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Cuisine can take countless forms: from street food stalls and vendors to luxurious restaurants. No matter where it's served, as long as the food is captivating and awakens all the senses of the diner, that place deserves to be visited again and again.
In the culinary world, there is also a luxury model called...Fine-dining.This is considered a sophisticated and high-end form of dining, intended for affluent diners.fine-diningHere, we not only eat but also experience the ambiance, decor, impeccable service, and even a touch of luxury… In Hanoi, there is a restaurant…fine-diningStill relatively new, it offers high-quality, unique, and authentically Japanese A5 Wagyu beef dishes. If you're a Wagyu beef enthusiast, join Travellive in exploring this through this article.
"Farm to table" - from farm to table
Ushino Kura Wagyu Dining is located on Wanbao Street, a bustling and charming street in the heart of the capital. The restaurant itself boasts a minimalist design, harmonizing with the street and truly embodying the essence of a Japanese restaurant.
Within the restaurant grounds, a lush green landscape of tastefully arranged miniature gardens intertwines with a charming, picturesque pathway. Stepping inside, the dominant color scheme shifts to gray and black, with walls and leather-upholstered tables and chairs. Using cool tones and a modern design, Ushino Kura strives to minimize extravagant decorations, focusing instead on a cohesive dining experience. Ushino Kura also features an open kitchen where chefs prepare a few visually appealing dishes.
Before the meal, staff will introduce and describe in detail the quality of the ingredients and the restaurant's "signature" features. It is known that all the beef used in Ushino Kura is sourced from more than 10 of the restaurant's own farms, with a strict breeding process ensuring that the beef from farm to table is always premium A5 Wagyu.
For first-time fine-diners, restaurant staff will advise and design a menu to provide a harmonious culinary experience. You can start with the Yuki set – one of the restaurant's "signature sets," which has left many diners amazed and delighted by the tender, juicy beef that melts in your mouth, along with the aroma that spreads throughout your palate.
Many diners consider the beef the best, especially the marbled beef with its beautiful marbling of fat and lean meat. The dish is always served with three dipping sauces. A little tip for those planning a visit: try eating the beef without dipping sauce; you'll fully appreciate the fresh, sweet, and fragrant flavor of the A5 beef, especially with the smoked cherry wood-grilled cuts.
Besides fine-dining, what else is great about Ushino Kura?
Typically, the portions of a fine-dining meal are not excessive, because with this style of eating, the chef wants to convey the experience and focus on flavor rather than simply eating to feel full. At Ushino Kura, dishes are served on small, delicate Japanese ceramic plates. Besides meat, the menu includes many seasonal vegetables to balance the flavors. The spirit of Japanese cuisine is also reflected in each dish – not only in the premium Wagyu beef or seasonal vegetables, but also in the way the chef arranges the food to complement each other in both taste and presentation.
Fine-dining restaurants are often chosen for dinner, but with Ushino Kura, things become more diverse as the owner also sells lunch sets (specifically designed) and takeout options for those who want to eat at home. Opened in early 2020, Ushino Kura also had to cope with periods of intense pandemic activity. The delivery menu model was born from this and has been maintained to this day, thanks to the positive reception from customers.
In conclusion
Fine dining, in general, always retains a certain distinctive character, but each European, Japanese, or Vietnamese restaurant will have a different way of expressing and showcasing it. What makes a Japanese fine-dining restaurant like Ushino Kura different? It still adheres to the Japanese philosophy of balance and harmony, but is enhanced by unique ingredients and refined cooking techniques.
The secret is that the restaurant's ice cream (sobert) dessert is so delicious that you'll find it hard to stop after just one serving. There are two flavors to choose from: Matcha and Yuzu; Matcha has a slightly bitter, fragrant taste, while Yuzu is refreshing and... unforgettable.
Additional information
Ushino Kura Hanoi
Website: ushinokura.vn
Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Address: 44/4 Van Bao, Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
The price for a single-serving meal ranges from 3 million VND. Please note that the restaurant only accepts orders for 2 sets or more.
