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Located in the heart of Vienna, UNKAI is a premier Japanese restaurant situated on the 7th floor of the Grand Hotel. This elegant dining venue offers a unique blend of traditional Japanese cuisine and modern culinary artistry, making it a must-visit for both locals and tourists. Known for its exquisite sushi and teppanyaki grill, UNKAI provides an unforgettable dining experience with stunning views of the city.

UNKAI is renowned for its authentic Japanese food, featuring a diverse menu that caters to various tastes. Highlights include:

Teppanyaki grill experience with skilled chefs preparing dishes right in front of you.

A wide selection of sushi, including fresh nigiri and maki rolls.

Vegetarian options available, ensuring a delightful experience for all diners.

An extensive drink menu featuring fine wines, cocktails, and Japanese sake.

Conveniently located at Kärntner Ring 9, UNKAI is surrounded by some of Vienna's most iconic landmarks. Visitors can easily explore nearby attractions such as the Vienna State Opera, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the vibrant Kärntnertor Theater. After enjoying a meal at UNKAI, take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful streets of the Innere Stadt, soaking in the rich culture and history of Austria's capital.

Stylish dining room with teppanyaki grill & classic Japanese cuisine given a creative spin.

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A lovely rooftop restaurant with an elegant design. Very nicely presented authentic Japanese food, which was delicious. The service is also very attentive and friendly. We came for a birthday dinner and had a great five course meal.  They also have a good vegetarian selection.

Dogs are welcome at the restaurant, and our dog was kindly offered a bowl of water too.

I recommend this fine restaurant for special occasions.

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Dinner | 1 person | 67€

tldr: good food, high prices

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I ordered some Oolong tea, the 12 mixed Nigiri (substituting the Tuna with Ama Ebi due to preference) as well as 1 Scallop and 1 Eel Nigiri each. Additionally I got served a bit of pickled/marinated mackerel as a free starter.
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Pros:

The mixed set, which goes for 42€, had a nice bit of variety. Fish seemed high quality, fresh, and tasted great. Ratio of fish to rice seemed just right. Rice perfectly seasoned.

The single sushi are quite expensive but were, alongside the Ama Ebi, the stars of the night. Both scallop and eel (7€ and 10€ respectively) were exceptional.

The service staff was friendly and polite as well as knowledgeable about the dishes they served.
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Cons:

Sadly the salmon roe Nigiri was kind of a let down as it did not at all feel balanced in flavour (not enough rice) and had several hard pieces of rice in it. The octopus Nigiri, while great in taste, was rather chewy and hard to eat. Portions were more on the small side which was to be expected.

Ginger and wasabi seemed standard (not sure if real wasabi or cheap paste which would be a shame with prices like these).

Waiting time to be noticed when wanting to pay were a bit long but this could have been due to the table I was seated at being not that easily visible.
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Overall I had a pleasant experience (if you ignore the few hard pieces of rice and the chewy octopus) and was very happy with the food.

I did have a coupon (which made dinner a lot more affordable), however it was not considered in this review.

Would I go again? I don't know. As amazing as the food might have been, 67€ (without tip) is still quite a lot of money. The little slip ups might not seem too problematic but in this price range and when talking about a Michelin Star restaurant it shouldn't happen. Maybe revisiting for special occasions and probably with another coupon but definitely not on a daily basis (at least for now).
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S Tier: Scallop, Eel

A Tier: Ama Ebi, Yellow Tail

B Tier: Squid, Salmon, Sea Bream, Sea Bass

C Tier: Ebi

D Tier: Mackerel, Oktopus

E Tier: Salmon Roe

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This Hotel has the best Japaneese Cuisine Restaurant in town. Very elegant syle, clean and amazing staff. You will not know what you have missed if you don’t visit this place. Restaurant is on the 7th floor of the Grand Hotel in Vienna. Booking in advanced is recommended.

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Went here for AfterWorx all-you-can-eat sushi. The fish is high quality and there are plenty of choices. The sushi chef prepared the sushi fresh (12 choices) and 6 choices maki are available on a plate. All delicious and worth its price considering the quality and freshness.

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I think it's a beautiful place to visit, but to be honest, I wasn't impressed. There's nothing more to say.

UNKAI: Luxury Japanese Restaurant in Vienna's Grand Hotel

UNKAI is a stylish restaurant located in the Grand Hotel Vienna, offering a unique dining experience with a creative spin on classic Japanese cuisine. The elegant dining room features a teppanyaki grill and provides breathtaking views of the city.

UNKAI

Savor authentic Japanese cuisine at UNKAI in Vienna's Grand Hotel. Indulge in exquisite flavors and a stunning city view. Book your table now!

UNKAI: Luxury Japanese Restaurant in Vienna's Grand Hotel

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