Koi Koi

Asian Street Food Made Quick!

We worked closely with the founding team to develop Koi Koi, a fresh, playful take on pan-Asian cuisine that would resonate with modern diners seeking a lively and eclectic experience.

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Rare Ideas created a vibrant, non-traditional identity for Koi Koi, a playful pan-Asian restaurant, avoiding classic motifs.
Rare Ideas created a vibrant, non-traditional identity for Koi Koi, a playful pan-Asian restaurant, avoiding classic motifs.
Rare Ideas created a vibrant, non-traditional identity for Koi Koi, a playful pan-Asian restaurant, avoiding classic motifs.

Research & Strategy

Through extensive research, we uncovered that Asian cuisine is one of the most sought-after options for dining. However, diners expressed a desire for Asian food that felt fun and modern, avoiding the familiar yet overly spicy desi-Chinese style. This led us to position Koi Koi as a vibrant, colorful brand, offering a diverse mix of pan-Asian dishes that engage guests with both the food and the experience.

Research & Strategy

Through extensive research, we uncovered that Asian cuisine is one of the most sought-after options for dining. However, diners expressed a desire for Asian food that felt fun and modern, avoiding the familiar yet overly spicy desi-Chinese style. This led us to position Koi Koi as a vibrant, colorful brand, offering a diverse mix of pan-Asian dishes that engage guests with both the food and the experience.

Naming Inspiration

The name "Koi Koi" was drawn from a Japanese card game, where the phrase koi koi means "come on," used when a player chooses to continue playing. This name perfectly encapsulates the brandʼs playful, engaging spirit, encouraging guests to embrace the fun of discovery and return for more.

Rare Ideas designed Koi Koi’s takeaway packaging keeping in mind various shapes found in Asian food.
Rare Ideas designed Koi Koi’s takeaway packaging keeping in mind various shapes found in Asian food.
Rare Ideas designed Koi Koi’s takeaway packaging keeping in mind various shapes found in Asian food.

Visual Identity Design

Inspired by the colorful heritage of Asia, Koi Koiʼs visual identity took a funky, offbeat approach. Refraining from the typical design cues such as red, lanterns, or traditional scripts, we chose a vibrant mix of colors to reflect the playful and diverse nature of the brand. The visual identity evokes a sense of adventure, mirroring the eclectic blend of Asian influences in the menu.

The font selection for Koi Koi reflects the brand's funky and offbeat visual identity, enhancing its playful and bold style.
The font selection for Koi Koi reflects the brand's funky and offbeat visual identity, enhancing its playful and bold style.
The font selection for Koi Koi reflects the brand's funky and offbeat visual identity, enhancing its playful and bold style.
Rare Ideas selected Koi Koi's color palette to reflect the variety of ingredients used in its offerings, giving it a vibrant identity.
Rare Ideas selected Koi Koi's color palette to reflect the variety of ingredients used in its offerings, giving it a vibrant identity.
Rare Ideas selected Koi Koi's color palette to reflect the variety of ingredients used in its offerings, giving it a vibrant identity.

Guest Experience Touchpoints

We ensured that Koi Koiʼs brand language translated effortlessly across various brand touchpoints. Whether through the menu, chopstick covers, or take-away packaging, the vibrant visuals, mixed colors, and funky illustrations served as a cohesive narrative that tied the entire brand together, offering a memorable and immersive experience for customers.

Chopstick sleeves designed by the Rare Ideas team.
Chopstick sleeves designed by the Rare Ideas team.
Chopstick sleeves designed by the Rare Ideas team.

We even introduced ‘Mimi’, a playful, vibrant and adorable custom character introduced as the brand’s mascot derived from shapes seen across Asian food.

We even introduced ‘Mimi’, a playful, vibrant and adorable custom character introduced as the brand’s mascot derived from shapes seen across Asian food.

Rare Ideas introduced Mimi, a playful mascot derived from shapes seen across Asian food.
Rare Ideas introduced Mimi, a playful mascot derived from shapes seen across Asian food.
Rare Ideas introduced Mimi, a playful mascot derived from shapes seen across Asian food.
Rare Ideas put great emphasis on UX, reflected in the intricate details on the packaging tape.
Rare Ideas put great emphasis on UX, reflected in the intricate details on the packaging tape.
Rare Ideas put great emphasis on UX, reflected in the intricate details on the packaging tape.
 Takeaway bag for Koi Koi, designed by Rare.
 Takeaway bag for Koi Koi, designed by Rare.
 Takeaway bag for Koi Koi, designed by Rare.
Standing table menus for Koi Koi’s special offerings.
Standing table menus for Koi Koi’s special offerings.
Standing table menus for Koi Koi’s special offerings.

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Mumbai: Aishwarya Tower, 10, CST Road, Kolivery Village, Vidya Nagari, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400098

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Mumbai: Aishwarya Tower, 10, CST Road, Kolivery Village, Vidya Nagari, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400098

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