Matsukiya at Paragon is a Japanese charcoal grill concept by Sushi Tei which offers traditional Kushiyaki that is grilled over binchotan. Other than Kushiyaki, the slightly upmarket Japanese restaurant also has Donburi and set lunches that start from S$25++.

The highlight of our meal was, however, not the Kushiyaki. While Matsukiya’s grilled skewers were decent, the Miyazaki A4 Ribeye Wagyu Donburi completely stole the show.

There is a selection of seafood and meat that are grilled over binchotan:

• Ise Prawn (market price)
• Gindara (S$26)
• Kagoshima Pork (S$22)
• Miyazaki A4 Wagyu (S$45)

Some of the dishes that you can Matsukiya’s Kushiyaki menu include:

• Thigh (S$4)
• Miyazaki A4 Wagyu (S$12)
• Bacon Enoki Mushroom (S$7)
• Chicken Ball (S$5)
• Pork Belly (S$5)

If you are there during lunch, there are three set lunch options that are available daily from 11.30am to 2pm and they start from S$25++.

The Wagyu Donburi set lunch (S$65++) features Miyazaki A4 Ribeye, onsen egg, foie gras and a generous serving of Ikura on the side. The set also includes an appetiser, salmon tataki, a prawn soup with a charcoal-grilled prawn and mushrooms, as well as a scoop of ice cream.

It is by far one of the most value-for-money Wagyu Donburi you can get in Singapore.

Charcoal-grilled Unagi set lunch (S$30++)

We wouldn’t go all the way to Matsukiya for the Kushiyaki but we definitely wouldn’t mind dropping by for the Miyazaki A4 Wagyu Donburi again.

Matsukiya
290 Orchard Rd, #05-04 Paragon, Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6219 1771

Of all the tremendous amounts of cooking methods available to us, be it fancy or rustic, barbecue still remains one of our all-time-favourite ways to have food cooked. It’s hard not to give in to a platter of smoky, seared meat, and thanks to a slew of new openings, the barbecue trend is bigger than ever in Singapore.

Nearly every culture has their own form of barbecue, in fact, the whole concept of barbecue dates back to caveman times where food was literally cooked over an open fire on a spit (or a stick). Now, with Singapore playing host to so many varieties of cultural influences and cuisines, we get to enjoy so many varieties.

Whether it’s a sweet, marinated Korean bulgogi beef you crave, good-old Louisiana-style baby back ribs, Filipino pork lechon or even a humble mookata, here is our guide to 13  BBQ restaurants in Singapore.

SUPERSTAR K

Talk about the hottest Korean BBQ restaurants in Singapore, and we all think of Superstar K at Tanjong Pagar. The outlet specialises in using charcoal grills for its Korean BBQ, and the authentic dining experience explains its popularity among Singaporeans and tourists alike.

Side dishes are modest yet not overly ambitious, unlike many other Korean eateries. Our personal favourites to order here include the beef short rib as well as the pork belly. It is also good to note that they open until 4am daily which is great if you ever find yourself craving for Korean barbecue after a night of heavy drinking.

75 Tanjong Pagar Road,
Singapore 088496
Tel: +65 6224 0504
Daily: 12pm – 2pm, 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

I’M KIM JUNIOR

Located conveniently at Orchard’s *SCAPE, I’m Kim Junior is a casual Korean BBQ restaurant that is popular amongst the young crowd. Following the success of its sister restaurant—I’m Kim—at the School of the Arts (SOTA), I’m Kim Junior has a menu that features new items such as Korean Army Stew.

On the barbecue, you can look forward to a pretty insane spread from pork belly, a myriad of marinated meats, seafood as well as their bacon-wrapped enoki mushrooms which is a surefire hit among the little ones.

2 Orchard Link
#03-01 *Scape
Singapore 237978
Tel: +65 6634 0420
Daily: 11.30pm – 3.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

DON DAE BAK

What we love most about Don Dae Bak Korean BBQ is that the restaurant uses charcoal grills instead of the usual gasoline grill. That sure makes a lot of difference to our meats in imparting that deep charred aroma that every good barbecue should have.

This small outlet along Kreta Ayer is just like any usual Korean BBQ place—round communal tables surrounded by kimchi and pickles that are entirely free-flow, an abundance of sauces and upbeat Korean pop songs on loop in the background.

35 Kreta Ayer Road,
Singapore 089000
Tel: +65 6226 1727
(Closed on Sundays)
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Outram Park

WANG DAE BAK KOREAN BBQ

Wang Dae Bak Korean BBQ Restaurant is one of the most well known Korean BBQ restaurants in Singapore for serving up high-quality BBQ dishes at affordable prices. They specialise in charcoal barbecue which sets them apart from many other Korean BBQ establishments.

Here, you can get a free-flow of fluffy egg that is poured around the side of the barbecue pan.

22 Cross Street, #01-64
China Square Central
Singapore 048421
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

EIGHT KOREAN BBQ

Korean BBQ is all about the meat, but at some barbecue joints, you end up paying lots for subpar cuts or under-marinated meats with little or no character—well, not at Eight Korean BBQ. These folks here pride themselves with their extensive knowledge of meats and they focus only on exquisite cuts from premium varieties of beef and pork.

In true Korean style, you can have your meats seared unadorned, coated in a punchy marinade, or served up in a nourishing stew. The next time your carnivorous tendencies act up, stop by Eight Korean BBQ to experience some of the best meats the world has to offer.

6 Eu Tong Sen St, 02-79/90,
Singapore 059817
Tel: +65 8692 1188
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30am – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

TENKAICHI JAPANESE BBQ RESTAURANT

An award-winning Japanese BBQ Buffet Restaurant in Singapore that specialises in Wagyu Beef BBQ, Tenkaichi Japanese BBQ Restaurant is the perfect place to visit if you are looking to satisfy your meat and barbecue cravings.

During your visit, make sure to order the Premium BBQ Menu which entitles you to free-flow tender wagyu beef, along with a variety of sashimi.

Tenkaichi Japanese BBQ Restaurant
6 Raffles Boulevard, #03-129 Marina Square,
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6250 8918
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

GYU-KAKU

For a truly authentic Japanese Yakiniku experience, Gyu-Kaku is definitely the place to go. With barbecue as their main focus, the restaurant takes pride in bringing in only the finest of ingredients. Which means you can look forward to the likes of Kagoshima Wagyu and more!

Have some refreshing appetisers to go with your barbecue feast not just because they’re mighty tasty, but because they also help to cleanse your palate, allowing you to dive right back into the meat.

81 Clemenceau Ave, 01-18/19,
Singapore 239918
Tel: +65 6733 4001
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Fort Canning

ABURIYA

A popular name that pops up at the mere mention of solid Japanese barbecue along the Robertson Quay area, Aburiya is one that promises exceptional quality meats and proper grilling using charcoal.

The menu offers a pretty substantial array of meaty options from beef, pork, chicken and even lamb but we recommend opting for the sets. The wagyu set, although a tad pricey, is worth every penny.

60 Robertson Quay, #01-03
Singapore 238252
Tel: +65 6735 4862
Mon to Sat: 6pm – 11.30pm
Sun: 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Fort Canning

888 MOOKATA

Founded by local celebrities Chew Chor Meng and Zhou Chongqing in partnership with cousins Esmond and Ronnie, 888 Mookata—at the coffee shop in Blk 212 Hougang Street 21—is a hot spot for those craving for decent Thai mookata without having to make a trip to Golden Mile Complex.

Ordering is relatively straightforward at 888 Mookata as they only have 2 options on their main menu—Platter For 2 and Platter For 4.

212 Hougang Street 21
Singapore 530212
Tel: +65 9656 2655
Mon to Thu, Sun: 5pm – 12am
Fri & Sat: 5pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Kovan

AROY MAK MOOKATA

Aroy Mak Mookata prides itself on offering authentic traditional Thai Cuisine BBQ and steamboat. You can indulge in Chiang Rai style Mookata marinated pork and chicken sliced meat, non-MSG soup stock and authentic homemade Thai chilli dips.

Located along Macpherson Road, this eatery offers an all-you-can-eat buffet with no time limit! At just S$17.80 per pax from Mondays to Thursday, you get to choose between 60 dishes including pork, chicken and vegetables.

Aroy Mak Mookata
476-478 Macpherson Road
Singapore 368191
Tel: +65 9052 0555
Daily: 5pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Tai Seng

LADYBOY MOO-KA-CHEESE

A fairly new addition to Geylang’s cluster of eateries is Ladyboy Moo-Ka-Cheese—a Thai mookata-forward restaurant that is quite possibly the first of its kind to boast a stunning array of tantalising, innovative cheese dips along with the traditional Thai-style barbecue.

Their buffet menu features a whole host of options from salmon, scallops to even jumbo prawns and you can expect to enjoy them with the likes of their stellar truffle cheese dip or even their rainbow cheese dip that makes for a pretty neat photo—did we mention that drinks and ice cream are all free-flow?

644 Geylang Lorong 40
Singapore 389574
Tel: +65 8138 3836
Mon to Fri: 6pm – 2am
Sat: 5pm – 2am
Sun: 5pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

BURNT ENDS

Voted 10th in the Asia’s 50 Best and 53rd in the World’s 50 Best 2017, Burnt Ends is a modern Australian barbecue restaurant along Teck Lim Road—just off the food-laden Keong Saik Road—that offers casual dining with beef as its main star.

This humble restaurant takes pride in its custom-built four tonne, dual cavity ovens and three elevation grills of which ensure that each beefy dish is grilled to utmost perfection. As far as barbecue and meat go, these folks don’t mess around. No one ever leaves Burnt Ends disappointed. Period.

20 Teck Lim Road
Singapore 088391
Tel: +65 6224 3933
(Closed on Sundays & Mondays)
Tue to Thu: 6pm – 12am
Fri & Sat: 11.45am – 2pm, 6pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Outram Park

Photo Credit: Iskina Cebu

ISKINA CEBU

Iskina Cebu over at TImbre+ is a Cebuano-owned brand which aims to promote Cebu food culture and dining experience. Their cooking comes from the heart whether its their insanely tender pork Lechon, Spicy Belly Chon and Non-Spicy Belly Chon.

Here is where homesick Filipinos can get a taste of home and Singaporeans can treat their palates to something rustic, delicious and possibly new. Go on, try yourself a portion of their Lechon and watch it slowly change your life from its paper-thin crispy skin to its aromatic, melt-in-your-mouth flesh.

#01-27, 73A Ayer Rajah Crescent,
Timbre+
Singapore 139957
Tel: +65 9326 2920
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: One North

Originally located at East Coast, Sushi Jiro is an established Japanese restaurant in Singapore with over 20 years of history. Today, the prestigious restaurant nestles within Marina Mandarin Singapore and still continues to provide top-notch Japanese cuisine, using only traditional Japanese culinary preparation methods and execution.

Having been to Sushi Jiro countless times, the restaurant is now one of our top choices when it comes to Japanese fine dining. And this time around, we’d like to share with you some very amazing lunch promotions that would be for a nice lunch with your colleagues or simply some quality me-time during your lunch break.

For the entire month of March, Sushi Jiro is having an enticing lunch promotion where you get to enjoy a Wagyu Don Set for S$50++ (U.P. S$68++), Una Don for S$48++ (U.P. S$58++) and their signature Sushi Course Lunch Set for S$80++ (U.P. S$100++). Additionally, there is also a 20% discount on all Japanese sake and wine across lunch and dinner—this applies every day of the week so you have no reason to not drink up.

Simply quote ‘ladyironchef’ to enjoy these deals that are valid for the entire month of March 2018.

WAGYU DON

Japanese cuisine comprises many different types of dishes but one that will always win our hearts is Wagyu Don, or otherwise known as ‘gyudon’ in Japanese. It is essentially a rice bowl filled with warm Japanese rice pearls and is layered with premium beef slices before light soy sauce is drizzled on top.

Sushi Jiro’s luxurious Wagyu Don (S$50++/ U.P. S$68++) is definitely something that is worth going back countless times for. Using only top-grade wagyu that Chef Kenji gets from Australia, the perfectly-marbled beef slices are masterfully seared to perfect medium-rare doneness.

The beef is complemented with a runny onsen egg, fried garlic chips, soy sauce and a handful of chives. Break the egg yolk and mix the ingredients together with the rice to achieve rich, luxurious and creamy textures.

What sets Sushi Jiro’s Wagyu Don apart from others is in importing only superior Australian beef and Japanese seasoning.

And at S$50++ for the lunch set which includes a serving of chawanmushi and miso soup, this is a complete steal. The Wagyu Don is otherwise available on its a la carte menu at regular times for S$68++ per bowl.

UNADON

Unagi (eel) is the most talked about produce this season and there is honestly nothing to dislike about the Unadon (U.P. S$58++) at Sushi Jiro. Go for lunch in March and enjoy the special promotional price of S$48++ per set.

What you can expect is a generous portion of perfectly grilled unagi lying on a bed of thinly sliced egg crepes and sticky Japanese rice. The unagi fillets are accompanied with a serving of thick soy-based marinade, sesame seeds and some tsukemono (Japanese pickles).

The slightly charred edges of the unagi gave it a deeper and earthier taste, which we felt had a good balance with the sweet, caramelised sauce. If you are looking for a more premium version of this perennial Japanese favourite, Sushi Jiro’s Unadon will not leave you disappointed.

And you’d be happy to know that Sushi Jiro only uses premium Japanese eels; they do not get their eels from anywhere else in the world.

BOTH LUNCH SETS COME WITH CHAWANMUSHI AND MISO SOUP

Both Wagyu Don and Una Don are served with a portion of chawanmushi and miso soup as part of the lunch set promotion.

S$80 SUSHI COURSE PROMOTION

Alternatively, Sushi Jiro’s Sushi Course Lunch Set is another crowd pleaser to consider. The sushi course comprises a starter, chawanmushi, 8 pieces of seasonal sushi, negitoro and ikura rice, miso soup, and dessert.

Something worth raving about is the sensational Negitoro and Ikura Rice which features ikura, minced fatty tuna, sushi rice and a tiny smidgen of fresh wasabi—every mouthful is a combustion of interesting flavours and textures.

If you quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making your reservations, you only have to pay S$80++ per pax for this sushi lunch set instead of S$100++ per pax. This is one all-time favourite lunch deal, by the way!

20% OFF ALL JAPANESE SAKE AND WINE

Now, the only thing left to do to complete your dining experience is to pair your Japanese food with Japanese sake and wine!

Sushi Jiro is currently running a 20% promotion off all sake and wine on their expansive drinks menu so there really is no reason why you should be skipping alcohol for your next meal there.

And if you have always wanted to try premium Japanese alcohol (man, the Japanese make really good alcohol beverages!), this is your chance because it is not every day that you get a 20% discount off something so premium, yes?

Sushi Jiro Singapore
6 Raffles Boulevard
#04-600 Marina Mandarin Singapore
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6445 3055
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Esplanade

This post is brought to you by Sushi Jiro Singapore.

Izakaya bars are all the rage now, especially among the office crowd and En Dining (previously known as En Sakaba) under the Izakaya Japanese Dining Group (which manages En Japanese Dining at Mohd Sultan, En Japanese Dining Bar at Bukit Timah and Z’en Japanese Cuisine) is not a name unheard of.

Now with a total of 4 new outlets—each boasting different concepts—this izakaya slash Japanese restaurant group is a true haven for those in search of tantalising Japanese fare, a chic yet cosy spot to relax at and a solid tipple.

Introducing its new flagship restaurant and the group’s fourth outlet, En Dining at Capital Tower is set to enthrall with their stellar shabu shabu offering, visually stunning à la carte items as well as a selection of curated Japanese whiskies and sake for your after-work tippling pleasure.

For a limited period and exclusive only at Capital Tower, En Dining is having a hot pot buffet dinner that comes with a selection of appetisers, 3 kinds sashimi platter, wagyu sushi, prawn and vegetables tempura, Häagen-Dazs ice cream as well as a monumental shabu shabu that sees unlimited servings of Japan’s No. 1 of Miyazaki wagyu beef, premium zuwai kani queen crab, ibérico kurobuta pork, assorted vegetables, udon and Japanese porridge—all at only S$78++ per pax (U.P. S$108++ per pax).

We kid you not, from the sweet flesh of the queen crab to the perfectly marbled, melt-in-your-mouth Miyazaki Wagyu, this is a shabu shabu feast that you must try and you’d be a fool if you missed it.

If your idea of a Japanese izakaya is a shabby, small and dimly lit hut then En Dining’s flagship will change that perception. The interior is decked out in beautiful furnishings that screams chic and cosy.

We especially adore the bar counter that allows diners to peek into the open kitchen, as well as the wide selection of premium Japanese spirits and sakes on display.

APPETISER, SASHIMI, TEMPURA 

The buffet commences with an assortment of 3 different appetisers, each with different textures and flavours, yet sharing an element of freshness that no doubt will help to ease diners into the heavier courses.

Their sashimi platter comes with 3 varieties of seasonal fish and seafood, cut thick and gorgeously presented while the tempura platter consists of ebi (prawn) and a variety of vegetables—all deep-fried to crispy and golden perfection.

Considering that the buffet commences with these 3 stellar items, what follows may prove a tad too hard to resist. Period.

JAPAN’S NO.1 MIYAZAKI WAGYU SUSHI

To fully experience the natural taste of Wagyu, the buffet comes with a serving of Wagyu Sushi. Served raw atop sushi rice and garnished with freshly diced scallions, each mouthful promises a delicious flavour punch of pure beefy goodness that runs off your tongue almost like butter.

JAPAN’S NO.1 MIYAZAKI WAGYU (UNLIMITED SERVINGS)

Nobody leaves En Dining without having some A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef and this was love at first sight for us. From top-notch farms in Japan to the waiting mouths of hungry patrons, En Dining’s elite offering—premium Miyazaki Wagyu beef—is one that promises sheer, melt-in-your-mouth decadence in every bite.

An order of their prized Miyazaki Wagyu sees a platter of elegantly laid out slices of perfectly marbled beef, pleasing not only to the tongue but also to the mind and eye. Whether you deem yourself a wagyu connoisseur or not, a sight like this is the pinnacle of gourmet.

Our suggestion is to not overcook it. Simply simmer your beef for a few seconds and bring it to a pinkish-brown shade, remove it, and dip it generously in ponzu to bring out the best of the fatty beef.

A good point to note about the restaurant’s prized Miyazaki Wagyu is that it has won various prestigious industry awards, including the most honoured ‘Prime Minister Award’ by the Wagyu Registry Association in Japan for its outstanding meat quality.

Given to the best cattle once every five years, this award has been won by Miyazaki Wagyu for 3 consecutive contests, meaning it has held the reigns for 15 years and has been labelled ‘Japan’s Number One Beef’ ever since!

In terms of marbling, firmness, texture and sheer lustre of the fat within the wagyu, this is easily one of the best things you can ever put into your mouth.

IBÉRICO KUROBUTA PORK (UNLIMITED SERVINGS)

The Miyazaki Wagyu may be a showstopper in its own right but following close behind is the Ibérico Kurobuta Pork. Also available in unlimited portions, this gorgeous pork variety boasts a delicate, nutty flavour with melt-in-your-mouth marbling.

ZUWAI QUEEN CRAB (UNLIMITED SERVINGS)

Yet another highlight of this shabu shabu buffet is the unlimited servings of premium Zuwai Kani Queen Crab.

Sweeter in comparison to its male counterpart, the Zuwai Queen Crab is deemed by the chefs here a better choice for Japanese shabu shabu as it adds a heightened sweetness to the overall soup broth. The delicate flesh of the crab is insanely sweet and produces a lovely aroma when allowed to cook gently in the Bonito broth.

MIYAZAKI WAGYU SPECIALITIES

Besides shabu shabu, En Dining also prepares their highly prized Miyazaki wagyu in a number of ways (and in various cuts too) to allow diners to fully appreciate the premium quality beef at its best—namely in the form of sushi, sashimi, carpaccio and more!

A dish that beautifully enhances the wagyu and brings out the most of its beefy potential is the Wagyu With Quail Egg. Sliced into thin strips and topped with a quail egg yolk, what you get is a simple cold dish that fully allows you to savour every morsel of flavour.

Serving sizes may be a tad small but believe us when we say, you probably wouldn’t be able to stomach more than one serving of this given how rich the components are.

These Wagyu Specialties are available at all 4 restaurants—Capital Tower, JEM, Orchard Central and Clarke Quay.

SASHIMI PLATTER

As if all that unlimited servings of decadence are not enough, you will be spoilt with a deluxe platter of sashimi as part of the buffet.

PRAWN AND VEGETABLES TEMPURA

Also included in the buffet is this plate of tempura that comes with prawns and an assortment of vegetables such as eggplant, sweet potato and pumpkin. Each one is coated with a light batter mix and deep-fried to a golden colour and served with a bowl of Tentsuyu dipping sauce.

DESSERT

After all that feasting, you might think of turning down dessert but we all know deep down, there is always room for dessert. End your meal on a sweet note with a creamy and robust matcha ice cream from Häagen-Dazs, topped with whipped cream and a dollop of azuki paste.

With such an exciting line-up, En Dining’s Japan No. 1 Miyazaki Wagyu and Premium Queen Crab Hotpot Buffet is one you cannot miss out on. For a limited period only, indulge in 90 minutes of unlimited servings of premium meats and seasonal delicacies at only S$78++ (usual price S$108) per pax.

For dining reservations and enquiries, please call +65 6423 0110 or RSVP at http://www.ensakaba.com.sg/buffet-promotion/.

*This offer is only available at En Dining Capital Towers outlet from Monday to Friday after 5pm and Saturday.

*Valid with a minimum order for 2 pax.

*The menu may change without prior notice.

*Price is subjected to 10% service charge and 7% prevailing GST.

*Management reserves the rights to change terms and conditions without prior notice.

*Valid for dine-in and duration is a maximum of 90 minutes only.

A LA CARTE DISHES

Aside from their premium buffet, En Dining’s menu also boasts a range of delectable a la carte dishes such as Wagyu Sushi, Wagyu Tobanyaki, Wagyu Sukiyaki and Wagyu Yukke.

One of our favourites is the Japanese porridge where diners get to enjoy Japanese pearl rice that is stirred into the flavourful dashi broth and allowed to simmer until soft. It is then finished off with the addition of raw eggs which acts as a thickener as well as provides the porridge with a secondary layer of richness and depth.

En Dining Capital Tower

168 Robinson Road #01-10
Capital Tower
Singapore 068912
Tel: +65 6423 0110
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

This post is brought to you by En Dining.

Sushi Jiro is a name that’s appearing here a lot over the last couple of months—and for very good reasons. Home to one of the finest Japanese dining experiences in Singapore, this sushi restaurant located in Marina Mandarin Singapore is one that we find ourselves constantly returning to for a sensorial omakase meal.

After receiving such an overwhelming response towards their dinner omakase last month, Sushi Jiro is now making it available for lunch as well! And the deal of a free upgrade for ladyironchef’s readers remains—you enjoy the 8-course omakase at the 6-course’s price of S$180++, and the 10-course at the 8-course’s price of S$220++. This is yet another wonderful chance to experience Chef Kenji’s famous omakase if you haven’t already.

Under the lunch set, one of the restaurant’s proudest curations is the Sushi Course (S$100++) and the promotion for our readers is extended—quote ‘ladyironchef’ and you pay only S$80++ for this grand platter. These promotions are available from now until 28 February (excluding 14 Feb 2018).

Kicking off the omakase is Shirauo (icefish), a seasonal item that is best eaten between November to March. Served simply with a light soy sauce and garnished with grated radish over top, this dish is a great way to begin the meal with its soft, salty and mildly bitter notes.

ASSORTED SASHIMI

Right after you down the starter—and we reckon it’ll be quick—what Chef Kenji presents you is an assortment of sashimi comprising Chutoro (medium-fatty tuna), Kinmedai (golden eye snapper), Buri (wild yellowtail) as well as a seasonal special, Sayori (needlefish).

A tantalising mixture of flavours and textures, this sashimi platter promises to bring joy to your taste buds from the buttery tuna to the firm and clean tasting needlefish.

ASSORTED NIGIRI SUSHI

Whether you opt for the 8-course or the 10-course, the nigiri options will most definitely leave you craving more. Boasting a fine selection of fresh fish, the 10-course omakase comes with all of our favourites from Maguro (tuna), Hirame (flounder) to even the Rolls Royce of tuna, the insanely fatty Otoro.

Many of their nigiri options may change depending on the season and you can trust that Chef Kenji makes it his personal commitment to only serve fish that is at its seasonal best.

OTORO PREPARED IN 3 WAYS

Only available as part of the 10-course omakase, a platter of otoro prepared in 3 ways is one to get you drooling in anticipation.

Torched till a slight char develops, the otoro aburi gives off a nuance of smoke and a buttery finish on the tongue. The nigiri version allows diners to truly appreciate the sheer melt-in-your-mouth texture that is otoro and last but not least, the sushi rolls give you a more rounded out flavour with the seaweed providing a backbone of umami.

As we mentioned earlier, the menu at Sushi Jiro never remains the same for long, especially during periods of the year where certain ingredients are at their seasonal best.

During the spring season between March and April, ark shell clam, firefly squid and bamboo shoots are all ingredients at their peak and are what gave Chef Kenji the inspiration for creating this beautiful creation that sees a combination of the three mixed in a delicate yet umami-packed dashi jelly.

WAGYU BEEF

Exclusive to the 10-course omakase menu is the wagyu beef. Grilled over charcoal, the wagyu develops a lovely smoky crust that complements the nutty qualities of the intense, beefy flavours exceptionally well.

The marbling on the wagyu speaks volumes, not only of the quality of the meat itself but of the quality that Sushi Jiro guarantees.

IKURA AND UNI BOWL

One notable dish to look out for is their signature Ikura and Uni Bowl. Expect a combustion of complex flavours from two highly-prized ingredients—ikura (roe) and uni (sea urchin).

Given the insane portion of ikura, every mouthful comes with a salty, pleasantly fishy explosion and the uni possesses a smooth, custard-like appeal that boasts a briny ocean taste.

In light of all the rich, briny flavours that have taken up residence on your palate, a good dish to have to wash it all down is the clam soup (only available in the 10-course menu). Made with a base of dashi (and possibly kombu as well), the delicate soup is every bit as comforting as a fireplace in winter.

For the 8-course however, diners will get to enjoy the Dobin Mushi, which pretty much features the same soup broth minus the clams. Instead, the Dobin Mushi comes with a variety of ingredients such as chicken and mushrooms.

What better way to end a heavy meal than with something sweet? The 10-course features a ripe muskmelon served over ice and the 8-course ends off with ice cream with a red bean cake—both of which are sweet and refreshing.

SUSHI JIRO SINGAPORE’S LUNCH SET SUSHI COURSE

If you find it difficult to have a full-on omakase meal during lunch due to time constraints, consider also Sushi Jiro Singapore’s Sushi Course Lunch Set (S$100++) that consists of a starter, chawanmushi, 8 pieces of seasonal sushi, negitoro and ikura rice, miso soup and dessert. This is our favourite lunch set, yet.

The 8 sushi varieties we had in February were Hirame (flounder), Kinmedai (sea bream), Buri (wild yellowtail), Ebi (prawn), Kamasu (barracuda), Maguro (tuna), Kohada (anchovy) and our personal favourite, Chutoro (medium fatty tuna belly).

But do note that the variety might differ because every day’s highlights depend on the fish they import from Tokyo.

We’ve shared our love for this Sushi Course Lunch Set a few months ago and many of our readers tried and loved it too. If you haven’t had a go, quote ‘ladyironchef’ to enjoy this set at a special price of S$80++ for the month of February.

Both the Sushi Course Lunch Set and Omakase promotions are available for the entire month of February, excluding 14 Feb 2018. Please make your reservation via Sushi.jiro@sushijiro.sg.

Sushi Jiro Singapore
6 Raffles Boulevard
#04-600 Marina Mandarin Singapore
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6445 3055
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Esplanade

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There is always something to look forward to when dining at teppanyaki restaurants. Perhaps it is the stylistic execution of grilling that you get to witness, or maybe it is just the fact that you can be involved in choosing the type of ingredients you wish to enjoy in your meal.

No matter the reason, dining at a teppanyaki restaurant will always be an exciting experience many people will enjoy. Well, this is why we have compiled a list of teppanyaki restaurants for you to visit in Singapore that range from affordable to premium prices.

To get you started on your teppanyaki journey, here is our guide to the best Teppanyaki Restaurants In Singapore. Apologies in advance, for the weight gain.

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AJIYA OKONOMIYAKI RESTAURANT

If you live in the West and find yourself craving some teppanyaki, Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant will be a good place to visit.

Founded by people who are immensely passionate about all aspects of Japanese cuisine, Ajiya Okonomiyaki specialises in DIY okonomiyaki where you can grill ingredients as you like. There are 4 different okonomiyaki sets you can try, such as the Seafood Deluxe (S$15) and Ajiya’s Combo (S$15).

Otherwise, other signature items include the Century Egg Kani Tofu (S$7), Shio Koji Tori Karaage (S$12) and Homemade Gyoza (S$7 for 5 pieces).

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Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant
104 Jalan Jurong Kechil
Singapore 598603
Tel: +65 6463 3461
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Beauty World

Photo Credit: Yelp

EXPRESS TEPPAN-YAKI

Express Teppan-Yaki may sound like a familiar name but that is because they have three outlets in Singapore—Vivo City, Tampines Mall and Jurong Point Shopping Centre.

Aiming to bring affordable teppanyaki to the masses, diners would be pleased to know that there is a wide selection of ingredients up for picking. Aside from a la carte items such as seafood, chicken and sirloin steak, you can also choose to enjoy special sets.

Express Teppan-Yaki
1 Harbourfront Walk
#03-01 Food Republic
Singapore 098585
Sun to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

Photo Credit: Heniu Teppanyaki

HENIU TEPPANYAKI

Located within a Kopitiam at 313 Somerset, Heniu Teppanyaki is a wallet-friendly teppanyaki restaurant that you can turn to if you are in town. A value-for-money option to have is the Chicken Deluxe Set A (S$13.90) which comes with sliced chicken, shrimp, dory fish, vegetables, rice and soup. 

However, do note that service is not top-notch here but its low prices still make it a teppanyaki place worth trying.

Heniu Teppanyaki
313 Orchard Road, Level 5,
Singapore 238877
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

HIDEMASA BY HIDE YAMAMOTO

For a luxurious Japanese indulgence, set your sights on Hidemasa by Hide Yamamoto at Mess Hall. This elegant Japanese restaurant prides itself on its multi-disciplinary dining concept — Hide and Masa — which sees the harmonious matrimony of teppanyaki and omakase in a single venue.

The man behind the establishment, Hide Yamamoto, is a Japanese-born French chef who was trained in Italy. With multiple culinary accolades under his belt, you can rest assured that you will definitely have an amazing dining experience here.

Hide, their teppanyaki concept, is housed in a sophisticated space dressed in warm, woody tones. Guests can have front-row seats at the teppanyaki counter to get a first-class view of the chef’s performative cooking.

Mess Hall at Sentosa
2 Gunner Lane, #01-05
Singapore 099567
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Imbiah Station
Tel +65 6513 6699
https://www.hidemasa.com

KEYAKI JAPANESE CUISINE 

Keyaki Japanese Cuisine is a traditional fine dining Japanese restaurant that serves set lunches and seasonal course dinners. Aside from the aforementioned, they also have a teppanyaki counter where you can feast to your heart’s content.

Should you dine at Keyaki Japanese Cuisine for lunch and have a larger budget, the Teppanyaki Prix Five has 5 different set menus you can try, of which prices range from S$140 to S$190 for lunch. Otherwise, there is a good range of a la carte options that cost between S$8 to S$120.

Keyaki Japanese Cuisine 
7 Raffles Boulevard
Pan Pacific Singapore
Singapore 039595
Tel: +65 6826 8240
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

MIKUNI

A multi-sensory dining experience awaits you at Mikuni, where there are teppanyaki, sushi and robatayaki live stations. Your dining experience will be further enhanced by the dimly lit interior of the restaurant, which only makes your meal a more intimate one.

 Mikuni’s Teppan Lunch Set will set you back by S$68++ person and this includes seafood items such as King Prawn with Golden Sauce and Miso Marinated Cod with Asparagus. Elsewise, they too have a la carte teppanyaki options such as Norwegian King Salmon (S$38) and Australian Wagyu Ribeye (200g) (S$110).

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Mikuni
80 Bras Basah Road
Level 3 Fairmont Singapore
Singapore 189560
Tel: +65 6339 7777
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

Photo Credit: Osaka Kitchen

OSAKA KITCHEN 

Situated in the corner of Japan Food Town at Wisma Atria, Osaka Kitchen operates on channelling their passion for food into presenting authentic Japanese cuisine for all their diners. For those who are searching for an exciting teppanyaki experience that will thrill their senses, Osaka Kitchen promises to give you just that.

To start off your meal, why not have a taste of their Pan Fried Butter Squid (S$12) or Pork Loin Steak (S$18)? If not, the Juicy Jumbo Asparagus Teppanyaki (S$18) and Assorted Vegetable Teppanyaki (S$21) are pretty good options too.

Osaka Kitchen
435 Orchard Road
4F Wisma Atria
Singapore 238877
Tel: +65 6262 3271
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

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PLANCHA’LAH

Fancy a dinner that allows you to watch your meat and seafood sizzle over a hot stove while enjoying an obstructed view of Singapore’s skyline? Plancha’Lah is one that has it all, promising diners an out-of-the-world dining experience.

The restaurant operates only during dinner hours, where they offer a limited variety of dinner sets that cost from S$65 to S$98. If you never imagined your dessert to be prepared using a hot stove, you can look forward to seeing the chefs expertly heat your pineapple Flambé dessert on the grill before topping it off with a refreshing scoop of coconut ice cream.

Plancha’Lah
5 Fraser Street, Alley on 25, Andaz Singapore
Singapore 189354
Tel: +65 6048 1288
Daily: 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

SAKAE TEPPANYAKI

Committed to bringing their diners the best of teppanyaki, have your stomach ready for a feast of meat, seafood and vegetables grilled before your eyes.

Do not miss out on Sakae Teppanyaki’ssizzling hot teppanyaki deal! From 11.30am to 5pm on weekdays, enjoy a Venison Set or Chicken Set for S$11.99 and Salmon Teriyaki Set or Beef Set for S$12.99.

Sakae Teppanyaki
68 Orchard Road
#B2-52/54 Plaza Singapura
Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6337 5676
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

Photo Credit: SG Asia City

SEIWAA OKONOMIYAKI & TEPPANYAKI RESTAURANT

For a taste of Japanese soul food, head down to Seiwaa Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Restaurant for an excellent experience. And it doesn’t hurt that the service at this dining establishment is top-notch as well.

Seiwaa Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Restaurant has a 90-minute a la carte buffet (S$48) that is worth checking out. Teppanyaki items such as chicken, pork, prawn and beef are just a couple of the items featured on their extensive buffet menu.

Seiwaa Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Restaurant
72 Dunlop Street
Singapore 209400
Tel: +65 6291 6084
Mon to Sat: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Rochor / Jalan Besar

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Photo Credit: Shima

SHIMA 

Located on the first level of Goodwood Park Hotel is Shima Restaurant, a top-notch Japanese restaurant founded by Katsuhiro Watanabe. Since its re-opening in 2014, Shima is backed by the pioneer team of chefs who received training from Japanese master chefs in the 1980s.

At Shima, you can expect nothing but an aromatic and delectable selection of seafood and beef. A range of teppanyaki sets are available for your picking and if you love seafood, the Seafood Deluxe Set (S$95) is just for you. There is also a Beef & Lobster set with a choice of four different cuts of beef!

Shima
22 Scotts Road
Level 1 Goodwood Park Hotel
Singapore 228221
Tel: +65 6734 6281
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Photo Credit: Marina Keppel Bay

TAKUMI RESTAURANT

With unobstructed views of yachts and the spectacular sights of Marina at Keppel Bay, a lively Japanese dining experience awaits you at Takumi Restaurant. Upon your first step into Takumi Restaurant, you will be greeted by an interior filled with Japanese accents such as intricate Kimono fabrics and carved stone lanterns.

But what you are in for is some mouth-watering teppanyaki. Some choices on the menu include Grilled Assorted Mushrooms (S$22), Teppan Seared Foie Gras (S$35) and Teppan Grilled Japanese Oyster (S$20).

Takumi Restaurant
2 Keppel Bay Vista
#02-01 Marina at Keppel Bay
Singapore 098382
Tel: +65 6271 7414
Mon to Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Telok Blangah

TATSU

Found right in the iconic walls of Chijmes, Tatsu first began its humble beginnings in 1996 as a traditional sushi bar but today, it is recognised as the only Japanese Teppanyaki in Singapore with a 24-seater long counter. Fancy, right?

Expect only the freshest ingredients and best execution of dishes at Tatsu. However, do note that the teppanyaki menu is not available for lunch at its Chijmes outlet. Nevertheless, should you be visiting for dinner, some exciting options on the a la carte menu include Wagyu Beef (S$168), Slipper Lobster (Crayfish) (S$26) and Ox Tongue Fried Rice (S$10).

Tatsu
30 Victoria Street, #01-08 Chijmes,
Singapore 187996
Tel: +65 6332 5868
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah / City Hall

Photo Credit: Teppan Bar Q

TEPPAN BAR Q

Looking for some tantalising grilled meats to satisfy the meat lover in you? Head down to Teppan Bar Q, a delightful teppanyaki restaurant located along Robertson Walk. This is the perfect choice if you are looking for a more casual dining option that offers a fuss-free dining experience.

Some highlights on Teppan Bar Q’s menu include the Tiger Prawn with Balsamic Sauce and Squid with Pesto.

Teppan Bar Q
11 Unity Street
#01-21/22 Robertson Walk
Singapore 237995
Tel: +65 6235 0629
Daily: 5pm – 12 Midnight
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Photo Credit: Mandarin Oriental

TEPPAN-YA

Teppan-Ya is a modern, contemporary Japanese restaurant that offers a wonderful spread of Japanese cuisine, which includes an array of grilled teppanyaki meats. Diners can expect to enjoy their meal in an elegant and classy restaurant with friendly and attentive service.

Teppan-Ya’s Teppan Lunch Sets are all served with salad, chawanmushi, rice and miso soup. Some of these sets include Chicken (S$48), USDA Prime Tenderloin Beef (S$68) and Japanese Prime Wagyu Beef (S$118).

Teppan-Ya
5 Raffles Avenue
Level 4 Mandarin Oriental
Singapore 039797
Tel: +65 6885 3595
Mon to Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Esplanade / Promenade

Photo Credit: Teppanyaki Hamburg Nihonbashi Keisuke Bettei

TEPPANYAKI HAMBURG NIHONBASHI KEISUKE BETTEI

Ever had a taste of juicy and succulent Hamburg steak? You have got to visit Teppanyaki Hamburg Nihonbashi Keisuke Bettei, the brainchild of Chef Keisuke Takeda. This 66-seater outlet claims to be the first of its kind in Singapore and it is a no brainer that the Hamburg steak is the star on its menu.

Served on sizzling hot plates, each prime US beef patty set (either the Keisuke Prime Beef Hamburg Set (S$18.80) or Triple Cheese Prime Beef Hamburg Set (S$20.80)) is served with free flow eggs and a variety of 20 Japanese side dishes.

Teppanyaki Hamburg Nihonbashi Keisuke Bettei
72 Peck Seah Street
Singapore 079329
Tel: +65 6908 4348
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

YAKI YAKI BO TEPPANYAKI RESTAURANT

For that burst of flavours in your mouth, Yaki Yaki Bo Teppanyaki Restaurant will do just the trick. And if you are familiar with teppanyaki, you would understand the pleasure of watching someone entertain, prepare and grill your meal before your very eyes. This, is what you can expect at Yaki Yaki Bo Restaurant.

Who says food has to be boring? Have some fun at Yaki Yaki Bo Teppanyaki Restaurant with their All Day Set (S$19.90), which comes with spicy minced pork with potato, stir-fried mushroom with vegetables, chicken floss tofu salad with sesame dressing, rice, miso soup and fruit.

Doesn’t it sound like a feast already?

Yaki Yaki Bo Teppanyaki Restaurant
23 Serangoon Central, #B1-78 NEX
Singapore 556083
Tel: +65 6634 4838
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Nestled within Emporium Shokuhin in Marina Square, Gyuu+ Yakiniku Grill is Japanese beef heaven. 

Their all-you-can-eat buffet option is available for lunch but the premium a la carte wagyu dinner buffet is what you should be looking out for. Featuring the best of Japanese beef cuts—including succulent beef aged for 14, 21 and 28 days—and other types of fresh meat, seasonal fish and seafood, this is one Japanese barbecue restaurant that will leave you with happy bellies.

Boasting a refined interior with low and warm lighting for a sophisticated ambiance, Gyuu+ Yakiniku Grill’s dark wood theme and personal dry aging room reminds us of high-end yakiniku restaurants in Japan. Yes, this is the place to impress your significant other and business associates.

Signature dishes include A5 Miyazaki Shin, USDA Sirloin Steak, USDA Prime Sirloin, Kurobuta Pork Rosu Steak and Pork Shoulder Tare that are air-flown all the way from Japan, Australia and U.S.A.

If you think all that premium meat sounds heavy on your wallet, rest assured that prices are kept affordable as Gyuu+ Yakiniku Grill leverages on Emporium Shokuhin’s direct sourcing means. Top-notch Japanese beef at lower prices? We are sold.

Seafood lovers are not neglected too—the restaurant gets its selection of live lobsters and crabs from the tanks at Emporium Shokuhin. Tasty a la carte options you have include Hon Maguro Steak (S$18++), Madai Fillet (S$16++), Scallops (S$18++) and Prawns (S$13++).

Mon to Thu: S$98++
Fri to Sun, Eve of PH & PH: S$108++

Gyuu+ Yakiniku Grill
6 Raffles Boulevard
#01-18, Emporium Shokuhin
Marina Square
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6224 3433
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall / Esplanade / Promenade

Japanese food lovers, you need to know about this secret Japanese restaurant on the rooftop of Orchard Central—Tsukiji Fish Market Restaurant! It houses 5 different restaurant concepts in one, serving up flavourful Japanese fare in generous portions at fairly affordable prices.

Dishing out a vast variety of Japanese food options spanning from sushi and sashimi, ramen, tempura and an assortment of chicken dishes and wagyu dishes, to say diners will be spoilt for choice is an understatement. And the best part is being able to order from any of the 5 menus and having them served and billed together!

Tsukiji Fish Market Restaurant takes pride in providing diners with a variety of fresh seasonal fish and sashimi and you’d be happy to know that most of their seafood products are all air-flown from Tokyo’s famous Tsukiji Fish Market twice a week.

With such a stellar array of Japanese eats at a fairly reasonable price point, this larger than life Japanese Restaurant is a sure-fire hit among foodies everywhere. Here’s the cherry on top: simply quote ‘ladyironchef’ to enjoy a 20% off during dinner with a minimum spending of S$30 in a single receipt.  This offer is valid from now until 30 November 2017.

Located at the rooftop garden of Orchard Central, experience the pleasures of traditional Japanese cuisine presented to you in a fresh and exciting way. With 5 different dining concepts including a separate sake bar under one roof, it really does not matter what your heart desires because you can have them all in one seating.

At the Tsukiji Fish Market Restaurant, diners have the freedom to choose from a wide selection of seasonal fish and seafood—prepared in the form of maki rolls, sushi, sashimi and even donburi—most of which are imported directly from Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo twice a week!

Let’s move on to the other three separate concepts to look forward to.

Ebi-Zo Ebi Tempura Restaurant specialises in tempura that is made only using fresh ingredients. Moving on, as its name suggests, Tori-Sho Chicken Cuisine presents diners with various chicken dishes from fried chicken to chicken hot pot.

Finally, Takumen Ramen Gallery centralises the most popular and mouth-watering ramen from all over Japan in one convenient location. From the classic chicken and pork based ramen to the more experimental versions featuring Italian flavours, there is bound to be something for all palates.

FRESH SASHIMI & DONBURI OPTIONS

If there is one dish worth getting at the Tsukiji Fish Market Restaurant, it is the Tsukiji Special Bara Chirashi Sushi Don (S$19.80++)—a cornucopia of salmon, swordfish, tuna, salmon roe, and uni sashimi, this is an affordable option and you get a generous bowl of fresh fish and premium rice!

To turn it up a notch, the Hokkaido Don (S$29.80++) is truly worth the splurge with uni, jumbo prawn, scallop, salmon, salmon roe and crab.

Or if you would rather do away with the carbs and head straight for the good stuff, the 7 Kinds Of Tsukiji Sashimi On A Ship (S$39.80++) comes elegantly presented with all your favourites.

HEARTY RAMEN FOR THE SOUL

The menu offerings from Tori-Sho Ramen features three sumptuous ramen bowls with unique flavour characteristics. First, the Bigiya Ramen (S$16.80++) which comprises a springy special whole wheat noodle that swims in a rich, tasty stock made with fish and chicken, a marinated egg and two thick, tender slices of chashu.

The Sakuta-ya Ramen (S$16.80++) is an authentic home-style ramen that boasts pork and chicken as its main flavour components. The result is a robust and flavourful soup that is good enough to gulp down.

The Due Italian (S$16.80++) is made using a special noodle that is blended with rich cheese. This innovative bowl comes with two balls of mozzarella cheese, a whole marinated egg, as well a thin sheet of prosciutto. Mix in the cheese together with the delicious golden chicken broth and prepare your taste buds for something truly amazing.

SPICY MISO CHICKEN HOT POT

From the chicken-focused Tori-Sho Chicken Cuisine comes the Spicy Miso Chicken SUMO Hot Pot (S$28.80++), that although bears a similar resemblance to the iconic Korean army stew, boasts something entirely different.

It arrived at our table boiling hot and what you can expect to find in this pot of goodies are chicken, meatballs, assorted vegetable and mushroom varieties and a savoury spiced miso broth.

CRISPY TENDON

If you love tempura or basically anything fried then Ebi-Zo Ebi Tempura Restaurant has got you covered.

We had their highly raved Ebi-Zo Special Tendon (S$20.80++) which came with fresh ebi, sea eel, snow crab leg, squid, a tempura egg or onsen egg, and assorted vegetables. Although it may not take the cake in terms of being the best tendon around, it sure hits the spot.

TASTY FUSION ROLLS

The Salmon & Sea Urchin Truffle Roll (S$22.80++) is probably one of the most luxurious rolls on their menu. It comes with uni that rests atop the aburi salmon. The gorgeous roll is then given a generous drizzle of truffle oil for that extra hit of umami.

GRILLED CRAB AND MISO RICE IN A HALF SHELL

Perhaps one of the most savoury dishes on the menu is the Queen Crab Miso Rice Grilled In The Shell (S$9.80++). Fresh crab meat is mixed together with a mixture of miso-infused rice, topped with cheese and grilled over charcoal. Each mouthful is a hit of savoury and salty with an assertive, almost milky-like richness from the cheese providing a nice balance to it.

As mentioned earlier, quote ‘ladyironchef’ to enjoy a 20% off during dinner with a minimum spending of S$30 in a single receipt. This offer is valid from now until 30 November 2017.

Tsujiki Fish Market Restaurant
181 Orchard Road, #12-02
Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6634 2803
Mon to Thu, Sat & Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

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Kabuke is a new Japanese sake bar and restaurant hidden on the second level of a shophouse in Telok Ayer.

The name ‘Kabuke’ is a combination of two words—kabuki and sake. ‘Kabuki’ is a Japanese word which refers to classical Japanese theatre and this is reflected in the cartoon performers that are painted on the walls.

Sake connoisseurs will be pleased to know that Kabuke has a well-stocked bar with a collection of Sake from over 20 prefectures! As for those who are looking for some grub, they also offer contemporary Japanese dishes.

For the beginners, Kabuke has sorted out their sake into three main categories, which are mainly A (90ml – S$8/300ml – S$24), B (90ml – S$12/ 300ml – S$36) and C (90ml – S$18/ 300ml – S$54). Besides that, they are also offering sake flight (S$24) for those who are keen to sample on three different sake varieties.

Some of the sake options they have now include Mukansa Honjozo Super Dry that comes with a pleasant bitterness, Junmai Ginjo with its fruity accents and Junmai Daiginjo 50 which has a light and clean taste on your palate.

Lunch is an excellent time to visit; their beef bowls start from S$15 and you can choose from Gyudon, Wagyu Suki or Wagyu Striploin Bowls. Alternatively, they also have daily rice bowl specials such as the Salted Egg Chicken Katsu Don (S$15).

It is worth mentioning that Kabuke’s food menu is seasonal to keep things exciting.

Photos Credit: Kabuke

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Kabuke
200A Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068638
Tel: +65 8822 5525
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 2pm, 5pm – 11pm
Fri: 11.30am – 2pm, 5pm – 12 Midnight
Sat: 5pm – 12 Midnight
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

Niku Katsumata in Ebisu Japan is exclusive for members only but the grilled meat restaurant has since expanded to Singapore shores at Duxton Road. Their menu features yakiniku (grilled meat) and they are best known for their Kagoshima wagyu beef.

Known for offering reasonable prices without compromising on quality, diners at this Japanese restaurant can expect premium beef cuts in their A4 Wagyu Beef Set (S$38++) and A4 Wagyu Donburi (S$25++). What a steal!

Drop by the restaurant after work for a delectable dinner and a range of alcoholic beverages.

For the uninitiated, wagyu is classified into five different grades (from 1 to 5) to rate its meat quality based on various factors with a rating of five being the best. With that being said, you should know that Niku Katsumata’s A4 Wagyu Beef is of a pretty high standard.

Before we begin, the friendly server shared with us about the various cuts of the beef we were going to try. We had our wagyu beef grilled to medium rare doneness on the crystal plate and the tender meat melted in our mouths—it was so good! You cannot leave the place without trying this.

Another affordable option is the A4 Wagyu Donburi (S$25++) which is moist Japanese rice wrapped with Tataki Wagyu and topped with Ikura. Try the wagyu on its own first before pouring in the soup that is given to complement the rice.

There are also condiments at the side to enhance the taste of the wagyu but we think that it is great on its own.

For S$38++, our A4 Wagyu Beef Set came with six pieces of Wagyu beef, rice with beef curry, salad and pickles.

Choose a topping of your choice for the A4 Wagyu Donburi including Caviar, Foie Gras, Ikura and Urchin.

Niku Katsumata
47 Duxton Road
Singapore 089511
Tel: +65 9162 7502
Daily: 5.30pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

A brand new dining concept by WATAMI originating from Tsukiji, Japan, Niku Kappo offers diners authentic Japanese Kappo-style delights through its colorful menu filled with a diverse selection of food options.

As the word “Niku” suggests, Niku Kappo’s menu has a strong focus on meat. From Meat Sushi to Meat Hot Pot, Niku Kappo only seeks to present Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices.

The serving portion of the Niku Tendon (S$12.90) was considerably larger than most tendon which made for a value-for-money meal.

We loved that the ingredients for the Niku Tendon are different from the typical vegetable-dominant tendon.

It consists of a hearty rice bowl topped with many ingredients—including green capsicum, bacon, thinly sliced pork belly, two chicken fillets and an onsen egg—which are coated with a light and crispy tempura batter and drizzled with a generous portion of sweet yet flavourful sauce.

Another dish that we tried was the Gyu Don (S$11.90), stewed beef with soft boiled egg on steamed rice. Simple dishes are not easy to perfect but Niku Kappo delivered again with the soft and tender stewed beef served.

With a great spread of dishes, the other stand-out items include the Tokusen Niku Sushi Mori (S$36.90) and the Mt. Fuji Nabe (S$18.90).

Niku Kappo
2 Orchard Turn, #B3-23 ION Orchard,
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6509 9366
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

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When it comes to premium Japanese beef, most epicureans’ general knowledge are confined to just Wagyu. But did you know that under the category of Wagyu lies several more species?

Many restaurants—outside of Japan—use the word ‘Wagyu’ and ‘Kobe’ interchangeably, which is inherently wrong. Here’s the thing: Every Kobe is Wagyu, but not all Wagyu is Kobe.

Wagyu basically refers to any Japanese cattle breed, whereas Kobe, on the other hand, refers to a specific black Tajima cattle that have been raised under strict conditions in Hyogo Prefecture.

From Matsusaka Beef to Ohmi Beef, here are The 5 Different Types of Premium Japanese Beef Worth Splurging On.

Source: Rakuten

#1 IGA BEEF

As its name implies, the high-quality Iga Beef hails from Iga, Japan.

Iga’s mountainous climate makes an ideal environment for the rearing of cattle. Iga Beef was the go-to meat for Iga ninjas during wartime, where the warriors would consume it dried.

Iga Beef comes from Japanese black-haired heifers and are managed by the Iga Beef Cattle Production Promotion Council. Iga Beef, characterised by a distinct aroma and tenderness, is best eaten in a sukiyaki.

#2 KOBE BEEF

The Kobe Beef is a prized gourmet delicacy that has captured the attention of foodies all over the world. Boasting a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a high-fat marbling index, the flavourful beef has gone through careful rearing to attain such qualities.

These pedigree black Tajima cows are born, raised and slaughtered in the Hyogo Prefecture of Kobe. Upon slaughtering, these meats must still go through a series of tests before earning the Kobe Beef Certification.

Fun fact: Even professional basketball player Kobe Bryant was named after it.

#3 MATSUSAKA BEEF

While Kobe Beef is arguably the most famous Wagyu beef amongst foreigners, discerning diners and Japanese natives will know that Matsusaka Beef is actually cremè de la cremè. The ultra-delicate meat instantly melts in your mouth, leaves a sweet aftertaste and tastes beyond divine. Needless to say, it is the most expensive beef out of all types of beef in Japan.

Only the finest female calves are picked from the Kuroge breeds registered in the Matsusaka Beef Management System and reared under strict guidelines. While most cows are slaughtered at the 18-month mark, these virgin cattle will live till about three years old.

Additionally, they are massaged with distilled Shochu and fed beer about half a year before being processed.

Source: Japan National Tourism Organization

#4 OHMI BEEF

Out of all the wagyu beef listed here, the Ohmi Beef actually has the longest history—it dates back to over 400 years!

The soft marbled Ohmi Beef is prepared from Japanese black cattle reared around Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture; the cattle is fed a well-balanced nutritious diet and drinks from the lake’s clean water. The end result is an easily digestible fat viscous meat with a significantly lower melting point of 24.8 degree celsius compared to other wagyu beef.

Source: VKeong

#5 SAGA BEEF

Only black-haired Japanese cows—reared in an agricultural-association-designated farm in Saga Prefecture—with a BMS (Beef Marbling Standard) Rating of 7 and above can be certified an official Saga Beef.

These cows are raised under expert breeding techniques and experience no stress throughout their lifetimes to achieve a tender fine-grained marbled beef.

About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves traveling and enjoys exploring underrated destinations. In her free time, you will find her indulging in coffee and her all time favourite local dish – bak chor mee.