Taste of Japan group—the company behind Itacho Sushi—is opening a new concept in Singapore.

Sushi Raku is a sushi chain with 4 outlets in Hong Kong and it is opening its first overseas outlet in Singapore at Raffles City on this Sunday 12 Sep 2021.

Located at Raffles City #B1-63/64, Sushi Raku is a Sushi & Sake dining restaurant which offers Izakaya dishes, as well as sake & draft beer.

Some of the dishes that you can order at the Izakaya:

• Sushi
• Sashimi
• Yakitori
• Tempura
• Grilled seafood and meat

Photos credit: Sushi Raku

Sushi Raku also has a selection of seasonal specials that are air-flown from Tokyosu Market in Japan.

Sushi Raku
Raffles City #B1-63/64
252 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179103

11/11 is a well-loved date if you are a shopaholic because it means sales and deals everywhere! Literally anything can be on sale—from clothes to electronic appliances to gadgets and even food!

Over here at ladyironchef, we are celebrating with Asia’s largest dining discovery platform—Chope—for their ChopeDeals 11.11 Mega F&B Sale which is happening on 11 Nov 2020.

Look forward to 10 Japanese restaurants in Singapore with up to 50% off and they include ramen restaurant, sushi restaurant, Japanese BBQ restaurant and more. It’s such a bummer that we can’t travel this festive season but hey, we can buy lots of ChopeDeals to stock up for your year-end feasting with your loved ones.

CHOPEDEALS 11.11 MEGA F&B SALE (11 NOV 2020)

ChopeDeals is Chope’s e-commerce initiative, which allows diners to enjoy exceptional savings at over 800 top restaurants and it will be having its 11.11 Mega F&B Sale on 11 Nov 2020. Look no further, this is the sale to snag the best dining deals in Singapore.

There will be over 200 exclusive dining deals, 1-for-1s and up to 66% off, flash deals from $1 at 12pm, 6pm and 9pm and many more. Plus, score extra $9 off storewide* with code <9OFF1111> when you pay with DBS PayLah!. Limited quantities are available, so fastest fingers first!

*T&Cs apply.

BAO MAKERS (WESTGATE)

Quite possibly the first Bao concept restaurant in Singapore, Bao Makers specialises in traditional Chinese buns filled with local and international flavours.

During ChopeDeals 11.11 Mega F&B Sale, Bao Makers will be offering an exclusive Set Menu for 2 pax at S$29.90 nett which is a pretty sweet deal.

Bao Makers’ Exclusive Set Menu for 2 pax at S$29.90 nett (U.P $53.80):

• 1 x Teriyaki Chicken Spaghetti
• 1 x Rice Bowl (everything except beef steak and Korean sliced beef)
• 2 x Baos of your choice
• 2 x Drinks (iced citrus tea or iced lychee tea)

Photo Credit: Bincho

BINCHO (HUA BEE, MIN JIANG)

Bincho is an all-in-one unique dining concept by Unlisted Collection—who is behind many stellar restaurants in Singapore including Burnt Ends, Meatsmith, Esquina and The Market Grill—inspired by a yakitori-ya (traditional small grilling stalls) in Osaka.

Here’s your chance to score a good deal for your next date at Bincho. Get the 30% off All Day Cash Voucher from ChopeDeals 11.11 Mega F&B Sale.

• 30% off All Day Cash Voucher

CHICHI

A modern Japanese restaurant at Amoy Street, CHICHI is opened by the folks behind Nesuto Patisserie. CHICHI, which means father in Japanese, envisions itself as a place where everyone comes together to enjoy a good meal. Most of the dishes are in sharing portions as Chef Daniel Yee loves the idea of communal dining.

On its menu, you can look forward to interesting creations such as Chirashi Salad, Ang Kar Prawn, Uni Pasta as well as the signature Crab XO Fried Rice.

Get 30% off CHICHIi’s modern Japanese dishes with ChopeDeals 30% off All Day Cash Voucher.

• 30% off All Day Cash Voucher

Photo Credit: Keyaki

KEYAKI

Located on the 4th level of Pan Pacific Singapore is award-winning Keyaki Japanese Restaurant. Indulge in a sumptuous selection of sukiyaki, sashimi and signature teppanyaki. Surrounded by a tranquil Japanese garden and koi pond, Keyaki is a befitting location for a quiet celebration.

A meal at Keyaki isn’t cheap, which is why the ChopeDeals’ 25% all All Day Cash Voucher is what we are eyeing.

• 25% off All Day Cash Voucher

Photo Credit: Kure Menya

KURE MENYA (FRASERS TOWER)

Known for its collagen chicken broth ramen, Kure Menya at Frasers Tower is a Muslim-friendly restaurant which uses ingredients sourced from Halal-certificated suppliers. There is no MSG, pork and lard used in their ramen.

How does a 50% off promotion sound? ChopeDeals is offering a 50% off All Day Cash Voucher from Kure Menya.

• 50% off All Day Cash Voucher

TENKAICHI JAPANESE BBQ RESTAURANT (CINELEISURE, MARINA SQUARE)

Tenkaichi Japanese BBQ Restaurant is known for its value-for-money Japanese BBQ buffet which comes with unlimited wagyu beef from Kagoshima, Hokkaido, USA & Australia.

And you know what’s the best part? You can enjoy even more savings with ChopeDeals’ sale at 45% OFF its Premium à la carte buffet (Mondays to Sundays) at only S$68.48 nett.

• 45% Off Premium À la Carte Buffet @ S$68.48 nett (U.P S$124.52)

Photo Credit: Mitsu Sushi Bar

MITSU SUSHI BAR

Offering a variety of Japanese food, sake and shochu, Mitsu Sushi Bar ships in fresh seafood and produce from Kyshu and Hokkaido five times a week to ensure the freshness of their ingredients.

Don’t miss out on the 45% off Off-peak cash voucher from Mitsu Sushi bar during the 11.11 Mega F&B Sale.

• 45% off Off-peak cash voucher
• 10% off All Day cash voucher

Photo Credit: Teppan Kappo Kenji

TEPPAN KAPPOU KENJI

Over at Teppan Kappou Kenji, Chef Kenji Okumura has curated a creative menu which features his signature teppanyaki dishes. Take a seat at the chef’s table and watch the chefs in action as they whip up a feast using fresh ingredients that are imported directly from Japan.

• 30% off All Day Cash Voucher

UMA UMA RAMEN

Originating from Fukuoka in 1953, Uma Uma Ramen is as authentic as you can get. They serve up delicious ramen made using a family recipe, and their tonkotsu broth is known to be robust and aromatic. It’s just like getting a taste of Japan without having to travel there.

Enjoy 1-for-1 Ramen (choose from Uma Uma Ramen or Mazesoba Chasiu) from Uma Uma Ramen at S$18.73.

• 1-for-1 Ramen @ S$18.73

Photo Credit: Yujin Izakaya

YUJIN IZAKAYA

Located along Zion Road, Yujin Izakaya is a modern 50-seater izakaya by Les Amis Group which serves creative bites that take its inspiration from a traditional Japanese izakaya.

You can get S$50 cash vouchers from Yujin Izakaya at S$35 during the mega sale.

30% off All Day Cash Voucher

Score over 200 exclusive deals with ChopeDeals 11.11 Mega F&B Sale now!

This post was brought to you by ChopeDeals.

Japanese eateries are common in Singapore; there are a plethora of them scattered all over our sunny island and their prices can range from wallet-friendly to ‘I may have to eat soya sauce and rice for the next 2 weeks’.

Joining the ranks of the wallet-friendly list is Sora Boru, a brand-new Japanese dining concept in Somerset that dishes out a wide range of Japanese casual one-dish meals at incredibly affordable prices. Sora Boru is conveniently located in the heart of town at 313@Somerset and it is little wonder how it is already so well-received among executives who work in the area as well as students and shoppers.

Playfully named after the way the Japanese pronounce ‘bowl’, Sora Boru’s menu includes customisable chirashi-don, curry rice bowls, soba and their signature Volcano Beef Don and Snow Beef Don. All the mains here come in regular and mini sizes—great for different people with varying appetites.

And from 17 to 30 April 2019, quote “ladyironchef” or flash this advertorial when you order any Regular main and get any Mini of your choice at Sora Boru!

As of August 2019, Sora Boru is officially halal-certified. You can bring your Muslim friends to enjoy Sora Boru’s affordable Japanese meals.

VOLCANO BEEF DON

Aptly named after its appearance, Sora Boru’s Volcano Beef Don (S$11.90) is a glorified beef bowl of Japanese rice topped with your choice of stewed cabbage or seasoned bean sprouts and a massive pile of incredibly tender flame-grilled slices of beef.

The cherry on top is the rivulets of ‘lava’ that run down the sides of the volcano, which is essentially Sora Boru’s special in-house concocted spicy sauce. Coating the heap of beef evenly and generously, the sauce adds that much needed fiery kick that makes this dish deserving of its volcanic title.

SNOW BEEF DON 

On the other end of the spectrum is their Snow Beef Don (S$11.90) where instead of spicy gochujang sauce, the beef is doused in a unique homemade sweet and savoury sauce that is made from whipping cream. This is further enhanced by a generous sprinkling of grated parmesan which gives the dish its snow effect.

In comparison to its spicy counterpart, the Snow Beef Don has a creamier texture as well as a much sweeter flavour that stems from the whipping cream. The contrast of the sweetness from the sauce with the savouriness from the parmesan cheese created a medley of varying flavours that definitely got us hooked!

If we had to choose between the two, we admit that it won’t be an easy decision because we are equally obsessed with both of them. But if you really can’t make up your mind, then get both! We recommend getting the mini versions of both don (S$7.50 each) so that you can have the best of both worlds!

CUSTOMISABLE CHIRASHIBORU 

Fans of chirashi-don would know that a decent bowl of this goodness does not come cheap. Here at Sora Boru, fill your bowl to the brim with juicy cubes of sashimi. Mini bowls are super affordable and are priced at S$6.50, while regular bowls are at S$11.90 and large bowls at S$16.90.

What we also love about their chirashi-don is its customisability. Through a six-step process, diners can pick and choose their preferred bowl size, base, raw fish, add-ons, sauces and garnishes.

Examples of some of the raw fish that you can choose to add into your ChirashiBoru are salmon, scallop, tuna, octopus and swordfish.

BARA CHIRASHI EBIMAYO ABURI DON 

If you want to up your chirashi don game, you can opt for their Bara Chirashi Ebimayo Aburi Don (Mini S$9.50, Regular S$16.90) instead. This bowl of goodness features cubes of assorted half-grilled seafood such as salmon and baby scallops, tamagoyaki, tempura bits and cucumber that are blanketed in an incredibly aromatic blow-torched shrimp roe mayonnaise.

The savoury umami of the shrimp roe mayonnaise was reminiscent of the flavours of mentaiko. Blow-torching the decadent sauce also created a lovely char and an irresistible smoky flavour. Texture wise, the tempura bits added a lovely crunch to the entire dish and provided a nice contrast to the chewy sashimi cubes.

If chirashi and beef do aren’t your thing, you can always try the other dons available which include their Salmon Teriyaki Toji Don (Mini S$7.50, Regular S$13.90), Chicken Teriyaki Toji Don (Mini S$4.90, Regular S$8.50) and Ebi Vegetable Tendon (Mini S$4.90, Regular S$9.50).

CURRYBORU 

Japanese curry has always been regarded as one of Japan’s most well-loved comfort foods, which is why Sora Boru has an entire section of their menu dedicated to this perennial favourite.

Every bowl of CurryBoru here is drenched in a gratifyingly rich curry sauce that is cooked with a secret recipe that has been fine-tuned and perfected for months. Mildly spicy with subtle hints of fruity acidity, this robust concoction packs on a lot of flavours without being too cloying. Based on how much heat you can take, you can also choose between two levels of spiciness.

Each bowl of curry rice is paired with one type of deep-fried meat or seafood. Some options available are the Chicken Katsu CurryBoru (Mini S$6.50, Regular S$10.90), Shabu Beef CurryBoru (Mini S$6.50, Regular S$10.90) and Breaded Ebi CurryBoru (Mini S$6.50, Regular S$10.90).

If you’re feeling more peckish than usual, you can opt for one of their curry combo sets which are the Breaded Ebi with Shabu Beef CurryBoru (Regular S$12.90) and the Breaded Salmon with Shabu Beef CurryBoru (Regular S$11.90).

CHA SOBA SETS 

Sora Boru also has a selection of noodle options for you to tuck into. The cha soba here is springy and cooked to a nice al dente which goes perfectly with the chilled, savoury dipping sauce or warm soup.

The cha soba can also be enjoyed with your choice of accompaniments such as Ebi Vegetable Tempura (Mini S$7.50, Regular S$12.90), Chicken Karaage (Mini S$6.50, Regular S$10.90) and Chicken Katsu (Mini S$6.50, Regular S$10.90).

SCRUMMY SIDES

If you’d like more food for sharing (or if you’re simply ravenous), get some sides to go along with your mains. The recommended picks are Chicken Gyoza (S$8.50 for 6 pieces), Chawanmushi (S$1.90) and Yasai Corn Tempura with Tartar Sauce (S$5.50).

Our favourite of the lot is the Crispy Salmon Skin with Egg Mayo Dip (S$8.50) which features insanely crispy slivers of fish skin fried to a lovely golden brown. The egg mayo dip adds an addictively sweet and savoury touch to the salmon skin and we couldn’t stop ourselves from slathering everything on sight with it.

From 17 to 30 April 2019, quote “ladyironchef” or flash this advertorial when you order any Regular main and get any Mini of your choice at Sora Boru!

Terms & Conditions
- Valid for dine-in only
- Orders and redemptions must be made at the cashier
- Promotion is valid for any Regular and any Mini ChirashiBoru / DonBoru / CurryBoru / Noodles
- This offer cannot be stacked with any other promotions or discounts
- Flash Ladyironchef’s corresponding Facebook / Instagram / blog post to redeem

Sora Boru
313@Somerset #B3-19/20
313 Orchard Road
Singapore 238895
Sun to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

This post is brought to you by Sora Boru.