A hidden high-quality izakaya in Wan Chai, the atmosphere is very Japanese

📍YAKITORI KOBAKO 🔍Ground Floor, Yishi Building, 30 Shantou Street, Wan Chai ----- I originally wanted to go to Lidong Street to find food on a holiday night, but I was scared by the large number of tourists and it was crowded, so I went to Shantou Street, which is quiet in the bustling city. There are several Japanese restaurants on Shantou Street, and we finally chose this small Japanese restaurant with a great atmosphere. Wooden tables and chairs, warm yellow lights, and Japanese menus and Japanese-themed posters on the wall give people a feeling of flashing into Japan. In addition, most of the store staff and chefs are Japanese, and their service attitude is very friendly. I happened to come across a limited-time menu in Okinawa, so I tried a few special dishes, and the overall taste was quite pleasantly surprised. #Okinawa Bitter Melon Fried Pork ($98) It is an authentic Okinawan flavor, the bitter melon is fried just right, still retaining a bit of crispness. The pork is sliced ​​thinly, and the fat and salty flavor just neutralize the slight bitterness of the bitter melon. There are also tofu with a strong bean flavor and sweet onions. #Tofu Cake ($43) It is a very interesting snack, the texture is a bit like steamed egg, but a little firmer, smooth and tender. It is known as Okinawa fermented bean curd, and the strength of sake is very prominent when eaten. #Peanut Tofu ($43) The taste is between tofu and jelly, with a light peanut aroma and a very smooth texture. Paired with a little soy sauce or, it tastes refreshing and unique. #Vinegar and water cloud ($43) Shuiyundai has a sticky and smooth texture. It tastes sour and sweet when mixed with vinegar, which is very refreshing and detoxifying. #Okinawa Pork Knuckle Noodle ($88) The pork knuckle is very soft and tender, rich in gelatin, and melts in your mouth. The soup base has a unique salty and fragrant Okinawan flavor. The noodles have a chewy texture and are very flavorful after absorbing the soup. #Okinawa squid ink fried noodles ($108) The color of the fried noodles is very eye-catching, and the black cuttlefish ink is wrapped around the noodles. You can taste the strong salty and fresh taste when you take the first bite. The mein yakisoba was cooked to perfection and the noodles were the same as those in Okinawa pork knuckle noodles, which is unique to Okinawa. #Flying fish roe potato salad ($78) The texture of the potatoes is very dense, and the sweet and juicy flying fish roe makes it refreshing and appetizing. #Teppanyaki dumplings (eight pieces $73) The bottom is fried crispy, the filling inside is tender and juicy, and the sauce is slightly sweet and sour. #Burning squid overnight dried (half body $88) The grilled squid is very fragrant, with a natural charcoal aroma. The texture is chewy but not too tough, and it tastes better the more you chew it. #swallowwanchai #swallowhongkong #swallowjapanesefood