Sen Ryo - Central, 25.08.10

Today of all days I decide to review Sen Ryo. 

I’m gutted because Sen Ryo is probably my favourite place to go in Hong Kong for that elusive great value / good quality meal. 

On any other day I would recommend it to anyone who loves sushi but not always having to paying the earth for it.  On any other day I would advise them that Sen Ryo is the perfect place to grab some straight up, fresh and simple fish and shellfish without the bells and whistles attached. Usually I would say that it is almost as cheap as Genki but a million miles away in terms of quality.  On any other day I would say that Sen Ryo is well worth the often hour-long wait for a table.

On any other day but today, as, after this evening's meal at my trusty regular sushi fix, both my husband and I are lying ill in bed from a meal that, on any other day would be so deliciously satisfying.

I personally have faith that this was a one off occurrence, and I know we will be back (after we have forgotten tonight’s little episode).  In terms of recommending this place to others however, well based on tonight’s meal I wouldn’t, but based on the 50 or so other meals I have had at Sen Ryo, I would definitely say go forth and enjoy.

If you do decide to take the plunge and try Sen Ryo, my personal recommendations are the Seared Salmon with Black Pepper Sushi, the Spicy Salmon Gunkan and the Fatty Tuna. 

From recent experience, the City Plaza branch seems to have surpassed the IFC one in terms of quality, and for the record, I went to the IFC branch last night. Anyway, at $150 a head for around five dishes per person, what are a few hours spent of 2am toilet action once in a blue moon!

N.B No reservations are accepted at either branch, so I would advise getting there before 12pm or after 2pm for lunch, and before 7pm or after 9pm for dinner.

Sen Ryo (IFC)

Shop 3009-3100

IFC, Central

T: +852 2234 7633

Sen Ryo (Tai Koo)

Shop 142B, 1^st Floor

City Plaza 1

18 Tai Koo Shing Road

T: +852 2967 5537