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Zest by Konishi

JapaneseFrench-Japanese fusionOne Michelin StarTasting menuRooftop bar

Perched on the 28th and 29th floors of a Central tower, Zest by Konishi is the one-Michelin-starred vision of chef Mitsuru Konishi, who combines exacting French haute cuisine technique with Japanese precision and seasonal ingredients. Dinner unfolds as a multi-course tasting menu on the 28th floor, while the 29th floor lounge serves Japanese-inflected cocktails and bento lunches.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Central
Since
2019
Chef
Mitsuru Konishi
Zest by Konishi — authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong, Central
Plate № 09
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About
Chef Mitsuru Konishi earned two Michelin stars at his previous restaurant Wagyu Takumi before opening Zest in 2019 to explore his own French-Japanese creative language. The dining room on the 28th floor features a striking aqua-accented interior and counter seating that keeps guests close to the open kitchen, where Japanese precision meets French classical plating. Signature dishes layer fine Japanese ingredients — premium wagyu, seasonal seafood, truffles — with French building blocks of reduction, emulsion and pastry technique. The 29th-floor lounge doubles as a cocktail bar with Japanese-inspired libations and lighter bento lunch formats. Zest received its first Michelin star in 2021 and has retained it since, cementing Konishi's position as one of Hong Kong's most distinctive fusion voices.
Neighborhood & visiting

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

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Chef Konishi's French-Japanese tasting menu is one of the most technically accomplished fusion expressions in Hong Kong, earned and sustained with a Michelin star since 2021.
  • The split two-floor concept — with a fine-dining room below and a cocktail lounge above — makes Zest suitable for both full dinner immersion and a lighter evening of Japanese-inspired drinks and snacks.
  • Caviar, premium wagyu and high-grade Japanese seafood are woven seamlessly with classical French technique, producing courses that are simultaneously familiar and surprising.
  • At 28 floors above Central, the setting alone elevates the experience, with city light views framing a refined, intimate dining room of fewer than 40 covers.

One Michelin Star since 2021; chef Konishi previously earned two Michelin stars at Wagyu Takumi; lounge on 29/F serves bento and cocktails.

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Frequently asked

About Zest by Konishi

Is Zest by Konishi an authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong?
Yes — Zest by Konishi 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 kaiseki format.
Where is Zest by Konishi located?
Zest by Konishi is located at 28/F & 29/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR in the Central neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Zest by Konishi?
Zest by Konishi accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Zest by Konishi?
Zest by Konishi sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Hong Kong.
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