A Splendid Feast After Work

After work, I felt like having some sashimi. Unfortunately, all the Taikoo branches in the Kowloon area were full, but luckily, there was a spot available at the Causeway Bay branch for the 7:45 pm seating! My friend arrived early to secure a spot, order food, and wait for me. The price was just $298. When I got there, the place was packed. Taikoo is truly deserving of being counted among Hong Kong's successful restaurants, as every branch is filled with customers during dinner time. Plus, the restaurant recently updated its menu, offering a wider selection of food, which surely attracts more patrons! The buffet area includes a salad bar, fruit bar, dessert cabinet, beverage cabinet, and a selection of hot and cold drinks, including sake. The seafood section features mussels, large clams, big prawns, and there are also hot soups and sweet desserts! The sashimi is thickly sliced, with must-try items like salmon, yellowtail, tuna, scallops, and sweet shrimp—all fresh and succulent. The thinly sliced kingfish is also a must-eat. Sashimi is always the highlight of the all-you-can-eat menu, and you'll definitely want to go for at least two rounds. There are also toro and sea urchin hand rolls, small but packed with flavor. I tried the sushi this time and was surprised by the high quality. The 'Love of Flowers', scallops, sea urchin toro, and sweet shrimp salad are all small and easy to eat. For grilled items, the grilled oysters are a must-try. I ordered half a dozen and particularly enjoyed the fried garlic on top—very flavorful. The oysters are large and juicy. The grilled beef tongue is refreshing, the grilled eel is rich, and the tempura is crispy. The flower mushroom and abalone with Chinese wine are dishes that make the meal worth the price, not to be missed! Stir-fried eel with spring onions, grilled flounder with Saikyo miso, grilled pineapple, and chicken cartilage are all my favorites. The grilled durian was a pleasant surprise, large and sweetly creamy, even better than buying durian to eat on my own. I had a few pieces to satisfy my craving for durian. Finally, I had two rounds of crab meat with pea shoots to aid digestion. Topping it off with bird's nest egg white ice cream, I was thoroughly satisfied. I still think that for a price of just over $300, getting to eat so much is a real bargain. At this price, you might not get full at a Japanese restaurant. Taikoo Restaurant (Causeway Bay Plaza Phase 1) (Causeway Bay) 9th Floor, Causeway Bay Plaza Phase 1, 489 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay