Cheap Sashimi Platters Under HKD 300 in Hong Kong

HKD 300 buys a proper sashimi platter in Hong Kong if you shop outside restaurants. Supermarket platters start near HKD 90, chain platters sit around HKD 106, and a twelve-piece restaurant sashimi set runs about HKD 188.

What HKD 300 does not buy is a premium tuna platter. Otoro and chutoro sit above this budget almost everywhere.

1. Supermarket platters: HKD 90 to HKD 200

• Don Don Donki three-kind seasonal sashimi platter from about HKD 90, with a special three-kind set reported near HKD 59.
• Don Don Donki six-kind platter at roughly HKD 198 to HKD 200, the best variety-per-dollar option under HKD 300.
• AEON assorted sashimi trays at about HKD 80 to HKD 120 for around 20 pieces.

Donki prepares sashimi on site and several branches open late, including a 24-hour store at 118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. For the full retail comparison see supermarket sushi in Hong Kong compared.

2. Chain platters: around HKD 106

Sushiro has listed a six-kind sashimi platter at HKD 106, which is the cheapest branded multi-species platter in the market. Genki and other chains carry comparable assorted sashimi items. The fish is standardised rather than special, but the pricing is transparent and the cold chain is centralised.

3. Restaurant sashimi sets: HKD 188 to HKD 298

This is where quality jumps. A Quarry Bay Japanese restaurant's published menu lists a twelve-piece chef's selected sashimi set at HKD 188 and a deluxe twelve-piece version at HKD 298. Both are cut to order, which is the single biggest difference from a supermarket tray.

Hanamiyama Sushi in Sai Ying Pun, rated 4.9 from more than 800 reviews and priced in the HKD 100 to HKD 150 band, carries premium sashimi platters, though one recent diner reported off-smelling uni and otoro on a platinum platter. Inspect premium items before eating, whatever the venue's average rating.

4. What sits above HKD 300

• city'super's five-kind sashimi assortment at HKD 368 and seven-kind at HKD 438.
• A two-person hotel seafood platter with wild bluefin otoro and chutoro, jumbo scallops, snow crab and oysters at HKD 888.
• Most restaurant otoro selections, which are priced per piece rather than as a platter.

If premium tuna is the objective, a single piece at a counter delivers more pleasure than a budget platter; see otoro, chutoro and akami explained.

5. How to buy a good platter cheaply

1. Buy from a genuinely cold, well-stocked chiller, and check the production or use-by date.
2. Prefer platters assembled on site that day over long-dated pre-packed trays.
3. Look for glossy, firm surfaces rather than dull, dry or weeping slices.
4. Reject any pack with pooled liquid or condensation inside the lid.
5. Choose salmon, tuna akami, hamachi and scallop for reliability; skip cheap uni entirely.
6. Buy it last on your shopping trip and refrigerate within 30 minutes.
7. Ask a restaurant for a chef's selection rather than a fixed list.

6. Portion planning

For a light meal, allow around 12 slices per person. For a shared starter among four, one six-kind platter near HKD 198 is adequate. For a party, several small platters bought fresh beat one large tray that sits out; see how much sushi per person.

7. Food safety, which matters most here

Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety classifies sashimi as a high-risk food, because no heat treatment kills pathogens or parasites before eating, and identifies 4°C to 60°C as the temperature danger zone. It advises keeping raw seafood separate from ready-to-eat food, never defrosting at room temperature, and holding raw seafood at proper chill temperatures.

Cheap sashimi is often cheap because it has been held longer. Eat it on the day of purchase, never keep an opened platter overnight, and discard anything sour or ammoniated. Anyone pregnant, elderly, immunocompromised or living with liver disease should avoid raw fish and seek medical advice; see how to store sushi and sashimi safely.

8. Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest decent sashimi platter?

A Don Don Donki three-kind platter from around HKD 90, or a Sushiro six-kind platter at HKD 106.

Is restaurant sashimi worth double the price?

Usually yes, because it is cut to order rather than sliced hours earlier. A HKD 188 twelve-piece set is the value benchmark.

Can I get otoro under HKD 300?

Rarely on a platter. Buy a single piece at a counter or wait for a chain promotion, which has put thick-cut otoro at HKD 12 a piece for short windows.

Where do I buy sashimi to slice myself?

See where to buy sashimi grade fish in Hong Kong and our Japanese grocery shopping guide.

* Compiled by our editorial team from published restaurant menus, delivery-platform and supermarket listings, chain pricing, diner reports and Centre for Food Safety guidance, retrieved in September 2026. Prices vary by branch and change frequently; verify in store. Diner reports are individual opinions rather than verified facts. This article is general information, not medical advice.