Allan Zeman and Kuninori Matsuda, Consul General of Japan in Hong Kong, welcomed VIP guests and the media to FUMI’s launch party last January 18, 2018. The Japanese restaurant officially opened its doors on the 15th of January, inviting diners to enjoy seasonal menus, many created by celebrity guest chefs from Japan. 

The Japanese character for ‘culture’ was incorporated in FUMI’s name, a nod to the concept’s vision of educating and promoting traditions from the land of the rising sun. The restaurant is planning to host Japanese dance performances, calligraphy demonstrations, sake tasting classes and talks on culinary heritage in the coming year. Watch this space for a restaurant review coming soon!

‘Father of Lan Kwai Fong’ Allan Zeman officially opens FUMI in California Tower10/10

A lucky guest wins a bottle of sake at Fumi’s grand opening party.1/10

Servers dressed in traditional kimonos welcomed guests with sake to the grand opening of Japanese restaurant FUMI in California Tower.2/10

Hungry guests at Fumi’s grand opening party took part in a short game of competitive eating. How quickly can you eat six pieces of sushi3/10

John Cheng, Allan Zeman, Kuninori Matsuda, Cindy Wang, Jonathan Zeman officially open the doors to FUMI in California Tower.4/10

FUMI’s grand opening party featured cocktails, canapés and traditional performances.5/10

John Cheng, Executive Director of FUMI, welcomes guests to the restaurant.6/10

Kuninori Matsuda, Consul General of Japan in Hong Kong, explains to the gathered guests how FUMI is committed to bringing the best of Japanese food and culture to the city.7/10

FUMI’s designers created a Japanese zen garden on the restaurant’s balcony8/10

A trio of drummers welcomed guests to the grand opening party of FUMI9/10

‘Father of Lan Kwai Fong’ Allan Zeman officially opens FUMI in California Tower10/10

A lucky guest wins a bottle of sake at Fumi’s grand opening party.1/10