Located near Toritsu-daigaku Station in Meguro, Tokyo, this restaurant offers a selection of homestyle cooking paired with natural wine. While preserving the raw character of the former tenant’s interior, the renovation introduces bespoke counters tailored to the respective roles of the husband-and-wife owners. The kitchen-side counter repurposes the existing structure as its base, whereas the bar counter was newly fabricated from the ground up; both are unified with light blue terrazzo tile tops. A yellow glass shelf is positioned directly across from the entrance, serving as a vibrant focal point to welcome guests. By accenting the original textures and vintage furniture with light blue terrazzo and custom yellow elements, the design captures the cheerful and warm dining experience hosted by the couple.
Restaurant @ Toritsu-daigaku, Tokyo
Design: Yu Yamada, Suzu Shimabukuro /SNARK Inc.
Construction: Double Box
Steel products: gambit
Total area: 30.6㎡
Completion: Jul. 2025
Photo: Ippei Shinzawa