# Culture-Merging Restaurants Sous les Cerisiers by Ralston & Bau Merges Opera and Geisha Themes By Christina Butty | Published 2009-10-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sous-les-cerisiers References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/10/15/sous-les-cerisiers-by-ralston-bau/) & [transplant.nu](http://www.transplant.nu/?cat=5) Located in Paris is this chic restaurant called Sous les Cerisiers (’under the cherry trees’). Designed by Norwegian designers Ralston & Bau, the interior merges Parisian and Japanese culture. Fitting, because the restaurant combines [Japanese and French food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challe-caf). The interior was designed to be theatrical and took inspiration from [classic opera from Paris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-cornichon) and [geisha cultures from Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifteen-east). Besides the architectural detailing, scenographic layers, costumes and shadows cast throughout the interior contribute to the theme. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Culture-merging Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can merge cultures to create unique and immersive experiences for their guests. - **Theatrical Restaurant Design:** Restaurants can explore incorporating theatrical elements in their interior design to stand out and create memorable experiences. - **Culinary Fusion:** Chefs can experiment with merging different culinary traditions to create unique and flavorful dishes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate culture-merging themes to attract guests and create a unique selling point. - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can incorporate theatrical elements in their interior design to create a differentiated brand and immersive dining experience for customers. - **Culinary Industry:** Chefs can experiment with merging different culinary traditions to create unique flavor profiles, cater to wider audiences, and differentiate their restaurants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culture-Fusion Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henri-restaurant.md) - [French-inspired Stake Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frenchinspired-stake.md) - [Regionally Inspired Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kioku.md) - [Japanese Landscape-Donned Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginza-41.md) - [Ominous Interior Sushi Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-restaurant.md) - [Japanese Listening Bar-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commune-design.md) - [Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichi-station.md) - [Conceptual Fine Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-fine-dining.md) - [Japanese Farmhouse-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchi.md)