Review

HONE Bangkok brings the spirit of modern izakaya to Sukhumvit with charcoal-grilled yakitori and refined Japanese dishes highlighting the true taste of ingredients. The interior combines minimal design with soft lighting and guests may choose to sit at counter seats overlooking the grill for a closer look at the live cooking. Chilled capellini with hotate and ama ebi brings sweetness of scallop and shrimp together with refreshing ponzu sauce. Saikyo miso black cod presents firm and buttery texture, lightly sweet from its miso marinade. Small bites such as pâté and caviar toast bring a quick hit of smooth flavour against crisp bread. Yakitori remains the heart of the menu. Tsukune, chicken meatball glazed in teriyaki, is tender with a hint of smoke and enhanced by shoyu egg yolk. Skewers include fine choices like reba, or liver teriyaki, each showing textures from careful grilling with a pleasant aroma. Seasonal grilled vegetables include zucchini, onion, pumpkin, baby corn, shiitake, okura, lotus root and tomato add colour and earthy aroma. Gokujo beef tongue, premium cut grilled with Japanese leek, delivers richness and tenderness. Unagi cream cheese roll combines freshwater eel, avocado, sweet omelette and cream cheese with puffed rice on top for crunch and satisfying texture. Coconut lava dessert ends the evening softly with creamy coconut. Excellent sake pairings should not be overlooked.