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Sushi logo maker, free to design.

Logo ideas for sushi bars and Japanese restaurants. Calm, precise motion suits a sushi counter: show the craft, then give guests a clear menu and an easy way to book a seat.

Harbor & Pine Coffee logo on flagship boutique at night

Example logos

6 starting points for a sushi restaurant.

Made by the same engine as the studio, with sample names. Start from one and the studio opens with this industry and that concept first.

  • Willow Creek Sushi · Shield emblemStart with this
  • Miller Sushi · Circle emblemStart with this
  • Bluebird Sushi · Badge emblemStart with this
  • Cedar Street Sushi · Crest emblemStart with this
  • Summit Sushi · Shield emblemStart with this
  • Fairview Sushi · Badge emblemStart with this
Harbor & Pine Coffee logo on ceramic mug on silkHarbor & Pine Coffee logo on takeaway cup on a desk

Design advice

Color

warm: warm colors feel welcoming and generous.

  • Graphite Warm: Graphite #282220, Silver Mist #a6a096, Ember #ed7045, Deep Ember #1c1614, Bone White #f9f3f1

  • Graphite Warm: Graphite #3c362f, Silver Mist #a6a396, Ember #f89a35, Void #181512, Bone White #f9f4ed

earthy: earthy tones feel natural, local and honest.

  • Graphite Earthy: Graphite #2b2722, Silver Mist #a6a596, Citrine #a67530, Void #171410, Pale Citrine #f3eee7

  • Graphite Earthy: Graphite #292f25, Silver Mist #97a696, Verdant #5ab026, Void #161a13, Bone White #f4f7f2

playful: bright colors feel friendly and easy to approach.

  • Graphite Playful: Graphite #2e242a, Silver Mist #a6969a, Rose #f73baa, Void #160f13, Bone White #f9f1f6

  • Graphite Playful: Graphite #343029, Silver Mist #a5a696, Citrine #ffc333, Deep Citrine #1c1912, Bone White #fdfbf6

Type

  • Willow Creek Sushi

    Zilla Slab with Source Sans 3: a slab serif feels sturdy and hard working.

  • Willow Creek Sushi

    Caveat with Nunito Sans: a script adds a personal, handmade touch.

Symbol ideas

  • fish
  • coffee
  • utensils
  • fish
  • coffee
  • fish
  • coffee
  • fish symbol
  • utensils crossed
  • coffee bean
  • cup
  • brush cleaning

Open source icons (ISC and MIT). Others can use the same icon, so a symbol mark is less unique than a monogram or an abstract mark.

Layout

Most people meet a sushi restaurant on its sign first, often from across the street, so a wide lockup with the mark on the left carries the most weight. Show sets and prices on the menu

Beyond the logo

What a sushi restaurant brand has to do

  • Show sets and prices on the menu
  • Take bookings for counter seats
  • Mention allergens and dietary options

Websites to match

Motion website templates from AnimatedWebs.

Questions

Sushi logo questions

What colors work for a sushi restaurant logo?

For sushi bars and Japanese restaurants, warm palettes work well because warm colors feel welcoming and generous. A starting point from the engine: Graphite Warm (Graphite #282220, Silver Mist #a6a096, Ember #ed7045). Text on paper needs 4.5:1 contrast.

Which fonts suit a sushi restaurant?

Zilla Slab with Source Sans 3, because a slab serif feels sturdy and hard working; Caveat with Nunito Sans, because a script adds a personal, handmade touch. Willow Creek Sushi above is set in Libre Caslon Text.

What symbol should a sushi restaurant logo use?

Ideas drawn from sushi, omakase, ramen: fish, coffee, utensils, fish symbol, utensils crossed. Miller Sushi uses a circle emblem.

Where will a sushi restaurant logo be used most?

For sushi bars and Japanese restaurants, on storefront sign, restaurant menu, coffee cup, delivery truck, in that order.

What should a sushi restaurant brand get across?

Calm, precise motion suits a sushi counter: show the craft, then give guests a clear menu and an easy way to book a seat.

How much does a sushi restaurant logo cost here?

A sushi restaurant logo is free to design and preview. The full brand pack for Willow Creek Sushi or your own name is $25 once, or included with AnimatedWebs Pro.

Can a sushi restaurant register its logo as a trademark?

Check for trademark conflicts (for example at uspto.gov) before a sushi restaurant registers it or prints vehicle wraps.

What is in the brand pack · Pricing and downloads

Check a logo for trademark conflicts (for example at uspto.gov) before you register or print it.