UMA TEMAKERIA

fast casual meets japanese & brazilian cuisine

Uma Temakeria is one of the first fast-casual restaurants to specialize in temaki, the cone-shaped sushi hand rolls that were created in Japan and are wildly popular in Brazil. The ownership group first selected Jonathan Schloss / Architect to design Uma’s flagship location in Chelsea. The original restaurant design has served as a prototype for additional Uma Temakeria locations, both temporary and permanent. These include a traveling pop-up booth and a permanent presence at Gotham West Market.

Our design takes cues from traditional Japanese materials, infused with a Brazilian flair and New York eclecticism. Through careful selection of lighting and materials and playful application of color and pattern, we created a space that adapts easily from a fast-casual lunch spot to a late-night hangout.

Status: Completed 2015

Location: New York, NY

Size: Varies