NIKURA RESTAURANT

Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, TP. Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

Nikura, a newly completed Nikkei restaurant at JW Marriott Saigon, brings together the vibrant energy of Peru and the understated refinement of Japanese cuisine.

For this project, BOHO delivered the Bid-Build package, turning a technically demanding design into a finished space that feels both elevated and inviting. More than executing the build, BOHO helped bring a layered concept into reality, where aesthetics, function, and cultural references come together in a cohesive dining environment.

One example is the decorative lighting, shaped like bells. Because of their scale and weight, these pieces called for careful coordination of suspension, load distribution, and balance, ensuring both safety and the intended visual lightness. The motifs etched onto the metal surface draw from Peruvian cultural patterns, then refined to suit the material and the overall language of the interior.

The wine display presented another layer of precision. Using slim brass rods as vertical supports, BOHO integrated thick bubble glass elements into a composition that appears light yet highly controlled. Achieving a consistent alignment across the full system required close coordination between metalwork, structure, and finishing.

The engraved mirrored ceiling also plays a key role in shaping the restaurant’s atmosphere. Designed to read as one continuous surface, it was carefully executed so that each junction remains visually seamless. The pattern density and reflectivity were also adjusted with restraint, allowing light to diffuse softly and reinforcing the warm, refined character of the space.

From structure and MEP systems to the final finishes, every scope was delivered with a consistent level of control and precision, aligned with the operational standards of a five-star hospitality environment.