From omakase to basic crowd-pleasers, here are the Japanese restaurants the team at Tatler Hong Kong go to for a sushi fix
Hongkongers loves sushi, which is why there is no shortage of Japanese restaurants all over Hong Kong.
Whether it is traditional fare or sushi with a twist, options are endless whether you’re looking in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon or the New Territories. And while options are good, so much at every corner also makes it hard to find one that stands out from the rest.
So if you’re a bit overwhelmed with all the different Japanese restaurants in the city, but you’re hoping to be wowed by sushi that is worth going back to again and again, here are the places the editors at Tatler Hong Kong go to whenever we’re craving Japanese food that always hits the spot.
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Sushi Zo
I only came around recently to eating at Sushi Zo and was pleasantly surprised by how well-rounded the dining experience is. The elegantly minimalist setting, and being inside the historic Tai Kwun, is sure to leave an impression; and the service is attentive and cordial without being overbearing. Executive chef Michikazu Yoshida is approachable in manner and efficient with assembling the signature 18-course dinner omakase, which progresses from raw and cooked appetisers, through to a seasonal procession of nigiri featuring jet-fresh cuts of seafood from the waters of Japan. The cherry on top of the cake? Sister bar Gishiki Lounge offers an imaginative menu of cocktails just next door to round out your Japanese culinary experience.
- Gavin Yeung, senior dining editor
Sushi Zo, LG1/F Block 01, Tai Kwun, Shama Soho, 10 Hollywood Rd, Central