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Kicho

JapaneseYakitori kappoKuro Satsuma chickenKagoshimaMichelin GuideCentral

Kicho is the Hong Kong outpost of the acclaimed Tokyo yakitori kappo group, bringing its exclusive Kuro Satsuma chicken from Kagoshima — a breed prized for even marbling and firm, bouncy texture — to a Michelin Guide-selected counter in Central. Executive chef Chikashi Yoshida leads a 10-course omakase that spans every part of the bird over binchotan charcoal.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
Central
Chef
Chikashi Yoshida
Owner
AP Company (Tokyo, Japan) / Kicho-Ushidoki group
Kicho — authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong, Central
Plate № 56
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About
The Kicho and Ushidoki group originated in Tokyo's Ebisu and Ginza districts, earning a reputation for combining the precision of yakitori with the course structure and ingredient philosophy of kappo cuisine. The Hong Kong branch is the only restaurant in the city serving Kuro Satsuma chicken, sourced exclusively from a free-range farm in Kagoshima and prized for the even fat distribution that produces exceptional texture and flavour when grilled over binchotan. Executive chef Chikashi Yoshida leads an omakase dinner menu of 10 or more courses, moving through a choreographed sequence of cuts — from tender neck and smoky skin to the prized oyster and succulent thigh — interspersed with seasonal vegetable preparations. Michelin Guide Hong Kong has selected Kicho as a recommended restaurant, recognising the integrity of both produce and technique.
Neighborhood & visiting

Kicho sits in Central, one of Hong Kong's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused yakitori counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • The only restaurant in Hong Kong serving Kuro Satsuma chicken from Kagoshima — an exclusively farm-raised breed whose even marbling and firm texture produce skewers unavailable anywhere else in the city.
  • The 10+ course omakase format brings the structure and thoughtfulness of kappo dining to yakitori, making each meal a curated journey rather than a freestyle order.
  • Michelin Guide selected, with Tokyo pedigree from the Kicho-Ushidoki group's Ebisu and Ginza originals — a provenance that guarantees both authenticity and consistency.
  • The farm-to-table sourcing philosophy — free-range Kuro Satsuma birds from a single Kagoshima farm — represents yakitori at its most principled and traceable.

Michelin Guide Hong Kong selected; Kuro Satsuma chicken sourced exclusively from Kagoshima; AP Company Tokyo operating entity.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Kicho

Is Kicho an authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong?
Yes — Kicho is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Hong Kong: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
Where is Kicho located?
Kicho is located at Shop 2B, 1/F, Manning House, 48 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR in the Central neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Kicho?
Kicho accepts reservations online. For an authentic yakitori experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Kicho?
Kicho sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Hong Kong.
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