Restrooms housed within a red metal mesh structure and a central open kitchen feature in this Japanese restaurant in Kyiv by local architecture and design firm YODEZEEN.
Located in an 18th-century brick building with art nouveau elements, the Virgin Izakaya Bar is in a central area of the Ukrainian city that was previously dedicated to weapons production.
The restaurant is located within a former arsenal
Izakaya refers to a type of informal bar serving drinks and small plates of food that are ubiquitous in Japan. The word izakaya (???) is made up of three kanji with the meaning: stay-drink-place.
YODEZEEN's design concept was based upon retaining the industrial building's existing architecture and all of its original art nouveau details, while creating a welcoming and contemporary design evocative of the izakaya experience. An open kitchen and bar are located at the centre of the restaurant
Measuring 405 square metres, the Japanese restaurant's dining hall revolves around a central open kitchen that serves as the interior's focal point. Positioned at the same level as the restaurant's seating and spanning almost the entire length of the restaurant, the kitchen is edged with a long bar counter and designed to be visible from every angle.
Wooden tables are placed around the main hall, and some places have single stick stools reminiscent of those found in izakaya across Japan.
Weathered wood and copper was used throughout the restaurant to add warmth
"Everything that used...