At Shibui, Japanese fine dining is distilled into its most refined expression — purity of ingredient, precision of technique and serenity of setting. Framed by beachfront luxury in Nha Trang, the experience unfolds with omakase spirit and aesthetic restraint, earning Highly Recommended Best Japanese Restaurant at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025.
Within the private villa enclave of Gran Meliá Nha Trang, Shibui offers a Japanese dining experience defined not by spectacle, but by stillness, discipline and detail. The name itself references the Japanese concept of subtle, enduring beauty — an elegance that does not reveal itself at once, but deepens with attention. That philosophy shapes every dimension of the restaurant, from menu design to material palette.
The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Danny Yong, whose training under Michelin starred mentors and leadership across acclaimed Japanese restaurants in Southeast Asia inform a culinary style of exacting control and quiet confidence. His craft centres on sushi and sashimi, where knife work, rice calibration and temperature sensitivity are treated as essential architecture of taste.
Seafood is meticulously sourced and handled with reverence, presented through traditional Japanese methods and measured contemporary interpretation. Each piece is composed with intention — proportion, texture and timing aligned — allowing flavour to emerge with clarity rather than force. The omakase rhythm encourages trust between chef and guest, transforming dinner into a guided sensory narrative.
Design and atmosphere elevate the experience further. Minimalist geometry, warm wood tones and softened light create a contemplative environment overlooking the coast. Private dining rooms and personalised pacing reinforce discretion and exclusivity, while service remains intuitive and impeccably choreographed.
Recognised as Highly Recommended Best Japanese Restaurant at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, Shibui represents Japanese gastronomy at its most luxurious expression where refinement is measured in nuance, and beauty lives in restraint.
