If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine, you’re likely familiar with omakase. Omakase is a style of dining where you leave the details of your order to the chef, trusting them to prepare the best dishes. Typically, the specialities are served one delicate dish at a time, progressing from lighter plates to more complex flavours.
Omakase is said to have originated in sushi restaurants in Japan in the 1990s, when the bubble economy led to a sudden growth in “new money”. Unfamiliar with fine dining and ready to spend, these affluent diners placed their trust in their chef’s expertise. It is common for an omakase set to contain 20 or more dishes, and the prices reflect its luxury status. Here’s a list of our favourite omakase restaurants in Hong Kong to add to your bucket list.
GASSAN — Central
Helmed by Hong Kong-born Executive Chef Wa, formerly of the Michelin-starred Hiyama in Tokyo, and Kyoto-born Chef Hoso, who brings 50 years of experience, Gassan delivers a refined and authentic Kaiseki omakase experience. Each dish is crafted from freshest ingredients flown in daily from Japan, including premium A5 wagyu from the famed Hiyama butchers and rare seafood like Matsuba crab and Hokkaido sea urchin. You can also enjoy a curated selection of sakes and whisky from Gassan’s cellar.
Price Range: $$$
Signature Dishes: Kaiseki Omakase
Location: 19/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central
Contact: Instagram | Facebook | +852 3499 1427
God of Sushi — Yuen Long
The food experience at God of Sushi justifies the name. Even though the setup is basic, the specialty of this Hong Kong omakase restaurant lies in excellent fish served simply. The premium taste at this restaurant is thanks to the minimal seasoning used to celebrate the seafood. Lunch omakase is priced at HK$550, HK$780, or HK$1,180, with the most expensive menu having the longest menu of the most sought-after seafood of the season. At dinner time, the prices go up to HK$1,480 with the addition of an appetiser, soup, and dessert.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Sushi Omakase
Location: Shop 7, G/F, On Ning Building, 20-30B Ma Tin Road, Yuen Long
Contact: Instagram | Facebook | +852 2178 3163, +852 9121 4489 (Whatsapp)
Godenya — Sheung Wan
Hidden away in a narrow alley, the one-Michelin-starred and Asia 50 Best-listed Godenya describes itself as a “sake-pairing restaurant” like no other, pairing seasonal Japanese dishes with rare sakes served at precise temperatures to enhance flavour profiles. Led by Chef Shinya Goshima, a trained sake master, the team is renowned for its omakase menu, which blends Japanese seasonality with subtle Cantonese twists, featuring rare seafood and seasonal produce flown in directly from Japan.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Omakase dishes with Cantonese influence
Location: UG/F, 182 Wellington Street, Sheung Wan
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Inaotsu Japanese Restaurant — Tsim Sha Tsui
Inaotsu’s prices and various kaiseki deals suit every kind of budget. They offer three types of set chef’s menus ranging from HK$588 to over HK$K788; the former menu includes four types of sashimi, six types of sushi, a handroll, soup, steamed egg, and dessert. If you’re in a hurry, you can also avail the takeaway option and enjoy the meal at home.
Price Range: $$$
Signature Dishes: Kaiseki pmakase
Location: 2/F, 10 Prat Ave, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Facebook | +852 2333 3288
Kanesaka — Central
Experience the artistry of authentic Edomae sushi at Kanesaka Hong Kong, the highly anticipated restaurant by renowned Japanese chef Shinji Kanesaka. Nestled in the CCB Tower, it brings the legacy of its flagship, the two MICHELIN-starred Ginza Sushi Kanesaka in Tokyo, to Hong Kong. Led by the talented Head Chef Seiji Taniguchi, who trained at the esteemed Tokyo Palace Hotel branch, the menu presents a symphony of flavors and textures in each meticulously crafted sushi piece. With a focus on safety and quality, the restaurant carefully selects seafood from trusted suppliers, prioritizing the well-being of its valued guests.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Edomae sushi omakase
Location: 5/F, CCB Tower, 3 Connaught Road Central, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 5503 0913
Nagamoto — Central
The award-winning Nagamoto has retained its one-Michelin-star status. Here, the omakase experience focuses on the Japanese philosophy of “shun,” highlighting ingredients at their seasonal best to create exquisite kaiseki dishes. In this cozy, counter-only setting, guests can watch the chef’s culinary artistry up close. Chef Teruhiko Nagamoto and his team craft kaiseki-style courses from the finest seasonal ingredients, including rare seafood and premium vegetables flown in from Japan, all beautifully presented with attention to detail that captures the essence of Japan’s four distinct seasons.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Kaiseki dishes with seasonal best ingredients
Location: 8/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 5500 6063
Sushi Fujimoto — Central
Chef Kenichi Fujimoto, formerly of the renowned Sushi Saito, has opened Sushi Fujimoto in Central. Celebrating the artistry of traditional Edomae sushi, this intimate nine-seat restaurant features meticulously crafted dishes made with the finest seasonal ingredients. Signature offerings include various cuts of premium tuna sushi and appetizers such as abalone and crab. A private dining room is also available for booking, ensuring a personalized experience for guests seeking an exceptional culinary journey.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Edomae sushi
Location: 6/F, FOCO, 46-48 Cochrane Street, Central
Contact: Instagram | Facebook | +852 6013 2900 (Whatsapp)
Sushi Hare — Sheung Wan
Perhaps one of Hong Kong’s hardest-to-book sushi spots, Sushi Hare offers an exclusive omakase experience led by Chef Motoharu Inazuka. With just eight seats, each guest enjoys an intimate view of traditional Edomae-style sushi preparation, featuring Japan’s finest seasonal ingredients. Known for his attention to detail, Chef Inazuka perfects each element, including the shari (sushi rice), which is fine-tuned for temperature, acidity, and texture. While the omakase menu is highly seasonal, popular items include aged Kinmedai (golden eye snapper), Chutoro (medium-fatty tuna), and Ankimo (monkfish liver).
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Edomae sushi
Location: G/F, 29 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan
Contact: Instagram
Sushi Itsu — Causeway Bay
A modernly decorated, yet small and simple spot – that is Sushi Itsu in Causeway Bay. The seasonally revolving omakase menu priced at HK$1,580 takes you on a journey through 25 dishes. Embarking upon this meal is an adventure in itself since your tastebuds will be dealing with everything from sashimi to otsumami (izakaya side dishes) and sushi. If you visit in the spring, you must try their star desserts – Japanese jelly and a strawberry-topped tempura.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Sushi omakase
Location: 27/F, L’ Hart, 487-489 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay
Contact: Instagram | Facebook | +852 5548 0561
Sushi Mamoru — Wan Chai
Third-generation sushi master Chef Hirofumi Chiba preserves the traditional artistry of Edomae sushi with a commitment to sustainability. At Sushi Mamoru, you can experience Chef Chiba’s omakase, crafted from the finest seasonal ingredients, including wild line-caught fish and Shizuoka-sourced wasabi from renowned farmer Keiichi Tashiro. Choose from the Kiwami lunch set or two dinner sets, Megumi (HK$2,480) and Takumi (HK$3,280), each accompanied by Makimono, Tamagoyaki, Tsukemono, soup and dessert.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Sushi omakase
Location: Shop 2 Ground Floor, 32 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2133 5700
Sushi Man — Tsim Sha Tsui & Yuen Long
One of the most high-end Japanese restaurants in Yuen Long, Sushi Man guarantees high-quality food and excellent value for money. They have various omakase menus to suit every budget, ranging from HK$580 (Lunch) to HK$1,980. On the lower end, you get to delight in 10 pieces of sushi and hand roll, while on the pricier end, you get a total of 20 dishes; all omakases include an appetiser, handroll, soup, and dessert. The skills of itamae Cupid are evident in how deftly he prepares the sushi and sashimi by hand. They also have a second branch in Tsim Sha Tsui if Yuen Long is a bit out of the way.
Price Range: $$$
Signature Dishes: Sushi omakase
Location: 2/F, 18 Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui | Shop 5, Lee Fat House, 5 Yan Lok Square, Yuen Long
Contact: Instagram | Facebook | +852 2285 9477
Sushi Masa — Sheung Wan
For an affordable omakase experience, head to Sushi Masa in Sheung Wan. Led by skilled Japanese chefs, this no-fuss sushi spot offers two omakase dinner options: the Sushi Omakase (HK$1,000) with 15 pieces of sushi and the Sashimi Sushi Omakase (HK$1,300), which includes additional seasonal items. The dishes are prepared using high-quality ingredients. Sit by the bar to watch the chefs’ techniques up close, or opt for a table for a more tranquil experience. Their sushi sets are also very popular.
Price Range: $$-$$$
Signature Dishes: Sushi omakase
Location: G/F, 105 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan
Contact: Instagram | +852 2886 9009
Sushi Rin — Sheung Wan & Tsim Sha Tsui
From top-notch quality omakase to creamy oysters and a mouth-watering hokkaido baby cod sushi, Sushi Rin is one of the favourites for a cost-effective omakase lunch with two locations in the city. Once you have enjoyed a delicious Edomae-style meal here, you will find yourself coming back again for more! They have various omakase menus on offer during lunch and dinner, but the lunchtime omakase is particularly popular with menus ranging from HK$458 (10 pieces of sushi and a handroll) to HK$980 (five pieces of sashimi, four pieces of nigiri, and a hot dish).
Price Range: $$$
Signature Dishes: Sushi omakase
Location: 128 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan | Shop 15, UG/F, H Zentre, Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2567 1168
Sushi Saito — Central
Sushi Saito offers the perfect blend of a spa-like atmosphere and authentic Japanese taste. Helmed by the itamae or sushi master, Takashi Saito, the Michelin-starred restaurant is a sushi ballet in Central. The omakase here revolves around the authentic Edomae-style sushi with fresh ingredients flying in from Tokyo daily. Saito’s signature monkfish liver is a must-eat if you get lucky enough to reserve one of the 16 seats in this sushi haven. The tasting menu is priced at around HK$1,600.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Edomae Sushi omakase
Location: 45/F, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Finance Street, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2527 0811
Sushi Shikon — Central
This three-Michelin-starred sushi restaurant gives you the chance to delve into Japanese art and cultural experience. The rich ambiance of Sushi Shikon in its home at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is impressive, but the food and antique serving ware don’t slack for its impressive location. You will find two-hour Edomae-style sushi omakase served across an eight-seat Hinkoi counter. Both lunch and dinner omakase are on offer daily from Monday to Saturday. The lunch menu, with eight pieces of refined nigiri, is priced at HK$2,250, while the dinner menu, featuring ten pieces of suhi, rings in at HK$4,000. This is certainly an omakase destination for a splurge or celebration.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Three Michelin Star Edomae Sushi omakase
Location: 7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen’s Road, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2643 6800
Sushi Shin — Tai Hang
With over 10 years of history in Tai Hang, Sushi Shin has become a local favourite spot for no-frills, high-quality sushi. The two head chefs were once apprentices of legendary sushi master Shunji Kenjo, and you’ll be surprised to know their omakase starts from only HK$400, with 12 pieces of sushi plus a toro roll. Fan favorites include Sardine and steamed Ankimo. For a fuller experience, a 22-course omakase option is available at HK$2000.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Sushi omakase
Location: Shop 1 and 2, G/F, Wing Hing Court, 110-114 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang
Contact: Website | Facebook | +852 2398 8000
Sushi Tokami — Tsim Sha Tsui
Sushi Tokami established itself before arriving in its current home in Harbour City, earning a Michelin star from its original Ginza, Tokyo home in 2014. Today, Chef Taga Satoshi, previously of the infamous Kyubey Sushi in Ginza, presides over the Hong Kong outpost continuing the Edomae sushi tradition that earned them their accolades in Japan. The omakase is an hours-long affair of 20 courses for approximately HK$1,400 in the afternoon and from HK$1,800 up in the evening.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Sushi omakase
Location: 3-27 Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Instagram | Facebook | +852 2771 3938
Sushi Zo — Central
From its hidden home in a corner of Tai Kwun, Sushi Zo led by head chef Keizo Seki is a modern 14-seat omakase destination. The 18-course omakase menu prepared based on the freshest ingredient of the day exclusively uses seafood flown in from Japan every day. This is priced at approximately HK$1,500 for lunch and HK$1,800 up for dinner. The sushi chefs sear, steam, and season the treasures of the sea like it’s a symphony, with highlights like giant, buttery Japanese abalone and monkfish liver. In some cases, they hardly alter the native flavour of the delicacy at all, merely pairing it with a cracker or herb to bring out its best characteristics.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Sushi omakase
Location: LG1/F Block 01, Tai Kwun, Shama Soho, 10 Hollywood Road, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2884 0114
Sushiyoshi — Tsim Sha Tsui
Sushiyoshi is the Hong Kong branch of Osaka’s celebrated two-starred sushi restaurant. Under the creative direction of Chef Hiroki Nakanoue, it’s known for bold creations that push the boundaries of traditional omakase, with standout dishes such as Botan Shrimp Carpaccio and Blacklip Abalone with Uni. Its unique, beyond-the-ordinary take on classic sushi is why fans keep coming back.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Sushi omakase
Location: 1/F The Otto Hotel, 8 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2657 0280
Tempura Taki — Central
Bring a twist to your usual tempura experience by visiting Tempura Taki – a contemporary, hip, and artsy Japanese establishment in Central. Led by the tempura chef Eric Chan, their popular tempura omakase menu titled ‘Ten’ (HK$1,580) takes you on a journey through 13 kinds of tempura. They also offer the Taki omakase and Miyabi omakase; the first is a 15-course menu with three types of sashimi and five types of tempura (HK$1,380), while the second is crafted by the chef based on the freshest ingredients of the day (HK$980 up).
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Sushi omakase
Location: 8/F, The Loop, 33 Wellington Street, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2881 0033
Udatsu Sushi — Tsim Sha Tsui
Tokyo’s award-winning Udatsu Sushi has opened its first overseas branch at FWD House 1881. The low-profile entrance is not easy to find, located on the side of the main building. With just 12 seats around a 150-year-old cypress counter, guests can enjoy an intimate omakase experience led by Head Chef Hiroki Nakamura, a longtime protégé of Chef Hisashi Udatsu. Expect nigiri sushi, seasonal sashimi, and hot dishes, all focused on freshly sourced ingredients from Toyosu Market and local produce. For a full experience, choose between premium sake or Clase Azul tequila pairings.
Price Range: $$$$
Signature Dishes: Sushi omakase
Location: G/F, Stable Block, FWD HOUSE 1881, 2A Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Website | Instagram | +852 5729 4188
Uogashi Nihonichi — Central & Kai Tak
Standing sushi bars in Japan are popular for quick meals, and Uogashi Nihonichi brings this culture to Hong Kong. Here, the Edomae sushi omakase starts at just HK$398, offering 10 freshly made sushi pieces and a handroll. The affordable price doesn’t mean sacrificing quality — the premium ingredients are sourced directly from Japan; for example, Anago (sea eel) is highlighted in summer, while Saury and Amberjack are featured in autumn. Visit their convenient locations at AIRSIDE or Central Market.
Price Range: $$-$$$
Signature Dishes: Standing sushi
Location: Shop G12, G/F, Central Market, 93 Queen’s Road Central, Central | Shop G001, G/F, AIRSIDE, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
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