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Sakai
Kaiseki & ramenKaisekiRamenBentoSapporo chefJapanese-owned
Restaurant Sakai is the personal project of Sapporo-born chef Hiroshi Sakai, former head chef at Grand Hotel Wien's Unkai — a refined, intimate space serving kaiseki-influenced menus, Japanese ramen and bento in Vienna's Josefstadt.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Josefstadt (8.)
- Chef
- Hiroshi Sakai
Plate № 17
About
Chef Hiroshi Sakai from Sapporo, Hokkaido, spent years as head chef at Grand Hotel Wien's Unkai, where he earned Gault&Millau 2 toques. His eponymous restaurant on Florianigasse represents a more personal and intimate expression of his cooking: kaiseki-influenced seasonal menus, authentic Sapporo-style ramen, and carefully crafted bento boxes. The restaurant bears his family name, underlining the deeply personal culinary vision behind every dish. With only four evenings of service per week, securing a reservation is both a challenge and a privilege.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sakai sits in Josefstadt (8.), 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 kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Chef-owner Hiroshi Sakai from Sapporo — one of Vienna's most credentialed Japanese kitchen talents
- Former Gault&Millau 2-toque head chef of Unkai now cooking intimately in his own-name restaurant
- Rare combination of kaiseki-style seasonal menus and authentic Sapporo ramen on the same menu
- Only four evenings of service per week — an exclusive, personal experience worth planning ahead for
Chef-owner Hiroshi Sakai from Sapporo. Former head chef at Unkai, Grand Hotel Wien. Gault&Millau noted. Only open Wed–Sat evenings.
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Frequently asked
About Sakai
- Is Sakai an authentic kaiseki & ramen restaurant in Vienna?
- Yes — Sakai is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki & ramen in Vienna: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Sakai located?
- Sakai is located at Florianigasse 36, 1080 Wien, Austria, Vienna, Austria in the Josefstadt (8.) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sakai?
- Sakai does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular kaiseki restaurants in Vienna we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Sakai?
- Sakai sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki & ramen of this format in Vienna.
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