Kasen Omakase
Kasen's counter set for service: gold-rimmed plates, chopsticks, wine glasses and pink roses along the black stone counter, with cream leather chairs and a mirrored wall reflecting the room.

Trust the chef

Omakase Saigonese

Born in Los Angeles, refined in Saigon.

The room

Ten seats. One counter.
Every course served within view.

Large pink orchid blooms sweeping over the counter, with the lit sake and spirits shelf behind and place settings and seating visible along the black counter.

The course

Fifteen courses,
composed for the evening.

Otsumami, sashimi and nigiri unfold alongside modern washoku dishes. Warm shari, carefully prepared fish and a measured rhythm carry the meal from one course to the next.

The menu follows the season and the ingredients available that week.

Each course is introduced as it is served.

A single piece of seared nigiri sushi at Kasen.
An assortment of sashimi with shiso leaf, edible flower and citrus, on a pale stoneware dish.
Courses
15
Length
1–1.5 hours

Choose your omakase.

Four Chef's choice menus at the counter; Sashimi, Seasonal and Wagyu also served in the private room. Seasonal availability shapes the details of each evening.

  1. Premiuma balanced introduction to the Kasen experience
  2. Sashimia menu centred on the clarity of raw fish
  3. Seasonalthe definition of true omakase
  4. WagyuA5 Japanese beef woven through the progression
Sake Pairingfour pours selected to follow the course

Available with any omakase menu.

View the full sushi menu

Gallery

A closer look.

A single piece of seared nigiri sushi, glistening, on a black plate with a gold rim.
A chef in Kasen whites holding a full loin of tuna.
Five plates of wagyu tartare, each finished with a single edible flower.
A spread of whole market fish and a block of tuna, arranged on wooden trays.
A chef holding a whole striped jack, fresh from the market.
A chef's hand pouring sauce over a plate of ikura and asparagus.
A chef's open hand holding a whole sea urchin.
Fresh myoga and citrus, prepared for service.
A seared piece of toothfish, plated with a citrus wedge and edible flowers.
A chef's hand placing a piece of chutoro maguro sushi on a white plate.

The private room

Your own room.
The complete Kasen experience.

For two to twelve guests, with the same fifteen-course progression served away from the main counter. Best suited to groups of four to eight.

A corner of the private room, a large abstract painting on the wall behind wine glasses set at the table.
A table set beneath oversized paper blossoms against a pleated amber curtain.
Kasen's private room, a long table set beneath a sculptural chandelier, with two abstract paintings and a lounge area visible behind.
Capacity
2–12 guests
Most comfortable
4–8 guests
Menu
Sashimi, Seasonal or Wagyu — Premium is counter-only
Explore private dining

The full counter

The entire counter,
reserved for your party.

Reserve all ten seats for one private gathering, with the counter and the evening entirely to yourselves. Choose from our Sashimi, Seasonal or Wagyu omakase — Premium is reserved for regular counter seating.

The full counter set and empty, awaiting one party, with an orchid centrepiece and low bar lighting.
A matte black bottle of IWA5 sake resting in its presentation box.
Request the full counter Call 0899 855 101

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Lineage

The Los Angeles roots behind Kasen.

Kasen's story begins with Hiko Sushi Los Angeles and Chef Shinji Murata. Under Kim Chu's direction, that philosophy has found its own expression in Saigon.

Read the full story

What sushiya means at Kasen

Kim Chu, who leads the counter at Kasen, in Kasen whites.
Kim Chu
Master Sushi Chef Shinji Murata, smiling behind his counter.
Shinji Murata

At a glance

Kasen at a glance.

Since 2018
Saigon's first omakase counter
Counter
Ten seats
Private room
2–12 guests, most comfortable 4–8; 10,000,000₫ minimum spend
Full-counter buyout
Available — Sashimi, Seasonal or Wagyu
Courses
Fifteen, 1–1.5 hours
Menus
Premium 2,800,000₫ (counter only) · Sashimi 3,800,000₫ · Seasonal 4,200,000₫ · Wagyu 4,000,000₫ · Sake Pairing 2,500,000₫
Prices
Exclude 5% service charge and 8% VAT
Hours
Daily, 10:30 – 22:00. Last arrival 21:30 — no fixed seatings
Address
101 Lê Thị Riêng, District 1
Leadership
Kim Chu leads the counter; lineage: Hiko Sushi Los Angeles and Shinji Murata

Questions

Good to know
before you reserve.

What is omakase?
Omakase means "I'll leave it to you" — the chef selects and serves each course, in sequence, built around the best ingredients available that day.
Where is Kasen located?
101 Lê Thị Riêng, Phường Bến Thành, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
What are Kasen's hours?
Open daily, 10:30 – 22:00. Last arrival is 21:30.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes. Reserve online or call 0899 855 101 — every request is confirmed by email or phone.
Can I book the private room or the full counter?
Yes. The private room seats two to twelve guests with a 10,000,000₫ minimum spend, and the full counter can be booked exclusively. Premium is not offered for either — only Sashimi, Seasonal and Wagyu are.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated — mention them when you reserve.
Do you have fixed seating times?
No — there are no fixed seatings. Reserve any time from 10:30 until last arrival at 21:30.

More questions? Visit our full FAQ

Before you come

Tell us what
your evening requires.

For dietary requests, private dining or help choosing a menu, call 0899 855 101.

You may also email kasenvietnam@gmail.com.

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