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moodesign has designed some of Montreal's most recognized Asian restaurant concepts: Miss Pho, Ohana Sushi Vegan, Zento, Taro Sushi Palace, Zenbu, Samasushi, Maiko Sushi and Matsiro. Each project blends cultural authenticity with the operational demands of running a profitable Asian restaurant in Quebec.

Whether you are opening a modern sushi bar in the Plateau, a fast-turnover pho counter in Laval, or a high-end Japanese omakase room in Westmount, we bring the spatial, branding and code experience your concept deserves.

Why hire a specialized Asian restaurant designer

Asian restaurant design is not just aesthetics — it's an operational toolkit. Each cuisine has a precise service rhythm that drives the layout:

  • Sushi bars need a visible chef counter, a refrigerated display, and a back-of-house cold chain that respects raw fish handling regulations. The counter is your stage — light it like one.
  • Pho and ramen demand high-volume turnover. The kitchen must dispatch steaming bowls in under three minutes, which means an open pass-through, robust ventilation and seating spaced for fast bussing.
  • Korean BBQ requires in-table grill extraction, fire-rated surfaces, and a circulation pattern that keeps smoke off neighboring tables.
  • Dim sum and tea houses work best with cart-friendly aisles or a flexible counter layout that supports both yum cha service and à-la-carte.
  • Asian fusion concepts need a strong visual identity to avoid feeling derivative — the architecture must commit to a point of view.

Selected Asian restaurant projects

Miss Pho (Laval)

Modern Vietnamese pho concept with high-turnover seating, open kitchen and a graphic identity that translates from interior to street signage.

Ohana Sushi Vegan

Plant-based sushi bar with a warm, light-wood palette and a chef counter redesigned to showcase preparation as theater.

Zento Sushi

Multi-location sushi concept with a consistent design language scalable across Île Perrot, Montreal and beyond.

Taro Sushi Palace

A Village-Montreal anchor combining traditional Japanese cues with the high-energy nightlife of Sainte-Catherine.

Maiko Sushi

West Island sushi destination — a polished neighborhood concept with a quiet, considered material palette.

Matsiro & Samasushi

Two distinct sushi concepts proving that no two Japanese restaurants should feel the same — even in a small city.

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Our process for Asian restaurant projects

  1. Concept & brand workshop — we map the cuisine, the ticket size, the audience and the cultural references.
  2. Layout & service flow — kitchen, pass, bar/counter, seating, washrooms, deliveries.
  3. Permit-ready drawings — borough occupation permit, renovation permit and (when applicable) RACJ liquor license layout.
  4. Materials, lighting & signage — sourced from our Montreal supplier network.
  5. Tender & site supervision — we coordinate the contractor, sub-trades and inspections through to opening.

Discuss your Asian restaurant project