Otoko
Restaurant—
Austin, Texas



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Otoko is the hidden omakase sushi bar at South Congress Hotel.

Sushi meets 2001: A Space Odyssey at this unique dinner venue. At just 2 seatings a night of 12 covers, Otoko (男 translated as man, warrior, bro, strong man) presents an intimate dinner experience by Chef Yoshi Okai.

Nominated as a finalist for the 2018 James Beard Foundation Restaurant Design Awards.
CLIENT
New Waterloo

SERVICES
Market Research
Identity Design
Operations Items
Illustration
Digital

DESIGN TEAM
FÖDA Studio
Creative Director—Jett Butler
Art Director—Dale Wallain
Design Team—Tom Ahn, Alice Du

Interiors—Studio MAI

Photography—Nick Simonite
© ALICE MAY DU 2023