Hakuun

Shingo Sakamoto doesn’t have to tell you how he respects nature’s bounty; his ingredients do the talking. His adroit culinary techniques tease out the flavours of carefully selected abalone, crab and puffer fish. The effect he looks for is deliciousness at the instant food touches the lips. Soup dishes waft with the aroma of freshly drawn broth, infused with bonito shaved just before serving. Grilled pieces are wreathed in the fragrance of charcoal, locking in flavour. Cuisine refined by care without compromise.

1. Zen-inspired Concept: Hakuun's name is derived from the Zen term 'white cloud', symbolizing a carefree and detached spirit. 2. Fragrance and Temperature Prized: The restaurant emphasizes the importance of fragrance and temperature in its culinary experience, with dishes carefully crafted to showcase these elements. 3. Innovative Japanese Cuisine: Hakuun offers a unique take on traditional Japanese cuisine, with original and skillful preparations such as char-grilled beef and game, straw-roasted meats, and bespoke broths.

Signature Ingredients

• Charcoal-grilled sweetfish: A highlight of the menu, this fish is grilled over charcoal to enhance its natural flavors, showcasing the restaurant's dedication to traditional Japanese cooking techniques.
• Conger eel broth: This bespoke broth is crafted with precision, utilizing fresh conger eel to create a rich and flavorful base that elevates various dishes, reflecting the restaurant's focus on seasonal and high-quality ingredients.
• Matsuba crab: Known for its delicate sweetness and tender meat, Matsuba crab is featured prominently in the restaurant's offerings, emphasizing the use of seasonal seafood that is both luxurious and representative of Japanese cuisine.
• Soft-shelled turtle chawanmushi: This unique dish highlights the restaurant's innovative approach, using soft-shelled turtle to create a savory custard that is both rich and comforting, showcasing the chef's skill in balancing flavors and textures.
• Artisanal sake: Carefully selected to complement the dishes, the sake served at Hakuun enhances the dining experience, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to pairing traditional beverages with modern culinary creations.

Tasting Menu

• Kaiseki: ¥40,000

Average Cost

• Dinner: €179.37 - €239.16