orang+utan

Orang+Utan Vegetarian Bar follows the concept that the city is a jungle, and its residents are “smart animals” that have developed sophisticated feeding modes. The bar’s small and elongated space was given a futuristic, laboratory-like feel —probably a nod to mid-century avant-garde design, particularly Superstudio’s work with grids and their Quaderna series (1970) for Zanotta. Although such a bleak and austere interior space is not what you would expect from a healthy-food establishment, the black-and-white ambiance makes for an exciting contrast with the colorful food. Though more of a takeaway snack bar, Orang+Utan also has a small seating area opposite the counter, which hangs an impressive all-white neon sign.