Best Japanese in Hong Kong (2026)

Hong Kong's Japanese dining scene is arguably the best outside Japan — a claim the twelve rooms on this list back up with nine Michelin stars between them. Sushi Shikon stands alone with three stars, the city's benchmark for Edomae sushi and one of the toughest reservations in town. The one-star tier is deep and varied: Godenya, I M Teppanyaki & Wine, Kappo Rin, Nagamoto, Ryota Kappou Modern, Sushi Takeshi, and Sushi Wadatsumi cover sushi, kappo, and teppanyaki at the highest level, while Yardbird proves that a yakitori joint with a party atmosphere can earn a star too. Beyond the stars, Shugetsu Ramen and Takeya keep the list grounded — because Japanese food in Hong Kong isn't only omakase counters. How to choose: decide between the theatre of the counter and the comfort of the table, between the special-occasion splurge and the weeknight bowl. Prices run from modest noodle-shop money to the city's steepest omakase tariffs. Book the starred counters well ahead; walk into the casual spots hungry. Whatever you choose, the fish here is flown in, the rice is taken seriously, and the standards are unforgiving.