{"id":184059,"date":"2025-02-19T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T01:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=184059"},"modified":"2025-02-19T19:31:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T11:31:01","slug":"best-izakaya-restaurants-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/best-izakaya-restaurants-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Best izakaya restaurants in Hong Kong: Yakitori, beer, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s no doubt Hong Kongers <em>lov<\/em><em>e<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/japanese-restaurants-in-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japanese food<\/a> (and all things Japanese). But when we can&#8217;t afford a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/short-trips-from-hong-kong-quick-getaways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weekend getaway<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/things-to-do-in-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyo<\/a>, izakayas in Hong Kong are the next best thing.\u00a0 These pubs and taverns from Japan always have the best sake and beer, fresh-off-the-grill yakitori, and buzzing vibes. And as much as we adore <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/fukuro-japanese-izakaya-central\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fukuro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/tokyolima-central-japanese-peruvian-restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyolima<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/honjo-review-modern-japanese-sheung-wan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Honjo<\/a>, Censu, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/kyoto-joe-japanese-vegetarian-menu-green-nights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyoto Joe<\/a> (and because we know you, too, are regulars by now), it\u2019s time we show some love to the less well-known yakitori specialists and izakaya restaurants in Hong Kong. See if you\u2019ve made it to any of the ones below!<\/p>\n<h2>Best izakayas in Hong Kong for sizzling yakitori<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Kyozasa Restaurant<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_215816\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-215816\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-215816 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-kyozasa-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"izakaya near me kyozasa restaurant\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-kyozasa-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-kyozasa-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-kyozasa.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-215816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Run by a team of friendly Japanese people, Kyozasa may be one of the most authentic izakaya restaurants in Hong Kong (Photography: Kyozasa Restaurant)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can\u2019t go wrong with a Japanese restaurant in Hong Kong when it\u2019s actually recommended by the Japanese community here! One of the most authentic izakaya restaurants in Hong Kong, Kyozasa is down-to-earth and reasonably priced. Popular items include dried puffer fish and Japanese horse mackerel sashimi. Make sure to ask the restaurant to prepare the fish bones for you as well; after deep-frying, they\u2019re the perfect complement to any drink.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyozasa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kyozasa Restaurant<\/a>, 1\/F, Bo Fung Building, 34 Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, p. 2376 1888<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Enso<\/h3>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CrSksezBtzN\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CrSksezBtzN\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CrSksezBtzN\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by \uff25\uff2e\uff33O\u0304 (@ensoyakitori)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Believing that there\u2019s more than one way to approach the traditions of yakitori and izakaya, Enso fuses Japanese culinary techniques with western elements to bring about a modern and unique dining experience. You can take a seat by the bar to get a closer look at the action in the kitchen, or gather with your friends in the box seats. As for the food, our favourites are the Thick Cut Ox Tongue, Chicken Breast Cartilage, and the crispy yet succulent Dried Kinki. We also love the fact that Enso is conveniently located by the sea and is a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/dog-friendly-cafes-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pet-friendly restaurant<\/a>. So, feel free to drop by for a drink and enjoy the <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/sunrise-sunset-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sunset<\/a> after walking your dog along the <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/hong-kong-promenades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">promenade<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/guide-to-kennedy-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kennedy Town<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ensoyakitori\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Enso<\/a>, Shop 5, G\/F, 25 New Praya, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, p. 6899 0960<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Hige Izakaya<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_215817\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-215817\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-215817 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-hige-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"sea urchin uni higa izakaya\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-hige-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-hige-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-hige.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-215817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Besides yakitori, you can indulge in raw delicacies, too (Photography: Hige Izakaya &#8211; \u3072\u3052\u9aed \/ higeizakaya via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Don\u2019t let Hige\u2019s location put you off! We promise it\u2019s well worth the work. Hidden just a few steps away from Caine Road, Hige is a casual and cosy izakaya that\u2019s reminiscent of eateries in small Japanese towns. On top of its signature <em>kushiyaki<\/em> (meat skewers), the restaurant also offers a variety of grilled and pan-fried dishes, deep-fried items, sashimi, Japanese hotpots, and more. Complete your izakaya experience by pairing the dishes with sake, shochu, draught beer, whiskey, soft drinks, and other beverages. If you\u2019re not sure what to order, Hige also features special sake pairing menus, as well as omakase menus.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/higeizakaya.com.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Hige Izakaya<\/a>, Shop A, G\/F, Woodland House, 9A-9C Castle Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong, p. 2503 3533<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEBzH39vG5k\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Dominic Chan (@nicnic315)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Now, this is an izakaya that even the Japanese residents in Hong Kong get behind! Led by Japanese chefs, Kinjo&#8217;s Izakaya is a convivial eatery that&#8217;s specialises in Okinawan cuisine. In addition to hearty yakitori, appetisers, salads, sashimi, noodles, and rice, the menu also features <em>chanparu<\/em>, an iconic stir-fry from the Okinawa prefecture. Crowd favourites include Kumamoto Wagyu Beef Tataki, Okinawa Stir-fried Noodles, and the Tsukune made from Japanese free-range chicken. We&#8217;ve heard great things about the\u00a0<em>don\u00a0<\/em>(rice) lunch sets as well, which come with miso soup, salad, and pickles.<\/p>\n<p><em>Kinjo&#8217;s Izakaya, G\/F, 27 Elgin Street, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2362 9992<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. Nadagogo<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_215818\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-215818\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-215818 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-nadagogo-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"nadagogo yakitori izakaya restaurant storefront\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-nadagogo-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-nadagogo-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-nadagogo.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-215818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Opened in mid-2024, Nadagogo is another hip restaurant addition to Ship Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Step into Nadagogo, and you\u2019ll find yourself surrounded by traditional lanterns, straw ropes, wooden beams, and a subdued buzz that feels like a glimpse into historic Japan. This yakitori izakaya&#8217;s concept is by no means ancient though; it presents a trio of authentic culinary traditions \u2013 Tokyo- and Hakata-style yakitori, robatayaki, and washoku \u2013 all under one roof, complete with vibrant <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/outdoor-restaurants-in-hong-kong-al-fresco-dining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">al fresco dining<\/a> options. While the juicy and aromatic yakitori takes centre stage, the robatayaki steals the spotlight with premium beef cuts and the salt-grilled Japanese eel, which are all seasoned to perfection. Don&#8217;t forget to order a thirst-quenching beer, shochu highball, or the signature Japanese rice wine to pair.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nadagogo.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Nadagogo<\/a>, G\/F, 18 Ship Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, p. 5968 0586<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>6. Isono Suisan<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_215819\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-215819\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-215819 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-isono-suisan-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"isono suisan yakitori izakaya hong kong\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-isono-suisan-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-isono-suisan-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/06\/izakayas-isono-suisan.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-215819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miso Glazed Black Cod is a classic at izakaya restaurants (Photography: \u78ef\u91ce\u6c34\u7522 Isono Suisan via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Craving some seafood? Isono Suisan has you covered. While the restaurant specialises in <em>hamayaki<\/em> \u2013 cooking freshly caught seafood as it is \u2013 it also offers several other preparations, such as sliced and diced as sashimi, braised in sake, or simmered in a hotpot. Moreover, there\u2019s a range of seafood at Isono, with crowd favourites being the abalone, snow crab legs, and lobster. Want to try a bit of everything? Order the Seasonal Boxes, each featuring a different combination of seafood.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IsonoSuisan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Isono Suisan<\/a>, 19\/F, Macau Yat Yuen Centre, 525 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, p. 2766 3678<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><div id=\"faqs-accordion\"><h3>What does izakaya mean?<\/h3><div><p>An izakaya is a casual Japanese dining establishment where people gather to enjoy drinks, typically sake or beer, accompanied by a variety of small, shareable dishes like yakitori, sashimi, and grilled meats. It\u2019s akin to a pub or tapas bar, offering a relaxed atmosphere for socialising over food and drinks.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>What is yakitori?<\/h3><div><p>Yakitori is a Japanese dish of skewered, grilled chicken, often seasoned with salt or a sweet-savory tare sauce. It includes various parts of the chicken, such as thighs, skin, or liver, and is a popular izakaya snack or street food, cooked over charcoal for a smoky flavour.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>What is the difference between izakaya and yakitori?<\/h3><div><p>An izakaya is a type of casual Japanese pub or gastropub where people gather to drink and enjoy a wide variety of small, shareable dishes, such as sashimi, tempura, salads, and grilled items. It\u2019s more about the social drinking experience with diverse food options.<\/p>\n<p>Yakitori, on the other hand, refers specifically to skewered and grilled chicken dishes, often cooked over charcoal. While yakitori can be served at an izakaya, it\u2019s a specific type of food rather than a dining establishment. 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