Full-Service Restaurant Case Study
Xisan De Classic
Full-Service Thai Restaurant Design-Build in Brooklyn
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Location: 151 Montague St, Brooklyn Heights, NY
Size: 1,500 SF
Project Type: Full-Service Thai Restaurant
Construction Cost: Ca. $250,000
TECHNICAL CHALLENGES
Specialized BBQ grill added during the project.
Fire-suppression system upgraded to PCL-600.
Fire-protection nozzles revised.
FDNY filing updated.
Required gas shut-off valve coordinated.
Additional FDNY equipment documentation resolved.
*Existing condition
CLIENT EXPECTATIONS
Create a warm, contemporary Thai dining experience.
Build a fully functional commercial kitchen with specialized BBQ equipment.
Meet NYC DOB and FDNY requirements.
Keep the project within the target budget and opening schedule.
*Real performance in operation.
DELIVERED RESULTS
EXPECTATION ACHIEVED & BEYOND
Delivered a 1,500 SF full-service Thai restaurant in Brooklyn within an approximately $250K construction budget.
Integrated the commercial kitchen exhaust, gas, plumbing, and fire-protection systems.
Resolved unexpected FDNY compliance issues related to the specialized BBQ grill and fire-suppression system.
Since opening, Xisan has earned a 4.9-star Google rating with 270+ reviews.
OUR APPROACH TO ACHIEVE
A coordinated restaurant design-build approach—driven by technical integration, adaptability, and budget control.
Plan Design Around Operations
We organized the kitchen, dining area, and service flow together to maximize efficiency within the 1,500 SF space.
Coordinate Commercial Kitchen Systems Early
Kitchen equipment was coordinated with exhaust, gas, plumbing, mechanical, and fire-protection systems to reduce conflicts during construction.
Adapt to Technical Changes
When the specialized BBQ grill introduced new FDNY requirements, we coordinated the fire-suppression upgrade, nozzle revisions, and related filings.
Balance Design, Function & Budget
We focused the approximately $250K construction budget on essential restaurant infrastructure and the design elements with the greatest impact on the guest experience.
DESIGN & BUILD PROCESS
An architect-led process aligning design intent, approvals, and construction into one clear path.
Client Feedback
“Simon delivered creative solutions that met our commercial goals — and kept us under budget. A true pleasure to work with.”
— Shangping L.
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