Posted On: February 5th 2026, 11:00 am
Arcadis, a global engineering and design firm, handled the operation’s architecture and interior design. Yuwen Peng, an associate principal at Arcadis, led the effort.
According to Peng, this
@pandainn location holds a special place in the heart of its founder. Not only was it Cherng’s first restaurant, but it also became a fixture in the community, a place where neighbors come together and families celebrate special occasions.
The design team, then, was charged with honoring and continuing Panda Inn’s history and role in the community, while also helping guide the brand into the future.
Project Team
Architect and interior design:
@arcadisarchitecture, Los Angeles
Interiors concept: Syuan Fu Yu,
@oct_associates, Taiwan
Lighting:
@oculuslightstudio, Culver City, Calif.
Kitchen:
@clay_enterprises , Santa Ana, Calif.
MEP: Walsh Engineers, San Diego
Landscape:
@kornrandolph, Pasadena, Calif.
Graphics:
@kinkith.stu, Hong Kong
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