Sushi Wadatsumi (鮨わだつみ)

OVERVIEW

Sushi Wadatsumi is a MICHELIN-starred Edomae-style sushi-ya located in K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui, offering a Ginza-level omakase experience without the intimidation often associated with high-end sushi. The restaurant is helmed by Chef Andy Lee, whose team brings decades of expertise in traditional Japanese sushi craftsmanship.

The counter is crafted from a single 300-year-old Japanese cypress tree, creating an intimate, warm atmosphere where diners can watch the chefs at work. The service is attentive and professional, with chefs explaining each piece of fish as it is served—often accompanied by a “fish book” to help diners identify and appreciate what they are enjoying.

The cuisine focuses on the finest seasonal seafood flown in from Japan, served on expertly seasoned red vinegar rice. Signatures include the kegani (horsehair crab) chawanmushi, buri (yellowtail) sashimi, local octopus slow-cooked for three hours with mustard seeds, shima-aji (striped jack), botan ebi, and otoro—described by one reviewer as having a “fresh ham, long finish”.

THE LUNCH DEAL

Sushi Wadatsumi’s lunch omakase is widely regarded as excellent value for a MICHELIN-starred sushi experience. The lunch course is priced at approximately HK$500–800 per person (10% service charge applies), significantly less than the dinner omakase.

Recent lunch menus have included:

• Kegani Chawanmushi — Steamed egg custard with horsehair crab

• Buri Sashimi — Yellowtail, silky and buttery

• Local Octopus — Slow-cooked for three hours, served with mustard seeds

• Grilled Tachiuo — Beltfish with a sweet finish

• Hirame and Engawa — Flounder and its fin muscle

• Shima Aji — Striped jack, described as “luxurious”

• Botan Ebi — Raw, lightly crunchy

• Akami & Otoro — Lean and fatty tuna

• Hokkigai — Surf clam with citrus notes

• Gunkan Uni — Sea urchin in a seaweed-wrapped rice ball

• Anago with Shiso — Sea eel with perilla leaf

• Toro Temaki — Fatty tuna hand roll

LUNCH DETAILS

• Set Lunch Price: Approximately HK$500–800 per person (10% service charge applies)

• Hours: Daily, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM (check directly)

• Location: Shop 018, G/F, K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Edomae-style omakase sushi with red vinegar rice

• Seasonal seafood flown in from Japan

• Intimate counter seating with a 300-year-old Japanese cypress counter

• Chefs explain each piece of fish as served

• Optional “fish book” to help identify and appreciate the seafood

• Attentive, warm service

WHY IT’S A GREAT DEAL

Dinner at Sushi Wadatsumi for the full omakase experience is significantly more expensive. The lunch omakase, priced at HK$500–800, offers the same MICHELIN-starred kitchen, the same premium seasonal seafood, and the same Edomae-style craftsmanship—for a fraction of the dinner price. One reviewer called it their “best omakase experience in Hong Kong” and noted that the lunch menu is “really well priced”.

RESERVATIONS

Highly recommended, especially for counter seats. Book by phone.

CONTACT

• Phone: +852 2619 0199

• Location: K11 Musea, Tsim Sha Tsui

HOURS OF OPERATION

• Lunch: Daily, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

• Dinner: Daily, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

INSIDER TIPS

• The lunch omakase is excellent value—one of the most accessible MICHELIN-starred sushi experiences in Hong Kong

• Request counter seating to watch the chefs at work and receive personal explanations of each piece

• The “fish book” is a nice touch—chefs will show you illustrations of the fish you are eating

• The restaurant is located in K11 Musea—allow time to explore the stunning mall before or after your meal

• Dress code: Smart casual