chu Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Love Veggie

Love Veggie is a vegetarian restaurant interior located in Macau, covering about 350 square meters. The design brings a well known local tradition into a contemporary setting. The concept is based on the lotus, a form closely linked to Buddhism. Lotus images are translated into materials, patterns and forms. Laser cut gold color metal creates lotus patterns, while smooth blue upholstery and wood veneer add a natural and elegant character. A custom made feature light forms the main element of the space. The interior is intended to create a calm atmosphere.

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Designer / Brand: Dimitri Lociks Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Taikan Fast Sushi

Taikan Fast Sushi is a Japanese restaurant interior covering 350 square meters. The design offers a practical, modern and welcoming dining experience. The same prefabricated covering is applied to the floor, walls and ceiling, recreating the look of a space made entirely of wood. The single material choice reduced cost and shortened construction time. LED profiles embedded in the wall and ceiling cross the space in lines that recall chopsticks. A large buffet counter and several service points support fast service. Tables are spaced for comfort and seat 183 people.

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