Sushi, sashimi and hand rolls with a punk rock edge for under US$18 at TMK in Sheung Wan
- TMK mixes a punk vibe and decor with sake and Japanese hand rolls, sushi and sashimi
- A set meal for one was enough for two people, and the sashimi and edamame were the highlights
A huge motorcycle is displayed in a glass cabinet in the bar. The walls are covered with cartoon stickers, old Japanese newspapers and graffiti. The drinks menu is on a pink plastic disc, reflecting the rock vibe. In addition to Japanese food, the bar also offers sake and spirits.
A waiter explained the menus. He recommended the denim set menu, which costs HK$288 (US$37) and has a wide variety of signature dishes. It is meant for one person, but was enough for two of us.
The first dish to arrive was steamed edamame – fresh soybeans sprinkled with sea salt. It’s a nice hands-on snack that’s healthy and delicious. The edamame would be HK$38 if ordered separately.
TMK Salad (HK$78 if ordered à la carte) has mizuna, grilled pumpkin, chilli crackers and beetroot strips. It was a crunchy, fresh tasting combination of ingredients.
Karaage – chunks of deep-fried boneless chicken thighs – came with a dipping sauce of creamy sesame yogurt. The coating was crisp and the meat smooth and tender, but the flavour was oddly sour.