Hibana by Koki

Hibana by Koki is Hanoi's most luxurious dining counter and one of the city's three one-Michelin-star restaurants. It sits in the basement of the Capella Hanoi hotel and seats just 14 guests around a teppanyaki grill, which makes every meal feel like a private performance. It holds one star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Vietnam.

The cooking is led by chef Hiroshi Yamaguchi, whose friendly manner sets the tone for the evening. Teppanyaki is cooked directly in front of guests on a flat iron griddle, so the meal is as much about watching the chef's knife and timing as it is about eating, and the Michelin inspectors describe being cosseted from start to finish during this theatrical dining experience.

The menu is built on premium Japanese ingredients. Seafood such as abalone, spiny lobster, sea urchin and Hokkaido hairy crab is flown in from Japan every fortnight, and the beef is certified Kyori wagyu that arrives monthly from the Yaeyama islands. The dishes are rich and complex in flavour, and there is a notable sake list to match. Because everything is cooked in front of you, conversation with the chef is part of the meal, which suits diners who enjoy learning about ingredients and technique. Let the team know about allergies when booking.

Hibana is open from Tuesday to Saturday, with lunch from 11.30am to 1.30pm and dinner from 6pm to 10pm; it is closed on Sunday and Monday. With so few seats, booking ahead is essential, especially for dinner. Reservations can be made through the Capella Hanoi website or by calling the hotel. The restaurant is accessible to wheelchair users and has parking at the hotel. Lunch is a slightly shorter and more relaxed way to experience the counter. This is among the most expensive meals in the city, so it is best kept for a celebration.

Capella Hanoi is at 11 Le Phung Hieu Street in Hoan Kiem district, so a walk to Hoan Kiem Lake afterwards makes a complete evening. It suits couples and small groups of food lovers who want something completely different from the city's street food.