Forget the food, at Buddakan great lighting makes the meal
I spent a wonderful evening at Buddakan, an Asian fusion restuarant on 9th Avenue. The food was delicious. The evening was spectacular. Why? Well, first I was with some amazing friends. That aside, Buddakan’s designer did such an amazing job that I felt I had been transported to an Asian palace far away.
Before you start rolling your eyes, take a look at the photos (not so great, but they suffice I think). The incredibly tall ceilings are brilliant, but for me it was all about the lighting.
The use of tightly focused spots emphasized the height of the ceilings.
Large chandeliers, hung along the length of one enormous table, give the illusion of a different place and time. A ball at Versailles perhaps?
The touch of red was highlighted by more spots.
Floor lamps and candles on the table serve as task lighting -so you can read the menu. The layers of light give an overall look of drama and romance.
A large canvas, hung like a curtain behind the entrance counter is spotted. All around is mysterious darkness.
Buddakan is an enormous restaurant, with lots of rooms – each with its own sort of design. But they all work together. To find out more about the restaurant, visit their website by following this link.
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that’s super cool. i love the drama