Oju by Neuma, Colaba

Date

2025

Area

1200 sq. ft.

Category

Restaurants

Location

Colaba, Mumbai

The restaurant unfolds as a quiet tropical retreat, where architecture, materiality, and light come together to create a sense of calm, warmth, and understated luxury. Designed as an indoor–outdoor experience, the space blurs boundaries between built form and nature, allowing daylight, greenery, and air to become integral elements of the interior. The material palette is deliberately restrained and tactile. Natural wood, woven cane, rattan, and stone form the backbone of the interiors, creating a neutral base that feels warm and timeless rather than styled. Cane-backed chairs and woven pendant lights introduce texture and craftsmanship, while stone-topped tables add weight and permanence, balancing the lightness of the furnishings. Overall, the interiors are designed to feel effortless, timeless, and deeply experiential — a space that doesn’t demand attention, but rewards those who spend time within it. Rooted in natural materials and climatic sensitivity, the restaurant offers a refined yet relaxed environment that feels both contemporary and quietly enduring. Lush tropical planting is woven throughout the space, softening the architecture and reinforcing a sense of connection to nature. Large leafy plants frame seating clusters and edges, offering moments of intimacy while maintaining openness. Against muted grey and off-white surfaces, the greenery becomes a living design element rather than decoration. Subtle design gestures bring character without overpowering the space. Sculptural wooden wall elements, circular woven rugs, and handcrafted lighting add rhythm and visual interest, while maintaining a calm, cohesive aesthetic. The seating layout is relaxed and unforced, encouraging lingering meals and quiet conversations.