TokyoLima (A Nikkei Cuisine)
TokyloLima is a newly opened restaurant just early this year (2017). This place is the restaurant that diners should try as it is serving Nikkei cuisine that originated from Peru for over a 100 years ago when around 7,000 Japanese workers moved to Peru to work and eventually made Peru as their permanent home and after some years, the food collaboration started. It is a mix and match of Japanese and Peruvian cooking style. The service from the staff is also something to look forward. I would say they are trained well and are knowledgeable about the food that they are serving.
TokyoLIma is part of a growing restaurant group, the PIRATA group. It is located in the heart of Central in Hong Kong, and it opens during dinner, happy hour and brunch during the weekends and public holidays. Reservations are highly recommended as this place gets full very quickly, even during the weekdays.
PS: I made a late dinner booking at 9:15 pm for my best friend's early birthday celebration, although the initial booking that I chose was at 8:45 pm, however, they are quite full even for a Monday night. Therefore, reservations are highly recommended so book your table as early as possible!
FOOD
I enjoyed all the meals that are served over onto our table. I have no particular favourite, as they all tasted delicious. It is hard to choose which of the dishes are my favourites. I am very impressed with the way the plates are decorated and how they are cooked. It is the first time that I have tried Nikkei cuisine, and it did not disappoint me at all. I will come back to TokyoLima and try the rest of the dishes on their menu. I would recommend the Portobello Sticks and the Ki-mo-chi Fried Chicken dishes. It is super yummy!
Left - Ki-mo-chi Fried Chicken with a bit of spicy flavour
Right - Maguro & Avcado Sushi plate with chill mayo sauce on the side
Left - Tuna & Watermelon Tartare with mint, citrus sauce and sweet potato chips
Right - La Causa, this is one of Chef Arturo's signature dish. Prawn Tempura with beetroot and avocado
Skewers - Portobello & Nasu
Grilled Lobster Acevichada with chill butter
Chocolate and Lemon dessert for the lovely birthday girl
DRINKS
TokyoLima has a mix of Tokyo and South America cocktails on their menu. I am fascinated with the decorations of the cocktails. It looks very fancy and something worth to take a picture. TokyoLima also serves Sake, and they got a variety choice of Sake flavour. If you like whiskey, I would recommend the Inca Sour.
TokyoLima Cocktails - Lady Marmalade and Negroni in a vintage box
SERVICE
The service was excellent. The staff are amiable and accommodating. In case you are unsure of what to order, you may ask for the staff's recommendation, and the team will be more than happy to serve you. I am pleased and satisfied with the service. Also note that TokyoLima does not charge 10% service charge, just like the other restaurants operated by the PIRATA group.
Just like any other PIRATA group, TokyoLima does not have 10% service charge, which means all tips goes to the hardworking staff.
AMBIENCE
The ambience is very intimate and relaxing. The restaurant offers a vibe of Japanese and Peruvian atmosphere. The bar area and the dining area are separated, and you may take a glimpse of the kitchen as it is an open kitchen area. The staff are all wearing Japanese robes. I would guess that they're wearing a Yukata robe, which is quite alluring. Overall, the restaurant felt lively and filled with hungry diners that made the restaurant the "it" place to be.
PRICE
The price range will be an average of HK$200-400 per person for some mouthful and worthy of food and drinks. It is quite affordable, considering that the portions are quite big as it is good for sharing.
LOCATION
TOKYOLIMA
Address: G/F, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
Contact: +852 2811 1152
Email: info@tokyolima.hk
* Reservations are highly recommended*
Yours Truly,
Michelle Chan