Which AKARI Design Looks Better? 🍣

I’ve been working on AKARI (あかり) — a Japanese food restaurant website that I’m building both as a real-shop-ready concept and as a showcase of my web design & development work.

I’ve made two different versions of the design, and I want the Contra community to decide which direction looks better.

🅰️ Option A

Design 1 — More bold, structured and brand-focused.

🅱️ Option B

Design 2 — More minimal, clean and modern.

🅲️ Option C

Neither? 😅 Tell me what you would change, add, or completely redesign. I’m open to ideas!

👇 Vote A, B, or C in the comments.

Which one would you choose for a Japanese restaurant?

🍣 AKARI — あかり Authentic Japanese Taste, Made for Everyone.

I’d lean toward Design A—the bolder structure gives the restaurant a clearer point of view, while the centered dish still keeps the page inviting. The restrained palette and generous whitespace make the food do the talking.

Engaging website for a New York–based architecture and construction studio, balancing bold typography, immersive imagery and a minimal editorial layout.

Check it out

The dark framing on the edges is such a clever visual trick! It actually fools the eye and makes the whole presentation look like a 3D physical object. Brilliant depth!