Hôntô


After many months of secrecy, LONgTIME’s sibling restaurant Hôntô opened to the public in August 2018. Much like LONgTIME, Hôntô is situated away from Fortitude Valley’s main thoroughfares, residing in a hidden spot on Alden Street. The interiors are as striking as they are minimalist, with wall and ceiling surfaces covered in blackened and charred wood panelling illuminated by chandelier. A main restaurant portion boasts two kitchens – a raw bar and main kitchen – as well as a bar keeping libations flowing. Diners awaiting a table are guided to Hôntô’s shadowy bar and lounge area ÔÔ, which offers plush couches to cosy up with a cocktail while you wait to be seated. Where LONgTIME focuses on a purposefully chaotic array of South-East Asian eats, Hôntô hones in on contemporary Japanese fare, where delicate pairings of ingredients offer up salivation-worthy combinations. The menu is divided into raw dishes, small bites, medium-sized plates, bigs, sides and sweets. Hôntô’s impressive drinks list features sustainable wine from small Australian producers, rare Japanese whiskies and sake, flavoursome cocktails, craft beers and much more.



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