Kiku
Kiku
Kiku (B/F, The Landmark, 16 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong) — Kiku is deceptively large and its location in the upmarket Landmark makes for a vibrant, lively atmosphere, especially at lunchtime. Most diners are initially directed to the busy front-of-house section containing tightly-packed tables and muted decoration, but there is a range of small, comfortable booths scattered behind Japanese-style screens to the rear.
Lunch specials are popular but individual dishes drawn from either the raw fish or cooked sections provide a smorgasbord of tempting alternatives. Succulent cuts of sashimi are accompanied by deliciously spiced soy sauce. The ark shell is a permanent offering and highly recommended. Homemade sushi is predictably good and when presented as a roll, such as the soft shell crab and avocado, the range of textures and flavours impress. Other appetizers include satisfying strips of roast file fish dipped in a creamy sauce and moist spinach tossed in a fortified sesame sauce. Elsewhere, a generous chunk of cod cooked in miso sauce is very tasty. U.S. or wagyu beef dishes are available and the stir-fried sliced beef in a zesty ginger sauce is worth considering.