Food Review: Kura Kura Robatayaki & Sushi
It's a nice neighbourhood restaurant operated (at least on the night of our visit) by just two people: one person taking care of the front of house, and one busy in the kitchen.
noon-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm Japanese about HK$190 without drinks or the service charge.
it's a nice neighbourhood restaurant operated (at least on the night of our visit) by just two people: one person taking care of the front of house, and one busy in the kitchen. service was friendly, we liked the food, which came at a good pace, and the prices were reasonable. Unlike many Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong, the menu is quite limited, focusing on sushi and robatayaki, along with a few appetisers and noodle dishes. space in this restaurant, which has only about 25 seats, is very tight. Tables are minuscule, and diners perch on hard wooden chairs. The only dish I didn't like was the grilled corn (HK$18) because my piece tasted fermented, although none of my guests complained about their portions.
the bean curd with kimchi (HK$36) was a good start to the meal; the kimchi (Japanese-style, so it was sweeter and less spicy than Korean kimchi) and firm tofu pieces were cool and refreshing. Grilled lamb rack (HK$58 per piece) was moist and nicely charred. Chicken wings stuffed with pollock roe (HK$33 for two) were the bargain of the night: the boneless wing was well-stuffed and succulent. The grilled mackerel (HK$56), which had slightly crisp skin and rich, oily meat was also good value. The sliced ox tongue skewers (HK$33) were tender and mild, while the beef short rib stick (HK$38), served on the bone, was chewy, with a deep, beefy flavour. Soft-fleshed grilled eggplant (HK$28) came with katsuobushi (dried bonito shavings) and could have used a touch more salt. Fresh shiitake mushrooms (HK$18) were moist, with a slight char from the grill.