Unforgettable vacations deserve unforgettable dining experiences – and that’s precisely what Hiroshi, a unique Japanese restaurant, offers. From the moment you step inside the restaurant’s doors, the dedication to providing an exceptional experience is evident. The restaurant walls are dressed in sandy desert shades and lead you invitingly toward the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Having taken your seat to gaze out towards the golden sunset, you can look over the menu, which has been planned with the level of exquisite attention to detail that is associated with Japanese cuisine.
Hiroshi, located at Puerto Vallarta’s Hotel Mousai, offers inventive seafood, traditional Japanese favorites, and succulent meat dishes packed with flavor.
Best Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta has one of the best dining scenes in Mexico. The incredible seafood on its doorstep inspires most restaurants here. At almost every turn, you can find an abundance of fresh shrimp, oysters, and the local specialty of octopus in seafood restaurants.
The list of restaurants in the city is almost endless, so it speaks volumes of the quality of Hiroshi, which is the best Japanese restaurant in Puerto Vallarta.
Hiroshi has a prime location in the city’s hotel zone and stands apart from the crowd through its craft and imagination.
The menu is contemporary Japanese but draws on classic Mexican staples to create new and unique concepts. The result is a menu that offers crisp, soft, subtle, and powerful options.
A meeting of worlds: Japanese and Mexican fusion
Your eyes will be quickly drawn to Hiroshi’s clever and creative takes on popular Mexican staples. Crispy tostadas come topped with tuna or vegetable wontons, while the tacos are filled with spicy marinated tuna.
Read on beyond the appetizers, and you will find the Mexican Makis. This dish combines fresh tuna and Kani Kama alongside the bold flavors of California peppers and a squeeze of lime.
Traditions from the east: Classic Japanese dishes
You will be transported to Asia through the work of Hiroshi’s talented chefs. The traditional Japanese cuisine offerings begin with dumplings paired with a rich smoked plum sauce, crunchy mixed tempura, and a light miso soup.
Next is the delightful authentic sushi. Cut with precision and served with passion, the sashimi arrives on your plate perfectly presented. The sushi bar options are extensive – featuring scallops, salmon, Mahi Mahi, seared tuna, and more.
The Maki showcases what Japanese food lovers genuinely get excited about – combinations of the subtle and the sharp, the clean and the precise flavors. Salmon, crab, and shrimp are balanced with mango, avocado, and cucumber to create several compelling options.
Finally, there are Hiroshi’s signature dishes. These represent fantasies of Japanese food. The butter lobster tail and black cod bring out the best in the local seafood. The Teriyaki and Aji Kiro Wagyu are also highlights of the menu and come highly recommended.
Mezcal to Sake: Final touches to accompany your dinner
Of course, no fine dining experience with an ocean view would be complete without a cocktail. Hiroshi’s signature cocktails include the fruity and refreshing Cool Breeze, Red Passion, and The Muse, designed to be sipped beside the sunset. Meanwhile, the Salazarito is the perfect drink to mark your time in Mexico – bringing together Mezcal, Strega liqueur, lime juice, and coriander. But while you are visiting the restaurant, you need to try the Hiroshi Martini, which has lychee-flavored Sake and lime juice.
For the whole Japanese restaurant experience, you can pair your meal with Sake. Each bottle is carefully sourced before it heads to Hiroshi to provide you with options and the perfect accompaniment during your visit there.
Book a table at Hiroshi
An evening at one of the best restaurants in Puerto Vallarta is sure to be one of the highlights of your trip, so making a reservation is a must.
The popular Japanese restaurant opens its doors every evening at 6:00 pm and runs service until 11:00 pm. Access to Hiroshi is exclusively reserved for Hotel Mousai guests, who are asked to dress in elegant casual.
Reservations can be made by calling +52 (322) 176 0738 ext. 6200 or 6202.
