District 1 · Ho Chi Minh City
Omakase in District 1
A distinctly Saigonese omakase, in the heart of District 1.
Kim Chu has led Kasen’s counter since 2018, working with seasonal local ingredients and offerings from Japan’s live fish markets.
Watch each course take shape at the counter, or choose the private room for a gathering of 2–12 guests.
| Address | 101 Lê Thị Riêng, Phường Bến Thành, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Directions | Find Kasen on Google Maps |
| Hours | Daily, 10:30–22:00; last arrival at 21:30 |
| Experience | 15 courses, about 1–1.5 hours |
| Menus | Chef-selected omakase, shaped by the season |
| Seating | 10-seat counter; private room for 2–12 guests |
| Phone | +84 899 855 101 |
| Booking | Reserve online or call; every request is confirmed by email or phone |
Trust the chef
Why guests come back to this counter.
Kim Chu carries forward the sushi philosophy of Master Chef Shinji Murata of Hiko Sushi, Los Angeles — trusted sourcing, premium seasonal ingredients and techniques that reexamine shari and Edomae conventions. It's a discipline built to disappear into the result, in a District 1 counter with only ten seats.
The lineage behind the counter · What happens before a course arrives
The Kasen progression
From sashimi to sushi and cooked courses.
Sashimi opens the meal: carefully prepared and cut seafood, served with Kasen's own sauces and companion ingredients.
Sushi follows. Soft, delicate fish meets warm, distinctly seasoned shari—familiar sushi with a different feel.
Cooked washoku courses close the meal, bringing Kasen's refinement of Japanese tradition into the final dishes.
Counter or private room
Choose the setting for your evening.
The ten-seat counter is best for guests who want to watch each piece being made. The private room offers the same fifteen-course progression in a closed setting for two to twelve guests; it is most comfortable for four to eight.
Frequently asked questions
Planning an omakase dinner in District 1.
Who is the chef at Kasen?
Kim Chu leads the counter, carrying forward the sushi philosophy of Master Chef Shinji Murata of Hiko Sushi, Los Angeles.
Is there omakase near me in Ho Chi Minh City?
Kasen is a ten-seat sushi omakase counter at 101 Lê Thị Riêng, Phường Bến Thành, District 1, in central Saigon. If you are staying or working in District 1, it is a short taxi or ride-hail trip; reserve ahead to request your preferred date and time.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes. Use the Reserve button or call 0899 855 101. Every request is confirmed by email or phone.
Where can I view the Kasen omakase menus?
View the current omakase menus on the Kasen menu page.