Japanese cuisine TETSU
Group photo of owner Satoshi Sasaki (front row, right) and staff. The store’s name is derived from the name of its founder, Mr. Tatsuro Ohtani. All staff can speak Japanese.
Reporter: Araashima Yuya
The founder and CEO of Star Kitchen. In 2013, he started a cooking class business in Vietnam. Currently, he operates a confectionery and souvenir business. In the future, he plans to become a politician and an actor. His motto in life is “living sexy.”
Website: www.starkitchen-vietnam-gift.com
Ideal for entertaining and drinking parties with friends where you can enjoy fish imported directly from Japan.
The lighting in the store is bright in a way that is unexpected from its black, sophisticated appearance, and it also conveys warmth.
The restaurant’s signature grilled chicken is characterized by being carefully cooked over charcoal using a combination of high and low heat, resulting in a tender texture for the chicken meat. The aroma of the charcoal and the exquisite charring bring out the appetite, and many people enjoy this as a reward for finishing work. The special sauce is a perfect reproduction of the sauce that has been passed down for over 20 years in Japan, allowing you to experience the authentic taste unchanged from the historical recipe. Additionally, the fresh sashimi is delivered directly from Japan. They offer a variety of species such as sea bream, mackerel, and medium-sized tuna, ensuring that you can enjoy the authentic taste of Japan even while you’re in Ho Chi Minh City. The taste of the dishes is of course excellent, but the dining space is also meticulously designed. If you stop by on your way home from work and feel tired, you will be invigorated by the dishes that seek to evoke a sense of vitality and comfort. The restaurant has private rooms, counter seats, and table seats, with a total seating capacity of 42. The private rooms can accommodate up to 20 people, making them ideal for those who value their private time. In addition to receiving business clients or friends for drinks after work, this is also a great spot for people to stop by alone on their way home.
A small miso soup served as a surprise after the meal. The ingredients are enjoyed after eating.
There are three private rooms, including a semi-private room. It is also recommended for special occasions such as birthdays.
Negimama
Chicken and Spring Onion
38,000 VND/Books
The aroma of charcoal grilling adds flavor.
The skin is crispy, but the texture of the chicken inside is plump and juicy. As you bite into it, the sweetness of the onion and the richness of the chicken all spread across your mouth at once, creating a sensation of juices flowing out. The chicken is sliced thin with onions, and this is achieved through carefully grilling it over charcoal. This is the flavor that only comes from this method.
Tsuney
Chicken meatballs
50,000 VND/Books
An exquisite dish featuring a secret recipe that has been passed down for over 20 years
The secret sauce has a sweet start note and a salty finish with hints of soy sauce. It’s recommended to enjoy it without any toppings first and just bite into it straight away. It features a characteristic twist of adding onions inside to soften the texture of the meat and make it fluffy. When served with the fluffy egg yolk, the flavor changes to a milder one. The sauce and egg perfectly blend together, allowing you to enjoy two distinct flavors in one bite.
Grilled Wagyu Yukke
Seared Wagyu Beef Youkhoe
180,000 VND
Perfect for a light snack with chopsticks
The cooking method can be selected from medium and well done. Our recommendation is medium, which offers the melt-in-the-mouth texture of wagyu beef. The fat is just right, making it easy to eat for both young and old alike. If you’re wondering what to order when you’re stuck, you can’t go wrong with ordering this dish. The sliced onions placed under the wagyu beef are sweet and when eaten with the meat, the natural flavor of the meat comes out.
3 pieces of sashimi (for 2 people)
Sashimi for 2 people 3 kinds
285,000 VND
You can immerse yourself in the feeling of eating like you do at home in Japan
The raw salmon is not smelly and has a crispy, fluffy texture. The skin is crispy and has a unique flavor that you can’t get enough of. The usual way to enjoy it is to eat it straight from the package the first time, and the second time is to season it with salt to enhance the flavors of the ingredients. When you take a bite of medium-ripened salmon, it melts instantly, and you can’t help but want to enjoy the lingering aftertaste again and again. Adding the red chili sauce as a side dish gives it a natural spiciness that transforms it into a more mature flavor.
