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2017-08-29
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Gonpachi offers a relatively authentic izakaya experience while nevertheless taking care of the foreign palette, famed for being the restaurant Abe took then US President Bush to dinner over a decade ago. The original Gonpachi in Tokyo had also hosted a scene in the movie Kill Bill. Following on its success in Japan, the Hong Kong branch opened shop in late 2013 by 1957 & Co and is homed by Lee Garden One's top floor. The interior looks rather more modern than Tokyo's, but the rustic, dark woode
Despite not having made a reservation in advance for tatami-fitted semi-private seating by the window, staff gave us their trust when we promised to leave by 7:15 that evening if we were to be seated there. For those looking for a rather more private and comfortable experience, be sure to book one of those more spacious tables in advance.
Hong Kong's Gonpachi offers three main categories of food: skewers, sushi, and soba (cold and hot), all to a reasonably high standard at affordable prices. If hot Japanese food is not your thing, I'd highly recommend that you dine at one of the hundreds of sushi/ sashimi restaurants in the area, because cooked meat and barbequed skewers are their forte here.
Our dinner was a quick one (lasting barely half an hour!), but we managed to try quite a few dishes and thoroughly enjoyed the service, food, and experience. Here's the food rundown.
Kuroushi Wagyu Beef Sushi Roll
$128
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Kuroushi Wagyu Beef Sushi Roll $128
Having a mouthful of this raw beef sushi paired with avocado & baby chive is satisfying, but doesn't come close to the best I've had.
Scallops, Miyazaki Wagyu, Prime Ox Tongue
$304
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Miyazaki Wagyu (per skewer) $148
Melt-in-your-mouth kind of bliss. Well grilled and well worth the price.
Scallops $88
Tender and succulent. A solid A-.
Prime Ox Tongue $68
Very chewy, almost too tough. Might not order this again next time.
Kuroshi Wagyu Sukiyaki
$328
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Kuroshi Wagyu Sukiyaki
$328
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Kuroshi Wagyu Sukiyaki $328
Amazing. Staff will cook this for you. That warm, sticky and rich yolky soup with such beautifully marbled wagyu is a flavor bomb.
Assorted Mushroom Tempura, Japanese Baby Onion Tempura
$116
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Assorted Mushroom Tempura $78
This is definitely quality tempura with quality raw materials. The batter's crisp and light.
Japanese Baby Onion Tempura $38
Same, plus the baby onions are rather sweet!
Matsuba Crab Claw Soba
$138
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Matsuba Crab Claw Soba $138
Chewy soba that's cooked to perfect timing with a generous topping of freshly cooked crab meat. I drank the broth pretty much to the final drop, too.
Service: Very attentive and professional. Sincere hospitality that really makes for an enjoyable experience.
Price: Great value for quality Japanese fare in Causeway Bay. Expect roughly $500 per head for dinner without drinks.
Drinks: A couple dozens of types of sake available, plus a good range of Japanese whiskies and cocktails.
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