Serene Sanctuary of Refined Japanese Dining MINATO Joins Hands with Tokyo MICHELIN-starred Nogizaka Shin for Five Evenings of Omakase Mastery and Coveted Sake Treasures

(28 August 2025, Hong Kong) MINATO, a haven of elevated Japanese dining nestled at Great Eagle Centre in Wanchai, welcomes the award-winning chef and sommelier of MICHELIN-starred Nogizaka Shin restaurant in Tokyo to its sushi counter for five nights next month for an immersive omakase indulgence, pairing exquisite seafood with refined sake artistry.

From 16 to 20 September 2025, MINATO and Nogizaka Shin will host an exclusive culinary collaboration, with two intimate seatings per evening for 10 guests each (6:00–8:00 p.m. or 8:30–10:30 p.m.). Designed to encourage meaningful exchange between artisans and connoisseurs of Japanese gastronomy, this one-of-a-kind experience is priced at HK$2,688 per diner. Each reservation secured with deposit by 1 September 2025 will enjoy an early-bird dining privilege of HK$2,388.

Established by Executive Chef Shinji Ishida and Sommelier Yasuhide Tobita, Nogizaka Shin was awarded a MICHELIN star within six months of opening in 2016 and has retained this accolade for 2025. Revered for its refined cuisine and charming harmony of Japanese design, tableware and traditional customs, it follows the dining principles of kaiseki as well as the informal spontaneity of kappo (to cut and to cook). Its co-founders proudly highlight fresh key ingredients and expert pairings with French wine and sake. The restaurant is named for the district in Minato, Tokyo, where it is located, and multiple meanings of the Japanese word ‘shin’ – constant innovation (新), unwavering principles (芯) and shared spirit (心).

The duo, along with veteran Sous Chef Noriaki Nishiura, will hold court at MINATO’s sushi bar for five evenings, regaling Hong Kong diners with a nine-course feast. Each creation is a sensuous delight and stars the finest, freshest delicacies of the sea.

The Omakase Takeover by Nogizaka Shin includes:

• Sea Urchin & Abalone with Wakaze The Classic (Japanese version)

• Horsehair Crab & Fig with Wakaze Ispahan Rose Sake (French version)

• Pike Eel Clear Soup

• Sea Bream, Prime-fatty Tuna Belly and Hokki-Gai Sashimi with Juyondai Honmaru Hiden Tokubetsu Tamakaeshi Honjozo 

• Grilled Blackthroat Seaperch with Jikon Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki Hiire 

• Simmered Prawn with Winter Melon

• Chirashi Sushi

• Miso Soup and Pickles

• Dessert of Anmitsu

“Hong Kong is home to some of the world’s most discerning diners. I look forward to presenting an omakase journey that reflects my dedication to Japanese culinary mastery and seasonality at MINATO,” says Executive Chef Shinji Ishida of Nogizaka Shin.

“It is my pleasure to visit Hong Kong and share a handpicked collection of sake, each revealing its own story of craft and provenance to elevate the omakase at MINATO,” says Chief Sommelier Yasuhide Tobita of Nogizaka Shin.

MINATO’s blissful sushi counter comfortably accommodates up 10 people, with shoji screens and wooden fixtures accented by soothing green tones and warm lighting. Managed by Langham Hospitality Group, the restaurant is a serene theatre of Japanese culinary tradition, where modern sensibilities and authentic craftsmanship meld in an aura of quiet luxury. Handpicked prime seasonal ingredients from Japan and all over the world prepared with creative flair raise dishes into the realms of modern culinary artistry.

MINATO is located at Shop G4-G6, G/F, Great Eagle Centre, 23 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, and opens daily from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. For enquiries or reservations, please call (852) 2345-0663, WhatsApp (852) 6365-3696, email reservation@minato.com.hk, or visit www.minato.com.hk/#reserve.

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