Located in the center of Son Tra peninsula, with heaven level, the Resort’s highest point of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, with panoramic views of the sea and the night sky. Tingara modern Japanese restaurant offers an elevated dining experience that brings together the finest elements of omakase, teppanyaki, and sushi.
The name “Tingara” is derived from the Okinawan word for “river of stars” (the Milky Way). The restaurant is perched in the rainforest 100m above sea level. Inside, giant blue fish mobiles gently glide above the guests as if swimming in the river of stars.
Tingara showcases Michelin-starred Chef Junichi Yoshida’s new era of teppanyaki, with Chef Tetsuhiko Isozaki leading the kitchen and Tsuneyoshi Taira as Sushi Head Chef. Tingara offers an elevated omakase journey, using only the highest-quality fresh seafood and Kuroge Wagyu beef from Japan and fresh, seasonal local ingredients – and an inspired curation of sakes and teas.
Design Concept
Created by Bill Bensley, the restaurant is a circular bird’s nest shape, with floor to ceiling windows and an encircling terrace. The interior integrates elements from both the sea (blue fish swimming high in the sky, in the “river of stars”) and the forest (douc langur monkeys supporting the tabletops). It is the Resort’s highest point, with panoramic views of the sea and the night sky.
Guests have a front row seat to either the breathtaking panoramic view of the sea and starry sky, or are seated directly in front of trio of cooking and preparatory stations. Tingara’s Chefs are theatrical and engaging, and every element of the experience contributes to a vibrant, playful atmosphere that still retains an upscale refinement.
Culinary concept & mindset
Tingara is a theatrical, live-kitchen centric omakase experience featuring teppanyaki, sushi, and robata charcoal grill dishes. Chef Yoshida has a mindset of shuhari, a philosophy of learning that progresses from adherence to rules to breaking and adapting them, and finally to transcending them to attain mastery.
Omakase, meaning “I leave it up to you,” is an intimate dining experience where the chef guides your journey, tailoring each dish to your taste. Seated face-to-face, you witness the chef’s artistry unfold-a captivating performance enriched with personal stories and thoughtful recommendations.
Teppenyaki: Chef Yoshida and team reimagines teppanyaki, blending tradition with modern innovation. Using teppan and charcoal grilling, the emphasis is on scent, temperature and harmony to bring out the full potential of each ingredient. The aim is to transform traditional teppanyaki style, where guests dip ingredients into their preferred sauces, by presenting each dish as a standalone creation while maintaining the highest quality. This approach transforms dining into a multi-sensory journey that engages sight, sound, and taste.
Sushi: Impeccably crafted nigiri, sashimi, and specialty rolls – with fresh, top-quality seafood sourced from both local waters and renowned international markets. With the spirit of wakon yōsai, we respect Western techniques and the culinary culture of Vietnam to offer a unique style of sushi found nowhere else.
Tingara team has developed a leading-edge menu in line with traditional Japanese culture and custom, focusing on Japanese sake, shochu, premium whisky, exciting cocktails, a shortlist of upscale wines, as well as Japanese tea and matcha making.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS
The Ultimate Crispy Steak, slow-cooked at a low temperature andfinished over high heat using Kishu Bincyotan charcoal
BEVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS
To support modern Japanese narrative of restaurant, Tingara‘s beverage experts have developed a leading-edge menu in line with traditional Japanese culture and custom, focusing on Japanese sake, shochu, premium whisky, exciting cocktails, a shortlist of upscale wines, as well as Japanese tea and matcha making.
RESERVATIONS CONTACT
Email: dining.icdanang@ihg.com
Hotline: +84 236 393 8888 | Ext. 6328
Address: InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort Son Tra Peninsula, Danang, 550000 Vietnam
