Kaiseki cuisine restaurant Hanao

Experience the essence of Kaiseki cuisine in a relaxing undeveloped woodland setting.

The Hataga region of Aki-ku is about a 30-minute drive from center of Hiroshima city. In an undeveloped woodland area with terraced rice fields all ar read moreound, there is a sloping road just wide enough for one car, and a single barn stands at the top of the hill. This building is [Hanao], one of Hiroshima's famous Kaiseki restaurants. The head chef, Satoshi Ozaki, has over 40 years of experience, and he runs this restaurant by reservation only, serving only a few groups per day. The concept of hospitality within Japanese tea ceremony, which Ozaki has learned for many years, forms the foundation for his method of customer service. In his own words, "I take pride in personally selecting fish and vegetables at the market every morning." Maximizing the potential of these ingredients, he welcomes guests with dishes reflecting his sincerity. Japanese cuisine is built on the aesthetic of removing all unnecessary elements, and he takes this concept to heart, crafting "food where the individual ingredients call out to the customer." This restaurant provides the true essence of Kaiseki cuisine. learn more from chef