Location: Calle Amor de Dios, 68, Seville.
Type of venue: Japanese restaurant, izakaya and ramen bar.
Type of project: Restaurant interior design and furniture fit-out.
Style: Contemporary urban Japanese and industrial, featuring exposed brick, wood, metal, rattan and warm-toned upholstery.
Floor area: Approx. 120 m².
Seating capacity: Approx. 55 guests.
Project duration: Approx. 6–8 weeks.
In the heart of Seville, YOKOSO welcomes guests with a dining concept inspired by traditional Japanese izakayas. Its name, meaning “welcome”, captures the restaurant’s philosophy: to offer a friendly, informal and lively setting where people can share dishes, discover new flavours and enjoy a unique dining experience.
The interior design brings this philosophy to life through a combination of industrial materials, contemporary furniture and visual references to Japanese culture.
Exposed brick walls add character and texture, providing the perfect backdrop for decorative illustrations, masks, signage and carefully selected objects inspired by Japanese culture.
Wood and metal feature throughout the tables and furniture frames, while rattan backrests and upholstered banquettes introduce warmth and comfort.
The lighting combines warm illumination with colourful accents, reinforcing the restaurant’s urban identity and helping to create a lively yet inviting atmosphere.
The result is a space that reinterprets the essence of traditional izakayas through a contemporary lens, reflecting the energy and distinctive character of Seville.
YOKOSO’s concept is built around three key objectives that define its interior design approach:
Bring the essence of a Japanese izakaya into a contemporary setting. Create a distinctive restaurant inspired by Japanese food culture, without relying on overly themed décor.
Create a dynamic and functional space. Design a layout that accommodates different dining experiences, from quick meals to leisurely gatherings, while adapting to the restaurant’s daily rhythm.
Offer a welcoming experience full of character. Combine materials, lighting and furniture to create a friendly, comfortable and visually appealing atmosphere where the design complements the dining experience.
One of the main challenges when designing a restaurant inspired by a culture as distinctive as Japan’s is establishing a clear visual identity without turning the space into an overly themed setting.
The combination of graphic references, decorative objects and industrial materials conveys the essence of an izakaya through a contemporary design language.
YOKOSO is designed to accommodate different dining occasions, from casual meals to gatherings with friends.
The furniture needed to offer this versatility, combining standard dining tables, high seating and upholstered banquettes to provide a variety of seating options.
Exposed brick walls and metal structures give the restaurant an urban edge, which needs to be balanced to prevent the atmosphere from feeling too cold.
The introduction of wood, rattan and warm-toned upholstery softens the overall design and creates a more welcoming environment.
The furniture layout needed to ensure smooth circulation and make the most of the available space, maintaining a balanced relationship between tables, seating areas and customer walkways.
Curved banquettes and different seating styles make it possible to create a variety of distinct areas within the same restaurant.
The lighting needed to meet the practical requirements of a restaurant while also reinforcing its visual identity.
Combining warm lighting with colourful accents adds depth, highlights selected decorative features and maintains a lively atmosphere.
YOKOSO’s interior design concept is built around a balance of functionality, industrial materials and references to Japanese culture.
Exposed brick walls are one of the restaurant’s defining architectural features. Their texture lends an urban character that complements the informal aesthetic of Japanese izakayas, while signage, illustrations and decorative objects reinforce the space’s distinctive personality.
MisterWils furniture plays a key role in defining the restaurant’s different dining areas.
MAYER teak tabletops introduce a natural material that adds warmth and contrasts with the metal structures. Paired with low SINGAPORE table bases, they create tables with a contemporary industrial aesthetic, perfectly suited to the demands of everyday restaurant use.
SHERRY wood and rattan chairs introduce natural texture through their woven cane backrests. Their design helps soften the presence of brick and metal, bringing a sense of visual lightness to the overall space.
For more casual dining areas, COMETA and GATIMBER metal and leather bar stools introduce a vintage industrial aesthetic. Their metal frames and leather seats reinforce the restaurant’s urban character while providing seating at different heights.
One of the project’s standout features is the ELISEA curved upholstered banquette, which creates visual continuity and defines a more intimate seating area.
Its curved silhouette introduces a sense of movement into a space otherwise dominated by the straight lines of tables, wall finishes and architectural features.
The lighting complements this combination of materials through a blend of warm illumination and colourful accents. Different light sources help create a welcoming, lively atmosphere, perfectly suited to a restaurant that aims to convey friendliness and spontaneity.
Decorative details complete the experience. Japanese masks, illustrations, sake bottles and signage are thoughtfully integrated into the design, creating a recognisable visual identity without overshadowing the furniture or the dining experience.
Overusing Japanese-themed decorations. Cultural references are introduced through illustrations, masks and graphic elements that add personality without visually overwhelming the space.
Creating an overly industrial atmosphere. The combination of exposed brick and metal is balanced with natural wood, rattan and warm-toned upholstery, creating a more inviting environment.
Using only one type of furniture. The selection of chairs, stools and curved banquettes provides different seating experiences while adding variety and dynamism to the layout.
Prioritising aesthetics over comfort. Upholstered seating and banquettes help create comfortable areas where guests can enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Using flat, uniform lighting. The combination of warm lighting and colourful accents helps define the restaurant’s character and adds visual depth.
1. Keeping exposed brick as a defining feature of the space.
The brick walls add texture and provide an industrial foundation for the rest of the decorative scheme. Their presence makes it possible to introduce Japanese graphic elements without relying on overly ornate wall coverings.
2. Incorporating teak tables with metal frames.
MAYER tabletops, paired with SINGAPORE table bases, reinforce the balance between natural and industrial materials. The wood adds warmth, while the metal brings a contemporary, functional aesthetic.
3. Choosing SHERRY wood and rattan chairs.
The woven rattan backrest adds visual lightness and natural texture, contrasting with the brick walls and metal structures. Its design contributes to a warm atmosphere while preserving the restaurant’s urban character.
4. Using COMETA and GATIMBER bar stools.
The metal and leather bar stools make it possible to create more dynamic, casual dining areas. Their vintage aesthetic blends seamlessly with the restaurant’s industrial materials, adding variety to the overall design.
5. Introducing ELISEA curved upholstered banquettes.
The curved banquette provides comfort while offering an alternative way to organise the seating layout. Its design softens the straight lines of the interior and creates a visually distinct seating area.
6. Reinforcing Japanese identity through decorative details.
Illustrations, masks, sake bottles and graphic elements create a visual narrative inspired by Japanese culture. Their carefully balanced integration establishes a clear identity without overwhelming the atmosphere.
YOKOSO demonstrates how the essence of a culinary culture can be translated into an interior design project without resorting to overly literal or excessive decoration.
One of the key lessons from this project is the importance of using materials to establish a distinctive identity.
Exposed brick and metal structures lend an urban character, while wood, rattan and upholstery balance the overall design and introduce warmth.
The project also highlights the role of furniture in organising a restaurant’s interior. Combining chairs, stools and banquettes creates different ways to enjoy the space, adapting to guests’ needs and the rhythm of the restaurant.
Lighting and graphic elements complete the experience, demonstrating that a carefully curated selection of details can be more effective than an abundance of decoration.
At YOKOSO, every element contributes to a distinctive atmosphere where the design enhances the dining experience rather than competing with it.
The result is a Japanese restaurant with a warm, relaxed urban identity, where food and interior design come together to create a cohesive experience.
The combination of exposed brick, wood, metal, rattan and upholstery creates a balanced interior where industrial materials coexist with natural elements and decorative details inspired by Japanese culture.
MisterWils furniture plays a central role in shaping the restaurant. Wooden tables, rattan chairs, leather stools and curved banquettes create a variety of dining areas while maintaining a consistent, functional aesthetic.
YOKOSO embodies a contemporary approach to hospitality interior design: spaces full of character, designed for sharing, enjoying and coming back to.
An izakaya is a traditional Japanese casual dining establishment where guests share food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. YOKOSO reinterprets this concept in the heart of Seville, combining Japanese cuisine with contemporary design.
YOKOSO features an urban Japanese interior design style with contemporary industrial influences. Exposed brick walls, metal structures, wooden tables and Japanese graphic elements create a distinctive and welcoming aesthetic.
The key is to select elements that represent Japanese culture and integrate them with contemporary materials and furniture. Illustrations, signage and decorative objects can reinforce the space’s identity without the need for excessive decoration.
Wood adds warmth and natural texture, while metal introduces an industrial aesthetic and provides sturdy structural support. This combination is particularly well suited to contemporary restaurants where furniture needs to withstand intensive daily use.
Curved banquettes offer an alternative seating arrangement to conventional chairs. Their shape adds visual interest and can help create a greater sense of intimacy and comfort.
Combining different seating styles, materials, lighting and decorative elements makes it possible to define distinct areas while maintaining visual consistency. At YOKOSO, high stools, rattan chairs and upholstered banquettes offer different experiences within the same space.
Design: YOKOSO
Photography: Guillermo Mendo
YOKOSO
C. Amor de Dios, 68,
41002, Sevilla
954 169 279
Calle Betis, 41
41010 Sevilla, España
Teléfono: 618 594 793
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