Hold onto your chopsticks, Hong Kong foodies! Honjo, the eclectic Japanese hotspot known for its samurai-inspired style and energetic atmosphere, has just hit a high note with the appointment of Executive Chef Kyle Lee. This exciting move marks the start of a fresh chapter brimming with luxurious yet approachable dishes – and that’s just the beginning. With a dynamic four-hands collaboration featuring Netflix’s ‘Cooking Maniac’ Chef Yoon Nam-no and a brand-new menu launching this November, Honjo is raising the stakes and capturing attention like never before!
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Honjo’s New Era Serves Affordable Luxe
Enter Honjo’s vividly eclectic dining room, where a real samurai suit nods to heritage while the menu brings a contemporary twist to classic flavours. At the helm is Chef Kyle Lee – a Korean chef with 15 years in London and six in Hong Kong – who weaves Japanese artistry with his worldly culinary perspective. The outcome is a refreshed era of dining that captures modern indulgence: elegant, lively, and refreshingly accessible.
Chef Lee’s vision celebrates Japanese artistry intertwined with the spirited depth of his Korean background and international experience. His inventive sashimi teases the palate with shishito pepper, yuzu-soy, and avocado mousse. Rolls unfold layers of flavour – kimchi, crispy shallots, shiso, and buttery tuna crowned with avocado and crisp textures. Meanwhile, the hot stone creations reimagine Korean techniques, presenting seabass and hamachi collar in entirely new ways. This renewed Honjo offers an experience that’s not merely about eating, but about ambience – casual yet elevated, confident yet inviting.
Netflix’s ‘Cooking Maniac’ Joins The Party
Just when you thought Honjo couldn’t get any spicier, in strides Chef Yoon Nam-no, aka the ‘Cooking Maniac’ from Netflix’s hit ‘Culinary Class Wars.’ Known for his exuberant chaos and breathtaking culinary skill, Yoon brings his Japanese-style French cuisine sensibility to Honjo in an exclusive 4 Hands collaboration running until 23 November.
Diners can explore a finely composed menu featuring expressive bites like Spicy Tuna Tartare with Asian pear crunch, sumptuous Ankimo Hosomaki, and indulgent abalone with herb butter. Mains include Yellow Chicken Misoyaki and Lobster Tail Hot Stone – each dish built around taste that lingers. Choose the set menu or go à la carte; either way, you’ll enjoy striking combinations, a touch of culinary drama, and exceptional value at HKD$580 per person.
Save the date and secure your seat quickly. With Chef Kyle’s deep dive into Japanese craft and Chef Yoon’s infectious culinary energy, Honjo’s fresh new wave is set to shake up Hong Kong’s dining scene.
Born in Korea and raised in Hong Kong, Min Ji has combined her degree in anthropology and creative writing with her passion for going on unsolicited tangents as an editor at Friday Club. In between watching an endless amount of movies, she enjoys trying new cocktails and pastas while occasionally snapping a few pictures.
