Hibana by Koki is a teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurant that has earned a Michelin star for three consecutive years, maintaining its title as the only Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Vietnam.
Under the direction of Chef Yamaguchi Hiroshi, Hibana's menu constantly evolves with the seasons, utilizing rare ingredients imported from Japan and prepared directly in front of diners – a culinary performance rich in emotion and precise to the last detail. With a seasonally crafted menu, Koki represents a confluence of exquisite culinary techniques and unwavering respect for ingredients.
Some of the standout dishes from the past year include: Crispy Yaeyama Kyori Beef – a dish representing the culmination of Chef Yamaguchi's more than 20 years of culinary experience. This premium and rare beef, with its delicate marbling and rich sweetness, is slow-cooked on the teppan and crisply grilled over charcoal until the beef develops a crispy exterior, imbued with smoky aromas, while the inside remains tender and juicy. This dish demands a chef's deep understanding of ingredients and cooking techniques, as well as sensitivity in interacting with customers to ensure that the dish not only achieves the highest level of culinary excellence but also satisfies the individual culinary preferences of each diner.
Steamed crab with cherry blossoms – evocative of Japanese spring. Crispy grilled red snapper with green asparagus soup and sea urchin – a savory and refreshing summer flavor. Spiny lobster wrapped in Kadaif noodles, truffle gnocchi, Armoricaine sauce, sea urchin roe, and Matsuba crab rice are inspiring creations for winter and autumn.
