Hospitality group Lai Sun Dining has opened Akatsuki Izakaya, a new Japanese eatery on Duddell Street, located just underneath upscale restaurant Plaisance by Mauro Colagreco. This casual dining venue offers a relaxed atmosphere paired with traditional izakaya classics. Guests can expect to enjoy bites such as amadai or shrimp kushikatsu (fried skewers) fried to crisp perfection, Hida beef sando made with indulgently juicy A5 Wagyu, as well as seasonal creations like razor clam served in a kale and pine nut sauce.
During the day, Akatsuki Izakaya put together hearty bento sets that make for a great lunch option for those in the area. Each set includes a variety of dishes such as potato salad, miso soup, homemade pickles, and steamed chawanmushi (steamed egg custard). Diners can select two appetisers from options like chilled tofu, stewed ox tongue, crispy chicken karaage, and stewed oden. For entrees, the menu offers enticing choices including grilled Miyazaki beef don, creamy mentaiko spaghetti, and assorted diced high-quality sashimi negitoro don.