I recently photographed the redesigned MANKO Paris restaurant, a bold tribute to Peruvian gastronomy where heritage meets modernity. Conceived by Moma Group and interior designer Sophie Lacroix, the restaurant celebrates a dialogue between ancestral Andean culture and global influences, from Europe to Japan, China, and Africa, while renewing its identity and preserving its essence.
From the moment you enter, MANKO’s iconic motifs converse with a contemporary vocabulary: Inca-inspired medallions become golden ceiling lights against deep midnight-blue ceilings, while emblematic chairs are reupholstered in rich blues and golds, harmonizing with new seating and brass-and-glass lighting. A fresh ceviche bar, clad in a marine-inspired mosaic, complements the restaurant’s vibrant palette.
The signature bar is transformed with a striking golden structure and a walnut, red marble, and mirrored back-bar, capturing light and reflecting the historic staircase in a subtle interplay of past and present. Through its thoughtful design, luxurious materials, and atmospheric lighting, MANKO reasserts itself as a lively, festive, and gastronomic destination.
