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Nanbantei

JapaneseYakitoriTokyo brandPioneerCauseway BayCharcoal grill

Nanbantei is widely recognised as Hong Kong's first authentic yakitori restaurant, a Tokyo-origin brand that has operated in the city for nearly four decades and introduced generations of Hong Kong diners to the art of charcoal-grilled Japanese skewers. The Causeway Bay location carries on this pioneer legacy with an extensive menu, a loyal Japanese expatriate following, and a warm izakaya atmosphere.

Price
¥¥
Area
Causeway Bay
Since
1985
Owner
Nanbantei (Tokyo, Japan) franchise
Nanbantei — authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong, Causeway Bay
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About
When Nanbantei opened its Hong Kong doors in the mid-1980s, charcoal-grilled yakitori was virtually unknown in the city. The restaurant's arrival — as a franchise of the Tokyo Nanbantei brand — began an education in Japanese pub food that has continued for nearly 40 years. Today it remains one of the most approachable introductions to yakitori in Hong Kong, with a menu spanning classic tsukune, asparagus-pork rolls, baked Hokkaido oysters and the full range of yakitori standards, all grilled over binchotan charcoal. The sixth-floor Causeway Bay setting is unpretentious and consistently full, drawing a loyal crowd of Japanese residents, long-time regulars and curious visitors. Set lunches on weekdays offer exceptional value; dinners extend seven days a week until 11pm.
Neighborhood & visiting

Nanbantei sits in Causeway Bay, 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
  • As Hong Kong's first authentic yakitori restaurant, Nanbantei has nearly four decades of institutional knowledge and an unbroken track record of charcoal-grilled quality.
  • The loyal Japanese expatriate clientele is the most honest endorsement possible: this is what yakitori actually tastes like in Japan, not an approximation for a tourist market.
  • The weekday set lunch is among the best-value Japanese meals in Causeway Bay, making Nanbantei accessible to a broad range of diners beyond just yakitori enthusiasts.
  • The baked Hokkaido oyster and chicken liver skewer are signature dishes that represent Nanbantei's best — and are consistently praised in recent reviews as highlights of any visit.

Hong Kong's first authentic yakitori restaurant, operating since approximately the mid-1980s; Tokyo-origin franchise; WhatsApp reservations +852 9456 5575.

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Frequently asked

About Nanbantei

Is Nanbantei an authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong?
Yes — Nanbantei 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 Nanbantei located?
Nanbantei is located at 6/F, Henry House, 42 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR in the Causeway Bay neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Nanbantei?
Nanbantei accepts reservations online. For an authentic yakitori experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Nanbantei?
Nanbantei sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Hong Kong.
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