Hidden Japanese Izakaya in Central: Kochi Station

Kochi Station 😝 is located near Tai Kwun in Central. Take the Mid-Levels Escalator and walk a bit further, and you'll find it 😀. This izakaya is themed around Kochi, Japan, and is famous for its yakitori and all-you-can-drink sake 😉. The decor is exquisite, creating a lively atmosphere reminiscent of local Japanese izakayas. You'll often see Japanese patrons here enjoying a chill time. Seating is limited, so it's best to book in advance and enjoy a drink with friends 🍶. The food selection is diverse, with seasonal ingredients and limited-time dishes. From fresh sashimi to unique specialty dishes, everything is prepared with great care 🤤. As for drinks, the highlight is undoubtedly the all-you-can-drink sake experience. Men pay $168, while women enjoy a special price of just $98—how can you resist? 😝 💥 Grilled Bonito Kochi's signature grilled bonito is said to be the best in Japan 😎. It's a must-try dish here, with the chef grilling the fish using straw right in front of you. The skin is crispy, the meat tender, and the flavor rich. Pair it with scallions and ginger for an extra kick 😌. 💥 Four-Kind Sashimi Platter Two pieces of each type, including local favorites like sweet and fresh sea urchin. There's also the rare leatherjacket fish, paired with yuzu peel for a refreshing and chewy texture. 💥 Teppan Cheese Whitebait Scrambled Eggs Prepared right in front of you, the scrambled eggs are aromatic and silky smooth. Combined with whitebait, the texture is quite interesting 😏. 💥 Grilled Natural Eel The eel is meaty with a crispy skin. They even serve grilled eel bones, which are incredibly crunchy and perfect with sake 🤤. 💥 Slow-Cooked Miso Beef Tongue Experience a different take on beef tongue—it's tender, melts in your mouth, and is rich in beef flavor 😛. 💥 Homemade Skewers A variety of seafood, meat, and vegetables to satisfy your cravings 😌: - Salt-grilled chicken skin skewer - White feather chicken breast cartilage skewer - Scallop and sea urchin skewer - Kochi green pepper skewer - Grilled okra skewer - Japanese shiitake mushroom skewer - Kyoto half-cooked silken tofu - Grilled sea bream milt skewer, as soft as cotton candy - A5 Satsuma Wagyu skewer, juicy and flavorful ☺️ - Homemade minced chicken skewer, incredibly tasty 😇 💥 Cheese Mochi Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside—perfect 😆. Kochi Station 📍 G/F, 46 Gough Street, Soho, Central