Chang'An Izakaya

Chang’An, an ancient capital city during the Tang Dynasty, its culture has influenced Kyoto, Japan since then. CHANG’AN IZAKAYA is a Japanese izakaya restaurant locating in Chang’An, which is nowadays known as Xi’An, China. Due to the significance of the restaurant and its location, MOD Service Design decided to integrate Chinese and Japanese cultures into the interior design of the restaurant. It was designed in Japanese Wabi-sabi style, using materials from the local area, such as rammed earth, to construct the walls. Wooden finish merges with earth walls, constructing a calm and peaceful atmosphere. Decorative Koi fish lamps installed at the entrance, emitting warm light, it represents good luck in both China and Japan. Above the tatami area, bamboo strips tangle around wooden beams, the installation was inspired by Japanese Ikebana. The restaurant was designed to be a place where customers can come in and forget about all the stress, simply enjoy the cuisine in this relaxing environment.