taller david dana architects suspends rice bowls over yumi yumi restaurant

taller david dana architects suspends rice bowls over yumi yumi restaurant
photography by alessandro bo

located below a busy freeway in mexico city is a cluster of small restaurants called ‘mercado morera’, one of these food stalls is an interior intervention by taller david dana architects where the practice has developed the ‘yumi yumi restaurant’. serving japanese cuisine, the design reflects a contemporary asian aesthetic, where the aim was to create a strong brand identity so the design can be recognized and reproduced in multiple locations. the resulting stall space has been shaped around a traditional rice bowl, where an undulating wave of upside-down pots have been suspended over a sushi bar counter. the wall behind features a layered tile pattern, adding texture and an interesting element to the japanese eatery.

the architects collaborated with diego leyva, creative director of nhomada to for the graphic design

the suspended upside-down bowls

the contrasting surface textures work well

yumi yumi is a a brand new concept for japanese cuisine

the cafeteria shares the same material palette

outdoor seating

the mercado is located under a congested freeway in mexico