Torihachi
Torihachi is a Japanese skewer restaurant located in Yuen Long, offering affordable and high-quality Japanese cuisine. The restaurant specializes in fresh sashimi, charcoal-grilled skewers, and omakase chef's choice menus using seasonal ingredients. Located in the former area of wooden cotton school uniforms, this establishment provides an authentic Japanese dining experience with evening service focusing on sashimi, yakitori, and chef's special courses featuring seasonal fish and ingredients. The restaurant is known for its value-for-money Japanese cuisine in the Yuen Long district.
DiningRamenya Shima
Ramenya Shima is the first overseas branch of Tokyo's acclaimed ramen restaurant of the same name, located at Shop 1, G/F, Sugar+, 25-31 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Founded in 2020 in the Shibuya district of Tokyo by chef-proprietor Hiroshi Morishima, the restaurant has consistently ranked among Tokyo's top three ramen establishments on Tabelog for five consecutive years (2021–2025), and has appeared on Tabelog's Top 100 Restaurants list throughout the same period. It was awarded the Tokyo Ramen of the Year Newcomer Grand Prize in its debut year, followed by Tabelog Bronze Awards in 2022 and 2025. The Hong Kong outpost stays true to its Tokyo flagship, centring on three signature tanrei-style broths: Shoyu, a robust soy-based broth made with a special blend of soy sauces; White Shoyu, a delicate balance of salt and soy elevated with white truffle oil and black truffle paste; and Shio, a refined salt-based soup that highlights the natural essence of its ingredients. Each broth is simmered with nearly 30 premium elements including Japanese chicken, scallops, clams, aged bonito flakes, sea-bream head, kombu, and fresh vegetables. The noodles are handmade daily from a blend of five flours, free of additives, with a smooth and satisfying al dente bite. Each bowl is topped with four varieties of chashu, along with shrimp and pork wontons made fresh daily. The 1,200 sq ft space seats just 24 guests, featuring modern Japanese minimalism with warm wood tones, intimate counter seating, and a classic noren curtain at the entrance. The restaurant is open Monday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ramenya Shima is located at Shop 1, G/F, Sugar+, 25-31 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
DiningThe Alchemist Cafe 牧羊少年
The Alchemist Cafe (牧羊少年) on Poplar Street is the brand’s original PE branch — travel-themed, quieter side street, easy for long conversations over pasta, fish, steaks, and two-person sets. Open roughly 11:00–22:15 daily; book on 2779 0559. Follow @thealchemistcafehk. A talk-first date when you want Western food without the main-road noise.
DiningSanwa Jo
Sanwa Jo is a high-end Japanese restaurant located in Kowloon City, Hong Kong, offering an exceptional dining experience that combines three traditional Japanese cooking styles: sushi, teppanyaki, and robatayaki (fireside cooking). The restaurant features an elegant and comfortable environment, making it ideal for romantic dates, business meals, and parties. Known for its omakase experience, Sanwa Jo delivers outstanding quality ingredients and creative dishes that showcase the artistry of Japanese cuisine. The menu includes premium offerings such as the Sanwa-Jo Gozen sets, featuring dishes like pan-fried French duck liver with U.S. tenderloin gozen (from HK$268) and grilled black cod with Saikyo miso gozen (from HK$228). The restaurant represents a sophisticated approach to Japanese dining, combining high-quality cuisine with social dining elements.
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