Wow what a great deal! Good bang for the buck in this cute little Japanese restaurant tucked in an…read moreunassuming street, almost alley, in Tsui Sha Tsui. Last call is 2:30 and we got there around 2pm on a Sunday. We had wait a little for the bar to clear up. It's a very small restaurant with only maybe capacity for 20 people or so. We ordered a sashimi lunch set and a tempura set and man it was such a great deal! My sashimi set includes almost 10 pieces of assorted fish like yellowtail, maguro, salmon, imitation crab (don't care), but hey they put amaebi and toro on my plate too and that was quite a nice surprise! Not only the sashimi was plentiful and amazing, my set also came with the steamed egg, miso soup and some pickled vegetables! The tempura was pretty good too and I liked the fried fish, very flavorful and tender! The sashimi set cost around $220 and the tempura a little less than $200. The prices are reasonable for the portions and the quality! Very great deal! Just come here earlier and be prepared to wait.

Boyfriend and I wanted to have a more pricey dinner so we are on vacation…read more This is a really cute, small restaurant. They closed at 10:30pm and we showed up at about 8:30pm. One of the waitress approached us and apologized that they were busy and no seats available. She walked around and came back to tell us that there should be seating at 9pm, and so we told her, "no problem, we will be back then." We walked around the block and went to the mall to kill time. When we got back about 8:50pm, we waited another 15 minutes, which was fine. We could tell it was busy and every seat in the place was taken (they had group celebrating a birthday-- they offer birthday cake!) By the time we were seated, half the place was getting up to leave. Every staff member starts their sentence with "I am sorry.." which they have nothing to be sorry for!-- but just could be their way of being polite. The waitress who took our order was an older lady. She's the one who approached us when we first arrived, who seated us, and took our order. Her English was pretty good, with a very thick accent (of course) but you can understand her. If you couldn't she will repeat herself or try to say it in a different way. She offered many great selections!-- including which needs to be dipped into their special soy sauce and regular soy sauce. We had sashimi of: baby tuna, tuna, salmon, sea urchin, yellowtail.. and a few others I can't remember. And one tuna roll. Their wasabi is delicious! Everything is fantastic! They offer coke, sprite, and orange juice, along with different types of alcohol. The staff is always busy, literally hurrying along. They come over and wipe down the soy sauce drops that are on the table. They switch out your plates once they start to look a little too used, and always makes sure your drinking glass is full. One of the best services I've ever had! I did have to ask for the check, but maybe they do that so you can enjoy your stay and not feel like you need to leave. Our bill was just a little under $250 USD, but that was expected with all the sushi we had, and just what we were looking for. We highly recommend this place!

I have been wanting to come to Okra for a while. They are only open for dinner so took some time TK…read morefind a free evening to come. The food didn't disappoint. Some detractors will say the food is overpriced or the portions are small. I found both to be pretty reasonable. The B sides aren't big per say but they are big enough to share with the assumption that you are ordering more than one. Overall rating based on: 1) Food: 5 stars 2) Creativity: 5 stars 3) Atmosphere: 4 stars (place is kind of cramped and the seating is a bit uncomfortable) 4) Value: 4 stars Recommended dishes: Brussel sprouts, hamachi crisp, unagi rice I had the hamachi crude, Brussel sprouts, fried chicken sandwich, matcha cookie and unagi rice. Everything I had was delicious and had a unique take on the dish. The hamachi crudo came with thinly shredded tofu skin flavored with scallion oil. The tofu skin surprisingly was the star of the dish. Really unique taste and delicious. The Brussel sprouts with ok sauce and Xinjiang raisins. The Brussel sprouts had a nice char to them leading to a crisp outside and tender inside. No bitterness in this dish and the raisins added a nice touch. The choice of ingredients shows the thought put into this dish as Xinjiang raisins are some of the best I've had. The unagi rice was cooked over the charcoal stove. Hong Kong influence is clearly present as the rice had the crispy bits that are present in the local clay pot rice. The unagi was nicely prepared. On thing that could have made this even better would have been some sauce that ties the rice and the unagi together. I had come here in large part to try the fried chicken sandwich. Although, the fried chicken sandwich was good it didn't live up to the expectations in my head. The bread to chicken ratio was a bit off. While the chicken was juicy with a nice breading the bread wasn't that great and a sandwich is really dependent on having great bread. The matcha cookie was also good but not fantastic. I would order both again. Definitely will come back here again.

Fusion Japanese! Not bad and service was great! They squeezed us in! Small little place, mostly bar…read moreseating. Some food were delicious and some items we order had teriyaki sauce, which I don't care for much, but would be good if I like that flavor!

I've been coming here for while a while, at least a few years. Finally I feel qualified to give a…read morereview. Sushi Kuu is a fairly standard high end Japanese restaurant, of which there are MANY in Hong Kong. It is essentially Hong Kong people's favorite type of cuisine, so it's a really competitive space. The ambiance is quite nice here, so I would recommend it as a place to come after work with colleagues or with an SO or even your family. I've had a lot of things here and most things are pretty good, though fairly pricey, such as the sukiyaki, the sashimi, the sushi, the cod... the cod is probably my favorite. Recently, Sushi Kuu has seen the effects of shrinkflation. For those of you not familiar, this is kind of like inflation, however instead of increasing prices, they keep prices steady but shrink portion size. Personally, I would prefer inflation, but I kind of understand why they do this.

Japanese restaurants are easy to find in HK, with most offering small variations on the same menu,…read moreSushi-Kuu isn't particularly original but the setting is comfy, clean and cool- with jazz music playing while the sushi chefs ply their trade. For starters the Tofu Salad is really worthwhile- a nice blend of east and west that includes pine nuts, micro herbs and diced avocado. The edamame is nice and hot, but there's enough for 4 in a single serving. The broiled sushi has a nice twist, offering salmon, tuna, scallop, yellowtail all with a simply seared top. The pork on rice is billed as black Japanese pork chop but is really just deep-fried pork with egg on rice- a staple of any Japanese restaurant. Fill up on sushi and order the rice in soup with salmon or plum. A great way to fill up.

Wow amazing and the best place in the world so far for me for tempura!!! And yes that's also what…read morethey're known for as they have a tempura bar! Their sashimi and everything else were fresh and exquisite too! The restaurant is located on the 4th (as I remember) inside Four Seasons in the IFC mall. The front is a bit dim but you can't miss the giant blue ball there. The lunch sets offer very reasonable prices but your wallet might be broken if you go there for dinner so I suggest you try their lunch first before you take the jump. Lunch sets include teppanyaki, sashimi and tempura sets. Plenty to choose from! I got the Kagoshima kurobuta (black Berkshire from a specific locality in Japan) katsudon (breaded pork cutlets over rice) lunch set which comes with a small bowl of Inaniwa udon. Bonus includes a dessert that was not stated on the menu so make sure you ask! My mom got the tempura lunch set and it comes with sooooo many items and it seems like they never stop bringing out food so id say that one is a better deal than the katsudon, but the katsudon is the best I've had in my life so far!! The pork in the katsudon was so flavorful and was deep fried to perfection! The rice they used was of excellent quality which was also cooked to the perfect texture. Then the egg and sautéed onions... The flavor was just addicting and I finished everything in the bowl! Normally I don't finish the rice! The udon was amazing too. This lunch set is highly recommended! The tempura set includes many items as stated on the menu, but the tempura and the sashimi are the stars of the set, of course. It's good to see they gave us freshly ground wasabi for the sashimi. Score! The yellowtail was very fresh and had the perfect fat/meat cut. Then the tempura. It's the first time I get to sit at a tempura bar where the chef deep fries your order behind the fryer with a big shiny copper lid. He deep fries small batches and we eat as we go. Tempura items include shrimp, mushrooms, root vegetables, etc. tempura is supposed to be eaten when it's piping hot so make sure you choose the bar! Otherwise they'll just put everything on a plate and have the waiter bring it out to you. Food quality was amazing. That doesn't need to be mentioned at this point. If you can, opt for the green tea cake. The chocolate mousse thing was just alright. Amazing service and reasonable prices for the quality of food (lunch time only). Will definitely be back to try their other stuff!!!

Went in not expecting much as I had not heard about it previously…read more Left in awe of how nearly perfect the nigiri was - baby hamachi; mirugai; akagai; botan ebi; and ama ebi. Flavourful neta, freshly firm, the right temperature, with the right hint of the ocean. The rice was the right texture, temperature, and flavour. Comparable to the best I've had in Tokyo, LA, or NY. It might have been an anomoly, but it was that good. This tempered after a week's distance and objectivity. Why, then, only 4 stars? The combo ranged from great - foie gras, grilled kuruma ebi and properly separated and fried head / shell - to just very good (over cooked wagyu rolls) And service that seemed to have a forced congenial hospitality. I can't wait to go back to see if I was delusional when I had this eye opening meal. Pictures to come...

We were told they get their seafoods fresh from Japan daily. The sashimi we had was definitely…read morefresh. We were the only ones there, this place is quite pricey. We had all the attention from our waitress. The restaurant was very quiet & clean. All we had was oysters for appetizer & sashimi & it was over $700 HKD.

I've considered not spoiling it for myself so I've put off…read morethe mentioning for a while, but I really do love this sen-ryo branch. Particularly the seats facing the bar, It just gives such a cool understated Japanese vibe that is unique here. This Sen-ryo is also surprisingly Not jam packed like the other Sen-ryo chains. *Feels like a Secret location. *Lunch specials are highly recommended

Definitely one of the better yakitori places in Hong Kong. They serve a lot of the off cuts of the…read morechicken and a good place to try some interesting offal. They do have some non-chicken items but those are mainly vegetables. The alcohol menu is extensive for a yakatori place and you will find a good selection of wine and sake in addition to Japanese beer. Food: 4 stars Environment: 4 stars Service: 3.5 stars Value: 3.5 stars Overall: 3.75 stars Recommendations: chicken donburi, thigh and onion, esophagus, chicken oyster, soy sauce ice cream I decided to go with the Omakase which includes the chefs choice of 9 chicken skewers and 3 vegetables a rice dish, chicken soup and ice cream. I have a big appetite and was full after this meal. The only thing I didn't really enjoy was the chicken liver. Even some of the things that came my way that thought I wouldn't like such as the heart I enjoyed.

first time ever having yakitori…read more... ...and i call myself an Elite yelper...jeez. anyway, yakitori if you didn't know translates to "grilled chicken" but can also refer to skewered food that gets bbq'd on a charcoal grill or in this place's case...an electric grill. had dinner with my brother here on a Friday evening and made sure to get reservations. despite getting a bit of a late reservation at 9:30pm, the wait was definitely worth it. the restaurant itself is quite cozy, but very modern. the chef and staff all seem to be native Japanese, which is cool and definitely reassured me of the quality of the food. i let my brother do all the ordering since i was unsure of what to order. we got a bunch of different cuts of chicken (meatball, wing, tail...), shiitake mushrooms, ginger wrapped pork belly, beef, green chilis...and i'm sure i've missed a few. it was great having a seat perpendicular to the yakitori chef and watching him grill, season, and marinate multiple skewers without skipping a beat. they also have a pureed daikon and quail egg sauce mixture to dip the skewers into along with a few spice condiments such as sansho pepper, shichimi togarashi (seven flavor chili pepper), and a few others including miso paste. after we were stuffed after devouring what seemed like 10 skewers each, i got a donburi bowl to end the meal, while my brother got ochazuke (green tea over rice) with seaweed. the meal ended up being a little over $170 USD, but it was well worth the splurge and a meal i won't forget anytime soon. i think it's put yakitori on my cravings list and has even got me thinking of doing a yakitori bbq party in the summer....

Restaurant is behind an unmarked black door so can be a bit difficult to find. Expect to pay around…read more$800-1000 HKD. They have both a tasting menu and a la carte, we opted for the latter. Menu changes regularly and everything is meant to be shared. Their signature dish is their flower crab that comes with uni. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed as the crab wasn't as sweet as I would have liked and the flavors were very mild. For the price, I wouldn't get it again if I came back Akagai arkshell clams: The clams were very sweet and delicate. Would order again. Scallop ebi tartare: BEST dish of the night. Do yourself a favor and get this dish if it's still available. This is a dish where you'll want to cherish each bite and have it last as long as possible on the tongue. The scallop and ebi were sweet and paired well with the uni. The pastry it was served on provided a nice crunchy texture. KFC Sawagani Crab: Think fried small crabs served in a spicy BBQ sauce. The crabs didn't have much taste aside from the crunch. Smoked BBQ Fish Collar: Fish was hamachi and was very tender. The BBQ flavor was nice but got a bit one note after awhile. Unagi chirashi: Flavors were exactly as expected. The unagi was sweet and the pickles added some nice acidity. I'm glad they gave this at the end as it was pretty filling. Overall a very solid Japanese restaurant that I would happily recommend to anyone for a date night! See

Ronin is one of my favorite restaurants in Hong Kong. The dining experience is a bit unique. It…read moreisn't cheap but still worth the price. Worth a visit and a return. FOOD I expected omakse but ended up ordering exactly what I was to get. What was different here is that the plates are shared. I had a party of two and after I ordered, the waiter just left. I was assuming he would take both of our orders. Then, the majority of the dishes were plated on their own dish so the two of us just ate from the same dish. This wasn't a huge deal but I definitely have never seen that before. It kind of felt like we had ordered for one and were sharing everything. I'm curious what happens if you dine alone here. Not everything here is worth getting so I'd definitely read up a little before visiting to get the best experience. The flower crab is a must. It's worth getting more than one of those. DRINKS They have a good selection of alcohol. I only sampled a few of the sake. Simple and good. SERVICE Good. The restaurant is small and staff is never too far away. LOCATION Ronin is tricky to find. The door is unmarked and doesn't really look like a door. I first went for the glass door that was next door on the left. I've posted a picture incase you need a reference.

#ThrowbackThursday - Remembering Hong Kong…read more.. Conveniently located at Nathan Road near the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station, we decided to have our final meal in Hong Kong at Daikiya Japanese Restaurant. It's a very solid all-you-can-eat option with two thick notebooks of pictured items to choose from. The raw and the cooked, the fish and the meat, the meal and the dessert... Sashimi - The usual suspects abound (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, etc.), but they also have hokkigai (surf clam), amaebi (sweet shrimp), Hokkaido hotate (scallop), and nishin (Japanese herring with roe). Served on a bed of ice and decorated with artificial flowers, each platter was well-plated... and delicious! Nigiri - There are plenty of winners here, but let's focus on the one that topped the list - Grilled Scallop with Crab Oil and Garlic. Seared enough to give that burnt flavor, dabbed with crab oil, then topped with roasted garlic... Need I say more? This was the highlight of our meal and, yes, my younger daughter and I had this over and over and over! Worthy runners-up - Grilled Flatfish and Prawn with Black Fish Roe. Rolls - An assortment of maki (sushi roll), temaki (hand roll), gunkan-maki (ship roll), and sashimi rolls was on the menu as well, but we were able to try only a few. The Mango and Soft-Shell Crab Roll was too small and had more cucumber than anything else. There simply were better options to be had. Grilled - Surf and Turf! Shrimp, scallop, oyster, lamb chop, beef, chicken, pork, and even pineapple. The best dish was the Sautéed Diced Beef with Garlic. Perfectly seasoned and cooked medium, these beef chunks were so tender and tasty! Dessert - Gotta save room for some (or all) of these - mochi, macaron, ice cream, tiramisù, brownie, crème brûlée, fruit, nut, and so on. We indulged in their special Milk Top, which had a limit of one flavor per person. We tried the Romantic Moment and Green Tea Harmony, which had soft-serve ice cream, red bean/paste, mochi balls, jellies, and rice crispies. The only way to cap off an AYCE! After restocking on calories, we were ready to head back to the hotel and then to HKIA. Daikiya was just what the doctor ordered to fill up our bellies before leaving. We totally enjoyed our stay in Hong Kong, but we had to wrap up our adventure. It was time to say goodbye... for now...

OHHHH MYYY GOOOOD... It's one of my best meals in HK, amazing!!!! I've never been to an AYCE like…read morethis, putting Vegas buffets to shame. No wonder HK is the paradise for foodies! 1) The menu was extensive, almost overwhelming (there are 2 books), including sashimi boat, nigiri, tempura, seared fish, hand rolls, California rolls, desserts, anything you can think of! My eyes lit up when I opened the menu like I saw gold. 2) The food quality was very good for the price we paid. Everything raw was fresh and chilled and the rest were all served hot and steamy. 3) Service was super efficient and courteous too. They tried to fulfill all your requests. 4) It can be packed so book an early table. 5) You won't break your bank here to be able to enjoy a quality AYCE. We were all so full at the end. I can't wait to go back next time I'm in HK! I hope they stay in business for a while and keep the quality up! **** I heard the other locations don't taste as good so not every Daikiya is the same.