I am not familiar with the set up of Kwun Tong so it was rather a challenge to find this place. I…read moredidn't expect it to be upstairs in an industrial building, and the directory in the lobby didn't even list them, so I did some circling around before finding the spot. The elevator doors opened to what looked like an empty corridor as you would expect after business hours. However, looking further I can see some light and hear noises further down. And it was a surprise how beautiful it is inside the restaurant. Service is nice, food is top quality. It's hidden but not far from the MTR station, if you know how to look. Definitely highly recommend.

Ended my latest trip to Hong Kong with a meal at Ippudo! Located in the Telford Plaza in Kowloon…read moreBay, it's very easy to find as it's in a hallway with a ton of Japanese restaurants. There's a electronic ticket machine in the front where you get a waiting number (and optionally, you can leave a phone number and they will call you when it's time). I was about 7 spots behind was seated in about 10 minutes. Of course I couldn't pass on the ramen in Ippudo. On the menu I noticed they had half portion options for the Shiromaru and Akamaru options, so I opted to try one of each ($42 HKD Shiromaru 1/2, $45 HKD Akamaru 1/2), and it was a fantastic decision. The broths were definitely the highlight. The shiromaru had a lighter broth where you can really taste the pork flavors from the tonkotsu broth. The akamaru had some black garlic oil, as well as a more spicy kick that wasn't too overpowering but transformed the tonkotsu broth into a more vibrant, powerful flavor. And eating them right after the other was a perfect yin and yang combination. The chashu was flavorful and had a good amount of pork fat but they were very thin slices and not a whole lot of meat. The texture of the noodles was good: thin but springy. Combined with the green onions, bean sprouts, and kikurage, it was very delicious. Portions are a bit on the small size (especially the 1/2 size options) but well worth the price. Highly, highly recommended!

For me this was a pleasant surprise. I haven't been to Telford Gardens for ages but it seems they…read morehave done some extensive upgrading of the mall. This includes some new restaurants including the Ippudo. It originally is from Japan and has outlets meanwhile all over the world. The branch at Telford is bright, big and nicely decorated. Service is attentive and efficient. They have a lot of different food to offer, it's not all about Ramen. You can also get some deep fried items, stone pot dishes as well as salads. After 3 p.m. you even get grilled skewers. Ramen you can get in all kinds of variations, different noodles, ingredients and broths. The Ramen is al Dente and the broths I tasted yummy. The deep fried items are crispy, juicy and not oily at all. The salads are fresh and the dressing not overpowering. Try the fried rice as well, it is really good. Overall I found this Ippudo worth returning to. And it's good value for money. You can easily pay less than HK$ 90 per head.

There are TWO seats inside. This is the mini of all mini sushi bars, and they make really really…read moregood handrolls. Prices are decent for the fresh quality sashimi. Service is super quick! The eel + rice gets sold out by 2pm. We tend to call in advance to reserve it. Tell them what time you want to pick up. The rice lunches include a mini red-bean mochi dessert. The eel + rice has A LOT of salad dressing, but it's still delicious. Staff is polite, quick to respond to phone calls. Food is very good. It's a quick in and out, effortless takeout and sushi bar.

I came here for the lunch set on a weekday. Like all places in this area lunchtime is really busy…read moreso I would suggest getting here before 12:00 pm to avoid the lines. They have non sushi items but the thing to order here is the sashimi. I had the special tuna don which is a bit on the pricey side but in line with what you would pay in Hong Kong (200 hkd). The tuna is definitely high quality and had a nice texture to it. I would definitely recommend ordering it. This isn't a place I would go every day but it's nice to treat yourself to a nice lunch on occasion. Overall rating based on: Food: 4 stars Environment/Service: 3 stars Value: 4 stars Overall: 3.5 stars

Newly opened, comfortable and quiet seating. The sashimi is very fresh, the rice is real japanese…read morerice, fluffy and sweet. Love the condiments aside. Little dried fish with sweet mirin sauce? And the seaweed salad. That everything goes well and enjoing every bite. The miso soup is tasty, not saltly. I also tried the grill eel. Thick sauce on top, great texture of eel. I love it.

#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.

I recommend upper level for the Teppanyaki experience and sushi. Ground level for the robatayaki…read more(yakitori) they will bring you food from upstairs if you seat downstairs but not the other way around. So depending on what you want to eat, you will have to choose first where to seat. Not a problem but just spent 10min trying to understand the menu first in the lobby before choosing where to seat.(downstairs...) Now for the good stuff: - prices are not cheap but value is great. Tiger prawn, Japanese beef, etc. A lot of very premium items that they carry super fresh and delicious. Tenderloin beef melts in your mouth and the tiger prawn is just pure poetry. This little surf & turf got my bill north of $2000 but it was completely worth it. Many restaurants in HK will advertise on the menu the Japanese beef but when you want to order it, it is not available. This happens quite often and it is frustrating - grilled skewers were good but not great. Unlike yakitori-focused restaurant, it is not the only thing they do, so they are not amazing at it. The deboned stuffed chicken wing was excellent though. The vegetable skewers were just OK - 1 toro scallion roll was amazing - sake selection was good - cheesecake was good. not too sweet. - service was attentive Highly recommend this place and hope to return

Waiting time: FAKE. Lots of empty tables inside but they tell you they are all reserved. However,…read morefive tables were not occupied during my entire dinner (1 1/2 hours). Taste: Just ok. Wings were too salty. Yuzu beef soup barely have any beef in it and all I can taste was white pepper. Service: So so. Most of the time we have to ask them to refill our water and tea.

Yes, this is good. Nice choice of dishes, very tasty. Friendly personnel, speedy, what could you…read moreask more? If you arrive alone, don't be surprised that you are given a waiting ticket for 2. You will be matched with another loner to be sat at the bar and thereby have the possibility to cut the waiting time significantly.