A full-stack Django web application for a Japanese Restaurant, featuring a responsive modern UI, advanced reservation system, and dynamic content management.
This project demonstrates a production-ready restaurant website built with Django. It moves beyond basic CRUD by implementing business logic specific to Japanese hospitality (Omotenashi), such as specific seating reservations (Omakase Counter vs Tables) and a categorized seasonal menu.
- Relational Database: Uses
ForeignKeyto link Menu Items with Categories (Sushi, Appetizers, Drinks). - Visuals: Grid layout with hover effects, displaying prices, descriptions, and "Spicy/Sold Out" badges.
- Backend Management: Easily add/remove items via Django Admin.
- Split-Layout Design: Professional UI combining visual appeal with functionality.
- Smart Booking: Users can select seating types:
- Omakase Counter (Live Chef Experience)
- Private Tatami Room
- Regular Table
- Date & Time Pickers: Integrated browser-native widgets.
- Magazine Style Layout: Featured "Latest Story" displayed prominently with a large hero image.
- Grid System: Older posts automatically flow into a responsive grid.
- Interactive: Zoom-in animations on images and optimized typography for reading.
- Framework: Bootstrap 5 for responsive layout + Custom CSS for branding.
- Animations: AOS (Animate On Scroll) for a smooth, premium feel.
- Typography: Google Fonts (Cinzel for headings, Lato for body) to convey elegance.
- Backend: Python 3, Django 5
- Database: SQLite (Development)
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript
- Package Manager: Pipenv
Prerequisites: Python 3 installed.
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Clone the repository
git clone [https://github.com/Solakhuddin/IKIGAI.git](https://github.com/Solakhuddin/IKIGAI.git) cd IKIGAI -
Install Dependencies (Using Pipenv)
pip install pipenv
pipenv install
pipenv shell
- Apply Migrations
python manage.py makemigrations
python manage.py migrate
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4. **Create Superuser (For Admin Panel)**
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python manage.py createsuperuser
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5. **Run the Server**
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python manage.py runserver
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