Updated on
14 October 2025
From handpicked ingredients to masterful techniques and thoughtful drink pairings, these Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong bring the art of Japan’s cuisine to life. Each establishment reflects Japan’s culinary philosophy through precision, seasonality and craftsmanship, offering diners a memorable experience where refined skill and pure flavor meet in harmony.
Hero image: Nagamoto (©Raymond Ngai/Nagamoto)
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Sushi Shikon, Sushi Shikon, Counter /Godenya, Goshima/Godenya, Lawrence Mok/I M Teppanyaki & Wine, Ben Law/I M Teppanyaki & Wine, Kappo Rin, Kappo Rin, Raymond Ngai/Nagamoto, Cheryl/Nagamoto, Yardbird, Yardbird, Michelin, Michelin, Ippoh, Ippoh