150 Sq.m
Bangkok
Interior Design
Bangkok
Interior Design
The design centers on the theme of “Humble Beginnings,” grounded in simplicity and restraint. This is expressed through tactile materials, controlled lighting, and a layout that recalls the domestic intimacy of a traditional minka. The atmosphere leans toward earthiness and imperfection, creating a quiet retreat within the city.
At the core of the plan is a show kitchen counter, functioning as both focal point and stage. It is organized into two zones: a front-facing kamameshi rice station, where steam and aroma become part of the spatial experience, and a secondary chopping station for freshly prepared tonkatsu. This sequencing allows diners to engage directly with the process, reinforcing a sense of openness and immediacy.
The interior palette is restrained, composed of raw, regionally resonant materials. Walls are finished in MCM panels with a rammed earth-like texture, providing visual weight and subtle tactility. Overhead, woven bamboo and rattan ceilings diffuse light while softening acoustics. These vernacular elements are paired with precise detailing—such as saw-edged timber counters that retain the irregularity of hand-cut surfaces.
Custom plasterwork forms the base of the main counter, shaped with softened edges and subtle textures that reference traditional hearths. This approach continues through linen partitions and untreated finishes, maintaining a consistent material language.
The spatial composition emphasizes sensory presence. Texture, light, and material are carefully calibrated to create a subdued environment, where the design parallels the restaurant’s culinary philosophy—focused, direct, and without excess.
At the core of the plan is a show kitchen counter, functioning as both focal point and stage. It is organized into two zones: a front-facing kamameshi rice station, where steam and aroma become part of the spatial experience, and a secondary chopping station for freshly prepared tonkatsu. This sequencing allows diners to engage directly with the process, reinforcing a sense of openness and immediacy.
The interior palette is restrained, composed of raw, regionally resonant materials. Walls are finished in MCM panels with a rammed earth-like texture, providing visual weight and subtle tactility. Overhead, woven bamboo and rattan ceilings diffuse light while softening acoustics. These vernacular elements are paired with precise detailing—such as saw-edged timber counters that retain the irregularity of hand-cut surfaces.
Custom plasterwork forms the base of the main counter, shaped with softened edges and subtle textures that reference traditional hearths. This approach continues through linen partitions and untreated finishes, maintaining a consistent material language.
The spatial composition emphasizes sensory presence. Texture, light, and material are carefully calibrated to create a subdued environment, where the design parallels the restaurant’s culinary philosophy—focused, direct, and without excess.