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Hong Kong’s hot new openings, from Yamamoto Hamburg to Chouchou
Head to Yamamoto Hamburg for Japanese comfort food, Chouchou for French staples with flair, and Kuke Shokudo for Kansai-style oden
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Yamamoto Hamburg
Tokyo’s Yamamoto Hamburg has landed in Tseung Kwan O, bringing its “golden ratio” beef-and-pork patties to Hong Kong. Founded by chef Shohei Yamamoto, the brand elevates Japanese homestyle comfort food through a dedicated all-day menu. Expect hand-kneaded patties, such as the cheese-filled signature in miso sauce, served with bottomless Japanese rice.
Shop F23, 1/F, PopCorn 1, 9 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O
Chouchou
Injecting wholehearted Parisian gastronomy into Wan Chai, Chouchou is the latest venture from the team behind Babette. Don’t expect stuffy fine dining, instead executive chef Cédric Tsia – formerly of Amber and Louise – delivers a menu of Gallic staples such as beef tartare and a decadent Tournedos Rossini. Don’t miss the dry-aged canard à l’orange, designed for sharing.
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Shop 8, Podium, 1/F, J Residence, 60 Johnston Road, Wan Chai
Kuke Shokudo
Chef Eto-san, a 40-year culinary veteran, transports the soul of Osaka to Central at Kuke Shokudo. Specialising in Kansai-style oden, the kitchen uses a “perpetual broth” technique to coax deep umami from premium kelp and dashi. Highlights among the 20-plus varieties include three-day simmered Awaji onions and tender beef tendon. For a true izakaya experience, pair your hand-grilled onigiri with a “dashi-wari” – a trendy Tokyo cocktail blending hot oden broth with shochu.
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