Inspired by Japan’s 1950s jazz kissa cafés, MOGO is a new immersive venue reshaping Milan’s nightlife through a unique listening experience. Opened on 23 April in the heart of the Isola district, MOGO is a collaborative project between Polifonic and Burro Studio, with consulting chef Yoji Tokuyoshi.

The name, meaning “together” in the Sotho language, reflects the collective spirit behind the venture, developed under the company Kazoku. At the center of the 400-square-meter industrial space, designed by Giorgia Longoni Studio, stands a 360-degree circular bar. The interiors blend terracotta, washi paper, brushed steel, carved wood, and aquamarine tones to create a bright, relaxed atmosphere by day and a warm, enveloping mood by night.

At the heart of MOGO is a custom-built hi-fi system paired with handcrafted speakers by Berlin-based studio Have A Nice Day (H.A.N.D.), delivering warm, crystal-clear sound throughout the venue. Vinyl selections ranging from jazz and world music to film soundtracks and rare Japanese records from the ’60s to the ’80s are curated by Polifonic and BSR, offering guests a refined and immersive sonic journey each night.

While food plays a complementary role, the experience is led by sound. The kitchen, helmed by chef Simone Montanaro, offers a concise menu influenced by Japanese, Italian, and French cuisines, with accessible options for brunch and business lunch. At the bar, Morris Maramaldi’s signature cocktails, like the Black Saffron Martini, are paired with a curated selection of natural wines, sake, and Japanese whisky, all overseen by bar manager Filippo Comparini.

MOGO is a space where gastronomy, mixology, and curated music converge into a shared, intimate, and extraordinary experience.