Service is very good at Nojo, and smiles are everywhere. Like similar izakaya a settings such as Fukuro and Gonpachi, guests are welcomed with a cheer of welcome in unison and the service team are keen to help take orders, offering assistance and introduction and, best of all, checked on us throughout the evening. They kept even timing for guests, with food and drink arriving steadily throughout the meal.
With its consistency in execution, Nojo’s success extends beyond its convenient location—it is also reliant on its genuine hospitality that makes guests feel right at home from the moment they enter the restaurant. There is no better feeling than a warm welcome and appreciation from beginning to end.
A meal for two with one beverage and service: around HK$800
Rating: 3.5/5
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