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Yakiniku Great (Central)

JapaneseYakinikuWagyuKuroge WagyuJapanese BBQTochigi beef

The Central branch of Yakiniku Great — named Foodie Forks 2025 Best Japanese Restaurant — occupies a prime spot on Pottinger Street's dining steps, bringing the same Tochigi-sourced Kuroge Wagyu and tabletop-grill yakiniku ritual as the pioneering Sheung Wan outpost. H Code's vibrant food-and-drink corridor ensures a lively atmosphere alongside the focused Japanese wagyu experience.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
Central (SoHo)
Owner
Yakiniku Great Co. (Japan, Tochigi Prefecture)
Yakiniku Great (Central) — authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong, Central (SoHo)
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About
Yakiniku Great's Central branch at the H Code development on Pottinger Street serves as the brand's higher-profile Hong Kong face, earning recognition as the Foodie Forks 2025 Best Japanese Restaurant. The same Japanese-origin supply chain that drives the Sheung Wan original — Tochigi Prefecture Kuroge Wagyu air-shipped directly from Japan — underpins every dinner service here. Diners receive a curated selection of wagyu cuts graded and portioned by the Japanese headquarters, progressing through thinly-sliced tongue, premium kalbi, and A5 sirloin cooked on individual tabletop charcoal grills. The Pottinger Street Steps setting — surrounded by some of Hong Kong's most celebrated restaurants and bars — draws a cosmopolitan crowd of after-work diners and Japanese cuisine enthusiasts who value provenance over spectacle. The kitchen team maintains the brand's straightforward, beef-first philosophy even in one of Central's most competitive restaurant rows.
Neighborhood & visiting

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

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Award-winning second Hong Kong location of Yakiniku Great, named Foodie Forks 2025 Best Japanese Restaurant, with the same Tochigi-sourced Kuroge Wagyu as the original.
  • Prime H Code address on Pottinger Street places it at the epicentre of Central's dining scene, ideal for a post-work wagyu session.
  • The same Japanese-owned supply chain and tabletop yakiniku tradition as the pioneering Sheung Wan branch, replicated with equal rigour.
  • Surrounded by Hong Kong's top restaurants and bars on Pottinger Street, making it a natural anchor for a full Central dining evening.

Second Hong Kong branch of Yakiniku Great (Tochigi Prefecture, Japan). Received Foodie Forks 2025 Best Japanese Restaurant award.

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Frequently asked

About Yakiniku Great (Central)

Is Yakiniku Great (Central) an authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong?
Yes — Yakiniku Great (Central) 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 izakaya format.
Where is Yakiniku Great (Central) located?
Yakiniku Great (Central) is located at 1/F, The Steps, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR in the Central (SoHo) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Yakiniku Great (Central)?
Yakiniku Great (Central) accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Yakiniku Great (Central)?
Yakiniku Great (Central) sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Hong Kong.
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