Minato — Restaurant in Hong Kong

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐎, a haven of elevated Japanese dining nestled in the commercial heart of Wan Chai, near Victoria Harbour, welcomes the award winning chef and sommelier of 𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 restaurant 𝐍𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧 in Tokyo to its sushi counter for five nights in this September for an immersive omakase indulgence, pairing exquisite seafood with refined sake artistry. From 16 to 20 September 2025, 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐎 and 𝐍𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧 will host an exclusive culinary collaboration, with intimate seatings per evening for 10 guests each to experience an unforgettable culinary encounter with acclaimed Chef Shinji Ishida and celebrated sommelier Yasuhide Tobita. Designed to encourage meaningful exchange between artisans and connoisseurs of Japanese gastronomy, this one-of-a-kind experience is priced at HK$2,688 per diner. For lunch indulgence, immerse yourself in a top-notch gastronomic experience with their signature Chef Omakase Menu, featuring 10 pieces of seasonal sushi that balances modern sensibilities and authentic craftsmanship; highlighting 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐢 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐢𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐨 (きいろいからみそ) that boasts a clean yet subtly savory tastes, complemented by a hint of tangy kick from the Karami Miso; 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐢 (イシガキダイ) for its delicate fat content and firm texture, sweet and briny in flavors; as well as 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢 (カンパチ) for a clean ocean flavor with buttery and nutty notes, topped with 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮-𝐳𝐮𝐤𝐞 (カンパチさんしょうづけ), a type of Japanese chili-rice miso condiment to elevate the sushi’s flavor with its bright citrus notes of...

The food quality is ordinary. However, the food preparation is very slow. There is just one chef at the teppanyaki to prepare the main dish for the whole restaurant! My partner and I ordered the Nami set for our lunch break.

The Duck Liver was supposed to be served; however, we were served scallops instead without being told that they ran out of duck liver to serve as part of the set.

When it came to our beef main course, we had to wait almost 45 minutes to be served. We ordered medium well but were served medium or medium rare. Of course, we had no choice but to accept it as we were rushing for time on our lunch break for them to recook again.

With the last four dishes left after the main course, they were served simultaneously! The fried rice and vegetables were too oily, dessert was just a tiny piece of matcha cake and sesame cookie.

The worst 1.5 hours were spent on a proper teppanyaki course meal. It's obvious that the kitchen and service were not organized, and the timing of their preparations was not coordinated.

The only thing that was presented to us very, very fast was the bill when we asked for it.

I will still not recommend this place for lunch even though we were given a 15% discount for giving us a bad dining experience. What's the point of paying HK$1200+ but can't even enjoy a proper...

MINATO by the Langham Hospitality Group provides a tranquil venue for immersive gastronomy skillfully intertwines the unique elements of Japanese culinary tradition, creating harmonious and interactive multisensory experiences.

MINATO welcomes spring with its Torio Bento, a three-course brunch experience, featuring appetizers, mains and dessert or coffee. Served in a handcrafted Arita porcelain globe shaped three layer jubako box, each layer reveals a delightful surprise. The first layer consists of four seasonal sashimi varieties, including but not limited to sea urchin and prime fatty tuna, botan shrimp, scallop, sourced fresh from Japan. The centerpiece is A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Tataki Donburi, made with tender, flavorful wagyu, Nagasaki egg, and premium nanatsuboshi rice. The meal concludes with Kitsune Inaniwa Udon from Akita Prefecture in rich, house-made bonito dashi.

This exclusive offering is available weekends and holidays brunch from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m., limited to 20 servings daily for only $438 p.p. Make your reservations today to try out this delicious...