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Torikaze

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Torikaze is the first overseas venture from Yoshiteru Ikegawa, the Michelin-starred Tokyo yakitori master and founder of the 13-concept Torishiki Ichimon group. Perched on the 43rd–45th floors of Landmark's FORTY-FIVE in Central, his protégé Ryo Matsui leads every binchotan-grilled skewer with a devotion to Ikegawa's philosophy of 'one skewer, one lifetime'.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
Central (Landmark)
Since
2025
Chef
Ryo Matsui
Owner
Yoshiteru Ikegawa (Leading Nation / Torishiki Ichimon group)
Torikaze — authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong, Central (Landmark)
Plate № 58
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About
When Torikaze opened at FORTY-FIVE in late 2025, it became immediately one of the hardest tables to book in Hong Kong, drawing directly on the cult reputation of Ikegawa's Tokyo flagship Torishiki — a restaurant where reservations open by phone for just two hours on one day per month. Chef Ryo Matsui was handpicked by Ikegawa to carry the yakitori-dō philosophy to Hong Kong: every skewer is grilled over premium Kishu binchotan, with heat, seasoning and rotation calibrated individually for each cut. The dinner omakase at HKD 780 includes rare preparations, seasonal grilled vegetables, specialty rice dishes and chicken ramen. The sky-high setting at Gloucester Tower gives every meal a panoramic backdrop above the city's rooftops. Lunch sets (HKD 350–480) make the experience approachable for midday visits.
Neighborhood & visiting

Torikaze sits in Central (Landmark), 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
  • Torikaze brings the direct lineage of Torishiki — Tokyo's most coveted Michelin-starred yakitori counter — to Hong Kong for the first time, led by a chef personally chosen by the master.
  • The 'yakitori-dō' philosophy means no two skewers are treated identically: each cut receives its own heat calibration and seasoning, producing an omakase format as precise as any kaiseki.
  • At 43–45 floors above Central at the iconic FORTY-FIVE venue in Landmark, the setting is as extraordinary as the food, making every meal a genuinely complete experience.
  • The accessible lunch sets (from HKD 350) and a dinner omakase (HKD 780) make the Torishiki pedigree available across a wider range of dining occasions.

First overseas branch of Torishiki Ichimon group; opened late 2025; chef Ryo Matsui chosen personally by Ikegawa; reservations via SevenRooms.

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Frequently asked

About Torikaze

Is Torikaze an authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong?
Yes — Torikaze 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 Torikaze located?
Torikaze is located at 43–45/F, FORTY-FIVE, Gloucester Tower, Landmark, 15 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR in the Central (Landmark) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Torikaze?
Torikaze accepts reservations online. For an authentic yakitori experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Torikaze?
Torikaze sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Hong Kong.
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