# Neon Noodle Bars Mary Wong Collaborates with Fork to Create an Illuminated Interior Design By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-08-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-wong References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/mary-wong-noodle-shop-by-fork/) & [thefoxisblack](http://www.thefoxisblack.com/2014/07/24/mary-wong-a-well-designed-noodle-bar-in-eastern-russia/) Opening up a new noodle bar, this time in Eastern Russia, Mary Wong joins forces with design agency Fork to bring a new perspective to their noodle bar brand. Revitalizing a traditionally low-key and rural type of cuisine, this contemporary noodle bar merges elements of the past with contemporary aesthetics to create a visually mesmerizing interior design. Featuring bold neon lights both inside and outside of the shop, communal seating areas and a [modern cafe-like atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo), this new Mary Wong noodle shop will surely attract foodies looking for a more experiential place to dine. Enhancing cultural cuisine with more contemporary appeal, this newly designed Mary Wong noodle bar will definitely add a visually enticing element to traditional cuisine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Illuminated Interior Design:** The use of bold neon lights and modern aesthetics in the interior design of Mary Wong's new noodle bar creates a visually mesmerizing experience for customers. - **Revitalizing Traditional Cuisine:** Mary Wong's noodle bar merges elements of the past with contemporary aesthetics to bring a new perspective and appeal to a low-key and rural type of cuisine. - **Experiential Dining:** The new Mary Wong noodle shop offers communal seating areas and a modern cafe-like atmosphere, providing a more experiential place to dine for foodies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** The illuminated interior design trend provides opportunities for restaurants and hospitality businesses to create visually captivating dining experiences. - **Cultural Cuisine:** The revitalization of traditional cuisine with contemporary appeal offers opportunities for businesses in the cultural cuisine industry to attract new customers. - **Cafe Industry:** The emergence of experiential dining trends presents opportunities for cafes to create unique and memorable dining experiences for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Noodle Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calgary-noodle-bar.md) - [Vibrant Food Corner Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branding-corner-design.md) - [Youthful Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-next-agency.md) - [Retro-Futurist Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturist-restaurant.md) - [Blue-Tinged Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-dadong.md) - [Asian-Fusion Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobby-bar.md) - [Bold Bright Burger Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipnfry.md) - [Paired-Back Chinese Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairedback-chinese-restaurant.md) - [Lantern-Dangling Steakhouse Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aragawa.md)