Tokyo's alleyways inspire Genso restaurant design
Joyce Wang Studio designs a Hong Kong restaurant inspired by Tokyo's Golden Gai district.
1Tokyo's spirit in Hong Kong
Joyce Wang Studio drew inspiration from Tokyo's Golden Gai district when designing the Genso restaurant at Hong Kong's Sha Tin Racecourse. The narrow streets and tiny bars of this famous neighborhood were reinterpreted in the restaurant's interior through different levels and layers.
2The atmosphere of Golden Gai
At the entrance of the restaurant stands a reception desk clad in ceramic tiles reminiscent of pixel manga styles. Designer Joyce Wang explains that Golden Gai is a city within a city with its own rules and personality, a feeling they wanted to capture.
3Street food and casual ambiance
The lower level, Fudo Town Food Hall, offers a more relaxed atmosphere serving Japanese street food. Open booths and long banquettes upholstered in blue leather and patterned orange fabric evoke Tokyo's street food culture.
4Tokyo touches in details
Blue ceramic tile inlays throughout the restaurant reference Tokyo's building facades. Specially designed lanterns suspended from the ceiling recall those hanging outside Golden Gai establishments.
5A more intimate experience
The upper level Izakaya aims to provide a more refined dining experience. Featuring wave-motif lanterns and upholstered furnishings, this area connects via narrow walkways enclosed by bronze metal balustrades.
6Contributing to Hong Kong's dining scene
Genso stands out as one of Hong Kong's striking dining destinations. Its Tokyo-inspired design reflects the city's cosmopolitan nature and cultural diversity through architectural storytelling.
Original article: Interior design | Dezeen — Tokyo'nun sokaklarından esinlenen Genso restoranı