Badmaash Restaurant

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, CA

Housed inside the historic Higgins Building at 2nd and Main, across the street from Downtown’s new police station and dog park, Badmaash is a modern take on Indian from the father/son chef team.  DEX sought to peel back layers of what Indian restaurants mean in LA and around the country…through the design DEX looked to create space that is approachable and modern, but still maintains cultural integrity and relevance.

DEX’s sought to showcase colors, textures, and styling indicative of the owners’ Indian roots, while still playing homage to Downtown LA’s industrial backdrop.  The focal point:  3-story high feature wall composed of boldly-colored steel and wood stripes.  This feature wall celebrates color found in traditional elements like saris, spices, and mandalas.