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If we had to pick the most theatrical or dramatic style of cooking, then teppanyaki would be our top choice. “Teppan” stands for “iron plate” and “yaki” means “grilled,” so it stands to reason that the chef uses a heated iron plate to grill dishes in front of customers.
The whole experience is a performance, and the chefs use specialised tools to flip ingredients and cut with the highest level of precision. Some teppanyaki chefs also come up with the wackiest tricks like juggling their tools, tossing ingredients in the air, or even building a fire on top of the iron plate! If you’re looking to be entertained while you dine, read on for the best teppanyaki restaurants in Hong Kong.
With three venues in Hong Kong, God of Teppanyaki finds itself a firm favourite amongst diners looking for an authentic slice of Japan through an elevated teppanyaki meal. Gather around the marbled tables and see yourself entertained as skilled chefs wield their scrapers with dramatic flair and prepare exquisite dishes in front of you.
Its two-person set takes you on a 10-course gastronomic journey of appetisers, sashimi, seafood, A5 Wagyu beef, fried rice, soup, dessert, and more. It also offers seafood- and beef-centred lunch teppanyaki sets.
A visit to Tsugu is an unforgettable affair. Communal dining tables, elegant wooden décor, and low lighting set the stage for a lively, chef-led showcase, which then translates into a delicious party of superb, umami flavours in your mouth. The restaurant offers a variety of lunch and dinner teppanyaki sets for one to three people, with an option to add on sashimi for a well-rounded tour of Japanese cuisine.
Tsugu Teppanyaki & Sushi, Shop 309–310, 3/F, D2 Place, 15 Cheung Shun Street, Lai Chi Kok | +(852) 3706 7703
Fancy a teppanyaki meal but not the sky-high prices? Settle in at Kozy Okonomi-yaki Teppan-yaki for a feast of sizzling Japanese delights that will leave both you and your wallet happy. This 20-seater in Causeway Bay is homely and cosy in its atmosphere but sublime in its food offerings, with a full à la carte menu of teppanyaki classics and cold dishes alongside an extensive selection of highballs and shochu.
The jackknife clam, cheese omelette, and spring onion okonomiyaki are mandatory orders, but meat lovers should not sleep on the A4 fillet steak, either. To get a front-row view of the grilling action, dibs a bar counter seat around the open kitchen and have your dishes handed straight to you by the chef.
Kozy, 9/F, Circle Plaza, 499 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay | (+852) 2591 1281
This vibey Causeway Bay hideout elevates teppanyaki to an art form, where impeccable presentation complements rich modern flavours and jet-fresh ingredients. From A5 Wagyu beef and foie gras to Hokkaido clams and fresh abalone, Tora Tetsu Teppan Yaki air-ships many of its ingredients from around the world to ensure superior quality.
The 10-course chef’s special dinner set will treat you to some of the restaurant’s most-raved-about specialities, including the soft-boiled egg with crab meat, sea urchin, and truffle, Australian abalone, scallop sashimi with tofu and seabream soup, and Wagyu beef fried rice, along with a flaming soufflé to bring a sweet end to the meal.
Tora Tetsu Teppan Yaki, 12/F, Macau Yat Yuen Centre, 525 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay | (+852) 2164 9968
The first teppanyaki-only restaurant to attain a Michelin star in Hong Kong, IM Teppanyaki & Wine is a small but cosy venue in the neighbourhood of Tin Hau. The chefs elevate common teppanyaki dishes by making special sauces on the iron plate, as opposed to the regular use of plain salt and pepper, which diners can experience through lunch set menus or dinner set menus. The plating of the dishes is also incredibly detailed and aesthetically pleasing, such as the sliced abalone served in its own shell and drizzled with seaweed sauce.
IM Teppanyaki & Wine, 1/F, Golden Wheel Plaza, 68 Electric Road, Tin Hau | (+852) 2570 7088
From kaiseki to teppanyaki menus, Shikigiku is bound to have something you like. The serene atmosphere takes on a golden glitz with its brown and amber interiors, contemporary and Edo-style Japanese artwork, and floor-to-ceiling views of Victoria Harbour. Its chef-recommended teppanyaki set includes all the classics and rotates seasonally to serve the freshest ingredients. Remember to come on an empty stomach!
Shikigiku, 4/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central | (+852) 2805 0600
Run by a Japanese chef who worked in France for over 10 years, Sanka Teppanyaki is a place where traditional Japanese teppanyaki blends with classical French techniques to create a true East-meets-West fusion. Velvet chairs are lined up against the grill with traditional Japanese cloud patterns printed on them, and there’s a prevalent use of copper and rose gold in the rest of the décor, cutlery, and even the teppanyaki tools. Dinner sets include delicate, well-crafted dishes, and various Japanese delicacies.
Sanka Teppanyaki, 1/F, 11 Stanley Street, Central | (+852) 3460 2285
One of the restaurants in Landmark’s Forty-Five, Kaen Teppanyaki features a main dining room with open teppan counters as well as private rooms with teppan grills for a more intimate experience. Its three choices of tasting menus include the best seafood and Wagyu beef of the day, but you can also enjoy à la carte specials, such as the red king prawn, the maitake mushroom, or Ozaki beef, to name a few.
Kaen Teppanyaki, 45/F, Forty-Five, Gloucester Tower, Landmark, Central | (+852) 2155 9191
With over 30 years of experience in the teppanyaki field, Takashi is one of Yuen Long’s best-kept secrets. Its mission is to make teppanyaki more than just a meal, creating a thorough sensory experience. From the moment you approach the restaurant building on the outskirts of Yuen Long, you are already part of the journey! Its teppanyaki offerings range from the chef’s lunch special for one to the nine-course menu for two, using the best ingredients to bring out the most of their natural flavours.
Takashi, G/F, 108 Ko Po Village, Kam Tin, Yuen Long | (+852) 2882 8962
Kyoku, tucked away in a corner of Causeway Bay, is a high-end teppanyaki restaurant, where 3,000 square feet is home to a sushi counter, a teppanyaki corner, and three private rooms. There are two teppanyaki menus to choose: Momiji and Ennju, each featuring different courses. Meticulously prepared ingredients, such as razor clams and fourfinger threadfin, are flown in daily from Japan to guarantee freshness and quality.
Kyoku, Shop 2, G/F, 38 Haven Street, Causeway Bay | (+852) 2156 9888
More than just your average teppanyaki spot, Crown Super Deluxe is an opulent establishment in the heart of Central that hopes to revive the refinement and luxuries of a Kobe teppanyaki and marry it with the larger-than-life showmanship of legendary restauranteur Rocky Aoki. Opened by Black Sheep Restaurants, the focal piece of Crown Super Deluxe is its trio of teppans that make up the main dining lounge.
Set into custom interiors created by Sean Dix, get ready to experience a throwback to 1960s Japan with golden onyx counters, mustard velvet mid-century-inspired armchairs, plush purple carpet, and brushed gold chandeliers. You’ll get all the teppanyaki classics here, from à la carte options to prix-fixe menus. Dishes to look forward to include the Tokushima fruit tomato with Japanese sea salt, teppan spiny lobster in coral butter, A5 Kagoshima Wagyu beef, and lobster miso soup.
Crown Super Deluxe, M/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central
Hana Sakazuki opened its doors in December 2004, operating from a business tower in the heart of the most luxurious and prestigious shopping area of Causeway Bay. It offers three areas for teppanyaki: around a semi-circle grill that can accommodate up to 14 people in different parties, two standard VIP rooms with five to seven seats, and two large VIP rooms for parties of 10 to 14 people. It also has a wide range of menus available for lunch and dinner that will easily fit any budget, and the chefs are fun to talk to—ask them to demonstrate a trick or two with their teppan scrapers!
Hana Sakazuki Japanese Restaurant, 2/F, China Tai Ping Tower, Phase II, 8 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay | (+852) 2577 9799
First published on 23 March 2020. Written by Ching Yuen. Last updated by Lily Valette.
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