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Photography: Whey
Scandinavian folk art meets the eclectic styling of Peranakan design inside the new Hong Kong eatery, Whey – a cabin-like ‘escape from the concrete jungle.’
Snøhetta masterminded the 336 sq m interiors of the Wellington Street restaurant, exploring the playful intersection of the firm’s Nordic background and that of Whey’s Singaporean head chef, Barry Quek. Interiors feel like a tropical cabin, with oak floors and furniture juxtaposing curved rattan partitions and woven textures.
![Curved rattan walls](https://cdn.thespaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/whey-restaurant-by-snohetta-hong-kong-5.jpg)
The natural, earthy material palette gets an injection of colour courtesy of tropical plants – a beloved fixture of Singaporean and Malaysian spaces – and deep green marble in the reception and bathrooms, adding depth to the open-plan interiors.
Spaces within the restaurant’s interior are conceived as a ‘procession’, like the courses of a meal, with diners guided through the restaurant via a mirrored installation by Singaporean artist Dawn Ng, culminating with the chef’s table.
![The chef's table](https://cdn.thespaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/whey-restaurant-by-snohetta-hong-kong-4.jpg)
Like the interiors, Chef Quek’s menu reinterprets European dishes with Singaporean flavours and local ingredients. Expect the likes of bak kut teh, laksa, and durian fruit, and a namesake dish that elevates byproducts – whey with mixed herbs and peas.
![Breads from whey's menu](https://cdn.thespaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/whey-restaurant-dish.jpg)
![Dark green marble is used in the bathrooms and reception area](https://cdn.thespaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/whey-restaurant-by-snohetta-hong-kong-11.jpg)