Gaga Chef hosts a roster of international chefs for residencies of between three to six months. A unique, evolving menu demands a similarly fluid and unfolding setting. To that end, COO’s design seamlessly fits any occasion, be it morning, afternoon or night, all the while showcasing the stories behind the real star: the food, and the chefs.

By day, Gaga Chef is flooded with natural light thanks to its striking glass facade. Beyond, an outdoor terrace, complete with simple wicker and teak furniture links the restaurant’s food with its wider environment, and is a pleasant spot for enjoying Shenzhen’s warm climate. Organic reference points inside the venue include elegant wooden parquet flooring,
as well as a dramatic cloud-like chandelier.

Offsetting these natural elements are altogether more decadent touches, coming together to create an unmistakably contemporary aesthetic. In addition to banquettes in neutral hues — pistachio, cool grey, and oatmeal — comfortable lounge chairs in sumptuous tones of emerald green and midnight blue hint at the space’s atmospheric evening-time transformation. Come nightfall, Gaga Chef’s bar and lounge area switches from elegant coffee spot, to a convivial space for after-dinner drinks. Accents of brushed gold and brass, spanning door frames to feature lighting, setting a warm, luxurious tone. Accompanied by the strains of contemporary music, and amplified by mirrors, from outside the restaurant the effect creates an inviting glow, drawing visitors inside the space.

Aimed at a cultured, cosmopolitan clientele, Gaga Chef features unique artworks by artists whose practice reflects the brand’s balance between tradition, nature, and the cutting edge. In particular, works by a carefully curated selection of photographers based in Shenzhen celebrating both Gaga Chef’s environs and ethos through fresh perspectives, and an abundance of
local talent.

At the heart of Gaga Chef is a palpable passion for serving fantastic food. With that in mind, COO has been sure to place culinary talent and authenticity front and centre. Diners can observe international chefs hard at work inside an open kitchen. Positioned at the bar are the personal stories, anecdotes and musings of respective chefs‑in‑residence, lending context and insight to the dining experience.

From morning coffee to an à la carte lunch, Gaga Chef responds to the rhythms of nature and time to conjure an elegant dining experience, no matter the occasion. Balancing sumptuousness with nature, and authenticity with the avant-garde, COO’s striking interiors bolsters Shenzhen’s fine‑dining through the design.