I visited on a weekday and tried the ox tongue. It was delicious - served as two big pieces like ‘steaks’ and were crispy but tender. The set lunch included bread, soup and a soft drink these were so-so and in my opinion, not really worth it adding an extra charge for.
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- Not named in any of 3 AI answers. When a guest asks an assistant for a place like yours, you are not in the conversation.AI answers+17 pts
- No reachable website.Website & SEO+15 pts
- No online booking path at all — every guest has to call or message.Bookability+6 pts
- Not in the first two pages of Google Maps for “Japanese restaurant Causeway Bay Hong Kong”.Google presence+4 pts
- No reply to any of your last 10 reviews.Reviews+4 pts
- No Reserve a table button on your Google listing — the most direct booking path there is.Google presence+3 pts
- No Google review in the last three months.Reviews+3 pts
- No booking link on Google.Bookability+3 pts
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U Izakaya · you4.7★ · 175 · AI 0/3
40What the assistants said
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**U Izakaya** is a **Japanese fusion izakaya** in **Causeway Bay, Hong Kong**, specifically at **10/F, ZING!, 38 Yiu Wa Street**.[1][2][3] It is described as serving **Western-Japanese fusion** dishes, with a notable emphasis on **sea urchin** and other Japanese-style dishes such as sushi and skewers.[1][3] The neighbourhood is **Causeway Bay**, a busy commercial/dining district on Hong Kong Island.[1][2][3] The restaurant is also described as having a **modern, stylish interior** with blue walls, marble accents, and some playful design features.[2][9] It **does take reservations**: OpenRice lists booking pages for U Izakaya, which indicates reservation availability.[2][9] If you want, I can also help with its **price range, opening hours, or nearby transit**.
Asked: “What are the best Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong? Give me a ranked list of 5 with the restaurant names.”
Here is a ranked list of 5 of the best Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong: 1. Sushi Shikon 2. Sushi Saito 3. Ten Shin 4. Ryota Kappou 5. Sushi Zo
Asked: “I'm in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong tonight. Recommend 5 Japanese restaurants nearby. Names only, one per line.”
Sushi Ginza Onodera I M Tei Tonkichi Hakata Ippudo Yakiniku Great
Asked: “Recommend 5 Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong for a special dinner with friends. Names and a one-line reason each.”
Here are 5 Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong ideal for a special dinner with friends: 1. **Sushi Shikon** – An unforgettable omakase experience with the finest Edomae sushi in an intimate setting. 2. **Zuma** – Vibrant, modern Japanese dishes and a lively atmosphere perfect for group sharing. 3. **Tenku RyuGin** – Spectacular kaiseki paired with stunning Victoria Harbour views. 4. **Yakiniku Jumbo** – Premium Japanese BBQ with melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu beef for a fun, interactive meal. 5. **Sushi Saito** – World-class, meticulously crafted sushi that will impress even the most discerning friends.
Asked: “Hong Kong最好嘅Japanese餐廳係邊幾間？請排名列出5間，寫出餐廳名。”
以下係根據米其林星級、口碑及專業食評綜合排名嘅香港最佳日本餐廳頭5位： 1. **志魂（Sushi Shikon）** 2. **鮨·吉武（Sushi Yoshitake）** 3. **神乐（Kagura）** 4. **天妇罗·近藤（Tempura Kondo）** 5. **瑞兆（Zuisho）** 呢幾間分別以壽司、懷石料理同天婦羅見稱，質素極高，值得一試。
Asked: “我今晚喺Hong KongCauseway Bay，推薦5間附近嘅Japanese餐廳。只需要餐廳名，一行一間。”
1. 竹寿司 2. 千两 3. Sushi Hiro 4. 一兰拉面 5. 牛角日本烧肉专门店
Asked: “想同朋友喺Hong Kong食一餐特別嘅晚飯，推薦5間Japanese餐廳，每間一句原因。”
- 志魂壽司：米芝蓮三星大廚主理嘅正宗江戶前omakase，每一件壽司都係藝術品。 - 良田（Ryota Kappou Modern）：現代割烹配季節食材，每道菜都有驚喜，食完有種「原來日本菜可以咁」嘅感覺。 - 柏屋（Kashiwaya）：大阪懷石名店嚟香港開嘅分店，環境靜雅、擺盤精緻，好啱同朋友慢慢歎。 - I M Teppan：鐵板燒唔止食味道，仲可以睇住大廚即場表演，氣氛熱鬧又好玩。 - 富小路しん：京都式會席料理，食材由日本直送，每道菜都靚到似一幅畫，食起嚟特別有儀式感。
Asked: “我今晚在Hong KongCauseway Bay，推荐5家附近的Japanese餐厅。只要餐厅名称，一行一家。”
一兰拉面 牛角日本烧肉专门店 寿司郎 丼丼屋 元气寿司
Asked: “想和朋友在Hong Kong吃一顿特别的晚餐，推荐5家Japanese餐厅，每家一句理由。”
以下是5家香港适合特别晚餐的日本餐厅，每家用一句话说明理由： 1. **Sushi Shikon**（志魂）——米其林三星的江户前寿司，食材每日从东京丰洲市场空运，每一贯都精准到极致。 2. **Ryota Kappou Modern**（米其林一星）——以创新怀石料理演绎季节之美，主厨对细节的执着让每道菜都像艺术品。 3. **Teppanyaki Shima**（岛铁板烧）——在维港夜景前享用顶级和牛与海鲜的铁板烧盛宴，视觉与味觉的双重享受。 4. **Kappo Rin**（凛）——只有吧台座位的隐世割烹，主厨根据当日渔获即席创作，体验主客零距离的专属感。 5. **Wagyu Mafia**（和牛黑帮）——以奢华和牛三明治闻名，但晚餐的日本黑毛和牛寿喜烧搭配松露，颠覆传统又充满仪式感。
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Excellent. Well place for gathering. Min. HKD $200/ppl
You must try the sea urchin! The skewers are nicely cooked too.
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sea urchin ice cream×66pandalidae×16outdoor seating×18salmon roe and sea urchin cup×12sashimi platter×17apple pork roll×13bouillabaisse×10restaurant environment×18
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DirectoriesOpenRice#1 · Diningcity#2 · Tripadvisor#3 · Trip.com#10
Press & blogsIzakaya In Causeway Bay | Inoshishi | Hong Kong Island#5 · Best izakaya restaurants in Hong Kong: Yakitori, beer, and…#6 · 14 best izakayas in Hong Kong for Japanese food and drinks#8 · AKATSUKI Izakaya#9
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