Lunette Cambodia

San Francisco Ferry Building
Led by James Beard-nominated Chef Nite Yun (featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table), Lunette celebrates the “golden era” of Cambodian culture through vibrant, authentic flavors and bold design. Chef Yun, born in a Thai refugee camp and raised in the Bay Area, has transformed her journey into a cultural and culinary masterpiece.
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Where Cambodian street life meets the spirit of a 1950s American diner, Lunette blends nostalgia with contemporary vibrancy. The design centers on a striking collage of variegated turquoise tiles wrapping the counter, paired with a dynamic mural by local artist @nakbou that anchors the space in culture and place. Retro diner–inspired furnishings are reinterpreted with a modern sensibility and complemented by custom lighting from @metrolightingca, creating a warm, cinematic glow.

The restaurant’s façade fully opens to the pedestrian promenade, dissolving the boundary between interior and exterior. This seamless indoor–outdoor experience captures the lively energy of a Cambodian night market while fostering connection and community. 

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“The concept for the mural pulls in influences from Phnom Penh’s hand painted signs, art deco, French impressionism, and Indian truck art.” -Nak Bou, Artist

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