Five years ago, when I was working in Wanchai this location was still in construction, and today it has become a chic hotel called The Hari. Today we come to its contemporary Japanese restaurant, to see what sort of different dining experience it has in store for us. By the way, the name means ‘clan’ in Japanese.Stepping out the elevator the staff shows us to our table, a comfortable khaki velvet booth facing the terrace, where we can also sit outside but probably not in such cold weather. The design is hip, with an asymmetrical origami ceiling. The dim lightings and overall ambience remind me more of a Western diner though.We order the Discovering Zoku 6 Course Tasting Menu ($888 each) and also a serving of Nabeshima Honjozo 鍋島特別本醸造 ($228). The Otoshi, which are small bites, include a Tartlet with Crab meat, Inka Potato puree at the bottom, and Ikura on top. The other is an interesting Crispy Rice burger with Wagyu tartar in between, and a Quail Egg on top. Both delicious.Next comes the Pork Broth which contains Gobou Root as well as Leek. The hot soup helps to warm the stomach. I like it being not too salty, with the burdock providing some texture in the soup.Then it is Kaishi, or starters. We have chosen Shima Aji, with the Striped Jack cut to thin slices and then added with Umeboshi, the common pickled ume, as well as Pickled Plum, to provide the acidity to freshen the palate. There are also some crunchy sea moss at the bottom. The other starter is Wagyu Tataki. The A4 Miyazaki Wagyu is torched and then sliced thinly, with a bit of Sudachi juice added, together with Ponzu, to add flavours to the beef. Among the two starters I like the beef more.Next is the Sushi, and we have chosen Zoku Roll, with Asparagus and Avocado inside the rice roll, and melting Cream Cheese on top, finishing with some caviar. The asparagus is tender and we don’t need to spit out any tough fibres.The other sushi roll is Crab Roll, with the soft-shelled crab deep-fried before mixing with some Tobiko, Avocado, and Cucumber to wrap into the roll. The crunchy texture of the crab is pleasant, and not greasy from the deep-frying. Then comes to Otsumami, which means small plates. The first we choose is Tori Niku Gyoza, with the dumpling pan-fried nicely to golden-brown on both sides, having minced Chicken Thigh filling which is delicious and the Ringo Soy Sauce helping to add umami flavours.The other one is Kinu Tofu, which means silk bean curd, with a very soft texture, served on a delicious Yuzu Tentsuyu, the dipping sauce commonly used for tempura. There is also a Seaweed Rice Cracker on top, crispy and adding umami flavours to the tofu.Coming to the Mains, the Hamachi Kama is the grilled Yellowtail collar. The fish collar has been marinated with miso, good in taste, with the skin nicely charred. On the side are some Shishito, small Japanese peppers, with also Daikon Oroshi, or meshed radish to help balance the fish oil.The other one is Kohitsuji Yaki or Chargrilled Lamb Chop. Tender and juicy, the chef has added a bit of sesame and spring onion to add further fragrance, as well as a Black Garlic Sauce for additional flavours. There are also some grilled broccolini on the side too.For Desserts, we have Matcha Cake which is like a cheese cake mixed with matcha powder. Baked to a nice brown surface, on the side is White Chocolate Ice Cream. Appropriate in sweetness and gives a satisfying contentment.The other one is Mochi Cake, with a nice ‘q’ texture and on top drizzled with some Miso Caramel to provide salty sweet flavours. On the side is Coconut Feuille, with the coconut ice-cream mixed with a crunchy biscuit crust together.Also included in the menu is Coffee or Tea. The service is decent, with the staff friendly but not engaging enough. The bill on the night is $2,279 which is reasonable considering the amount of food we got and the quality is also good. A nice contemporary Japanese restaurant.…查看更多
Feeling blessed with every harvest season. 🍂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Celebrating of the start of the al fresco season at The Terrace - Zoku at The Hari Hong Kong, enjoying their wines and cocktails; music and DJ performance.Love the caviar with a dollop of crème fraîche on a blini. And the oysters is very plump and taste so umami.Cheers to my favourite season!🥂…查看更多
// 𝙎𝙪𝙠𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙠𝙞 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 - 𝙕𝙊𝙆𝙐 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 🍶 //-Well-located in The Hari Hong Kong at the bustling heart of Wan Chai, 𝐙𝐎𝐊𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 is a tasteful tribute to the culinary culture of Japan; serving Japanese-inspired fusion cuisine and spectacular cocktails under its aesthetically modern interior and a cozy al fresco terrace spot.-☞ 𝐒𝐮𝐤𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐞 - 𝐇𝐊$𝟕𝟖𝟖 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐰𝐨Serving every Thursday to Sunday from 6pm and available until 28 Feb 2025, this seasonal menu features 𝐓𝐎𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐔 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐁𝐔𝐍-𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐁𝐔𝐍, a vegan cheese fondue that consists of Emmental and Tokachi Cheese, extruding a rich and savory cheesy flavor with hints of delicate sake notes; served with homemade toast bread, shitake mushroom, broccolini, asparagus, broiled cherry tomatoes, Japanese sweet potatoes, taro, kino tofu & shishito pepper.-Other drool-worthy dishes include 𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒𝐇𝐈 (The Izakaya Way), the sort of welcome bites; 𝐊𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐊𝐈 (Grilled Skewers) like U.S. Prime Beef, Kyushu Chicken Thigh, Wild Octopus, and Hokkaido Scallop; as well as 𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐀 that highlights Soft Shell Crab, Tiger Prawn, and Wagyu Gyoza.-The menu can also be enhanced with a 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐌 𝐒𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆, featuring Gassan Houjun Karakuchi (Shimena) 180ml that highlights an elegant richness with full umami (Additional $168), or Yamagata Masamune Junmai (Yamagata) 180ml for a mild spiciness and a very crisp aftertaste (Additional $198)-Topped off the experience with an irresistible 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐓, Matcha Burnt Cake served with White Chocolate Ice Cream, perfectly done with a golden “burnt” surface that tastes like caramel, and with light-as-air creamy matcha cheesecake on the inside.-ʙs-ᴛᴀᴅ-ǫᴘᴡɪ-ᴡᴛs-sᴄɴ…查看更多
Zoku at The Hari Launches New “Champagne Vs Sake” Brunch Experience🥂💐Located on the second floor of The Hari Hong Kong, Zoku serves contemporary Japanese cuisine infused with dynamic flavours.Zoku’s new “Champagne Vs Sake” Free-Flow Brunch promises to tantalise and delight, allowing us to pay an additional HK$368, add on the free-flow pairing for two hours with premium Sakes in three different grades of Sake including Tenryou Sma Sma, Yamagata Masamune Junmai and Gassan Junmai Houjun Karakuchi and Champagnes which will offers such premium as Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut, Perrier-Jouet Blason Rosé or Perrier-Jouet Blanc de Blanc Champagnes and also offers mocktails, cocktails and House White or Red Wine.The weekend brunch menu begins with a choice of light and refreshing seafood, a choice between the Moriwase Sashimi Platter and Fresh Seasonal Oysters served with lime and ponzu. Followed by a selection of moreish Otsumami snacks like Wagyu Gyoza with Foie Gras.Then you can choose from a selection of delectable signature sushi such as Makimono that which are include Wagyu roll, Hamachi roll and Kagoshima roll or classic Nigiri that which are include Salmon, Blue fin tuna loin and Amaebi.For mains, there are plenty of meat-lover options, such as the Surōkukku Beef Brisket, or the A5 Miyazaki Wagyu. Seafood lovers will delight in the Lobster Tsukemen offered with Okinawa soba and an invigorating spicy soup for dipping or Misozuke Salmon with Teriyaki Potatoes.Finally, brunch culminates with a sweet dessert platter to be shared by the table featuring a Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sando; Hojicha Crème Brulée and Strawberry Pistachio Tart.This weekend Brunch is available every SAT, SUN & Public Holidays from 12pm-3pm and is priced at HK$568 per person for 4 courses or HK$688 per person for 5 courses.ZokuAddress: 2/F, The Hari Hong Kong, 330 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai…查看更多