All across Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, hotels and resorts are inviting guests to discover dynamic dining destinations that blend Japan’s rich culinary traditions with modern innovation.
Designed by Bill Bensley, Tingara is perched in the forest canopy at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort.
Vietnam: Japanese cuisine is like no other food on Earth. Elegant, artistic, and crafted with extraordinary precision, this unique style of gastronomy reflects a lifelong quest for perfection. Sushi chefs can train for decades before truly mastering the art, and the dynamic theatrics of teppanyaki cookery are practiced by the most dexterous chefs. And of course, only the finest ingredients will do – from ocean-fresh seafood to ultra-tender wagyu beef. It is little wonder that Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world.
But you don’t have to travel to Japan’s capital to experience these fantastic flavours! Top chefs are now showcasing world-class Japanese cuisine at leading hotels and resorts across Southeast Asia, including Bangkok, Phnom Penh and Danang.
Don’t miss these four world-class restaurants:
Tingara
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
Diners at Tingara can savour exquisite handcrafted dishes such as yaeyari-kyori beef tartare tart.
Newly opened in October 2024, Tingara is one of Vietnam’s most exciting new restaurants. Perched in the jungle canopy at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, this dramatic Japanese dining destination was designed by acclaimed architect Bill Bensley and features art-inspired interiors and 360-degree views of the forest and ocean. A theatrical culinary concept features a Robata Grill to transport diners on a multi-sensory journey through sight, sound, taste, and aroma, plus a dramatic Teppanyaki Counter experience, and a Sushi Bar featuring handcrafted rolls that cannot be found anywhere else in Vietnam. These gastronomic delights can be paired with the purest sake, shochu, whisky, cocktails and wines curated by a talented sommelier.
Consulting Chef Junichi Yoshida hails from Okinawa and achieved Michelin stars at his acclaimed restaurants in Tokyo and Hanoi, while Chef de Cuisine Tetsuhiko Isozaki is a Michelin-rated teppanyaki maestro, and Sushi Head Chef Tsuneyoshi Taira has 20 years' experience in the art of sushi and sashimi.
Must-Try:
Chef Junichi’s Ultimate Crispy Steak is a prime cut of wagyu beef, slow-cooked until wonderfully tender then finished over a high heat using Kishu Bincyotan charcoal.
YTSB - Yellow Tail Sushi Bar
VIE Hotel Bangkok - MGallery Collection
YTSB has been recognised as one of “Thailand’s Best Restaurants” by the taste-makers at Tatler magazine.
This multi-award-winning restaurant is an unmissable option for lovers of exceptional Japanese gastronomy in Bangkok. Originally launched by the renowned chef Yoji Kitayama, YTSB pushes the boundaries of style and creativity with a contemporary menu that focuses on the finest sushi, freshest sashimi, and original rolls that highlight premium natural produce – including succulent seafood imported directly from Japan. Dishes are bright, bold and colourful, while also upholding timeless culinary traditions, and an exclusive omakase experience will offer a deep personal connection with the talented chef. It is little wonder that YTSB was recognised as one of “Thailand’s Best Restaurants” by Tatler magazine for four consecutive years.
Must-Try:
The YTSB Seasonal Omakase experience sees the chef present an original and spontaneous menu of delights, customised to the guest’s unique tastes.
Hachi
Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra
Head Chef Louiz delights diners with his creative twist on Japanese cuisine at Hachi, Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra.
Hachi is elevating Japanese cuisine to new levels of artistry in Cambodia’s capital city. Within a serene dining space at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, talented chefs prepare each plate with precision, care, and a deep respect for the past – while also infusing every epicurean occasion with a sense of fun! Loved ones can connect over beautifully presented dishes that showcase the freshest produce, including the signature tuna tartare, tataki, and intricately prepared sushi and sashimi. Exciting fusion recipes include sublime foie gras & mango sushi and an irresistible version of paitan ramen, infused with truffle. A weekend sushi buffet, staged every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, is also an enticing option for guests who simply can’t get enough of Hachi’s bite-sized delights.
Head Chef Louiz is passionate about Japanese cuisine and has an impressive track record in renowned five-star hotels and fine-dining restaurants.
Must-Try:
At Hachi’s Kushiyaki Nights, skewers are grilled to perfection over hot charcoal until the meat is soft, tender, and bursting with flavour
Hagi
Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok
One of Bangkok’s finest Japanese restaurants, Hagi offers an À-La-Carte Buffet with unlimited dishes.
Step into a world of authenticity and tranquility at Hagi, the outstanding dining venue at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao in north Bangkok. Stepping into this exquisite restaurant feels like entering a traditional Japanese house, with wooden walls, sliding paper doors and tatami mats, to capture a zen-like ambience. Discerning diners can savour an extensive à la carte selection of sushi, sashimi, takoyaki, tempura, maki and more, all crafted using the highest quality ingredients. A sizzling teppanyaki station sets the stage for live culinary theatre. Hagi is also a prestigious destination for VIPs, dignitaries and even royalty; its selection of 10 private rooms can accommodate up to 90 guests for life’s most important occasions.
Chef Aree “Tae” Lunlar has over 20 years of expertise in the Japanese culinary arts, and trained under renowned chefs in Thailand, Japan, and the US. Having previously featured on Iron Chef Thailand, he blends tradition with innovation and precision to transform every meal into a masterful dining experience.
Must-Try:
The restaurant’s enticing À-La-Carte Buffet promises unlimited Japanese specialties for only THB 1,199 net.
