Top 5 unique omakase style restaurants in Hanoi

(Dan Tri) - Amidst the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, the omakase model - eating dishes according to the chef's decisions and preparation - has become a unique experience chosen by many diners.

The omakase dining style originated in Japan, offering a unique experience: Diners do not know what they will eat and "entrust" the chef to decide the dishes.

Unlike regular eateries, each omakase restaurant usually serves very few customers in an evening. Although the price is often quite high, the omakase experience is still growing in popularity.

Below are 5 outstanding omakase-style restaurants, loved by foodies in Hanoi for their unique culinary experiences.

UMAI Omakase

UMAI is one of the most talked about restaurants in Hanoi recently. With modern interior design, warm lighting, an open sushi counter so diners can watch the chefs at work, each set menu at UMAI is a harmony of sea and earth flavors.

UMAI Omakase is a familiar address for many young people (Photo: UMAI Omakase).

Meals typically start with light appetizers, followed by imported fresh fish and rice rolls that combine fresh fish and vinegared rice. Lightly fried dishes are added for a change of pace, and then end with a refreshing dessert such as black sesame ice cream or seasonal fruits.

What makes the restaurant so popular is the minimalism in the way the dishes are presented, focusing on the fresh taste and delicate handling of ingredients.

Address:

Facility 1: 29 Tran Nhan Tong, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi

Facility 2: 11 Mac Thai Tong, Yen Hoa ward, Hanoi

Opening hours: 5pm - 10pm

Reference price: From 1.2 million VND to 4.2 million VND/person

Yuzu Omakase

Yuzu Omakase is one of the prominent omakase restaurants in Hanoi. From the outside, the restaurant space is quite modest, but stepping inside, diners will feel the private atmosphere, warm lighting, and sophisticated wood and stone materials, creating a warm yet luxurious feeling.

Many celebrities choose Yuzu as their destination to experience omakase style (Photo: Yuzu Omakase).

The restaurant's chef will directly prepare the food at the counter, each piece of fish is neatly sliced, each grain of rice is skillfully shaped, and the performance such as covering with gold leaf or releasing light smoke also makes many diners excited.

Yuzu offers four menus, of which The Rhythm (lunch only, around VND2.2 million) is the most economical meal. The Journey is the most expensive, at around VND6.5 million.

Yuzu Omakase regularly imports ingredients for all dishes to ensure freshness, from fish and shrimp to caviar and truffles, with some rare items imported through international auctions.

However, the number of guests per session is limited, making the restaurant often full and customers must book a table in advance.

Address:

Hanoi facility: 17 Thai Phien, Le Dai Hanh ward, Hanoi

HCMC facility: L3, 34 Thu Khoa Huan, Ben Thanh ward, HCMC

Opening hours:

Lunch: 12:00-13:30

Evening: 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.; 8:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

Reference price: From 2.2 million VND to 6.5 million VND/person

Raichi Omakase

Raichi Omakase is located on Hoang Cau Street (Hanoi), known for its "softer" prices compared to many high-end omakase restaurants.

While customers dine at Raichi Omakase, the chef will prepare and share stories about the ingredients, how to choose fish, cutting techniques and even the inspiration behind the dish.

Prices at Raichi Omakase are somewhat "softer" than other omakase restaurants (Photo: Raichi Omakase).

The special thing about Raichi Omakase is its "affordable" price with a meal starting from only 499,000 VND/person. With a meal costing about 1.6 million VND/person, many diners rate the quality as "equal" to a meal costing 4-5 million VND at other restaurants.

However, the restaurant is still in the process of listening and improving its service and space to reach the "high-class omakase" level.

Address:

Hanoi facility: No. 9, Lane 133 Hoang Cau, Dong Da Ward, Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh City facility: 222 Nguyen Van Dau, Binh Loi Trung ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: 11am-2pm; 6pm-10pm

Reference price: From 499,000 VND to 1.8 million VND/person

Ben Restaurant

Located on Nguyen Hy Quang Street (Hanoi), Ben Restaurant is jokingly called by many as "Vietnamese-style omakase restaurant" in the heart of Hanoi.

Here, customers do not choose dishes, do not ask for prices, just sit down and let the chef personally arrange everything, from appetizers, main courses to desserts. This way of enjoying is similar to the spirit of omakase - the chef is the storyteller with ingredients and emotions, and the diner is the listener with taste and faith.

Ben Restaurant does not have a fixed menu, and customers do not know in advance what dishes will be included in the meal (Photo: Nguyen Ha Nam ).

Ben Restaurant is small and pretty, with only about 4-5 rustic wooden tables. Before the meal begins, the owner usually makes a pot of tea and chats with customers about the journey to find ingredients for the day.

Each dish is the crystallization of trips, from the grass carp caught from the Lo River that morning, to the wild vegetables brought back from the Northwest.

Interestingly, the restaurant does not have a fixed menu. The owner deliberately does not repeat the same dishes, so that each visit will be a new culinary journey. That is also the core of the omakase style - "leave it to the chef" - but subtly transformed through the soul and ingredients of the Vietnamese people.

Address: 118 Nguyen Hy Quang Street, O Cho Dua Ward, Hanoi

Opening hours: 10:30-22:00

Reference price: 500,000-600,000 VND/person

Okii-D Omakase

Okii-D is an omakase address that many Hanoians seek out when they want to enjoy the quintessence of Japanese cuisine.

Entering the restaurant, diners will see a space with a strong Japanese feel: bright wooden tables and chairs, warm yellow lights and a second floor area for guests who want more private seating.

Okii-D's menu is quite diverse, with many high-end imported dishes that are fresh, combined with direct preparation methods at the counter so that diners can observe the food preparation process.

Customers often choose to sit at the counter to watch the chef prepare their food (Photo: Okii-D).

In terms of cost, Okii-D has an average price of about 1 million VND/person or more for lunch or snacks. For full meals or premium dishes, the cost can be higher.

The restaurant also has a small seating limit. It can get very busy in the evenings or on weekends, and the nice, private seats are often booked up, so reservations are often required.

In addition, because the menu has many imported dishes, stability sometimes depends on supply, some days some rare seafood will be unavailable or changed by the restaurant.

Address: 62 Bat Su, Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi

Opening hours: 11am-2pm; 5pm-10pm

Reference price: From 1.5 million VND to 3.5 million VND/person

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