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Culinary Heartbeat

Akira Back Hong Kong

An excerpt of a work of art by Young Hee Back, mother of Akira Back

New Rhythm to the City’s Dining Scene

The stage is set - where each dish is a dare, each bite a revolution.
Sip on bold creations in a space designed to enchant — every drink a mirror of your mood, every moment a toast to you — served in a space that glows with artistry.
The main dining area unfolds like a modern mise-en-scène — where the marble floor, etched in bold, artistic geometry, sets the rhythm for a dramatic ambiance.
A private dining room features marshmallow ceiling and wall art inspired by paintings from Akira Back's mother, offering an immersive experience that goes beyond dining.

Concept

Nestled on the 5th floor of the Henderson – a super Grade-A office tower hailed as “an icon amongst icons.” – Akira Back is where bold, theatre-inspired dining mirrors the building’s architectural rhythm.
Channelling uniqueness in its distinctive design comes the impeccable showcase of Akira Back’s own unique approach to Korean-Japanese cuisine with an American flair, offering a fresh and bold dining experience rooted in both tradition and innovation.

SIGNATURE DISHES

Akira Back refines his own vision of contemporary Japanese cuisine with traditional techniques, enhanced with flavours from his Korean roots and influence from America.

The execution fuses three diverse cultures, with references on palate sensations that excite through whole ingredients and playful interpretation of dishes that can only be compared to orchestral music — with Chef Back as the maestro conducting flavours to be played out in perfect harmony with a personal flair.

Whether seasonal or year-round ingredients, every dish is a note in Chef Back’s symphony of flavour, conducted with precision and passion across three cultural scales.

Akira Back

Akira Back

A household name synonymous to cutting edge cuisine in the global hospitality industry, Akira Back channels his adventurous soul from his youthful days with fascination to snowboarding and extreme sports into the adrenaline-charged bustling speed during kitchen service.

Akira Back’s upbringing and innovation in the culinary field widens his portfolio of restaurants and lounges around the world covering over 30 locations, with plans to expand into other world gourmet capitals.

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