I M Teppanyaki and Wine
Teppenyaki · Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Restaurant in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Teppanyaki Counter Provenance
Chef
Lawrence Mok
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A Michelin-starred teppanyaki counter in Tin Hau where Chef Lawrence Mok cooks daily-flown Japanese and French ingredients; sea urchin, abalone, blue lobsters; in front of you. Ranked #195 in OAD's Top Restaurants in Asia (2024), with a private room for eight. Book as early as possible; this is a hard reservation.
About I M Teppanyaki and Wine
What this page helps you decide
I M Teppanyaki and Wine is a Michelin-starred teppanyaki counter in Tin Hau, where Chef Lawrence Mok cooks in front of guests. The page is most useful for diners choosing an intimate, chef-led meal built around Japanese and French ingredients, including seafood such as sea urchin, abalone and blue lobster.
How to think about the experience
The counter format puts the cooking and chef interaction at the centre of the meal. A private room for eight offers a more private option for celebrations or business dinners, while the main room follows the counter-dining format. The restaurant is also recognised in Opinionated About Dining’s Leading Restaurants in Asia list.
Before you go
Reservations should be planned as early as possible, particularly for the private room. Lunch and dinner are listed daily from 12 PM–3 PM and 6 PM–10 PM. The page does not publish a price range, so confirm current pricing directly when booking. The address is 1/F, SL Ginza, 68 Electric Road, Tin Hau, Hong Kong.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12 PM-3 PM 6 PM-10 PM · Tuesday: 12 PM-3 PM 6 PM-10 PM
- Location
- 1/F, SL Ginza, 金, 68 Electric Rd, Tin Hau, Hong Kong
- Website
- imteppanyaki.com
- Phone
- +852 2570 7088
The take
The Take
The Vibe
I M Teppanyaki and Wine trades architectural fanfare for a focused, ingredient-driven counter experience. Tucked on the first floor of a modest commercial block in Tin Hau, the restaurant juxtaposes its unassuming exterior with Michelin-starred teppanyaki inside. The service revolves around a single iron griddle where a chef works at close quarters, collapsing the boundary between kitchen and dining room. The result feels purposeful and refined: theatre is present but secondary to provenance and precision, with high-grade produce—sea urchin, abalone and blue lobster—delivered daily to set the evening’s exacting culinary standard.
Best For
This teppanyaki counter suits intimate special evenings where the quality of ingredients is the main attraction. The format foregrounds the chef’s technique and the provenance of seafood flown in daily from Japan and France, making it appropriate for date nights, business dinners and other celebratory meals that prize precision cooking. The compact counter setting concentrates attention on the food and the cook, so parties that appreciate close-up technique and ingredient-first cooking get the most from the experience. It plays as a serious, focused outing rather than a casual group meal.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize dishes that showcase the restaurant’s sourcing commitments: the menu highlights Amadai with Sea Urchin Cream Sauce and Hokkaido Abalone with Liver Sauce, and the kitchen notes that sea urchin, abalone and blue lobsters arrive daily from Japan and France. Because the iron griddle accentuates product quality—building crusts and concentrating flavor—opt for preparations that let provenance shine. Ask the chef or staff what premium seafood has arrived that day so you can choose the freshest, most distinctive items for the counter service.
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12 PM-3 PM 6 PM-10 PM
- Tuesday
- 12 PM-3 PM 6 PM-10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12 PM-3 PM 6 PM-10 PM
- Thursday
- 12 PM-3 PM 6 PM-10 PM
- Friday
- 12 PM-3 PM 6 PM-10 PM
- Saturday
- 12 PM-3 PM 6 PM-10 PM
- Sunday
- 12 PM-3 PM 6 PM-10 PM
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
When comparing I M Teppanyaki and Wine with other Pearl restaurant options in Hong Kong, start with format: this is a chef-led teppanyaki counter rather than a conventional fine-dining room. Then weigh the private-room option, the ingredient-led experience and the need to plan ahead against restaurants offering a more traditional dining structure.
Restaurant context
Is I M Teppanyaki and Wine right for you?
This page is the right starting point for an intimate special-occasion meal where live cooking, direct chef interaction and Japanese and French ingredients matter. Choose it for a counter-led experience or the private room for eight; look elsewhere within Hong Kong’s fine-dining category if your preference is a conventional dining room with a separate kitchen and more formal service structure.
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Compare I M Teppanyaki and Wine
| Option | Best suited to | Format | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| I M Teppanyaki and Wine | Guests seeking chef-led teppanyaki and premium Japanese and French ingredients | Intimate counter; private room for eight | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia RecommendedMichelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2082025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1952024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Highly Recommended |
| Amber | Guests who prefer a conventional fine-dining room | French Contemporary | No published awards |
| Caprice | Guests who prefer a conventional fine-dining room | Formal fine dining | No published awards |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is I M Teppanyaki and Wine?
It is on the first floor of SL Ginza at 68 Electric Road in Tin Hau, Hong Kong.
What kind of dining experience does it offer?
It is a teppanyaki counter where Chef Lawrence Mok cooks Japanese and French ingredients in front of guests. A private room is available for groups of eight.
What are the listed hours?
Lunch is listed daily from 12 PM–3 PM, dinner from 6 PM–10 PM. Confirm the current details when booking.
