Musubi Hiro, Hong Kong’s first izakaya-inspired gastropub, to open in the heart of Central this July

Japanese culinary culture has travelled and adapted through time and space, adopting distinctive local flavors and traditions. The birth of the beloved spam-musubi is one such example – Hawaii’s ultra-popular take on the humble Japanese onigiri (rice ball). Beyond serving the ultimate spam-musubi, MUSUBI HIRO brings to life a variety of musubi recipes – from vegetarian and deep-fried options to those inspired by Hong Kong’s unique local flavors, along with an entire menu of special sauces and toppings for customization.

Situated beneath the escalators at the junction of 37 Cochrane Street, Gage Street, and Lyndhurst Terrace, the multi-leveled 50-seater gastropub is the brainchild of owner and founder Arturo Sims, whose extensive experience in the food and beverage industry spans across Chile, Peru, USA, France, Switzerland, Thailand and Hong Kong. Originally from Chile, Arturo has lived in Hong Kong for the past 9 years and has opened and operated many of its most sought-after restaurants and bars.

Accepting the epic challenge of heroic preservation vs. monstrous destruction, the interiors are cleverly designed by young local Hong Kong talent, Quill Wong. Mural art sets the scene inside and outside the restaurant, giving every diner the opportunity to enjoy the dramatic views of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline and major landmarks designed and crafted in a humorous fashion by the emerging local talents from the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI).

MUSUBI HIRO will be open for dine-in and takeaway 7 days per week from 11am-12 midnight. Stay tuned for Musubi Hiro’s official opening this July 2021 and visit for more details at  www.musubihiro.com or at @musubihiro on instagram.