Hatsu Restaurant

The story

Hatsu Restaurant Brno | A Japanese-Korean Culinary Concept

Roots and Responsibility

Hatsu Restaurant Brno began as a Japanese-Korean culinary project born from two brothers sharing a single vision for their first independent venture. The name translates to the beginning or first child, a meaning reflected in their logo where a sun rises over a bonsai tree and a mountain range. The landscape represents Mount Fuji alongside the Trường Sơn Đông in Vietnam, anchoring the kitchen’s cultural heritage. Owner and chef Hoàng Vũ Văn works alongside his brother and sushi master Tùng Phạm Thanh to maintain that deliberate pace.

Wood and Warm Light

Guests step into a dining room reflecting the quiet discipline of Japanese-Korean cuisine. Plank flooring and low wooden panels guide the eye toward softly lit booths and communal tables. This layout prioritizes conversation while keeping sightlines open to the kitchen counter.

Flavors and Recognition

The kitchen draws a score of twelve points from Gault&Millau for its careful balance of textures and temperatures. Starters like Korean sweet chicken arrive crispy outside and glazed inside, while tuna tataki offers a clean sear over raw flesh. Hot plates such as beef teriyaki and spicy seafood stews anchor the broader East Asian flavor profile. Rolls like the Dracarys salmon blend pickled eel and burnt fish with a light mayo emulsion.