Interior Design for
Japanese Restaurants

B3 Designers has designed the interiors for some of the most iconic Japanese restaurants including Roka, Shochu, TOKii, Romeo San, Maru, and Taka. 

Uncover Your
Japanese Restaurant’s Story

Strong stories make strong brands. We will work to find your story – simple, powerful, unique.

Find Efficiency
and Profit Areas

Interior design is about stunning spaces and experiences, and equally about operational efficiencies and bottom lines.

Create a Memorable
Modern Classic

Design a restaurant that your guests will remember, talk about and keep
coming back to.

The Malt, London

Designing Hospitality
Experiences of Distinction

The interiors of Japanese restaurants today must stand out with authentic, memorable experiences. But without a clear vision, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. That leads to fewer returning guests, costly mistakes, and missed opportunities.

At B3 Designers, we’ve helped shape the stories and brand strategies of dozens of Japanese restaurants. We understand what it takes to create brands and spaces that connect deeply with customers. Our Fourfold process brings strategic clarity, design expertise, and a deep understanding of hospitality to every project.

The result? A thriving, busy restaurant filled with loyal, returning customers, higher profits, a stronger brand presence, and long-term success.

Case Studies
The Impact of our Work

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Overcoming Architectural and Listed Building Challenges at TAKA, Marylebone

TAKA is located in London’s bustling Marylebone. It opened in 2020 to fantastic reviews, continuing to serve happy guests from all over the world. The owners approached B3 Designers to create a unique, refined interior for their chosen site. The site presented multiple design challenges. This case study presents how we solved them.

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The Malt, London

Interior Design For High-end and Luxury Japanese Restaurants

Our portfolio includes some of the most recognisable names in luxury and high-end fine dining in London and other major cities.

See our work for Taka, Romeo San, Hakkasan, The Prince Akitoki, Bone Daddies, Hoppi Dorri, and more.

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Exquisite Japanese Bar Design

A well-designed bar is often the heart of a Japanese restaurant, bringing together craft, theatre, and interaction. At B3 Designers, we create bars that balance function with atmosphere, from intimate sushi counters to high-energy cocktail and whisky spaces. Every element is carefully considered, from layout and lighting to materials and guest flow.

Our work spans omakase counters, izakaya bars, and premium whisky concepts, each tailored to the brand it serves. Explore our Japanese restaurant portfolio to see how these bar designs come to life across a range of projects.

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Brand Identity For Japanese Restaurants

We create refined brand identities shaped by the nuances of Japanese dining, where precision, balance, and restraint define the experience. Drawing on principles such as  craftsmanship and seasonality, we develop identities that feel calm, intentional, and deeply considered, setting the tone for an authentic yet contemporary guest journey.

We treat each brand as a complete system, evolving it from concept and naming through to every guest touchpoint. From menus and noren curtains to signage, uniforms, tableware, and packaging, each element is designed to reflect the rituals and rhythms of Japanese hospitality.

Our approach focuses on subtlety and clarity, carefully selecting palettes, typography, textures, and graphic details that reference Japanese culture without relying on clichés. Every element is designed to work seamlessly across print, digital, and the physical space, creating a cohesive and immersive brand experience

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FAQs

What is included in your Japanese restaurant interior design service?

B3’s service for your Japanese restaurant can cover concept development, space planning, interior architecture, lighting, materials, and FF&E specification. We design every element to support both the guest experience and operational flow, tailored specifically to Japanese dining formats such as sushi counters, robata grills, and izakaya spaces.

Do I need the brand identity design service for Japanese restaurants?

Normally brand strategy and identity is part of our service. We develop complete brand identities including naming, positioning, visual identity, and brand guidelines. This extends across menus, signage, packaging, and digital applications, ensuring a consistent and recognisable presence.

Can you design sushi bars and omakase counters?

Yes, we have extensive experience designing sushi bars and omakase-style counters. These spaces require precise attention to ergonomics, guest interaction, and chef workflow, all of which we carefully integrate into the design.

Do you design Japanese restaurant bars and cocktail spaces?

Yes, we design a range of bar environments including whisky bars, cocktail bars, and casual dining counters. Each is tailored to the concept, balancing atmosphere, visibility, and operational efficiency.

How do you approach Japanese restaurant branding and interiors together?

We develop brand strategy and interior design in parallel, ensuring the concept translates consistently across both. This creates a cohesive experience where the brand is reflected in the space, materials, and guest touchpoints.

Can you adapt Japanese restaurant design to different markets or locations?

Yes, we tailor each concept to its location while maintaining a strong core identity. This includes adapting layouts, materials, and brand expression to suit local audiences, regulations, and commercial goals.

Do you provide restaurant concept development for Japanese dining?

Yes, we work with clients from the earliest stages to define the concept, positioning, and guest experience. This includes everything from cuisine style and service format to brand narrative and spatial planning.

What types of Japanese restaurant concepts do you design?

We work across sushi and omakase restaurants, izakaya concepts, ramen bars, robata grills, and premium dining environments. Each concept is approached with a clear understanding of its operational and cultural requirements.

Testimonials

The Company we Keep
Some of our Clients

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