The HỘI Menu at Yuzu Omakase Hanoi marks the restaurant’s first anniversary milestone, featuring a 21-course culinary journey — where Head Chef Lê Công (Yuzu Omakase Vietnam) and Head Chef Trụ Lang (Mùa Craft Sake) come together to create a dialogue between Japanese Omakase and the Vietnamese soul.

This special menu will be available for two exclusive nights — November 8 & 9, 2025, with limited seating, offering a rare experience where refinement and emotion intertwine in every moment.

The Origin of “HỘI”

From its very first days in Hanoi, Yuzu Omakase has been known as a destination for modern omakase artistry — where every meal unfolds as a journey of storytelling through flavors.

After a full year, Yuzu wished to mark this milestone with something truly special — a menu that not only celebrates the craft of omakase, but also serves as a heartfelt tribute to the guests who have accompanied Yuzu throughout this journey.

And so, the HỘI Menu was born — a meeting of two philosophies, two lands, and two culinary souls, crystallized through 21 exquisite courses that tell a story of harmony and reverence.

Developed from premium ingredients and signature creations of The One Menu, this menu is reimagined through the creative lens of two chefs, offering an experience that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.

Two Chefs – Two Philosophies

Chef Lê Công – The Ritual Spirit of Omakase
With over five years of culinary training in Tokyo, Chef Công embraces the philosophy of “ritual in every detail” — where every cut, every sauce stroke becomes a form of meditation. As the creative force behind Yuzu Omakase in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, he has brought Japanese cuisine to a deeply emotional dimension, telling stories through ingredients and technique.

Chef Trụ Lang – Emotion and Nature from Mùa
Chef Trụ brings warmth and freedom into his craft. Having worked at Michelin-starred restaurants such as Benu (San Francisco) and Journeyman (U.S.), he returned to Vietnam to found Mùa Craft Sake in Hội An, pioneering a zero-waste philosophy and introducing Vietnamese sake. Within the HỘI Menu, he infuses memories of childhood and the rhythm of Vietnamese nature — harmonizing them with the spirit of Japan.

Two chefs — two seemingly contrasting styles — yet they meet at one point: a shared reverence for ingredients and the emotions of every diner.

The Meaning of “HỘI”

“HỘI” is more than the name of a special menu — it is a symbol of connection:

• Hội ngộ (Reunion): where Chef Công and Chef Trụ come together to write a new chapter in Vietnamese–Japanese gastronomy.
• Hội tụ (Convergence): where seasonal ingredients from Vietnam and Japan unite in a 21-course culinary journey.
• Hội nhập (Harmony): where the refined philosophy of omakase blends seamlessly with the natural, free-spirited essence of Vietnamese izakaya.

Thus, the HỘI Menu is not merely a dining experience — it is a conversation through taste, a dialogue of craftsmanship, culture, and emotion.

A Journey of Flavors – Highlights of the Experience

The HỘI Menu at Yuzu Omakase Hanoi unfolds a 21-course sensory journey, where the seasonal essence of Japanharmonizes with Vietnamese memories and local ingredients imbued with soulful character.

Developed from premium ingredients and signature creations of The One Menu, each course is reimagined through the creative perspectives of two chefs, offering layers of taste that feel both familiar and intriguingly new.

Every chapter of the menu is a moment of convergence — where ingredients, techniques, and emotions intertwine to tell a story of connection between two culinary worlds.

The trio of appetizers begins with the flavors of Central Vietnam: Quảng Nam corn cake paired with Japanese scallop and caviar, Nam Ô fish salad tart, and a river prawn tartlet with lightly sour starfruit — three opening brushstrokes for the symphony of “Hội.”

Next comes Maguro Truffle Cao Lầu — an iconic dish of Hội An reimagined with three cuts of bluefin tuna, black garlic, and truffle, encapsulating the spirit of connection between tradition and modernity.

The delicacy of Botan Ebi — the “sweet shrimp in a bath” — is interlaced with 2-Type Crab Chawanmushi, featuring Cà Mau crab roe and Japanese snow crab meat, creating a rich, umami-filled, and silky harmony of flavors.

Awabi Nabe (Abalone Claypot Rice) brings a warm depth of comfort — with Japanese abalone simmered with rice and sweet corn broth, it unfolds as a quiet chapter of serenity.

The journey concludes with 2-Type Wagyu Yaki, where A5 Wagyu marinated in sake miso meets betel-wrapped beef tongue amid a warm, smoky aroma — evoking nostalgic memories of home through the refined lens of Japanese haute cuisine.

Each dish is more than a flavor — it is a fragment of memory retold through the language of omakase, where every detail carries a story of reverence and harmony.

Sake Pairing – The Soul of HỘI

A defining highlight of the HỘI Menu is the bespoke sake pairing curated by Yuzu Omakase in collaboration with MÙA Craft Sake — a pioneer in brewing sake from Vietnamese rice under a zero-waste philosophy. Each glass of sake is chosen not merely to accompany, but to converse with the dish — illuminating flavors, awakening aromas, and evoking emotions throughout every chapter of this 21-course journey.

The journey begins with MÙA Yuzu Cucumber — a refreshing sake infused with crisp notes of yuzu and cucumber, paired alongside Shima Aji, Sujiko, Nodoguro & Amur Caviar, and Akami Gold.
The gentle acidity and oceanic depth of flavors come together to create a refined, pristine opening to the experience.

Next is MÙA Nigori — a smooth, lightly sweet unfiltered sake that perfectly embraces the richness of Snow Crab and Cà Mau Crab in dishes like 2-Type Crab Chawanmushi or Maguro Truffle Cao Lầu, leaving behind a warm, silky aftertaste like flowing satin.

Moving into the middle of the journey, Yuki No Bijin Junmai Ginjo introduces delicate fruity aromas, striking a perfect balance with the umami depth of Awabi Nabe and Uni Toast, creating a chapter that feels both profound and light. As flame and richness meet, Izumibashi Black Dragonfly Kimoto Junmai becomes the ideal companion for Wagyu Yaki, Unagi, Ise Ebi Soup, and Pocky — a traditional sake with bold structure and depth, accentuating the harmony between heat and softness.

Finally, MÙA Pineapple Chilli closes the journey with vibrant tropical notes, where sweetness, spiciness, and acidity intertwine — a refreshing lift to the palate when enjoyed with Violet Mango Mochi, Yuzu Not Yuzu, and Housemade Petit Four, leaving a finish that is playful and delightfully unexpected.

Beyond the pairing, the HỘI Menu introduces a special experience — the Sake Bomb Ritual. Inspired by the joyful Izakaya tradition, Yuzu reimagines this ritual as a symbol of connection. During the two exclusive nights, guests will take part in the Sake Bomb Challenge, a lively moment of interaction where the winner will receive one limited-edition bottle of MÙA Craft Sake and two “The Rhythm” Omakase Lunch Sets — a refined gesture of gratitude for the guest who brings exceptional energy and spirit to the HỘI culinary journey.

Reflections from the First Guests

Before its official debut, the HỘI Menu was unveiled through an intimate private tasting dedicated to Yuzu’s dearest guests.

Every glance, smile, and shared word became a testament to the extraordinary synergy between the two chefs — when Japanese precision meets Vietnamese emotion, and when cuisine transcends boundaries to become a journey of memory, feeling, and cultural pride.

Event Information

Location: Yuzu Omakase Hanoi – 17 Thái Phiên, Lê Đại Hành, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội

Date: November 8 & 9, 2025

Experience: HỘI Menu – A 21-course omakase journey with bespoke sake pairing

Menu Price: 10,000,000 VND per guest

Special Gift: A limited-edition Craft Sake from “MÙA,” presented to each guest who experiences the HỘI Menu — a refined token of appreciation for your presence and shared emotions throughout this journey.

Limited seats – available for two exclusive nights only.

Reserve your seat now to be part of the HỘI Menu — where cuisine becomes a dialogue, and each dish serves as a heartfelt tribute to Yuzu Omakase Hanoi’s one-year journey.

Address:

• Yuzu Hanoi: 17 Thai Phien, Le Dai Hanh Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi
• https://www.facebook.com/yuzuomakase.hanoi/
• Hotline: 076.310.1717

• Yuzu Ho Chi Minh: 13, 34 Thuc Hoa Huan St, Ben Thanh Ward, D1, HCM
• https://www.facebook.com/yuzuomakase.hochiminh/
• Hotline: 093.631.5567