The Top 5 Japanese Food
Satoru Mukogawa, head chef of Sushi Kuu, picks the best Japanese restaurants in the city.
1. Nishimura (6/F, Marco Polo Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2735-6899). “The first high-end Japanese restaurant in Hong Kong, and it’s still the best. My sensei, Nishimura-san, set it up.”
2. Kuraudo (213 Man Yee Building, 68 Des Voeux Rd., Central, 2259-5300). “Classic, old-school Japanese eatery. I like the casual vibe there. Their bento sets are chock-full of tasty goodies. “
3. Iroha (2/F, Jardine Center, 50 Jardine’s Bazaar, Causeway Bay, 2882-9877). “A stylish barbecue place. Unlike most restaurants, the beef tongue isn’t sliced thin, but cut fat and long, thick and juicy.”
4. Kenjo (30 Minden Ave., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2369-8307). “I go there to spy, uh, study. Very solid, traditionalist sushi – simple, uber-fresh, perfection.“
5. Sushi Hiro (10/F, Henry House, 42 Yun Ping Rd., Causeway Bay, 2882-8752). “It’s not just the toro. They bring into play different kinds of seasonal fish.”
