Where to eat yakitori in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

For your yakitori cravings, Causeway Bay in Hong Kong knows how to deliver.

Where to eat yakitori in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
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For your yakitori cravings, Causeway Bay knows how to deliver. In this neighborhood, you’ll find some of the best yakitori hotspots in Hong Kong, with Japanese skewers done the traditional way over a charcoal grill, giving them that much-loved smoky flavor. Check out our list of five top yakitori restaurants in the area and get set to chow down on juicy, bite-sized delights with perfectly charred edges. 

Nanbantei of Tokyo

Nanbantei is known for serving the best yakitori in the neighborhood, thanks to their dedication to quality and freshness. Here, you'll find three tasty yakitori sets to suit your mood. Opt for the Chicken Set (HK$168) featuring Tebasaki, Negima, Tsukune and Nankotsu skewers. If you're craving vegan-friendly bites, the Vegetable Set (HK$108) offers skewers like Shishito Peppers, Petite Sweet Potatoes and Miso Eggplants. For meat lovers, the Beef Set (HK$208) boasts Nanban Beef, Beef Tongue, Beef Spare Ribs and Apsara Maki. Each set comes with a side of salad, snack of the day, rice and miso soup to round off the whole meal.

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  • Where – 6/F, Henry House, 42 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay
  • When – Monday to Saturday, noon - 2:30 p.m. and 6 - 11 p.m.; Sunday, 6 - 11 p.m.
  • Price – $$$
  • Phone – +852 2911 0099
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Mokumoku Yakiton

For a local Japanese izakaya vibe in Causeway Bay, head to Mokumoku on Hennessy Road. The name "Mokumoku" means "cloud-like smoke" in Japanese, while "Yakiton" refers to pork skewers cooked in miso yaki and simmered in a salt sauce. They focus on pork here, offering various cuts to choose from. But the star is their Spanish Iberico pork, a gourmet favorite among locals. Other highlights include Chicken Soft Bone, Chicken Wings Stuffed with Pork Liver Paste and Duck Tongue. And if you have room for dessert, don't miss out on their refreshing Pomelo Sherbet.

Quick facts

  • Where – 7/F, Circle Plaza, 499 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
  • When – Monday to Saturday, 2 p.m. - midnight
  • Price – $$$
  • Phone – +852 2886 2062
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Bicho

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A favorite among yakitori lovers since its opening in 2007, Bicho is a must-visit Japanese spot in Causeway Bay. Go for tasty bites like their Slow-Cooked Kagoshima Pork Loin or Miyazaki Pork Bacon. For a more traditional yakitori experience, try the Homemade Chicken Stick with Japanese Egg. And if you're looking for something lighter, don't miss Bicho’s Onsen Egg and Avocado Salad (HK$68) or the popular Rougie Foie Gras on Toast (HK$88).

Quick facts

  • Where –  26/F, Macau Yat Yuen Centre, 525 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
  • When –  Saturday to Thursday, noon - 2:30 p.m. and 6 - 11 p.m.; Friday, noon - 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 1 a.m. 
  • Price – $$$
  • Phone – +852 2838 7022
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Yakitori25

Yakitori25 is the perfect spot to unwind and curb your hunger after a hectic day in Causeway Bay. Enjoy their delicious Chicken Sticks with an Egg Yolk dipping sauce or the Chicken Cartilage skewers. Here, you can also explore unique cuts like Salt-Roasted A4 Wagyu Sirloin, Gankou Jiamei Chicken Whole Wings or a comforting bowl of Chicken Soup Vegetarian Noodles. Pair your meal with their carefully curated selection of sake, which enhances the rich, smoky flavors of the yakitori.

Quick facts

  • Where – 15/F, Circle Tower, 28 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay
  • When – Monday to Sunday, 5:30 p.m. - midnight 
  • Price – $$$
  • Phone – +852 9808 7581
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FireBird

When the craving for Japanese food hits, make your way to FireBird on Pennington Street. They've got all the crowd favorites covered, from appetizers like sashimi, sushi, udon and rice balls to hearty yakitori classics such as Chicken Gizzard, Chicken Thigh and Leek or Homemade Chicken Meat Ball with Mentaiko. And if ramen is your thing, try their Inaniwa Udon with Matsuba Crab Meat, or for a spicier kick, go for the Inaniwa Udon Japanese Slow Cooked Chicken. Wash it all down with a refreshing Fuji Mountain or an Oolong Whisky High-Ball with Ginger Ale, or perhaps a Suntory Premium Malts during happy hour, which runs from noon to 7 p.m. every day.

Quick facts

  • Where – G/F, 13 Pennington Street, Causeway Bay
  • When – Sunday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Friday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Price – $$$
  • Phone – +852 2386 5218
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