Nazimi

Down a flight of stairs behind the QVB, Nazimi is an unexpected oasis of calm in the midst of the city’s busy shopping precinct. It’s hard to go past the budget friendly bento boxes, but it’s worth checking out the menu’s other offerings. The usual suspects are well catered-for – sushi, sashimi, tempura – while highlights from the less common choices include buttery wasabi scallops on the half shell or melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly. Asahi beer on tap and friendly staff make this tiny restaurant a magnet for expat Japanese and weary shoppers in need of a recharge.