Tikka Wala is the brainchild of chefs and partners Sahil Singh and Hiran Patel, who set out in 2018 to bring creative Indian and Indian-inspired cuisine to a young, student-heavy audience.

This project spanned logo design, full brand identity, interior styling direction, and a simple but effective website to support launch and online ordering.

Logo and visual identity

  • Playful, colorful logo tailored to a student audience
  • Textured letterforms that add character and energy
  • Vibrant color palette inspired by Indian spices and street food culture

Brand system

  • Cohesive color and type system that carries from storefront to menus and digital
  • Custom graphic elements and patterns referencing Indian art in a modern way
  • Friendly, slightly irreverent brand voice designed to feel approachable and fun

Interior styling

  • Color-rich walls and accents drawn from the brand palette
  • Modern, casual furniture suited to quick meals and hangouts
  • Brand-inspired signage, artwork, and menu displays to carry the identity into the space

Website and launch

  • Responsive, brand-consistent site with location, hours, and menu highlights
  • Story-driven “about” content introducing the founders and concept
  • Social integration and simple ecommerce functionality for online orders

The result was a cohesive, high-energy brand that helped Tikka Wala stand out from day one, giving students and locals a clear sense of what the restaurant was about before they ever took a bite.