Yi Sang at Flatiron

Phnom Penh, 2022

Modern exterior of a Chinese Restaurant's entrance at night, featuring a striking illuminated textured wall, large glass facade, and decorative potted plants.
Modern exterior of a Chinese Restaurant's entrance at night, featuring a striking illuminated textured wall, large glass facade, and decorative potted plants.

Yi Sang is a Chinese fine-dining restaurant designed for busy city professionals, blending cultural heritage with modern elegance in the heart of Cambodia. Warm red tones wrap around curved banquettes and rich wall panels, creating a cozy, inviting space. Brass details inspired by traditional gongs appear in lighting fixtures and decorative screens, adding a timeless touch. The mix of olive green velvet, warm wood, and patterned terrazzo flooring gives the interior depth and character. A custom counter made from hundreds of chopstick rests tells a story of craftsmanship, while a curated tea display near the entrance invites guests to connect with the culture behind the cuisine. Soft, layered lighting creates a warm glow over intimate tables and comfortable seating that encourages conversation. Subtle wallpaper patterns, aligned with Feng Shui, guide positive energy through the space. Whether it’s a quick lunch or a special dinner, Yi Sang offers a welcoming spot that honors Chinese tradition through thoughtful design, enriching Cambodia’s dining scene and Southeast Asia’s love for meaningful spaces.

Dining area featuring diverse pendant lighting, contemporary seating, and a distinctive textured wall with artwork.
Main dining hall, highlighting its array of sculptural chandeliers and elegant table settings against a textured backdrop.
A spacious dining area, featuring grand arched windows, tall indoor trees, and long communal tables.
Modern Oriental restaurant aesthetic, with shoji-style partitions, patterned accent wallpaper, and minimalist dining furniture.
A private dining area, characterized by dark rich finishes, an illuminated display wall, and a luxurious ambiance.
Dining area featuring diverse pendant lighting, contemporary seating, and a distinctive textured wall with artwork.
Dining area featuring diverse pendant lighting, contemporary seating, and a distinctive textured wall with artwork.
Main dining hall, highlighting its array of sculptural chandeliers and elegant table settings against a textured backdrop.
Main dining hall, highlighting its array of sculptural chandeliers and elegant table settings against a textured backdrop.
A spacious dining area, featuring grand arched windows, tall indoor trees, and long communal tables.
A spacious dining area, featuring grand arched windows, tall indoor trees, and long communal tables.
A spacious dining area, featuring grand arched windows, tall indoor trees, and long communal tables.
Modern Oriental restaurant aesthetic, with shoji-style partitions, patterned accent wallpaper, and minimalist dining furniture.
Modern Oriental restaurant aesthetic, with shoji-style partitions, patterned accent wallpaper, and minimalist dining furniture.
A private dining area, characterized by dark rich finishes, an illuminated display wall, and a luxurious ambiance.
A private dining area, characterized by dark rich finishes, an illuminated display wall, and a luxurious ambiance.

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