Warkentin Associates is a design studio working between Los Angeles and New York, specializing in interior architecture and decoration across luxury hospitality, commercial, and residential projects.
Situated in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, this ramen shop channels the cinematic allure of neon-lit streets and late-night encounters. Inspired by the layered, syncretic worlds of Blade Runner and Only God Forgives, the space fuses the intimacy of a traditional Tokyo ramen shop with a sharp, contemporary edge. Stainless steel surfaces catch the glow of storefront neon, while white subway tiles and mirrors extend the visual depth, amplifying the ambient play of light and shadow. The result is both nostalgic and futuristic—a place where the hum of the city meets the quiet ritual of a perfect bowl of ramen.
