A Unique Hidden Izakaya

This izakaya located in East Tsim Sha Tsui has a small storefront tucked in a corner of the mall, but once inside, you’ll find the place fully packed, with many regulars. We sat at the bar counter where we could watch the chef focus intently on preparing the dishes. 🐙 Wasabi Octopus Starting with wasabi octopus as an appetizer, the octopus is finely chopped, offering a crisp texture. The wasabi’s spiciness is just right, not overpowering, making it very appetizing. 🐟 Sashimi Platter We ordered the chef’s special sashimi platter, featuring mikan sea bream sashimi paired with a tangy sauce. The fish has a subtle citrus aroma, fresh and sweet. There’s also seared mikan sea bream, lightly torched so the skin is slightly crispy with a hint of char, and the fat is richer—dipping it in soy sauce enhances the flavor. Another highlight is the scallop and sea urchin wrap, with tender, sweet scallops enveloping smooth sea urchin that melts in your mouth without any fishy taste. Lastly, there are fresh oysters with a firm yet smooth texture and a faint seawater flavor. 🍢 Skewers Besides sashimi, there’s a wide selection of skewers here. The grilling is well-controlled, with a strong charcoal aroma but no burning. We ordered the following: - Salt-grilled quail thigh: tender and juicy, simple salt grilling brings out the quail’s natural deliciousness. - Pork belly skewer: alternating fat and lean pork belly, grilled to a slight crisp, rich in flavor but not greasy. - Chicken neck meat: unique texture, chewy and springy, perfect with drinks. - Chicken tendon skewer: rich in collagen, with chicken cartilage inside, the more you chew, the more flavorful it gets. - Chicken liver skewer: the offal is cleaned well, soft and tender with no fishy smell. - Lychee pork roll: pork slices wrapped around whole juicy lychee, a sweet and salty blend with rich flavor. Denraku Tofu The surface is fried to a slight crisp, while the inside is soft and smooth, with a sweet and savory miso sauce. 🐓 Stir-fried Chicken Diaphragm Cooked on a hot iron plate with a strong wok hei aroma, even the onions are very fragrant. The chicken diaphragm meat is chewy and full of texture. 🍜 Soba Noodles The cold noodles are refreshing and cool, with a subtle buckwheat aroma. Dipped in a cold sauce mixed with raw egg yolk, green onions, and seaweed, it’s very refreshing. . . Wochuan Homemade Cuisine (Tsim Sha Tsui) Shop 5-8, UG Floor, Nanyang Centre, 75 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui . . Food Recommendations Restaurants Must-visit Check-in Spots Check-in Food Guide Food Recommendations Restaurants Store Visits Food