Cafe Mandarin
As a sister concept to O’Mandarin, Café Mandarin marked a fresh extension of the brand’s culinary identity. Kepler led the grand opening campaign, developing a cohesive brand narrative across digital, social, and in-store touchpoints.
Through creative direction, campaign production, and strategic storytelling, Kepler shaped visuals and messaging that introduced Café Mandarin’s distinct personality while maintaining a thoughtful connection to O’Mandarin’s roots.Ongoing
WHAT WE DELIVERED
Grand Opening Campaign
Photography & Videography
Social Media Management
Influencer Coordination
Soft Teasers
A warm look into Café Mandarin’s located on the Upper West Side, where guests were taken on a journey through Sichuan cuisine, exploring layered flavors, thoughtful presentations, and a carefully curated dining experience.
As seen in Eater
“A buzzy Chinese restaurant that debuted in Westchester and expanded to Long Island is headed to Manhattan. Hartsdale’s O Mandarin — where chef Eric Gao, who was named a James Beard Award semifinalist for several years — will soon have an Upper East Side sibling called Cafe Mandarinat 1239 First Avenue, at East 67th Street. Signage is up, and the space is hiring, according to the restaurant’s website. Owner Peter Liu said the 40 or so seat restaurant will feature dumplings, duck, Sichuan hot pots, and fried whole fish. The Manhattan opening brings the restaurant to a competitive stretch of the Upper East Side, where Chinese restaurants ranging from fast-casual to regional specialists continue to expand.”
Excited to see what’s ahead for Café Mandarin as they officially celebrate their grand opening on the Upper West Side in July 2026.