136 Restaurants in Hong Kong: Japanese

It goes without saying that Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong offer some top-notch sushi, with sought-after delicacies either being flown in especially or sourced fresh from the city's own thriving wet markets. For those who don't know their sashimi from their nigiri, places such as Ronin in Central and Mizuki in Wan Chai offer sharing platters of shrimp, scallops, yellowtail and salmon which are an education for the taste buds. Alternatively, you can always ask for the sushi omakese, which basically means “leave it up to the chef” – this is sure to result in a selection of delightful morsels.

If you're in the mood for something meatier, then it's well worth checking out one of the many Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong specialising in grilled mains. For instance, Skoku on Repulse Bay offers a range of succulent treats slow-cooked over high-grade bitochan charcoal. Try a mixed selection of ox tongue, pork and chicken skewers, a tasty wagyu steak, or a crispy catch of the day served whole. Yakitori grill bars usually have extensive drinks menus, making them the place to go to sample some top-shelf sake from Japan's different prefectures.