Teppanyaki Express Singapore

June 12, 2010 | 11 Comments

Teppanyaki Singapore

The sizzling sound filled the air as we took a seat at the counter. It was like watching a show, the chef was the director in charge of synchronizing everything into place.

Teppanyaki is a dying breed in Singapore. As a kid, I remember that Teppanyaki used to be a common sight in almost every food courts. But nowadays, we can hardly find them around, except for Teppanyaki Express, and Sakae Teppanyaki which have more outlets around. Other than that, there are a couple of Teppanyaki restaurants in Singapore like Tatsu Teppanyaki at Chijmes, Vienna International Seafood buffet & Teppanyaki restaurant, Shima Japanese restaurant, and Hill top Japanese restauarant.

The Teppanyaki Express at Wisma’s Food Republic has been there for as long as my memory goes back. The last time that I had Teppanyaki in Singapore was almost three years back, at the exact same spot, with the exact same food.

Teppanyaki Express

We settled for two sets to share, the Sliced beef set ($8.50) and the Special set B ($17.50) which consists of chicken drumstick, scallop, and fish. The chef took center stage and we were mesmerized as the raw red beef slices slowly transformed into a pink tinge and settled on a beautiful pinkish-brown. Tender, and chewy, it had the classic taste when beef met the hot searing iron plate.

It was almost like a harmonious stage as the scallop, fish, squid and chicken drumstick danced gracefully across the iron griddle. The combination of salt, pepper, chili and (MSG) resulted in the robust (and slightly salty) dinner.

Teppanyaki Express Singapore

Chopped greens with the snowy white beansprouts were the last to come. Sprinkled with pepper and salt, the simple vegetables shredded off their usual tasteless facade and took on a role of the tasty sidekick.

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The food is definitely not exceptional. But for a quick fix to satisfy our craving for teppanyaki, and not to mention that Teppankayi Express is located conveniently right in town at Wisma Food Republic, I have a feeling that I may just bump into you the next time round.

Have you tried Sakae Teppanyaki before? I am thinking of going there the next time my Teppanyaki cravings call.

Restaurant Review
Teppanyaki Express
435 Orchard Road
Stall 22, #04-00 Food Republic
Wisma Atria Shopping Centre
Tel: +65 6836 2647

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11 Responses to “Teppanyaki Express Singapore”

  1. the lacquer spoon
    June 12th, 2010 @ 1:19 pm

    Wow, that’s culinary acrobatics! It’s amazing to know there’re lots of Japanese-style restaurants in Sng :)

  2. missterrytan
    June 12th, 2010 @ 4:57 pm

    i have tried sakae’s boston lobster teppanyaki before, quite worth the money and do upgrade to a garlic rice. the garlic rice is really really yummy!

  3. Shirin
    June 12th, 2010 @ 6:43 pm

    i love the novelty of eating teppanyaki and having it cooked right in front of your eyes! (:

  4. dljb911
    June 12th, 2010 @ 8:49 pm

    Go to Pan Pacific Hotel Keyaki for best teppanyaki.

  5. linjie
    June 12th, 2010 @ 10:35 pm

    Sure looks yummy!

  6. vee
    June 13th, 2010 @ 1:05 am

    I actually think sakae teppanyaki is not bad and ya, do try their garlic rice!
    I’ve tried the hill top one too and the chef there was VERY skilled! he peeled the prawns with his cooking fork in 2 secs!

  7. Esther
    June 13th, 2010 @ 1:32 pm

    I really like Sakae Teppanyaki. Very skilled chefs and the food’s great.

  8. Vicky
    June 13th, 2010 @ 6:23 pm

    Just want to put another recommendation in for Keyaki in the Pan Pacific Hotel. Amazing teppanyaki!

  9. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    June 14th, 2010 @ 11:24 am

    the lacquer spoon: yeah man Singaporeans really love Japanese food! we have tons and tons of Japanese restaurants in Singapore

    missterrytan: Ooh really? okay sure will upgrade to garlic rice when i go there! thanks for the tipoff!

    shirin: yeah i think the best part is watching the chef preparing all the food right in front of you

    dljb911: best teppanyaki in Singapore? you got my attention already! how much is the food there?

    linjie: when you are hungry everything taste good

    vee: okay dokie! here comes the hard question: hill top or sakae better? :D

    esther: another vote for sakae! sounds good, must check it out next

    vicky: keyaki second vote! hahah but it should be pretty expensive right?

  10. matt
    March 1st, 2011 @ 1:53 am

    is teppanyaki express still open now?

  11. Eve
    May 19th, 2011 @ 12:10 pm

    Shima is the best in Singapore! It’s so traditional. You can’t go wrong with their Seafood set at $100 (the cheapest set in the restaurant)! I tried the Beef set too, one cost me $180 and the other $220 for premium beef. You’ll loveeee that place! The portions for each set are quite big, so you might want to share sets amongst your friends.

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