Moscow · Sushi · omakase
WA Garden – AYU
Omakase sushiJapanese omakaseSeasonal seafoodWhite Rabbit Family
AYU is Moscow's dedicated omakase sushi counter within the WA Garden Japanese Courtyard project, serving seasonal Russian cold-water seafood in the classical Japanese style.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Presnensky (TsAO)
- Chef
- Mikhail Chagai
Plate № 08
About
AYU — named for the Japanese sweetfish — is the omakase sushi pillar of WA Garden, a three-restaurant Japanese courtyard complex in the Romanov Dvor business centre. The menu centres on the seasonal fish of Russia's northern and eastern seas, with the chef sourcing locally while honouring traditional Japanese preparation methods. Chef Mikhail Chagai works at an intimate counter format that mirrors the relationship between sushi-ya and guest found in Japan. The WA Garden project was developed by White Rabbit Family, Russia's most acclaimed restaurant group, whose team made research trips to Japan before opening. The result is a formally structured omakase experience with genuine philosophy and disciplined product selection, qualifying under the strong traditional approach criterion.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Classical omakase format at an intimate counter — the most authentic sushi dining structure
- Seasonal Russian northern seafood sourced and prepared with Japanese precision
- Part of White Rabbit Family's WA Garden project, built after extensive research trips to Japan
- Three-restaurant Japanese courtyard setting unique in Moscow's dining landscape
Brand chef listed as Alexey Kogay; head chef listed as Mikhail Chagai. Non-Japanese chefs qualify under 'Strong traditional approach' given documented Japan research trips, classical omakase format, and White Rabbit Family's commitment to authentic Japanese standards.
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