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Tempura Araki

JapaneseTempuraHokkaidoMichelin-starredCounter dining

The first overseas outpost of Yoshiyuki Araki's celebrated two-Michelin-starred tempura counter in Sapporo, bringing Hokkaido's finest seasonal produce to a six-seat counter in Central. Every morsel of batter-fried seafood and vegetable reflects the master's minimalist philosophy: maximum flavour through minimum intervention.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Central
Since
2023
Chef
Yoshiyuki Araki
Tempura Araki — authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong, Central
Plate № 78
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About
Tempura Araki opened in Hong Kong's Central in 2023, marking the first international branch of the two-Michelin-starred restaurant that Chef Yoshiyuki Araki built in Sapporo. At just six seats, the intimate counter setting places guests directly in front of the chef as Hokkaido-sourced seafood — live prawns, oysters, squid and seasonal vegetables — is fried to order in a proprietary blend of canola and sesame oils. The batter is deliberately gossamer-thin, made fresh for each batch, ensuring the natural sweetness and texture of each ingredient shine through. The omakase menu changes with the seasons, with winter bringing Aomori suppon soup and summer highlighting Hokkaido scallops and local asparagus. It is one of the most technically precise tempura experiences available outside Japan.
Neighborhood & visiting

Tempura Araki sits in Central, one of Hong Kong's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Experience the exacting two-Michelin-star standard of Sapporo's most famous tempura counter, now accessible in Hong Kong without the long-haul flight to Hokkaido.
  • Chef Araki's signature gossamer batter, fried live in front of you, showcases Hokkaido's premium seasonal seafood — including live prawn, oyster and wild vegetables — at their absolute peak.
  • The intimate six-seat cypress counter provides a one-on-one culinary theatre experience that is impossible to replicate in a larger restaurant.
  • A meal here unfolds as a masterclass in restraint: each course transitions between tempura and traditional Japanese preparations, demonstrating the full breadth of Chef Araki's training.

Hong Kong outpost of the two-Michelin-starred Tempura Araki in Sapporo; omakase priced at approximately HKD 1,600 per person; reservation strongly advised.

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Frequently asked

About Tempura Araki

Is Tempura Araki an authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong?
Yes — Tempura Araki 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 donburi format.
Where is Tempura Araki located?
Tempura Araki is located at 5/F, 10 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR in the Central neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Tempura Araki?
Tempura Araki does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Hong Kong we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Tempura Araki?
Tempura Araki sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Hong Kong.
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