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.
Food & 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.
Food & 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.
Food & DiningGassan
Gassan is a high-end Japanese kaiseki restaurant located in Central, Hong Kong, continuing the Michelin-starred lineage of Japanese cuisine. The restaurant occupies 3,000 square feet and is led by an experienced culinary team headed by Executive Chef Wong Koon Wah from Hishan, specializing in kaiseki cuisine paired with fine wines, along with chef's choice sushi and various authentic Japanese dishes. The restaurant focuses on omakase and kaiseki dinner experiences, embodying the Japanese food culture of 'seasonal food only'. The seasonally revolving omakase menu is priced at HK$1,580 and takes diners on a culinary journey through multiple courses. Located at H Queen's, the restaurant offers a sophisticated dining experience with reservation-only service.
Food & DiningThe Optimist
The Optimist is a Barcelona chic bar and Asador-inspired restaurant located over three floors in Wan Chai, offering an authentically generous Northern Spanish dining experience. The restaurant specializes in fresh seafood towers, grilled prime cuts, and traditional Spanish tapas in a no service-charge environment. With its Northern Spanish cuisine and cocktails, The Optimist provides guests with an authentic taste of Spain's culinary traditions, featuring dishes designed for sharing and enjoying in a vibrant, social atmosphere.
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