With a shop interior furnished with natural wood, the cozy feeling added a Japanese style. As one of the many Japanese restaurants in Tin Hau, Izakaya 88 should be the one and only Izakaya (Japanese Drinking Establishment) in the area. Serving traditional sushi, sashimi and yakitori, 88 has carried through the authentic Japanese style in food and environment. The owner of Izakaya 88 and also another famous Sushi house, Etsu Sushi, Mr. Lo invited a famous Japanese designer to build a restaurant with cozy and warm atmosphere which is same as old and traditional Izakaya in Japan. The menu of 88 also follows his theory, with a wide selection of Yakimono, Sushi, Sashimi, noodle dishes and rice dishes, you can find your favorite Japanese cuisine here. |
Authentic Japanese Grilling Ryori Grilling food is a compulsory section in Izakaya, 88 insisted to use real charcoal fire to cook, it required to tailor build an electric grill and electric air filter to ensure it is legal and environmental-friendly. Traditional grilling dishes like Beef Tongue, Chicken Kidney and Seafood can be easily found in their menu. Must-try dishes are special and creative, like the Beef Marrow with Red King Crab($160) mixing the two savory and mouthful ingredients into one dish, add it on crispy rice cake will reduce the greasy palette. Seafood is another recommended section of 88, not only quality but also creativity, the Charcoal Grill Snow Crab Lid($140) minced the meat and roe inside the lid and grill it until it covers with a golden crisp and a natural aroma of crab. |
Iconic Creative Sushi Selections Sharing the background with Etsu Sushi, Izakaya 88 also serves high-quality sushi and sashimi, and you will not want to miss the original sushi invented by chef. Their signature 88 Sushi Roll($98) composed of Sea Urchin, Scallop, Salmon, Salmon Roe and Cucumber Slice, except its attractive outlook, these 5 ingredients’ flavors and texture made a perfect harmony. Another creative dish, Tri-color Sushi($60) with Sea Urchin, ōtoro and marinated Salmon Roe, this is not a random combination but a delicately design to make the best from each ingredient. Izakaya 88 also featured rare cuisines in each season, the summer limited Japanese Sweet Corn Sashimi($160/whole) is a brand new way to savor the garden and refreshing scent. In fall or winter, 88 will also introduce the best seasonal choices for food lovers. |
Special Alcohol Selections from Japan Wine is an equally important element as food in an Izakaya, 88 empathizes its food quality as well as the selections of wine. The Sake shared the same name as 88, “Hachijyuhachi Gou”( 八十八號)is the all time favorite of owner, a limited brew from high-end brew factory “Kokuryu”, extracted the 35% center of “Yamadanishiki” rice, this sake flaunts a smooth texture and strong flavor of rice make it stands out from other rice sake. Japanese beer is another highlight of alcoholic beverage in Izakaya, the “Ozenoyukidoke”(オゼノユキドケ) has won the Belgium Monte Selection for three years, this light-flavored white beer is available in two flavors, the wheat beer with smoked aroma and the floral beer with a pleasant scent both made a perfect match with Japanese cuisines. Most of the alcoholic beverages are sourced by shop owner from Japan, each type is rare and special that you couldn’t simply find in Japan as well. |