Limited-Time Tohoku Festival @ Kido

Japan is known for its diverse and exquisite cuisine! Many Japanese restaurants focus on specific dishes, and tonight we chose a restaurant full of flavors. Located on Minden Avenue in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kido transports you to a Japanese izakaya the moment you step through its wooden door. Inside, you can completely forget the fast pace of Hong Kong and joyfully savor the delicious food grilled over an open charcoal fire. Every time I see Chef Kimura, I am filled with awe! Regardless of the weather, he calmly faces the hot charcoal grill, creating one amazing dish after another. Today, we get to experience this fiery sensation up close. This time, we are here to taste the limited-time Tohoku Festival dishes, a collaboration between Kido and the Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization. Let's enjoy the flavors from Japan's Tohoku region. Yamagata Prefecture: Yamagata Cold Tofu $68! The 'dashi' here is not a soup but a solid mixture made from chopped vegetables, cucumber, eggplant, and myoga with soy sauce. Paired with rich-flavored Japanese tofu, it is very refreshing and perfect for summer. Yamagata Prefecture: Yamagata Soba Noodles $88! The chewy soba noodles are served on a wooden board from Yamagata, accompanied by Japanese wasabi, seaweed, sesame, and scallions. Dip them in the rich cold noodle sauce for a unique flavor experience. Aomori Prefecture: Aomori Squid Fritters $158! Made with squid and vegetables, these fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them a perfect snack with drinks. Iwate Prefecture: Charcoal-Grilled Iwate Akadori Chicken $148! Watch as Chef Kimura debones the chicken leg on the spot and expertly grills it over charcoal. The aroma is incredibly enticing. The chicken is grilled to perfection with crispy skin and tender, juicy meat, enhanced by the smoky charcoal flavor. Paired with garlic chips and chili sauce, it is even more irresistible. Yamagata Prefecture: Yamagata Soy Sauce Braised Konjac Balls $58! The konjac balls are braised in soy sauce until flavorful, offering a unique chewy texture and a sweet-salty taste. Akita Prefecture: Soy Sauce Grilled Akita Rice Sticks $68! Made from high-quality Akita rice, these rice sticks are grilled to a crispy texture, coated with savory soy sauce, and wrapped in flavorful seaweed, making them a satisfying and hearty snack. The Tohoku Festival menu offers many other unique dishes. If you want to try them, make sure to visit this August.