Ah, sushi. Hong Kong’s love for Japanese raw fish knows no bounds. The city has more sushi restaurants than we can shake a stick at, with wide variances in price and quality.
Our guide to the best sushi spots in Hong Kong ranges from neighbourhood gems offering affordable sashimi, nigiri, and maki to luxe omakase emporiums housed in five-star hotels. Keep this article pinned to your browser for when your next urge for sushi strikes!
Hong Kong’s top sushi restaurants
Sushi Saito
Landing at the Four Seasons hotel 2018, this bastion of fine fish by master chef Takashi Saito offers some of the most exceptional Edomae sushi in Hong Kong. The premium seasonal seafood showcased at Michelin-starred Sushi Saito is flown in fresh daily from Tokyo’s famed Toyosu Market. Securing a reservation to delight in chef Takashi’s highly sought after omakase menus (HKD1,980 for lunch; HKD3,480 for dinner) is an experience in itself as booking is only available by phone between 12PM and 8:30PM every day except Wednesday.
Sushi Saito, 45/F, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central, 2527 0811
Sushi Shikon
Sushi Shikon (also known as Shikon by Yoshitake) is another hotel restaurant standing tall in Hong Kong’s sushi scene, this time at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. Crowned with an incredible three Michelin stars for the past decade, the main counter seats just eight diners eager to savour chef Yoshiharu Kakinuma’s Edomae sushi excellence. Chef Yoshiharu is a long-time protégé of famed sushi artisan Masahiro Yoshitake, and he carefully ages his raw fish to achieve an intense umami. Even more eye-watering than Sushi Saito, the lunch omakase course is priced at HKD2,250, whilst the dinner omakase course comes in at a cool HKD4,000.
Sushi Shikon, 7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, 2643 6800, book here
Mikasaya
A more wallet-friendly option for high-quality and impeccably prepared sushi, Mikasaya’s omakase menus (HKD680 for lunch; HKD880 for dinner) are made all the more enjoyable owing to the gregarious nature of sushi chef Taichiro Motoyama. Originating in Tsim Sha Tsui over a decade ago, the chef’s loyal patrons have gladly followed him to this iteration in Causeway Bay. Chef Taichiro’s delicious homemade ice cream is a bonus!
Mikasaya, 17/F, The L. Square, 459–461 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, 2804 2004, WhatsApp 5113 8246, book here
Sushi Ma
Sushi Ma’s dinner omakase menus (HKD1,280/HKD1,680) are more reasonably priced than many around town; the deluxe menu includes eight kinds of seasonal sashimi, six kinds of sushi, and two featured dishes, plus an appetiser, soup, fruit, and dessert. However, we usually make a booking at Sushi Ma for lunch, when the prices are truly unbeatable. If we’re feeling greedy, we order the 15-piece omakase sushi set for just HKD468. The sushi rice topped with sea urchin, salmon roe, and fatty tuna (HKD368) is another lunch standout.
Sushi Ma, 20/F, 17–19 Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2314 7088, WhatsApp 9725 8008, book here
Sushi Nyoi
Now moving from Tsim Sha Tsui to Causeway Ba, Sushi Nyoi delivers another well-priced sushi experience, this time on Hong Kong Island. The sushi chefs at this tranquil restaurant are friendly and accommodating, crafting sterling seasonal sushi. Lunch is particularly good value for money, with the premium sushi nine-piece set costing HKD368 and the deluxe sashimi set priced at HKD408. We especially love the briny, buttery uni at Sushi Nyoi.
Sushi Nyoi, 18/F, The Sharp, 11 Sharp Street East, Causeway Bay, 2352 3368, book here
Sushi Zo
Founded by acclaimed Japanese chef Keizo Seki in Los Angeles, the Hong Kong branch of Sushi Zo has recently appointed experienced chef Ryohei Sugawara to lead the kitchen. Chef Ryohei’s omakase menus (HKD1,500 for lunch; HKD2,500 for dinner) at this zen Tai Kwun sushi temple spotlight beautifully presented seasonal sushi of the highest quality, with polished service to match. The sushi is infused with local flavours and bespoke sauces and seasonings, setting Sushi Zo apart in Hong Kong.
Sushi Zo, Shop 01–LG103, LG1/F, Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, 2884 0114, book here
Udatsu Sushi
Udatsu Sushi is the latest sushi hotspot to open in Hong Kong, the first outside the Michelin-starred restaurant’s home in Tokyo. This outpost is located within FWD HOUSE 1881 in Tsim Sha Tsui in a contemporary space designed to resemble an art gallery, hosting rotating exhibitions of Japanese, local, and international artists. Chef Hiroki Nakamura, chef Hisashi Udatsu’s sous-chef and protégé for the past 13 years, drives the creative omakase menus (HKD1,580 for lunch; HKD2,580 for dinner) that focus on conscientious sourcing and sustainability.
Udatsu Sushi, G/F, Stable Block, FWD HOUSE 1881, 2A Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, WhatsApp 5729 4188, book here
Sushi Tachi
Sushi Tachi is Hong Kong’s first standing sushi bar, first opened in Tsim Sha Tsui in 2018 and expanding to a further five locations since then. The chain uses freshly imported fish from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market, rice from Fukui Prefecture, and premium red vinegar to craft its extremely affordable and extensive sushi menu. Expect queues if you want to devour the salmon sushi (HKD11), seared squid sushi (HKD16), cooked shrimp sushi (HKD12), and more. Sushi Tachi’s collection of hand rolls is equally impressive, holding over 40 varieties.
Sushi Tachi, multiple locations across Hong Kong
Sushi Tamashi
If you think outstanding sushi doesn’t exist in the New Territories, you’re wrong! Sushi Tamashi is the exception, a relaxed sushi counter located about a 10-minute walk from Tai Wo’s MTR station. The omakase menus (HKD380/HKD480/HKD580 for lunch; HKD880 for dinner) here are a steal, plated to perfection by the sushi chefs. The attentive wait staff, who are keen to offer English translations, also deserve a shout-out.
Sushi Tamashi, Shop 17A, G/F, Block C, Greenery Plaza, 3 Tai Po Tai Wo Road, Tai Wo, 2785 6088
Umegaoka Sushi No Midori Souhonten
Another Japanese import with a long-standing presence in the Land of the Rising Sun, Umegaoka Sushi No Midori Souhonten has just one restaurant in Hong Hong, located at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin. Umegaoka offers quality sushi at prices that won’t break the bank. To give an idea of the cost, the ultimate sushi assortment (HKD298) features nine types of sushi and one hand roll, whilst the salmon sushi assortment (HKD155) comes with six salmon nigiri and six salmon maki.
Umegaoka Sushi No Midori Souhonten, Shop 703, 7/F, Phase I, New Town Plaza, 18 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, 3107 0901
Sushi Hare
Notorious for being one of the hardest-to-book restaurants in Hong Kong, Sushi Hare is famed for chef Motoharu Inazuka’s meticulous attention to detail, particularly in terms of the shari (rice and vinegar) utilised to complement each market-fresh cut of fish. There’s only one seating each for lunch (from HKD900) and dinner (from HKD1,900) at this uber-exclusive eight-seat omakase sushi counter.
Sushi Hare, G/F, 29–31 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan, 3008 4606
Sushi Fujimoto
Kenichi Fujimoto is the man behind Sushi Fujimoto’s moniker. Chef Kenichi was formerly the head sushi chef at Sushi Saito, and he continues his dedication to the artistry of traditional Edomae sushi at his eponymous restaurant. Immaculate simplicity is at this sushiya’s core, with the chef minimising the use of seasonings in order to allow the natural essence of each premium ingredient to dazzle in the lunch (HKD1,580) and dinner (HKD2,980) omakase menus.
Sushi Fujimoto, 6/F, FOCO, 46–48 Cochrane Street, Central, WhatsApp 6013 2900
