Tokio Joe

Frommer's Review

As its quirky name suggests, this is a hip sushi bar catering to Lan Kwai Fong's youthful nighttime revelers. Dimly lit even for lunch, it offers sushi and sashimi a la carte, as well as combination platters, prepared by Chinese sushi chefs trained in Japan. A platter of assorted sashimi large enough for two people to share as an appetizer costs HK$490 (US$64/£32); sushi combinations run from HK$150 to HK$360 (US$19-US$47/£9.75-£23). Unique, however, are the California-style roll creations, like the deep-fried soft-shell crab with avocado, cucumber, crab roe, and mayonnaise, and original dishes like the rock shrimp salad or kelp-grilled sea bass. Probably the best deal is one of the set lunches, featuring sashimi, tempura, or a box lunch. As the menu states, this restaurant has a "slightly irreverent, innovative, and casual approach to the Japanese culinary experience." Luckily, it succeeds.

Nearby is sister restaurant Kyoto Joe, 21 D'Aguilar (tel. 852/2804 6800), which serves robatayaki grilled meats and vegetables in addition to sushi, open the same hours.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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