In 2013, the closure of Kabiya, which was opened in Yuen Long, was a great disappointment for many people in Yuen Long. The reopening in the new year is definitely good news for the people in the area!
This shop is run by a couple, with the husband being Japanese and the wife being from Hong Kong. When it first opened, it quickly became highly regarded in the Yuen Long district, thanks to the meticulous craftsmanship of the Japanese chef. He insists on personally selecting ingredients, preparing them, and cooking them, creating authentic and delicious home-cooked dishes.
The pork noodle miso soup in the set meal alone is already a pleasant surprise. The pork head meat and a large amount of vegetables are simmered for two and a half hours, freshly made daily. Each bowl contains a large and tender piece of pork. Seeing the attention to detail in even a bowl of soup, how could the other dishes be careless?
The new kitchen in the store has more space than before and is equipped with a stove specifically designed for grilling fish, so we have added a variety of fish set meals. The “Salt-grilled Atka Mackerel Set Meal” ($188) uses large pieces of atka mackerel, which are grilled with salt and have a rich and oily texture. We also have Gillette fish, salt-grilled oil sweetfish, silver cod with Kyoto-style seasoning, and premium grilled eel, among others.
In addition to fish or seafood, the popular “Black Pork Ginger Grilled Set Meal” ($184) is still available, featuring large slices of black pork from the eye of the meat, and the sauce is made with fresh ginger to avoid being too spicy. If ordered as a night market set meal, the white rice will be replaced with seasoned rice mixed with minced chicken, burdock root, shiitake mushrooms, and carrots, making it very filling.
There are also several snacks worth trying, including the “Thinly Sliced Salt Grilled Beef Tongue” ($79), which is a new dish. The beef tongue is simmered for over 3 hours with vegetables such as cabbage, scallions, and shallots, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish. It is available in limited quantities daily. The “Octopus Ball Skewer” ($54) is made in-house with a crispy exterior and a soft and chewy interior. The Tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette) also comes in two different flavors, Kanto and Kansai, with the Kansai style having a slightly salty taste.
Address: Shop 12, G/F, Yee Fung Garden, 38 Ma Tin Road, Yuen Long
Telephone: 2343 2023
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 10pm
