I have to say this 4 star Japanese Ramen restaurant was able to reach 5 star is all because of…read moretheir outstanding service! Thanks to Ms. Luna, our super friendly server, we thoroughly enjoyed our late afternoon snack. We both ordered their new item: Chicken Soup Shoe Ramen ... I actually love a clear soup base, so their new item caught my eye right away, their other signature chicken base is of the creamy more intense kind. Noodles were as usual, al dente and the char-sis were tender and not too fatty. The eye yolk blended into the soup add another level of velvet smoothness to the whole experience! Other items we ordered, Chicken Karrage, Beef Sushi and Marinated Onzen Egg, all came within expectation! The ambiance is comfortable and very Japanese in design, parking may be difficult as street parking is limited.

tasty chicken paitan broth with foam top or dipping version from osaka. yummy fried burdock for…read moresignature appearance. chicken breast very tender

Seafood Ramen was golden to say the least. It had half a lobster (nice portion of meat), huge…read morescallop and I believe oyster but can't be too sure. Portion was just about right. Soup was great (almost finished it all) and the ramen was firm. The egg was cooked about right. This place is one of my favourite spots now because they have a wide selection of ramen. I really wanted to try their limited edition sake kasu ( only makes 5 bowls a day) but I was craving for seafood. Paid $155 for it which compared to other places it is a bit expensive but can't complain. Service was quick because I guess we were the only ones there. Place is small and we came late as they there half an hour until closing which is at 12am.

You wouldn't know of this place unless someone took you around, or you just happen to come across…read moreit... or you Yelped. I had their Pork Ramen in Jigoku Hot and Spicy Sauce. It's not their most recommended ramen, but it's still pretty delicious, especially their Pork. It just so soft. Mm... What I like most about this shop is that they're not joking around with their spicy level. For the noodle that I ordered it comes with their "Jigoku sauce" meaning "Hell sauce", it ranges from 0.5 to 3. Most people should be able to handle 0.5 spicy. Level 1 spicy kicks it up a notch where you kind of can handle it, but you'd need to drink more water. If you got level 3 spicy, you'd probably have a stomach ache from it's spicy content. I'm probably overreacting, but you could try it out yourself.

Average and not that great definitely better ramen places in HK…read more Portion size was ok Flavor: not that tasty

Yummy Ramen! My friend and I came here after hearing that this was a Michelin Star restaurant…read more The dining environment was really cool and we sat right in front of the kitchen and saw our food being prepared first-hand! This was very cool and definitely added to the experience. As for the ramen, I found the broth to be a bit too salty therefore lacking in the actual pork broth. The noodles were firm and the meat was tender. Recommend this place for a good bowl of ramen--but maybe ask for less salt/richness.

Wow... can't believe before this place opened up, there's already a queue waiting to eat! Must be…read moregood - since the hype is their Tempura is associated with some famous Tempura place in Japan. Tempura Tendon is situated within the Maritime Square, Tsing Yi mall and it's not very big. Our wait time for a table of 6, a good 25mins. So, go with less people for faster seatings. The tables for 2 turns over quickly. We got a few platters: the tempura with udon (hot) in pork broth; added some side dishes. Tempura with cold soba noodles, and the tempura with rice set. Also 2 eel bowl. The wait staffs are nice and accommodating. The udon was amazing in pork bone broth! And the kids enjoyed the eel don. Overall, a very pleasant meal!

It's such a shame that I've never noticed this wonderful ramen shop until last year because it…read morewould've saved me from some terrible meals inside of Kingswood. Not to my surprise, Tokyo Tsukiji is one of those restaurants that greet customers in unison in Japanese as they're being led to their seats. I sat at a tiny table, which was just right for my one bowl of ramen with streaky pork fillet (hk$68). I'm honestly really not a big eater but I think the portion could've just increased a tad bit for those with an average appetite. Ramen lovers will be happy to know Tsukiji also serves tsukemen. However, udon is also an available option. But if noodles don't tickle your fancy, just know the restaurant has various rice bowls and appetizers to choose from.

Spending my first night back in Hong Kong at a ramen noodle joint in a suburb outside of Hong Kong…read morecity proper may not be most people's idea of living it up, but as it turned out, Tokyo Tsukiji is a worthy adversary of any hip 'n happening restaurant, and at less than half the cost. The Tokyo Tsukiji franchise hails from the Ramen Motherland of Japan, and there are already several throughout Hong Kong already. This location in Tin Shui Wai recently opened and was mobbed. On a Monday evening at about 7pm, we waited at least half an hour for a table...and were finished eating within half an hour. The menu is simple. You get clear broth ramen, angry-looking red broth (spicy) ramen, or "big" ramen. If you don't like ramen you're screwed. Oh, but there are also little apps, such as dumplings, edamame, grilled fish. There is also a selection of dessert-y type drinks and sweets. Despite the wait, the Manager (owner?) was very gracious in offering the people waiting minute cups of Coke, so we could get further hyped up about the fact that the wait was taking forever. After the standard Japanese greeting, we were shown to our seats. Service became lackadaisical after that. Sure, it was busy, but our server seemed nonchalant and only took our orders after we got up to tackle her. There were four of us and she took down only three ramen orders...for which we had to hail her down again and have her repeat our orders back to us. Two of us had the pork ramen with what we think is squid ink (the dish is written in Chinese and English, but the description is in Japanese). At least, staring at our oil-spill of a broth, we'd hoped it was squid ink. Another one had the EXTRA LARGE pork ramen, and another the spicy ramen. All of us were very happy with our choices. The pork had been cooked within an inch of my life and could have been fed to someone with no teeth. The ramen had just the right amount of "Q" (springy-ness, al-dente-ness?), and the broth, though on the salty side, was incredibly rich and full of flavor. It was one of the best goddamn bowls of pork ramen I've ever had any where. And at only HKD65. The EXTRA LARGE ramen was kind of a rip off, with only slightly more noodles and LARGER slices of pork. (We felt like EXTRA LARGE LOSERS for ordering it.) We'd also had some grilled fish and Agedashi tofu, which was perfectly done, with a sauce that was a little on the vinegary side. The portions are just adequate for someone watching their diet, and for most people a little side app is probably needed. The person who ordered the EXTRA LARGE was still hungry afterwards. Still, a nice option for a quick and easy meal or snack.

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.

Down a short candle lit alley, up a flight of stairs and through a heavy door, you'll find this…read more1930's style speakeasy with a "secret" door to a hidden cigar room, and lots of quirky furnishings. Try their signature old fashioned, and a scotch egg. Both excellent. The service is friendly and top notch. Very enjoyable, quiet bar.

My experiences at Ippudo HK have all been a series of surprises. After having experienced hte…read morehooplah that was one of the most reviewed businesses in NYC's Ippudo (https://www.yelp.com/biz/ippudo-ny-new-york), it was only fitting I gave the HK version a fair shot. It's been a few shots now and for the most part, I've been content with all I've sampled. Ippudo might be in a household name in Asia, but the HK version certainly has its own specialties in what seems like a regionalized menu. There were a number of things I've never seen in NY or Japan but I suppose that's the beauty in visiting other franchise locations right? If only all global brands had this much variety. The prices are still $$$, but it's nice enough in here where people will still come rolling in. Firstly, the lobster ramen? This is likely seasonal and even a little weird. The lobster meat is tasty and while the presentation is on point, the broth does not complement the lobster at all. By retaining the shell, it forces the diner to eat both separately (i.e. removing the lobster and eating the noodles). Awkward sure, but HK'ers will definitely bite. Gone are also the hirata pork buns that have garnered a lot of fanfare and in their place, a vastly wimpier charsiu version that is a tad disappointing. They also have a happy hour that includes various skewers / izakaya pieces at discounted prices, along with frozen beer and a number of other items I've not seen in Ippudo before (scotch eggs anyone?). Someone tell the chef to relax on the chives for the gyoza ... they were practically buried in green. I still wouldn't put it past Ippudo to showcase some quality meals. The decor here is modern, the interior is clean, and the place is large enough to accommodate all kinds of party sizes. There is still the semi-cheesy Japanese welcomes from the staff, but I've actually encountered quite a few actual Japanese folks working here. And I've also seen a few of the HK'ers sleeping in the back room. Ippudo Corp: Your employees need a break.

Sushi Tokami is one of the finest omakase spot in Hong Kong with one Michelin star. Each sushi set…read moreis served with appetizer, fish & egg miso soup, and seasonal fruits. Our Japanese chef came from Tokyo. He was very friendly and explained the names of fish to us in Cantonese. The restaurant is renowned for their tuna, and all the tuna pieces won our praises--from akami (lean tuna), chu-toro (medium fatty), o-toro (extra fatty), to the signature tuna tossaki hand roll. Both the chu-toro and o-toro were true delicacy without any fiber that melted immediately in our mouth. The signature tuna hand roll (突先巻き) used the rare cut of a tuna that is treasured for its intense flavor. The double uni sent us double happiness. It was very buttery and sweet, leaving us with a rich and unforgettable taste. As a perfect closing, they served some special desserts unlike other omakase spots. The tamagoyaki had a crème-brulêé-like custardy texture. Lastly the strawberries marked the end of our Christmas Day feast. ***You can either choose 13 pcs (HKD1,000 ~USD128) or 16 pcs (HKD1,300 ~USD166). If you like uni, you have to opt for the 16 pcs. It is on the pricier side but the quality of fish and hospitality get the most bang for your buck.

Cozy, friendly, tasty. You get what you pay for. Everything about them is high end. The service was…read moreattentive and top notch.