8 Of The Most Unique Restaurant Interiors Around The World

Happy Panda

You travel down to Ecuador and expect to see exotic animals like frogs, iguanas, sloths, monkeys, but instead you come across a Chinese panda, and let us tell you, this panda is a happy one.  Directly inspired by Chinese culture, architecture and design, Happy Panda resembles an authentic temple with an undulating ceiling in a light wood hue, creating a calming and flowing atmosphere. A rose pink rendition of ‘qingming shanghe tu,’ a renowned Chinese scroll painting honoring the Song Dynasty over 900 years ago, wraps around the walls of the restaurant and custom lighting fixtures float above the tables and chairs like twinkling stars. True to Chinese aesthetic, Happy Panda is designed with perfect bilateral symmetry and balance, giving diners a weightless, warm and inviting escape from the lush, Ecuadorian jungle. Happy Panda, Quito, Ecuador [Photo via]