# Contemporary Tea House Restaurants Yakumo Saryo Marries Tradition With Modern Design Elements By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-10-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yakumo-saryo References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2015/10/16/yakumo-saryo-an-exquisite-teahouse-and-restaurant-designed-by-shinichiro-ogata/) & [yakumosaryo.jp](http://yakumosaryo.jp/) Those looking to experience an [authentic Japanese tea ceremony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekiyuan) don't need to look further than Yakumo Saryo, a tea house that marries cultural traditions with contemporary design details. The restaurant features an authentic and elegant design by Shinichiro Ogata of famed architecture firm Simplicity. Embodying an air of [minimalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shinsaibashi), the calming eatery is adorned with cream-colored walls, simple furniture and traditional fabric wall coverings. Putting focus on Yakumo Saryo's [artisanal food and beverage offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-fine-dining), this communal dining space is open and serene without boasting too much ornamentation. Located in the heart of Tokyo's Yakumo neighbourhood in Meguro, this authentic restaurant is a contemporary version of traditional tea houses that have been a staple of Japanese culture and history for thousands of years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 54% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Authentic Tea Experiences:** The trend of marrying cultural traditions with contemporary design elements in tea houses provides an opportunity for businesses to create immersive and authentic tea experiences. - **Minimalist Design:** The trend of incorporating minimalist design in tea house restaurants opens up opportunities for businesses to create calming and serene dining spaces. - **Artisanal Food and Beverage Offerings:** The trend of putting focus on artisanal food and beverage offerings in tea house restaurants presents an opportunity for businesses to showcase unique and curated menu options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can benefit from the trend of contemporary tea house restaurants by incorporating authentic tea experiences and minimalist designs in their establishments. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of artisanal food and beverage offerings in tea house restaurants by curating unique menu options and emphasizing quality and craftsmanship. - **Interior Design Industry:** The interior design industry can tap into the trend of designing tea house restaurants with minimalist aesthetics, blending cultural traditions with modern design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Warehouse Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sko-restaurant.md) - [Minimalist Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-matcha-caf.md) - [Modern Traditional Japanese Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinmozen.md) - [Japanese Minimalist-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifteen-east.md) - [Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-house-pavilion-1.md) - [Reimagined Tea Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-mesh.md) - [Cross-Influence Fusion Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challe-caf.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Elevated Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piedterre.md) - [Ominous Interior Sushi Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-restaurant.md)