Wagyu beef bowls are, for the most part, hella expensive. Even when cravings for mind-blowing, melt-in-your-mouth wagyu kick in, most of us do not have the capacity to spend a hundred dollars on a wagyu beef don as we wish.

While there’s no doubt that luxurious premium wagyu beef bowls often come attached with a hefty price tag, that there are also plenty of wallet-friendly alternatives all over Singapore. If you want to indulge yet have a slight budget constraint, fret not for there are still options available.

Here are 12 wagyu beef bowls in Singapore to try, with prices ranging from just S$6.50 nett to S$98++.

Read our newest guide on the 8 best wagyu donburi in Singapore

TASTY STREET

Dining on a budget isn’t necessarily difficult, especially with plenty of hawker stalls such as Tasty Street around.

True to their motto ‘Premium eats at affordable prices’, their Wagyu Beef Bowl (S$6.50) is certainly one of the cheapest we’ve come across. Granted, the beef slices are not melt-in-your-mouth tender but for its price, it sure as heck is worth every cent!

Tasty Street
110 Pasir Ris Central
Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre
Singapore 519641
Tel: +65 8333 5170
Tue to Sun: 11am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 9pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Pasir Ris

GYU NAMI

Helmed by young and passionate foodies, Gyu Nami is known for their S$10 Wagyu Beef Don for good reason.

You’d be glad to find generous portions of thinly-sliced wagyu beef slices, which are delicately wrapped around a bed of rice before being topped off with a runny egg in the centre. Complementing the hearty bowl is a yoghurt-based sauce that gives the meal a refreshing element, although we must admit that some may not be able to appreciate the pairing.

Gyu Nami
277 Orchard Road
Orchard Gateway #B2-06
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 8385 1034
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.45pm, 6pm 9pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 2.45pm, 5.30pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

THE BURNING OAK

Beef-lovers, keep your eyes peeled for the Wagyu and Truffle Mince (S$16 nett) bowl which comes served with medium-rare slices of wagyu as well as minced beef that boasts a strong note of truffle.

The juicy and tender wagyu sure hits all the right spots to satisfy any beef bowl cravings and the umami-packed truffle mince gives the dish an extra fragrance. What’s more, portions are rather huge considering the price point!

The Burning Oak
348 Bedok Road
The Bedok Marketplace#02-16
Singapore 469560
Tel: +65 9873 6093
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 2pm, 6pm – 9pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

TOKIDON

Priding themselves as the ‘Purveyor of Gourmet Wagyu Bowls’, their menu focuses on a selective but tantalizing range of beef bowls—all at a price that will not burn a hole in your wallet.

The Truffle Wagyu Don (S$23.90 nett) features a sizeable portion of wagyu striploin with a dash of their house-blend truffle soy sauce drizzled over it.

Tokidon
16 Raffles Quay
Hong Leong Building #B1-33
Singapore 048581
Tel: +65 9151 9572
Mon to Fri: 11am – 9pm
(Closed on Sat & Sun)
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

THE BUTCHER’S KITCHEN

A restaurant outpost by The Butcher at Holland Village, The Butcher’s Kitchen rose in popularity for their flaming beef bowls which are blazed up right upon serving.

The Flaming Premium Wagyu Beef (S$23.90) is the top-selling wagyu beef dish. It features thinly-sliced meat draped over Japanese pearl rice, mayonnaise sauce and Japanese furikake for the final touch.

The Butcher’s Kitchen
3 Temasek Boulevard
Suntec City #02-472
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 9616 0111
Daily: 10am 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

TANUKI RAW

Loyal patrons would tell you that Tanuki Raw is best for their impeccable range of donburi which—unsurprisingly—also happens to be their bestsellers.

Their Truffle Yakiniku (S$18++) comes with a huge helping of pan-seared US black Angus short rib, an onsen egg, fresh truffles and truffle soy sauce. The superb quality makes paying for this hearty bowl extremely worth it but if you’re looking to stretch your dollar, we suggest that you head over during lunch hours as the prices are lower then!

Tanuki Raw
181 Orchard Road
04-01, Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6636 5949
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

WAACOW!

If you’re in search for quality wagyu beef bowls at prices that are economical for the masses, look no further than WaaCow! as they serve hands-down one of the best renditions around.

Their Mentaiko Wagyu Beef Bowl (S$21.90) comprises a bed of Akitakomachi rice that is topped with 24-hour sous vide Wagyu beef smeared with creamy mentaiko and a jiggly onsen egg.

Waa Cow!
5 Straits View, #01-09 Marina One
The Heart West Tower,
Singapore 018935
Tel: +65 9851 1552
(Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

WAN NIU WAN

Nestled within PasarBella’s last standing outlet in Suntec City is Japanese donburi specialist, Wan Niu Wan who focuses on dishing out meat-based dishes at friendly prices.

They have less than 10 items on their menu, but even so, you’d find it difficult to make a decision as everything seems equally enticing. Beef lovers, make no mistake and get yourself a bowl of Wagyu Rice (S$25 nett) which sees grilled wagyu striploin dressed in a splash of truffle oil.

Wan Niu Wan
3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-455
Singapore 038988
PasarBella Suntec City Mall
Tel: +65 8309 3212
Daily: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

NIKU KATSUMATA

Best known for their Kagoshima wagyu beef, Niku Katsumata at Duxton Road serves wagyu beef-centred dishes at reasonable prices without compromising on quality.

Priced at S$38++, their Wagyu Sirloin Don with Bonito Broth is not to be missed. Thick cuts of premium beef slices are nestled atop a bed of rice and complemented by a dashi stock made with bonito flakes.

Niku Katsumata
47 Duxton Road
Singapore 089511
Tel: +65 9162 7502
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

KABUKE 

Founded by the same team behind Tokidon, Kabuke is a Sake gastro bar hidden on the second level of a shophouse in Telok Ayer serving authentic, contemporary Japanese cuisine.

Priced extremely affordably at just S$28++, their Kabuke Wagyu Bowl is the most basic but one that will surely satisfy nonetheless. If you’re hankering after a more luxurious meal, opt for the Kabuke Pleasure Bowl (S$58++) which consists of Wagyu striploin, foie gras, uni, ikura and an onsen egg.

Kabuke
200A Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068638
Tel: +65 8822 5525
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 2pm, 6pm – 11pm
Fri: 11.30am – 2pm, 6pm – 12 Midnight
Sat: 6pm – 10pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

FAT COW

A restaurant synonymous to wagyu beef in Singapore, Fat Cow’s rendition of the Wagyu Beed Donburi is quite possibly the most highly raved about despite its hefty price tag.

Their Wagyu Premium Doburi comes with 3 variations, with the Australian Wagyu MB8 (S$98++) being the most affordable option. Alongside a helping of melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef slices are portions of uni, caviar, foie gras and an onsen egg. This is truly the epitome of luxury in a bowl!

Fat Cow
Camden Medical Centre #01-01/02,
1 Orchard Boulevard,
Singapore 248649
Tel: +65 6735 0308
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

SUSHI JIRO

Using only traditional Japanese culinary preparation methods and execution, Sushi Jiro dishes out top-notch Japanese cuisine and it is one of our personal favourites when it comes to Japanese fine dining in Singapore.

Pop by for lunch and order up their Premium Japanese Wagyu A5 Beef Don Set (S$68++) which sees perfectly-marbled beef slices that are masterfully seared to perfect medium-rare doneness. Accompanying your wagyu beef don is a helping of salad, chawanmushi, Miso soup and ice cream to seal the deal.

Sushi Jiro Keppel Bay
No.2 Keppel Bay Vista #02-01,
Marina at Keppel Bay,
Singapore 098382
Tel: +65 6252 4333
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

Many hold Tanuki Raw in high regard not only because of their enticing happy hours and their affordable oysters, but mainly because these folks know how to guarantee a fun time through their remarkably innovative grub and tipples.

These are the same folks who inspired and more importantly popularised the low-cost Yakiniku Donburi—a heady bowl of sushi rice topped with strips of Angus short rib, doused in a truffle sauce and topped with a wobbly onsen egg.

Photo Credit: Tanuki Raw

Don’t think for a minute that this is some ordinary sushi and sashimi eatery because it’s not—just don’t forget to take advantage of their signature daily raw bar—their original claim to fame—that features top of the line oysters, freshly shucked for enjoyment.

The restaurant sees two open concept areas where chefs and bartenders alike can be seen expertly doing their thing from shucking oysters by the boxes to flame torching an assortment of rice bowls and even shaking some magnificent tipples.

Loyal patrons would tell you that Tanuki Raw is best for their impeccable range of donburi which—unsurprisingly—also happens to be their bestsellers. If you are having trouble deciding which to pick, then you cannot go wrong with the Truffle Yakiniku (S$18++), Salted Duck Egg Char Siew (S$18++) and Tanuki Kaisen Chirashi (S$24.90++).

Save your stomach for more because Tanuki Raw’s decadent sushi rolls are perfect for sharing as well. Some options to consider include Tanuki Aburi Maki (S$14.90++), Superstar Roll (S$12.90++) and The California Roll (S$8.90++).

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Tanuki Raw
181 Orchard Road
04-01, Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6636 5949
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Oysters are considered a luxurious treat in many parts of the world and they are highly prized by shellfish connoisseurs because of the decrease in supply in recent years. This saltwater delicacy comes in hundreds of varieties and each one of them carries their own unique taste and identity.

Oysters are bivalve molluscs that can be eaten raw, roasted or cooked, and most people prefer pairing them with luxurious wines. As with most premium seafood, oysters have their own categorisation—from grade 0 to grade 5—and prices are highly dependent on their respective grades. That means you can find both affordably priced oysters, as well as top-grade oysters that come with heavier price tags.

Our guide to 14 Best Places To Eat Oysters In Singapore gives you an overview of restaurants that offer the finest oysters so you can teleport yourself to oyster heaven.

Photo credit: Angie’s Oyster Bar

ANGIE’S OYSTER BAR

Begin your oyster hunt at Angie’s Oyster Bar, a French-inspired penthouse restaurant situated on the 45th level of Fifty Raffles Place.

Offering a rotating selection of seasonal oysters at affordable market rates on their menu, pair the premium oysters with champagne for the ultimate indulgence. Aside from that, Angie’s Oyster Bar has an amazing deal for their oysters from 6pm to 8pm. Each oyster will only cost you S$1 and the oyster special will be available whilst stocks last.

50 Raffles Place
#45-01 Singapore Land Tower
Singapore 048623
Tel: +65 6221 9555
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sat: 6pm – 11pm
(Closed on Sunday)
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

ASH & ELM

A vibrant European brasserie that comprises 3 signature charcuterie and cheese room, wood-fired oven and an open charcoal-grill kitchen, indulge in a selection of a la carte options, sharing platters and Michelin Guide-recommended premium meats.

Look forward to S$2 oysters every Thursday from 6pm to 10.30pm or enjoy freshly shucked oysters (S$36 for half a dozen) that come mainly from Canada and France. Don’t forget your bubbles, too!

80 Middle Road
InterContinental Singapore
Singapore 188966
Tel: +65 6338 7600
Daily: 6am – 10.30am, 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Photo Credit: Marina Bay Sands

DB BISTRO & OYSTER BAR

Chef Daniel Boulud’s db Bistro & Oyster Bar is one of our all-time favourite restaurants for a simple reason: the food is always consistently good. Treat yourself to a seafood feast and the spread includes oysters from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, lobsters, crab legs and more.

Check out their Oyster Hour Specials where diners enjoy 50% off oysters and also 1-for-1 Menabrea draft beer at the bar from 3pm to 6pm on weekdays. Round off your meal with a recommended wine list comprising McGuigan wines.

2 Bayfront Avenue
#B1-48 Galleria Level
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018956
Tel: +65 6688 8525
Mon: 12pm – 10pm
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

EDGE

Boasting a whopping seven live food theatres and over a hundred dishes to choose from, it is safe to say that Edge is one buffet restaurant that goes above and beyond every measure of the word epic.

Their range of fresh seafood offerings may not be vast but for what they lack in variety, they sure make up for in quality. Expect to slurp up some of the freshest seasonal oysters that are sourced from various countries.

7 Raffles Boulevard
Pan Pacific Singapore Level 3
Singapore 039595
Tel: +65 6826 8240
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 12pm – 4pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

GREENWOOD FISH MARKET & BISTRO

On Tuesdays, head on down to Greenwood Fish Market & Bistro at Quayside Isle to enjoy their Oyster Tuesdays promotion. Diners can order Freshly Shucked Oysters at 35% off each or S$1.95++ for House Oysters that are unlimited for all available oysters with every main course ordered per person.

Otherwise, the seafood restaurant also organises many buffet events throughout the year where you pay a fixed price for all-you-can-eat oysters and other types of seafood. Time to gather all your friends for an oyster feast!

31 Ocean Way
#01-04/05 Quayside Isle Sentosa Cove
Singapore 098375
Tel: +65 6262 0450
Mon*: 5pm – 10pm
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat, Sun and PH: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

*Do note that Greenwood Fish Market & Bistro is closed on the first Monday of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec.

HILTON SINGAPORE

The luxurious spread at Hilton Singapore’s Champagne Brunch Buffet fulfilled all our wishes with its huge variety.

The oysters alone are worth coming to the brunch, with several varieties to choose from, including the popular sweet Fine De Claire oysters and the meaty Irish Oysters.

581 Orchard Road
Hilton Singapore
Singapore 238883
Tel: +65 6730 3390
Sun: 12pm – 3pm
Nearest Station: Orchard Road

HUMPBACK

Humpback began its humble origins from a visit to the Hama Hama oyster farm in the Pacific Northwest where it also drew inspiration for its breezy Seattle-style concept restaurant. Their ever-evolving menu features oyster varieties such as Hama Hama, Disco Hama, Eld Inlet, Totten Inlet and Coromandel—coming all the way from USA, Canada and New Zealand.

On Monday and Sunday, Humpback has an all-day Happy Hour oyster promotion from 5pm to 8pm where you can grab some freshly shucked oysters for S$3++ each.

18-20 Bukit Pasoh Road
Singapore 089834
Tel: +65 9772 9896
Mon to Thu: 5pm – 11pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park

J65

Fridays and Saturdays are meant for indulgence and you can get that at J65’s Seafood Madness Buffet which comes with free-flow seasonal oysters! Imagine slurping up freshly shucked oysters all night long—it is a dream come true for all oyster lovers.

1A Cuscaden Road
Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore by Shangri-La
Singapore 249716
Tel: +65 6831 4374
Daily: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

LUKE’S OYSTER BAR & CHOPHOUSE

If you are looking to have a fine meal in the heart of town to impress your date or business associate, Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chophouse is your answer. Paying tribute to big names such as Grand Central in New York and Swan’s Oyster Depot in San Francisco, Luke’s Orchard is where guests enjoy fine dining in a contemporary setting.

Their seafood and oysters are sourced along the Eastern Seaboard of America and they include Wellfleet, Katama Bay, Onset and Duxbury among others. Choose half a dozen for S$48++ or a full dozen for S$96++.

260 Orchard Road
#03-02 The Heeren
Singapore 238855
Tel: +65 6733 4813
Daily: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

22 Gemmill Lane
Singapore 069257
Tel: +65 6221 4468
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 12am
(Closed on Sunday)
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

MELT CAFÉ

Melt Café’s seafood counter is a dream come true for all oyster fans. The restaurant sources for oysters from different parts of the world and depending on seasonality, you get to slurp up varieties such as Taylor Pacific, Fine de Claire and Creuses de Bretagne.

5 Raffles Avenue
Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Singapore 039797
Tel: +65 6885 3500
Daily: 6.30am – 10.30am, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

OYSTER CO

Fancy slurping down cold, freshly shucked oysters for only S$1.99 at any time of the day? Yes, you can actually get a plate full of Canadian oysters without burning a hole in your pocket at Oyster Co, an American Bar at Clarke Quay.

Freshly shucked upon order, the moderately salty and robust flavours of the grade 3 Canadian oysters won our hearts. As the menu is on a rotational basis, the owner also sources oysters from other regions such as Ireland and France as well.

1 Magazine Road
#01-06 Central Mall
Singapore 059567
Tel: +65 9025 2524
Daily: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Photo Credit: Tanuki Bar

TANUKI RAW

Although Tanuki Raw is predominantly known for their excellent donburi and sushi selection, many patrons visit them for their succulent oysters that are brought in from France, Canada and Japan.

This classy and modern dining establishment has an ongoing S$2 oyster Happy Hour promotion. At the Orchard Central outlet, Happy Hour is from 5pm to 8pm daily while at their Kapok outlet, Happy Hour is from 5pm to 8pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. Paired with S$10 martini or cocktails during happy hour, there is nowhere better to end a long day of work!

Tanuki Raw at Kapok
111 Middle Road
#01-05 National Design Centre
Singapore 188969
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah / Bugis

Tanuki Raw at Orchard Central
181 Orchard Road
#04-01 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6636 5949
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

THE PELICAN

For folks like us who will always be down for seafood in a heartbeat, The Pelican at One Fullerton is a top-of-mind restaurant whenever we crave quality, reasonable price point and ambience all in one.

And this is one place we can always trust for fresh, plump and juicy oysters. On Tuesday and Thursday, The Pelican offers a sweet S$10 deal for 3 oysters from 6pm to 9pm. Or choose to have it as part of the Oyster and Prawn platter if you feel like splurging or have them as an a la carte (minimum 3 pieces per order).

1 Fullerton Road
#01-01 One Fullerton
Singapore 049213
Tel: +65 6438 0400
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sat: 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

TSUKIJI FISH MARKET

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.

Of course, what is a trip there without ordering yourself a couple of fresh oysters? Presented on a bed of ice, slurp on freshly-shucked oysters that glide down the throat with ease.

181 Orchard Road
#12-02 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6634 2803
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 3pm – 5pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Sumo Bar Happy is the latest project from the team behind Standing Sushi Bar, Tanuki Raw, Shinkansen and The Secret Mermaid. Helmed by the team behind a handful of successful dining establishments, we naturally have very high expectations for this place.

The one-day-old ramen, tapas and sake bar is a delightful addition to Waterloo Street, which is just a stone’s throw away from Bras Basah MRT Station. Eat your way through a selection of Japanese ramen bowls, donburis or have some homemade tapas accompanied with their signature one cup sake.

If you are looking for a casual dining place which does not compromise on service or quality of food, Sumo Bar Happy is the place to check out.

Taking up half the floor space, you will definitely notice the sake bar when you first walk into the restaurant. That is where you can watch the bartender in action as he whips up your drink for you. As Sumo Bar Happy is a small restaurant, we would recommend you to head there early to beat the crowd.

What makes the ramen bowls there better than average is its collagen-rich tonkotsu ramen broth which can only be achieved through 48 hours of simmer. Every bowl of ramen comes with bean sprouts, toasted seaweed, black fungus and free-flow soft-boiled eggs.

The Sumo Ramen (S$23++) is a beef lover’s idea of perfection—featuring slow-roast oxtail, braised beef tendon, 8-hour-slow-roasted red wine boneless short rib and sauteed sliced US beef. Hearty eaters will enjoy its generous portions of meat.

We particularly liked how the sliced beef was tender and extremely flavourful.

Another more affordable ramen option is the Char Siew Ramen (S$17++). While it was also good and came with thick slices of roasted slow-braised Nagano pork char siew, we felt that it pales in comparison against the Sumo Ramen.

Not in the mood for ramen? There is also donburi on the menu as well. We really enjoyed their Mini Loco Moco Don (S$18) which was well executed. On top of warm Koshihikari rice is pan-seared foie gras, succulent house-made luncheon from Nagano pork and fried quail egg.

Guests also have alternatives such as Oxtail Ramen (S$21++), Mini Chirashi Don (S$18++) and a range of sides including Beef Tayaki Sliders (S$15++) and Pork Trotter Korokke (S$12++).

Sumo Bar Happy
261 Waterloo Street
01-24 Waterloo Centre
Singapore 180261
Mon to Sat: 5pm – 12 Midnight
Sun: 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah