Architectural Design Collaborative (ADC) is proud to unveil its second completed project for Bafang Dumpling, an international brand continuing its expansion in the United States. Located at The Shops at Santa Anita in Arcadia, California, this 2,555 square-foot restaurant introduces a refined prototype that strengthens the brand’s identity while enhancing the dining experience.

Designing for Flexibility and Flow

The Arcadia location embraces a unique challenge: balancing a narrow footprint with a long storefront. To solve this, ADC designed a layout that maximizes seating while maintaining comfortable flow. Guests enter conveniently from both the exterior and interior of the mall, ensuring accessibility and visibility from multiple vantage points.

A continuous banquette seating arrangement, paired with a series of repetitive pendant lights, creates a sense of rhythm and cohesion across the dining space. This thoughtful design choice optimizes available seating while giving the interior a warm, modern ambiance that encourages community and comfort.

Brand Storytelling Through Materials and Graphics

To highlight the Bafang Dumpling brand, ADC incorporated bold, large-scale graphics in two key locations. At the point-of-sale, a dynamic visual anchors the ordering experience, while a second graphic at the bar seating area reinforces brand recognition and injects vibrant accents of color into the space.

Another standout feature is the folding wood slat ceiling and wall treatment. Strategically placed above the sauce, beverage, and trash station as well as the communal table, this design element creates a focal point while providing texture and warmth. It successfully bridges function with storytelling, guiding guests’ attention to essential service areas while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic.

Elevating the Guest Experience

From its carefully considered circulation patterns to its visually engaging interior, the Bafang Dumpling Arcadia project demonstrates how design can enhance both brand presence and customer experience. Every detail — from seating configurations to ceiling treatments — was chosen to reflect the evolving U.S. prototype for the brand.

ADC blended efficiency, hospitality, and brand identity to create a space that welcomes both new and returning guests.
This project continues ADC’s role in supporting Bafang Dumpling’s U.S. growth and delivering unique dining experiences.

Check out our other Bafang project: Bafang Dumplings