Chinese restaurants revamp stylishly with bright spaces, bars and a subtle east-west look

Established Chinese restaurants have come up with dishy interiors that have moved beyond heavy Oriental symbolism to include modern elements

Asian touches at Jade restaurant (above) include the chinoiserie-style wallpaper on dividing screens (above left).
Asian touches at Jade restaurant (above) include the chinoiserie-style wallpaper on dividing screens. PHOTO: JADE, THE FULLERTON HOTEL SINGAPORE
Private dining nooks are easily created by drawing the curtains at Hua Ting Restaurant (above), whose interior was redesigned by Mr William Ong (left).
Private dining nooks are easily created by drawing the curtains at Hua Ting Restaurant, whose interior was redesigned by Mr William Ong (above). ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO, LIM YAOHUI
Asian touches at Jade restaurant (above) include the chinoiserie-style wallpaper on dividing screens (above left).
Asian touches at Jade restaurant include the chinoiserie-style wallpaper on dividing screens (above). PHOTO: JADE, THE FULLERTON HOTEL SINGAPORE
Si Chuan Dou Hua at UOB Plaza's (from left) new bar station, stylish seating and dining area with a more open view of the city.
Si Chuan Dou Hua at UOB Plaza's new bar station. ST PHOTO: LEE JIA WEN
Si Chuan Dou Hua at UOB Plaza's (from left) new bar station, stylish seating and dining area with a more open view of the city.
Si Chuan Dou Hua at UOB Plaza's new stylish seating. ST PHOTO: LEE JIA WEN
Si Chuan Dou Hua at UOB Plaza's (from left) new bar station, stylish seating and dining area with a more open view of the city.
Si Chuan Dou Hua at UOB Plaza's new dining area with a more open view of the city. ST PHOTO: LEE JIA WEN
Toh Wen Li
Updated
Apr 07, 2018, 05:40 AM
Published
Apr 07, 2018, 05:00 AM
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

It is goodbye guardian lion statues and hello subtle fusion of East and West, as established Chinese restaurants refresh their interiors to stay current and woo a larger crowd.

Over the past two years, some eateries have opted for a more modern and bright look, moving away from darker colours and ornaments with heavy Chinese symbolism.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

ST One Digital

 $9.90/month

No contract

ST app access on 1 mobile device

Subscribe now

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 07, 2018, with the headline Chinese restaurants revamp stylishly with bright spaces, bars and a subtle east-west look. Subscribe

Available for
iPhones and iPads
Available in
Google Play

MCI (P) 066/10/2023. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2024 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.

Back to the top