Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern: omakase at Minamo

Q: Does Minamo have a Michelin star?

Yes, Minamo has one Michelin star.1

At Minamo in Luzern, an 8-seat counter puts you in front of the chef as he prepares your omakase dinner. You leave the menu to the chef, so anyone wanting to choose every course à la carte needs a different format.

Updated 29 October 20263 min readHow we write the guide

Minamo’s wooden counter, empty seats and Mount Fuji panels behind it.

The choice, in short

Why choose it

All guests begin dinner together, so you follow the meal at the same pace as your neighbours at the counter.

Evening service

When to look elsewhere

For a Lucerne trip confined to Wednesday or Thursday, choose another restaurant: Minamo closes on both days.

Opening days

Yutaka Kobayashi’s counter

Born and raised in Japan, Yutaka Kobayashi has spent half his career there and half in Switzerland. He joined Mandarin Oriental Palace in March 2024.¹

The name Minamo means “reflections on the water surface”.²

For a private dinner, you can request a proposal from the restaurant.¹

When dinner begins

7pm

The evening service

Dinner starts at 7pm.¹

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The pairings

The 3 options

Wine pairing: from CHF 150.
Sake pairing: from CHF 150.
Wine and sake pairing: from CHF 150.

Something sweet

A sample dessert	The sample menu includes Japanese cheesecake with fig compote.²

The Palace rooms

Rooms and stays

3 dishes from the sample menu

The dish	The preparation	The accompaniment
Wagyu gyoza	Dashi broth	Myoga and green beans
Carabinero	Tempura	Shiso and yuzu kosho
Kagoshima Wagyu A5	Sukiyaki style	Shimeji mushrooms

These are examples: the menu may change with seasonal availability.²

Before you book

Do I need a reservation for Minamo?

Reservations are recommended.³

Does Minamo have a Michelin star?

Yes, Minamo has one Michelin star.¹

Can children dine at Minamo?

Children aged 10 and above are welcome. Babysitting for younger children may be available on request.³

The full menu

Open the menu

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