In the spirit of hospitality, we strive to be of service to those who feed the soul of a culinary operation, and who possess the discipline and practicality to give form to vision.
YuiDesign is a boutique studio and hospitality consulting firm run by the entrepreneurial team of Jimi and Ellen Yui. We offer a unique level of expertise and a highly personalized “hands-on” working style well-suited to the artistry of chefs and the disruptive ethos of hospitality innovators. We marry form with function, delivering practical, real-world solutions for out-of-this-world ideas.
Culinary and hospitality legends from around the world turn to YuiDesign for help realizing their visions.
Jimi is personally involved and oversees all projects, from concept development through design, installation, punch list, turn-over of the kitchen, pre-opening, and opening.
We provide feasibility reports, site visits, master plans, concept development, front- and back-of-house design, and design consulting for hospitality ventures.
Leading hospitality developers and financiers rely on our commitment to innovative design, problem-solving, and cost savings, as well as our history of being on time and on budget.
Renowned architectural and design studios from across the globe are regular collaborators, turning to YuiDesign for our deep understanding of hospitality and food service.
- Nationwide
“In the rarefied world of designers who create multimillion-dollar customized restaurant kitchens, Jimi Yui — who no normal person has heard of — is a superstar.”
Steven A. Shaw, Turning the Tables: Restaurants From the Inside Out
“Jimi Yui cherishes food. Where others see fuel, he sees the rich fabric of human history, shared relationships, complex cultures, and family lore.”
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