MANYA Sushi & Sake Izakaya

The story

MANYA Sushi & Sake Izakaya Brno | Gault&Millau Recognized Japanese Dining

The kitchen and its philosophy

MANYA Sushi & Sake Izakaya sits beneath the clock tower of Brno’s old town hall, delivering a distinctly playful approach to Japanese cuisine. The kitchen draws on traditional izakaya service rather than mimicking formal omakase counters. Gault&Millau recently awarded the venue an eleven, noting how the cooks prioritize imaginative pairings over convention. The team prepares smaller sized nigiri so diners can sample multiple varieties without filling up too quickly. Natural wines, biodynamic selections, and house-made kombucha round out the beverage program alongside imported sake.

Signature plates and seasonal specials

Duck hoisin gyoza have anchored the menu for five years, arriving crispy at the bottom and juicy inside with a rich homemade sauce. The staff folds more than three thousand pairs of these dumplings by hand each month to maintain consistency. Another steady favorite is the sake aburi roll, which marries seared arctic salmon with avocado and smoked mayonnaise. Seasonal rotations keep the Japanese cooking program active, including Osaka style okonomiyaki served every Sunday and a lighter lunch lineup featuring katsu sando and karaage donburi. Every dish arrives in traditional ceramic bowls designed for sharing.

The dining room and drinks

Retro maximalism defines the space, where layered wallpapers, vintage signage, and mismatched seating create a deliberately unpolished backdrop. Guests can claim a quiet corner for a two person meal or pull up chairs around low tables for group gatherings. The evening menu opens at seventeen o'clock on weekdays and shifts earlier on weekends to accommodate both workers and weekend visitors. Draft Kirin beer flows steadily beside curated sake bottles and non-alcoholic matcha sodas. The overall effect feels like a slice of nighttime Tokyo transplanted directly into the Czech capital.