MAMA MAKAN DUTCH – INDONESIAN GRAND CAFÉ

Area: 385 m2

Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Mama Makan is a contemporary Dutch – Indonesian Grand Café that seamlessly integrates with the hote lobby, connecting travelers with the local residents and the historic context of the neighbourhood. Mama Makan is inspired by the journeys on the ancient trading routes. The restaurant is located in the traditional ‘Plantage’ quarter associfically by boat, in the Far East.

A brass cage-like cabinet wrapped around the core hides the structure of the building. The cage circles around the core, with a concrete-edged palm pattern as a backdrop, organizing the restaurant, bar and lobby ares. This cage accommodates all basic functions such as the restaurant bar, chef’s tables, private dining, wine fridges, wardrobe, service stations and the open show kitchen. In addition typical Asian cooking equioment and herbs collected during the Dutch travels can be found. Moving outwards towards the glass façade, the restaurant features various seating areas.