Recommended in the Central Area! 3 Great-Value and Delicious Japanese Food Spots

While Hong Kong’s Chinese cuisine is delicious, after eating it day and night for several days, you may start to crave Japanese food. The Central district, home to many financial and investment-related foreign companies, is filled with stylish restaurants where you can enjoy cuisines from all over the world, including Japanese food.

As Central is an area with many office workers, restaurants can get long queues during lunch hours. Here are some recommended Japanese food spots in the Central area.

1. Agehan

The Japanese restaurant “Agehan” is located in Exchange Square in Central, where the Japanese Consulate is also situated. During lunchtime in Central, you should expect waiting times, but among these restaurants, “Agehan” is particularly known for long lines if you come without a reservation.

It is famous for its light and crispy tempura, but it also offers a variety of other Japanese dishes. Apart from the quickly sold-out daily set meals, the hamburg steak here is also highly praised. The menu includes four types of grilled fish set meals, beef-based set meals, katsudon, katsu curry, sashimi sets, and more—all with excellent taste. One of the secrets to their deliciousness is the ingredients imported from Japan, including the rice. Treat yourself to exquisite Japanese food right in Hong Kong.

2. Sushi Sei

Opened in 2015 inside the “IFC” shopping mall in Central, the Japanese restaurant “Sushi Sei” caters to the demand for high-end Japanese cuisine in an area frequented by overseas celebrities staying in luxury hotels. While the prices reflect its prime location, the quality and freshness of the fish are well-regarded. The delicate balance of the sushi rice that falls apart in your mouth is truly the work of a master chef.

Lunch sets include “Edo-style Nigiri Sushi” and “Special Premium Edo-style Nigiri Sushi” with fatty tuna and sea urchin, each available in either 8 or 12 pieces, served with salad and miso soup. A notable menu item is the “Handa Somen with Sea Urchin Sauce” (168 HKD), where sea urchin, fresh cream, and egg yolk are combined into a luxurious sauce over Handa somen, a famous product from Tokushima Prefecture—essentially a sea urchin carbonara in somen form. Even tea is served in intricately designed vessels like Nambu ironware. The restaurant also sources seasonal Kamakura vegetables daily, reflecting its dedication to quality.

3. SAMA

Not offering high-end sushi or tempura, “SAMA” serves Japanese comfort food—curry. In Central, where restaurants are not only crowded but also generally pricey, delicious and affordable Japanese food is especially popular. Even with its less-than-ideal location, SAMA still gets busy at lunchtime.

The signature dish is its Sapporo-style soup curry packed with vegetables. First, you choose your soup base from “Coconut,” “Tomato,” or “Shrimp.” Then, select your type of curry and toppings. Spice levels can be chosen from 30 different levels, so even those who don’t like spicy food can enjoy it.

Given Central’s location, the shop also attracts many foreign visitors. Takeout is available as well.

◎ Summary

Central, a business district where many finance and investment-related foreign companies gather, offers a surprisingly wide variety of Japanese dining spots. On weekdays, lunch hours can be crowded everywhere, so it’s best to visit a little earlier or later than usual. Be sure to enjoy exceptional Japanese cuisine in the heart of Hong Kong’s Central district.

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Recommended in the Central Area! 3 Great-Value and Delicious Japanese Food Spots