Yaki

Yaki’s brand and interior draw from the textured, informal spirit of traditional Japanese izakayas, reinterpreted for Gardens, Cape Town. Reclaimed Asahi crates are used as furniture, adding a sense of authenticity and material history to the space. The identity pairs this with a bold, extended sans serif logo, pierced by an angled skewer—a direct nod to Yaki’s grilled dishes. Bright red neon and hand-painted signage, inspired by How’s Your Oni and the Kloof Kombini, complete the look, balancing raw, street-style energy with a contemporary edge.