Roji

Roji is one of those rare dining experiences where restraint meets decadence, precision meets creativity, and every bite feels like part of a perfectly curated story. Tucked away with an air of intimacy and quiet confidence, Roji delivers on every level—from service and atmosphere to flavor and finesse. The food is elegant yet bold, with a clear reverence for Japanese ingredients and techniques, elevated by thoughtful, modern twists. Starting with the Scallops—this dish is a lesson in balance and purity. The scallops themselves are delicate and sweet, barely kissed by the flame to preserve their natural texture. The yuzu dashi is vibrant and ethereal, adding layers of umami and citrus that wake up the palate without overpowering. Celtuce, with its gentle crunch and vegetal brightness, adds contrast and body. It’s a dish that feels minimal, but every element is doing quiet, essential work. Then comes the Aji Taco, which is nothing short of a flavor bomb. Served in crisp endives, this “taco” takes the idea of street food and dresses it in silk. The Japanese aji (horse mackerel) is fresh and punchy, balanced beautifully by the richness of miso and the gentle bitterness of daikon. It’s umami-packed, layered, and finished in just a few precise bites—one of those dishes that lingers on your mind well after it’s gone. And finally, the Wagyu Box—a showstopper. Perfectly cooked wagyu beef, melt-in-your-mouth and deeply marbled, sits atop rice that’s soaked up all the savory juices. The onsen egg adds silky richness when broken, making every spoonful luscious and indulgent. The shichimi brings gentle heat, and garlic chips add crunch and aroma that elevate the entire dish. And if you’re smart (and you should be), you’ll add the uni. That touch of briny, oceanic richness transforms an already luxurious dish into something unforgettable. It’s comfort food—if your idea of comfort is culinary perfection. The service at Roji is seamless—gracious, informed, and quietly attentive. The ambiance is intimate, stylish without being stiff, and the whole experience feels deeply personal. Five stars, easily. Roji isn’t just a meal—it’s an immersion into texture, flavor, and restraint. A true gem for those who appreciate the fine line between precision and indulgence.

All dishes are pretty tasty, the sauces they use are flavourful. The seafood box is pretty outstanding, highly recommended. We tried all 3 desserts, the sake pear is pretty special.

Ordered the scallops, wagyu box, steak tartare (not on the menu) and octopus. everything was great!!

We followed the directions in Google maps and had to listen to the reviews to find this little, dark alleyway to find the restaurant. The best dish was the seafood box and the black cod (that took so long to come out). The tomatoes were fresh and nice. But the rest of the dishes were just alright. Definitely more of a bar kind of vibe, so come with that esthetic in mind. Not a place I would highly recommend since there are so many better options in HK

This restaurant is incredibly, incredibly BAD. For some other restaurant you might have few not so good dishes and some still normal, BUT for this one just all goes wrong. Scallops were not fresh and tasteless, the only thing with taste was its Yuzi sauce. Octopus, udon and wagyu rice were all overcooked. Udon was way too salty and soaked like...hm. Wagyu rice was like congee. After all these, the bill came and the atill water was costing hkd70 for a bottle (which is probably normal in Central, but I am just speechless seeing this after such a bad meal).

Hip and happening place to see and be seen. Had to go through a little side street with air con water dripping on our heads. Took a bit of finding even with Google Map. I guess it added to the mystique. First look was exciting, good buzz in the establishment. Food and drinks taste and presentation was interesting. Service friendly. We went in a group of 8. My only complaint was that they only had long tables so conversation was not easy for those at the ends. We decide to go elsewhere for dessert

I was thrilled to try this newly opened fusion izakaya which tucked away in LKF. They took the spot of the then Brickhouse. What we ordered: Scallop, seafood tartare, hamachi, torotaku, seafood box, chicken katsu, and skillet pan cake with hojicha icecream. I liked everything we ordered, all the dishes were beautifully executed. I especially love the seafood tartare and seafood box, full of umami. Also, this skillet pan cake dessert is superb, the hojicha icecream taste so good, goes perfectly well with this warm sweet pan cake. The best way to end our meal. The downside is the portion of the dishes are all quite small and a bit pricy. We ordered a bottle of sake and everything share by two ppl, around $1000pp But I guess is acceptable as in this district. The vibe is cool, the music was a bit too loud though, my friend and I had to talk really loud like I thought we were clubbing last night, maybe that’s the LKF protocol 😂 Overall, I think it’s worth to try.

First, you gotta make your way thru this little dirty side street, with air conditioning water dropping over you…food was just okay, not impressive, most of the dishes, especially the raw fish, are way too seasoned, which totally masks the natural taste of the fish. It's kind of like when you have sushi with a “Western twist”. The wagyu was way overcooked, probably was well done. So, don't go in with high expectations for the food. Instead, maybe focus on the vibe and the drinks. Bring an umbrella with you. Trust me, you don't want to be caught off guard by those annoying air conditioning water droplets falling on your head. It's enough to make you cringe.