Mori Sushi

It takes me some efforts to find Mori as it hides itself in the heaving wet market in the mid-levels.   Mercifully though, not many people know this cozy little Japanese restaurant, which means we can always get a table there even if we only make reservation one day in advance.  

There are many Japanese restaurants in the area, but to find one that has good Japanese food at good prices?  That's no mean feat.  So imagine my excitement when I chanced upon Mori last summer!  It is a hidden gem in central.  It offers decent set meals with pocket-friendly prices.    The raw fish it serves are always sparkling fresh!   

I ordered the Mori Sushi set while my dinning companion ordered the Deluxe Assorted Sashimi Ori Sushi Rice Set.  This time, Mori procured some freshest ingredients from the ocean.  My sushi set contained an assortment of seasonal fish and/or seafood selection: Salmon, Scallop, Toro, Hamachi... Every bite was oh-so-good! 

A closer look at the winner of the plate: Hamachi  sushi.  I believe it was taken from  the belly of the fish.

The sashimi starter that came with my sushi set.  It was also very nice!  

The udon that came with my set was rather drab.  The broth was almost tasteless and the udon was too soft.  

My companion's sushi rice set.  I didn't have a bite of it, he said it was great!   

Everything was done to a high standard, and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal.   However, the service isn’t exactly friendly... That said, Mori is still my favourite and is a place that I can see myself coming back.  Don’t take my word for it, check it out for yourself.

Mori Sushi
G/F, 34 Graham Street, Central

Yushoku Japanese Dining Bar

Yushoku establishes its fame for serving Teppanyaki.  They also do not mind letting you see their chefs searing the meat and vegetables in front of you.   When the dishes are served, they are still sizzling hot.   You end up leaving the restaurant reeking of smoke and grease.

I have to say their hot items are outstanding indeed.  Therefore, I frequent the place despite knowing that i always leave the place smelling of smoke. 

One Saturday afternoon, my friend suggested we should go to Yushoku again,  knowing I am craving for some Japanese food after a long working week. 

My friend ordered pan-fried fish.   She said it was great.  I didn't try it though. (A failed attempt to capture the fish...  bear with me, i am not a geek. )

I ordered tuna belly sashimi, hoping that it would taste as good as the hot items.  But was disappointed to realize that their sashimi items don't fare quite as well.  The dish was quite abysmal.   The problem was, their tuna was quite shabby.  ew.  Even by sprinkling some diced spring onion over it failed to liven the dish up.  Worse, there were bone in the tuna!!! 

I left the dish virtually untouched.

All in all, their sashimi was very average and evidently overpriced.  A return visit for their sashimi is not plausible, when topping up a few bucks could get you a wholesome and satisfying lunch at Genki in Shun Tak Centre.

Yushoku Japanese Dining Bar
G/F, No. 145 Connaugh Road ,
Sheung Wan