Kappou Nishiyama Authentic Japanese omakase
The warm counter and Japanese sand-garden wall at Kappou Nishiyama

The heart of Saigon · 144/1 Pasteur

Authentic Japanese Omakase. In the heart of Saigon.

At 144/1 Pasteur in central Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Kappou Nishiyama serves authentic Japanese omakase at an intimate counter. Chef Han leads the kitchen, with all fish imported from Japan and standard, seasonal and Premium courses.

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Lunch omakase 1,000,000 VND++
Google 4.6 ★★★★★ · 146
Location Pasteur · District 1

Omotenashi · Japanese hospitality

A Japanese welcome, here in Saigon

Authentic omakase is as much about care as it is about craft. Rooted in the Japanese spirit of omotenashi, Nishiyama brings the quiet warmth of the counter to the heart of Saigon: a dish placed with intention, an ingredient explained, a welcome that feels personal.

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The chef welcomes guests to Nishiyama's warm timber counter beneath the sand-pattern wall
The quiet warmth of a Japanese counter

Japanese omakase · Standard and seasonal

The Menu

Looking for an omakase lunch in Ho Chi Minh City? At 144/1 Pasteur, Kappou Nishiyama’s standard lunch is 1,000,000 VND++ per person, Monday–Saturday, 11:30–14:00. It brings together seasonal appetizers, six sushi, tempura, miso soup and dessert. Service charge and VAT are extra.

Menus are shown in English, Japanese, and Vietnamese. Prices exclude 5% service charge and applicable 8–10% VAT. Seasonal names, fish and course details may change with availability.

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At the counter

From Japan, with intention

Fish imported from Japan are at the heart of the omakase. Careful preparation lets their character lead, from the first slice of sashimi to the last piece of nigiri. Take a seat close enough to watch, ask, and savour the detail.

  1. 01ReceiveFish imported from Japan
  2. 02PreparePrepared with intention
  3. 03PlaceOne guest at a time
  4. 04SettleThe next course begins
Japan, through the chef's hands
Whole red and silver fish presented on the timber counter The day's catch Four seasonal dishes, with glazed fish, sashimi, roe and a teapot broth Little compositions Two chefs serving guests along Nishiyama's warm timber counter Across the counter A fresh slice of sashimi lifted with chopsticks above a blue ceramic plate One perfect bite Six nori hand rolls with fish and roe arranged in wooden stands on the counter Wrapped by hand Nishiyama's sushi selection with nigiri, roe and hand rolls, shown in the restaurant's original lunch artwork An omakase selection

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Guest proof

4.6 ★★★★★ 146 Google reviews

“Great place for a curated omakase experience. Been there twice now and the menu is never the same. Great food and service.”

The chef carefully prepares a course behind Nishiyama's timber counter

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A little Japan, in the heart of Saigon

Lunch is served Monday through Saturday and dinner daily. Guests with dietary restrictions, including those who cannot eat raw fish, should notify the restaurant before visiting.

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Address
144/1 Pasteur, Sài Gòn
Ho Chi Minh City 700000
Hours
Mon–Sat · 11:30–14:00 / 17:30–22:00
Sun · 17:30–22:00
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Essential omakase menu with lunch and dinner selections
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Whole red and silver fish presented on the timber counter