Kokoni
Nanshan District, Shenzhen
Restaurant in Shenzhen, China
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kokoni is worth booking for a polished Japanese meal in Nanshan when the occasion calls for privacy, service, a luxury-hotel setting. Choose it for kaiseki, sushi, sashimi, or teppanyaki at a premium price point; skip it if the priority is a casual sushi stop or a chef-led awards destination.
About Kokoni
In Shenzhen, Kokoni is best understood as a premium Japanese restaurant rather than a casual sushi stop. Consider it when the meal calls for modern Japanese kaiseki, sushi, sashimi, or teppanyaki. The confirmed draw is the breadth: a kaiseki multi-course menu, fresh sashimi and sushi, plus Wagyu beef teppanyaki.
At $140 per person, the value case is strongest when a premium Japanese meal matters. The dress code is smart casual, the restaurant serves both lunch and dinner daily. If the table wants a quick, casual Japanese meal, this may be more restaurant than needed. If the table wants a premium Japanese meal with multiple Japanese formats available, it makes sense.
Choose between teppanyaki, kaiseki, sushi, sashimi
The useful decision is not simply lunch versus dinner; it is what kind of Japanese meal the group wants. Wagyu beef teppanyaki is one route. Sushi, sashimi, a kaiseki multi-course menu are the other confirmed anchors for the meal.
First-timers should focus on the confirmed formats for Kokoni: a kaiseki multi-course menu, fresh sashimi and sushi, Wagyu beef teppanyaki. Those categories are safer than chasing an single specialty, because the confirmed case is the modern Japanese kaiseki, sushi, teppanyaki offering in Shenzhen.
When it is worth the spend, when to skip it
Book lunch or dinner depending on the occasion. Lunch runs daily from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, while dinner runs daily from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with some sources citing a 10:30 PM dinner end time.
The price makes sense when the table values a premium Japanese meal, smart-casual polish, the ability to choose among kaiseki, sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki. It is less compelling for diners who are looking for a more casual Japanese restaurant or a lower spend. Kokoni is a direct premium choice for modern Japanese dining in Shenzhen.
Plan the rest of the Shenzhen shortlist around the occasion
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Planning details
- Location
- T7, One Shenzhen Bay, 3008 Zhong Xin Lu, Nan Shan Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, 518054
Venue details
Ambiance
Soaring high above Shenzhen in Raffles Shenzhen, Kokoni offers a refined, contemporary Japanese dining room where teppanyaki counters and sushi preparation are executed with meticulous attention to detail, delivering a polished hotel-restaurant atmosphere suited to special occasions and business meals.
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- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- kaiseki multi-course menu
- fresh sashimi and sushi
- Wagyu beef teppanyaki
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Location
T7, One Shenzhen Bay, 3008 Zhong Xin Lu, Nan Shan Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, 518054 · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Kokoni?
Start here if you want modern Japanese kaiseki, sushi, or teppanyaki in Shenzhen at $140 per person. The main decision is format: choose Wagyu beef teppanyaki, or focus on sushi, sashimi, a kaiseki multi-course menu.
How far ahead should I book Kokoni?
Plan ahead for the time and format you want, especially if the meal is tied to a business dinner, date, or celebration. Kokoni serves lunch daily from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM and dinner daily from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with some sources citing dinner service until 10:30 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kokoni?
Choose based on schedule and occasion. Lunch is daily from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, dinner is daily from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with some sources citing 10:30 PM.
Is the kaiseki menu worth it at Kokoni?
Yes, if you specifically want the kaiseki multi-course side of Kokoni’s modern Japanese offering and are comfortable with a premium meal at $140 per person. If you prefer a different format, the alternatives at Kokoni include fresh sashimi and sushi, plus Wagyu beef teppanyaki.
Can Kokoni accommodate groups?
What are alternatives to Kokoni in Shenzhen?
Look for other dining in Shenzhen if you want a different spend level or a less formal room. Kokoni is a good pick when you want modern Japanese kaiseki, sushi, teppanyaki at a premium price point; if you want a looser or cheaper meal, a more casual spot may make more sense.
Is Kokoni good for a special occasion?
Yes, Kokoni is a sensible special-occasion choice if you want modern Japanese kaiseki, sushi, sashimi, or Wagyu beef teppanyaki in Shenzhen. The smart casual dress code and premium price point make it better suited to a composed meal than to a quick casual stop.
