Ishidaya
Ishidaya is a Japanese restaurant in the central district of Hanoi. The project uses Taisho Roman, a period when Japanese and Western cultures intersected, as its framework, mediating between Japanese aesthetics and the building's Western character. A wooden framework above the counter combines traditional construction with Art Deco geometry and acts as a key visual element. Rather than decoration, it shapes perception through light and changing viewpoints. The result is a restrained space that layers cultural references and offers a clear interpretation of contemporary dining in Hanoi.
Ishidaya Japanese Restaurant by ATSUSHI KAWAGUCHI was selected as a creative illustration of architectural design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Ishidaya Japanese Restaurant received the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2026. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is a highly prestigious, international, juried design accolade that recognizes exceptional design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
