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Daihachi Sushi
Traditional Japanese sushiSushi barCounter diningJapan-trained chefVienna oldest sushiJapanese embassy quarter
Vienna's oldest sushi bar, Daihachi has served traditional nigiri and sashimi since 1993 — now at the Anantara Palais Hansen Hotel — with Japan-trained chef Kuo-Jung 'Peter' Pan at the counter.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Innere Stadt (1.)
- Since
- 1993
- Chef
- Kuo-Jung "Peter" Pan
- Owner
- Chao-Li Pan & Kuo-Jung "Peter" Pan
Plate № 63
About
Daihachi opened its doors in October 1993, making it Vienna's longest-established sushi bar with over 30 years of continuous operation. Owner and sushi master Kuo-Jung 'Peter' Pan trained in Japan and applies a pure, precision-focused philosophy: only sushi, sashimi and nigiri, each composed with meticulous knife work and first-class fish. The restaurant has recently relocated to the Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel on Schottenring — steps from the Japanese embassy — and its counter seats fill quickly with Japanese diplomats, expats and Viennese sushi aficionados. Gault&Millau has praised Pan's 'precision over spectacle' approach.
Neighborhood & visiting
Daihachi Sushi sits in Innere Stadt (1.), one of Vienna's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Vienna's oldest sushi bar — 30+ years of uninterrupted excellence since 1993
- Japan-trained chef Peter Pan's 'precision over spectacle' philosophy endorsed by Gault&Millau
- Frequented by Japanese embassy staff — the strongest possible endorsement of authenticity in Vienna
- Now at the prestigious Anantara Palais Hansen Hotel, combining historic legacy with a grand setting
Founded October 1993. Gault&Millau listed. Chef Peter Pan from Taiwan, trained in Japan. Current location at Anantara Palais Hansen.
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Frequently asked
About Daihachi Sushi
- Is Daihachi Sushi an authentic traditional japanese sushi restaurant in Vienna?
- Yes — Daihachi Sushi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for traditional japanese sushi in Vienna: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Daihachi Sushi located?
- Daihachi Sushi is located at Schottenring 26, Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel, 1010 Wien, Austria, Vienna, Austria in the Innere Stadt (1.) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Daihachi Sushi?
- Daihachi Sushi does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Vienna we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Daihachi Sushi?
- Daihachi Sushi sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for traditional japanese sushi of this format in Vienna.
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