CHILAN
Ajina, Hatsukaichi
Restaurant in Hatsukaichi, Japan
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Reservation-only Vietnamese course dining in Hatsukaichi's Ajina district, recognized in Tabelog's 2024 Asian & Ethnic Cuisine 100 Best (West). The JPY 20,000+ price tier and Thursday–Saturday lunch-only schedule make it a special-occasion choice requiring advance booking: plan around the three-day service window or look to <a href='https://joinpearl.co/restaurants/douze-miyajima-hatsukaichi-restaurant'>Douze Miyajima</a> for broader availability.
About CHILAN
CHILAN in Hatsukaichi is a tightly scheduled, premium-priced dining option: hours are Thursday through Saturday, 12–3 PM, with Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday closed. The spending range is JPY 20,000–29,999, and the dress code is smart casual. CHILAN is also listed in Tabelog's 2024 Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST 100 selection, which gives the restaurant a clear point of recognition.
Premium Pricing and Limited Service Hours
The JPY 20,000–29,999 spend range places CHILAN in a special-occasion bracket for Hatsukaichi. The price band, the smart-casual dress code, and the limited daytime operating window from Thursday to Saturday make advance planning important. Specifics such as cuisine style, course structure, seating layout, payment methods, chef background, and reservation process should be confirmed directly before planning around the meal.
Booking and Access
Because CHILAN is open only Thursday through Saturday from 12–3 PM, planning matters even without making assumptions about how far ahead tables fill. If your Hatsukaichi dates do not overlap with those service hours, the restaurant will not fit your itinerary. Location details should be kept to Hatsukaichi.
How It Fits the Hatsukaichi Restaurant Landscape
Within Hatsukaichi, CHILAN stands out primarily for its premium price range, limited weekly service, smart-casual dress code, and Tabelog 2024 Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST 100 recognition. Diners comparing options can also look at allowed listings such as Douze Miyajima, Miyajima Sushi Tensen, Momiji Do Honten, Momiji Do Niban Ya, or アカイ, while treating each venue on its own details rather than assuming a shared format or cuisine.
Reservations: Confirm the current booking process directly with the venue or current listing before visiting. Dress: Smart casual. Budget: JPY 20,000–29,999. Access: Hatsukaichi.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 4 Chome-2-39 Ajina, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 738-0054, Japan
- Website
- chilan.jp
- Phone
- +81
Venue details
Ambiance
A serene, minimalist counter-style space that resembles a traditional storehouse, with an intimate, quietly sophisticated atmosphere focused on the interaction between chef, sommelier, and guests.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, Set menu
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Natural wine, Wine pairing
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 2020
Signature Dishes
Fresh spring rolls with sweet shrimp and pork belly
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 4 Chome-2-39 Ajina, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 738-0054, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12–3 PM
- Friday
- 12–3 PM
- Saturday
- 12–3 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- アカイ, Notable alternative
- Douze Miyajima, Notable alternative
- Miyajima Sushi Tensen, Notable alternative
- Momiji Do Niban Ya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Momiji Do Honten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Restaurant context
CHILAN occupies a distinct niche in Hatsukaichi: upper-midscale Vietnamese course dining with limited hours and a reservation requirement. At JPY 20,000–29,999 per head, it sits above Momiji Do Honten and Momiji Do Niban Ya (both under JPY 1,000) but below the ryokan tasting-menu tier. The Tabelog award confirms quality, but the Thursday–Saturday lunch-only window is the narrowest in the area, if your travel dates don't align, Douze Miyajima and Miyajima Sushi Tensen offer more flexible scheduling.
For diners prioritizing Vietnamese cuisine specifically, CHILAN is the only award-recognized option in Hatsukaichi; the next comparable Vietnamese venue is likely in Hiroshima city. If the schedule or price tier doesn't fit, consider アカイ for a different culinary angle within the area, or expand your search to Hiroshima's broader Asian dining scene. The trade-off is clear: CHILAN delivers recognized Vietnamese cooking in a residential setting, but you pay for exclusivity in both price and access.
Book CHILAN if your dates fall Thursday through Saturday, your budget accommodates the JPY 20,000+ spend, and you value Tabelog-recognized Vietnamese technique over service flexibility. If scheduling or price is a constraint, our full Hatsukaichi guide maps alternatives across formats and tiers.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHILAN worth it?
CHILAN may be worth considering if you are comfortable with a JPY 20,000–29,999 spend range and can fit its Thursday–Saturday, 12–3 PM hours into your Hatsukaichi plans. It is also listed in Tabelog's 2024 Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST 100 selection, but specific menu format and dishes should be confirmed directly.
What should I wear to CHILAN?
The dress code is smart casual. Check the venue's current guidance if you need more specific advice.
Is CHILAN worth the price?
The price range is JPY 20,000–29,999. Whether that is worthwhile depends on your budget, your interest in a premium Hatsukaichi dining stop, and the restaurant's current menu, which should be confirmed directly.
When is CHILAN open?
CHILAN is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 12–3 PM. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday.
