CLIENT
Ivan Yeung
ADDRESS
Aburi, MIXC World, Shenzhen
COMPLETION
2018
AREA
220 m²
NUMBER OF SEATS
162
PHOTO CREDITS
Michael Perini
CUISINE
Japanese
AWARDS / PRESS / ACCOLADES
The Challenge
Balancing intimacy with spectacle. Teppanyaki is inherently performative, but we wanted to anchor it in stillness. Carving out spaces that let fire shine without losing the feeling of quiet control took spatial gymnastics, and a little design magic.
What We Loved
Designing a dining stage where the chef becomes the performance, and the materiality plays the supporting cast. Every booth, brick, and beam was placed with intention, to frame the flame, not compete with it.
Secret Detail
Those booth hoods? Not just a vibe. Each one was custom-sized to create a cone of acoustic and visual focus, shielding diners just enough to keep things personal, while still feeling part of the bigger show.
PROJECT SOUNDTRACK
Massive Attack – "Teardrop"
IF THIS PROJECT WAS A MOVIE...
The Menu (2022)
WHAT WE LOVED
Designing a dining stage where the chef becomes the performance, and the materiality plays the supporting cast. Every booth, brick, and beam was placed with intention, to frame the flame, not compete with it.
"Collaborating with this team is truly rewarding. Their deep 默契 (tacit synergy) and multi-domain professionalism not only ensure efficiency but also bring unexpected brilliance every time."
Ivan Yeung
Director ROCKSALT
SECRET DETAIL
Those booth hoods? Not just a vibe. Each one was custom-sized to create a cone of acoustic and visual focus, shielding diners just enough to keep things personal, while still feeling part of the bigger show.
