Raku
Japanese Restaurant, Canberra
Name Development, Brand Identity, Print, Uniforms, Plateware Selection, Interior Guidance, Photography, Social Media Assets, PR Collaboration, Creative Consulting
Operational Consulting
Financial Analysis, Operational, Consulting, Kitchen Design, Recruitment, Procurement, Custom Staff Manual, Onsite Service, Training & Induction
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A Japanese restaurant driven by the craft and philosophy of Japan’s most unique ceramics.
↳ Task
Canberra might be known for its politicians and public servants, but for the nation’s food-lovers, it also has a thriving culinary culture that is getting better every year. Magnus helped brand and operational set up its finest Japanese restaurant.
↳ Design Solution
From the naming strategy and initial conception through to the opening week, both our design and operational teams were invested to bring this dining experience to life. RAKU embraces texture, movement and imperfection at every touch point, creating a unique brand and venue, which has won recognition across Australia, including their 14th Chefs Hat AGFG Award and Top 5 ACT restaurant in Gourmet Travellers Restaurant Awards 2022.
“Sharing its name with a Japanese hand-shaped ceramics technique, the pages of Raku's lengthy menu espouse a similarly thoughtful philosophy”
Read full article — Gourmet Traveller
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Raku
Credits & Collaborators
Architect Facet Studio
Photography by Chris Walsh
Additional photos by Raku & Botanist Creative