Kinjo’s Izakaya — Restaurant in Hong Kong Island

Went to this Izakaya with my friend and sis as my friend was very generous to offer a meal to us🫶. . We started by ordering Kumamoto Wagyu Beef Tataki and Assorted Daily Sashimi. The Beef Tataki was thinly sliced. With a crispy exterior, it managed to keep its interior raw and tasty. It kinda melted in your mouth as well.

The sashimi included Maguro, Otoro, Shrimp, Yellowtail and Mackerel. They were all fresh and meaty. The Otoro was buttery with soft texture, while the mackerel was rich and creamy.

Next, we got Hokkaido Grilled Scallop, Grilled Ox Tongue, Deep-Fried Octopus, Deep-Fried Shima Tofu and Aomori Raw Yam and Okra Salad.

The scallop was succulent with a slightly briny and sweet flavour. The octopus was chewy, whereas the tofu was firm.

For the salad, both the yam and okra had a slimy and slippery texture. The yam was earthy and mildly sweet. It was refreshing to have during the hot weather.

We then got chicken skewers, including Tsukune, Negima, Kidney, Liver, Cartilage and Heart. The Tsukune was juicy, esp after dipping it with the egg yolk. The Negima was actually chicken & leek skewer. The saltiness of the chicken and the sweetness of the leek combined nicely.

At last, we had Grilled Rice Ball topped with Sea Urchin. Hotly-served, the rice ball had a crunchy surface. The sea urchin enhanced its savoury. . The Izakaya was small so it didn't have lots of seats. It included mainly Okinawan cuisine, and the chef was a Japanese, which offered us authentic Japanese...

One of my favorite authentic Japanese restaurants in Central. Quaint and true to its name and cuisine, Kinjo will tailor the food to your preference if you are a recurring customer. He'll notice which way you prefer what you ordered prepared and will cater to it depending on the dish e.g. if you enjoy crisper bacon in the salad or more sauce. Kinjo really cares and loves what he does and his attention to detail is splendid. Unfortunately due to the heavy influx of customers at the restaurant, I've only been able to grab a seat for lunch but not dinner. It is advised that you call to book as soon as they open for a time at their lunch hours. They are busiest at noon and less so at around 2PM so you can have an hour to eat before they close at 3PM. If you want to book for dinner, you'll have to call at least two days in advance. A meal for two costs around HKD$420, which includes two mains, rice and miso as part of...

Went there once for lunch few months ago and food was good. However, the staff has poor attitude and I can sense that they are a bit entitled. I tried coming in again at 2:20pm today and I was told that last order is 2:30pm but because it's crowded they do not accept customers anymore and they said lots of things are sold out (tho I can see many empty seats). The staff just quickly explained it to me and forcefully close the door so I have to get out. I was trying to understand which items were sold out as I just need to grab something quick. It was rude and completely unnecessary for the staff to forcefully close the door like that and pushing me away. This makes me wonder if the restaurant is really authentic? No authentic Japanese restaurant would treat the...