In Pham Viet Chanh, the trendy "Little Japan" of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, there is a place that presents authentic Edomae sushi on par with Ginza, Tokyo. This is Sushi Kiyota.

This restaurant recently became a hot topic among Korean travelers after a visit from actress Hyeri. Today, I will talk about why Sushi Kiyota is regarded as the pinnacle of Ho Chi Minh City's culinary scene, going beyond its status as a mere 'celebrity hotspot.'


The Chef, and The Philosophy

At the heart of Sushi Kiyota is Chef Kou Kiyo (@kou_kiyo_). His philosophy is clear: to present authentic Edomae sushi in Ho Chi Minh City with the same quality as in Japan.

The reason Kiyota's sushi is special lies in the top-grade ingredients flown in daily directly from Japan's Toyosu Market. The experience of tasting uni from Hokkaido and tuna from Aomori in the middle of Ho Chi Minh City is utterly surreal. The chef's precise knife skills and delicate control of the shari (sushi rice) bring out the ultimate flavor of each fish.


Price, and the Value Beyond It

The omakase course, where the finest ingredients and a master's skill meet, starts from 1,000,000 VND. The fact that you can experience the perfect narrative arc of an authentic sushi omakase—from appetizers to sushi, and then dessert—at a reasonable price of less than 100,000 Korean won is precisely why Sushi Kiyota is consistently loved as one of Ho Chi Minh City's top dining spots.

Sushi Kiyota is not simply a place that sells food.
It is a place to experience the purest form of Japanese gourmet culture within the dynamic city of Ho Chi Minh.

We hope you will add the most delicate and profound gourmet moment to your Ho Chi Minh City trip.
 

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