Hotels and resorts in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam invite guests to explore dynamic culinary destinations that blend rich Japanese culinary traditions with modern innovation.
Japanese cuisine is truly unparalleled in the world. Elegant, artistic, and crafted with extraordinary precision, this unique gastronomic style reflects a pursuit of perfection. Sushi chefs may train for decades before mastering the art, while the theatrical techniques of teppanyaki are performed by the most skilled chefs.
And, of course, only the finest ingredients will do—from fresh seafood to the incredibly tender Wagyu beef. It’s no surprise that Tokyo boasts more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world.
However, you don’t need to travel to Japan’s capital to experience this exceptional flavor! Renowned chefs are now showcasing world-class Japanese cuisine in top 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
Opened in October 2024, Tingara is one of Vietnam’s most exciting new dining spots. Perched in the treetops of the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, this dramatic Japanese dining destination is designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley and features an arts-inspired interior with panoramic views of both the forest and ocean.
The theatrical culinary concept includes a Robata Grill to take guests on a multi-sensory journey through sight, sound, taste, and aroma, along with a dramatic Teppanyaki Counter experience and a Sushi Bar offering handmade sushi rolls unlike anything found elsewhere in Vietnam. This gastronomic pleasure can be paired with sake, shochu, whiskey, cocktails, and the finest wines curated by talented sommeliers.
Consulting Chef Junichi Yoshida, from Okinawa, earned a Michelin star for his restaurant in Tokyo and Hanoi, while Chef de Cuisine Tetsuhiko Isozaki is a Michelin-rated teppanyaki maestro, and Sushi Head Chef Tsuneyoshi Taira brings 20 years of expertise in sushi and sashimi.
Must-Try:
Chef Junichi’s Best Crispy Steak is a cut of the finest Wagyu beef, slow-cooked to tenderness, then grilled over a blazing fire using Kishu Binchotan charcoal.
