Beef Donburi, or Japanese Beef Bowls, is quite simply one of the best things you can eat. It is a bowl of happiness, one that is good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper… anything.

In Japan, beef bowls are enjoyed at every hour of the day. There are beef bowls for all budgets, but the common chains are usually the budget ones and popular among solo diners. In Singapore, we are blessed to have numerous places that serve good beef bowls. But let’s focus on the premium Wagyu Beef Bowls that are elevated to the next level by using the finest Wagyu, sea urchin, caviar and shaved truffles.

We’ve rounded up 10 of our favourite Wagyu Donburi in Singapore, and you really should try them if you’ve got that extra moolah to splurge on yourself.

BEDROCK BAR & GRILL – WAGYU PETIT FILLET STEAK RICE BOWL

the Signature Black Pepper Steak Rice Bowl (from S$58++) features Wagyu petit fillet, a portion of rich and buttery foie gras, topped on a bed of fragrant beef drippings garlic rice, with grilled onion, pickled pumpkin, soft boiled egg, and Bedrock black pepper sauce.

This is available as part of the 3-course Executive Set Lunch Menu (daily from 12pm to 3pm), as well as island-wide delivery.

Bedrock Bar & Grill
96, #01-05 Somerset Rd
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard
Singapore 238163

BLACK COW – PREMIUM WAGYU BEEF DON

Specialising in prime cuts of genuine Japanese Black Wagyu and high-quality ingredients derived from the seasonal best of different agricultural regions in Japan, Black Cow’s Premium Wagyu Beef Don comes with glazed foie gras, sea urchin, caviar, onsen egg, shaved truffles. You can choose from A3 Wagyu Beef (S$88) or A5 Wagyu Beef (S$118) for your wagyu don.

Black Cow
26 Beach Rd, #B1-20 South Beach Avenue
Singapore 189768
Tel: +65 6386 6720

FAT COW – DRY-AGED A5 NAGASAKI PREMIUM DONBURI

Fat Cow is our favourite wagyu restaurant in Singapore and it showcases at least 8 prefectures of wagyu at any given time.

Fat Cow’s Dry-aged A5 Nagasaki Premium Donburi (S$148++) is what we call ‘happiness in a bowl’. A5 Nagasaki wagyu is used for this luxurious beef bowl. The prime cut is aged for at least 21 days and prized for its exceptional taste and fine texture. Complemented with ikura, foie gras, and an onsen egg on top of Fat Cow’s signature fat rice, luxuriate in all the good stuff; you will never see gyudon the same way again.

This is easily the best wagyu donburi you can get in Singapore. It is worth every cent!

Fat Cow
1 Orchard Blvd, #01-01/02 Camden Medical Centre
Singapore 248649
Tel: +65 6735 0308

HIRYU – PREMIUM MIYAZAKI WAGYU DONBURI

One of the best omakase restaurants in Singapore, Hiryu is a modern Japanese restaurant along Tras Street which is helmed by chef-owner Raymond Tan who has also worked at Kinki, Fat Cow, Sushi Jin & Sushi Murasaki.

Hiryu’s Premium Wagyu Donburi is included in its omakase, but you can also order it from the a la carte menu. The Premium Wagyu Donburi features Miyazaki Wagyu (S$85 for Wagyu A3 or S$115 for Wagyu A5), Foie Gras, Uni, Ikura, Shaved Truffle, Onsen Egg with Homemade Truffle Soy Souce over Rice.

Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness, simply didn’t try Hiryu’s Wagyu Donburi before.

Hiryu
39 Tras St, Singapore 078978
Tel: +65 6788 9188

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ISHI

Located on the second floor of the Intercontinental Singapore Robertson Quay, ISHI serves exquisite Japanese fine dining which focuses on seasonality and traditional techniques.

ISHI has a Wagyu Beef Donburi Set (S$78) during lunch which includes a starter, the Wagyu Beef Donburi, Miso soup and dessert. Enjoy A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef which is seared to perfection. The rice bowl is topped with a generous amount of crispy fried garlic chips.

ISHI
1 Nanson Rd, #02-06
Singapore 238909
Tel: +65 9829 8239

KAUNTA – A5 WAGYU BEEF BOWL

This modern 20-seater Japanese restaurant has an A5 Wagyu Beef Bowl set (S$80 served with salad, soup and dessert) which is limited to only 5 sets a day. This divine creation features perfectly seared chunks of A5 Wagyu beef, buttery foie gras, white truffle shavings and creamy uni that was balanced on a soft-boiled egg.

Kaunta Singapore
11 Kee Seng Street #01-12
Singapore 089218
Tel: +65 8788 3535

KINKI RESTAURANT & BAR – HIGH ROLLER OHMI A4 WAGYU DONBURI

Located in the heart of the CBD, Kinki Restaurant & Bar is an urban Japanese concept with an underground vibe that offers one of the best views of the waterfront and skyline of Marina Bay.

The highlight of Kinki Restaurant & Bar’s High Roller (S$98) is naturally the Ohmi A4 Wagyu and the beef rice bowl is also topped with Hokkaido Uni, Ikura, shaved summer black truffle, and onsen egg.

Kinki Restaurant & Bar
70, #02-02 Collyer Quay, Customs House, 049323
Tel: +65 6533 3471

MATSUKIYA – MIYAZAKI A4 WAGYU RIBEYE DONBURI

Matsukiya at Paragon—a Japanese charcoal grill concept by Sushi Tei—has a pretty value-for-money Donburi Set lunch (S$65++). The Miyazaki A4 wagyu ribeye donburi has a generous serving of Ikura on the side and 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.

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

SHATOBURIAN

A clever play on the word ‘chateaubriand’—which is a prime tender cut of wagyu—Shatoburian is the most talked-about Japanese yakiniku restaurant in town now. Famed for their extensive menu of prized Hida wagyu cuts, this contemporary Japanese BBQ restaurant is a heaven for wagyu aficionados.

Go for the Signature Yakiniku Don which comes in three variations—Kurobuta Pork (S$85), Japanese Wagyu Beef (S$118) and Chef’s premium selection of Japanese wagyu beef (S$188).

The Japanese Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Donburi is presented with foie gras, uni, caviar, onsen egg and topped with shaved truffles. This heavenly bowl of treasures will make your day, regardless of which variation you go for. This is, hands down, one of the best wagyu donburi in Singapore.

Shatoburian
390 Orchard Rd, #02 – 08, Singapore 238871
Tel: +65 6904 3308

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SUSHI JIRO – PREMIUM JAPANESE WAGYU A5 BEEF DON

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

A clever play on the word ‘chateaubriand’—which is a prime tender cut of wagyu—Shatoburian is the most talked-about Japanese yakiniku restaurant in town now. Famed for their extensive menu of prized Hida wagyu cuts, this contemporary Japanese BBQ restaurant is a heaven for wagyu aficionados.

The restaurant sits within Palais Renaissance and is already a regular hangout spot among celebrities, socialites, wagyu connoisseurs and pretty much anyone who wants a good yakiniku meal.

Shatoburian sits on the second level of Palais Renaissance. The elusive restaurant is decked in a predominantly-dark interior with wooden partitions, and it is a cosy, intimate space for any special occasion. You may choose to enjoy your meal at the counter or sit at the tables for your own privacy.

It is wonderful to know that Shatoburian is all about sustainability. Their cattle hail from the Gifu prefecture and the restaurant adopts the nose-to-tail method of importing, hence offering all types of cuts of wagyu on its menu. The culinary team are so confident in their meat quality and flavours that they go easy on the seasoning and artificial flavourings.

You may not know where to start, and we will tell you go to for the Signature Yakiniku Don which comes in three variations—Kurobuta Pork (S$85), Japanese Wagyu Beef (S$118) and Chef’s premium selection of Japanese wagyu beef (S$188).

The Japanese Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Donburi is presented with foie gras, uni, caviar, onsen egg and topped with shaved truffles. Luxurious and indulgent, this heavenly bowl of treasures will make your day, regardless of which variation you go for. This is, hands down, one of the best wagyu donburi in Singapore.

There is this claypot rice dish that is good for sharing, and it is the Truffle Mushroom Gohan (S$98). A mix of French and Japanese mushrooms are cooked to order and topped with shaved truffles—simple but very earthy flavours with a splendid aftertaste of the fragrant truffle.

On the yakiniku menu, you can choose from thin-slice, normal-slice as well as steak cuts.

Our ultimate favourite is definitely the Shato-suki (S$80)!

100g of Sirloin is BBQ-ed over big flames only until medium-rare, leaving the slices of heaven still soft and tender, before it is served in a Japanese raw egg.

Other cuts to love are the Misuji (Oyster blade, S$52), Rib Shin (S$70) and Pork Jowl (S$28), as well as Chateaubriand (S$150)—Shatoburian’s prized cut—which is 120g of the most tender and best cut of the tenderloin.

Most of the meats are available in Shio or Tare (Barbeque sauce) and the steaks are served with Himalayan salt and condiments.

It goes without saying that a meal at Shatoburian doesn’t come cheap. But is it worth splurging on? Definitely! This is the place to head to if you are willing to pay a premium for quality wagyu yakiniku.

Shatoburian
390 Orchard Rd, #02 – 08, Singapore 238871
Tel: +65 6904 3308

The number of rice bowl shops opening up in Singapore in the last couple of months is significantly growing and among all the rice bowls out there, beef bowls are getting a lot of attention.

Beef bowl–also known as Gyudon–is a Japanese dish with thinly sliced beef on a bowl of rice, with a drizzle of light soy sauce on top. Beef bowls are really filling and appetising, and here is a list of the top 12 beef bowls that we love.

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

BOK’S KITCHEN

From the team behind The Hidden Chefs, Bok’s Kitchen is a homey cafe situated along Boon Lay Avenue that specialises in local delights. One of the star dishes at Bok’s Kitchen is the Beef Rice Bowl (S$12++), which was really juicy and flavourful. Accompanied with Italian spiced rice and sous vide egg cooked at precisely 63 degrees Celsius, this dish is absolutely perfect and appetising.

Blk 216 Boon Lay Avenue, #01-01
Singapore 640216
Tue to Fri: 11am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 9pm
Sat: 10am – 10pm
Sun: 10am – 9pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Lakeside

CHALONG

Located conveniently beside Tanjong Pagar MRT Station, Chalong is a French and Thai inspired eatery that serves one of the best charcoal grilled meat bowls. Their Roast Beef Bowl (S$14) that consists of Japanese rice and onsen egg served together with garlic truffle oil is to die for. By smoking the meat with applewood enhances the flavour of the beef and the perfectly poached egg just adds a nice creamy touch to it.

Tanjong Pagar Centre B2-21
7 Wallich Street
Singapore 078884
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 2pm, 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Fri: 11.30am – 2pm
(Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

DOCO

Located at International Plaza, DOCO –which is derived from the words ‘donburi’ and ‘coconut’– is a no-frills, quick service place that serves hearty protein-packed rice bowls and refreshing coconut soft serve. The Sh-nack Don (S$8.90) came with a generous portion of peppery beef grilled to perfection, an onsen egg and a copious sprinkling of crispy cajun-spiced fish skin that added a smoky aroma to the whole dish.

10 Anson Road
#01-16 International Plaza
Singapore 079903
Tel: +65 9049 9926
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 8pm
(Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

FAT COW

Fat Cow is one of the best steak restaurants in Singapore that serves an extensive amount of succulent and high-quality Japanese Wagyu beef from different parts of Japan. Fat Cow Premium Donburi (S$98++) is possibly the most expensive beef bowl on our list. Served on a bed of rice is a perfectly grilled slab of Wagyu steak accompanied by pan-seared chunks of creamy foie gras, uni, Ikura, caviar and an onsen egg. With so many premium ingredients in a bowl, it is definitely worth the price!

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

KABUKE

Situated in the heart of Telok Ayer near Amoy Street Food Centre, Kabuke is a Japanese inspired bar that combines the art of kabuki (classical Japanese theatre) and Japanese sake. Their Gyudon (S$15) is classic and reasonably priced – with succulent beef slices topped with onsen egg and a drizzle of truffle shoyu add that tinge of saltiness that makes it so appetising.

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

MANEKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Maneko Japanese Restaurant is a cosy, 30-seater eatery that serves quick, fuss-free Japanese delights ranging from sashimi, donburi, and a huge selection of sides. Their Truffle Yakiniku Don (S$14.90) is definitely one of their must-try when you are there. Seared thoroughly to produce a beautiful caramelised crust whilst remaining pink in the middle, the beef was tender and tasty from start to finish.

227 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574359
Tel: +65 6909 5401
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

OYSTER CO

Although well known for their fresh oysters, Oyster Co also serves really good beef bowl as well. Their Beef Bowl (S$14++) is great for those who want to opt for something healthy that does not compromise on taste. The grilled beef was jam-packed with flavour with a subtle sweetness that went really well with the brown rice. Paired with runny sous vide egg, sautéed spinach and savoury mushrooms, this dish is great for those who are health conscious.

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

PEPPER BOWL

Located at Amoy Street Food Centre, Pepper Bowl sells 3 different types of rice bowls with various protein cuts. You can choose from beef, pork and chicken but their signature item is the Black Pepper Beef Rice (S$5). Comes with thinly sliced beef and some greens, the black pepper beef was well seasoned and extremely tender. We recommend adding on an onsen egg (S$0.60) for the complete beef bowl experience.

7 Maxwell Rd, #02-102
Amoy Street Food Centre
Singapore 069111
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm
(Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

SANTAP

From the people behind Working Title and The Mad Sailors, Santap is a Muslim-owned café in Little India that serves really affordable rice bowls. Their Beef Rice Bowl (S$15) comes with various ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, corn, poached egg and tender strips of lean beef that had a smoky flavour to it. They also replaced traditional white rice with whole grain brown rice and cauliflower florets, which means that you get a healthy meal without compromising on the taste!

16 Madras Street
The Daulat
Singapore 208413
Tel: +65 8768 0460
Mon to Sat: 6pm – 9pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Rochor

THE AUTOBUS

Located at Downtown Gallery, The Autobus is a bicycle-themed café that caters to cyclists passing through the CBD area. They serve really healthy salad and rice bowls, as well as bicycle equipment and apparel. You can customise your rice bowl to your liking and we got a base carb of quinoa, with Grilled Sirloin Steak topped with the Soy-Sesame dressing. The steak was cooked medium-rare and was incredibly tender which is perfect for steak fans.

6A Shenton Way
Downtown Gallery #01-01
Singapore 068815
Tel: +65 6909 3406
Mon to Fri: 8am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 8am – 3pm
(Closed on Sunday)
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Photo Credit: The Sushi Bar

THE SUSHI BAR

The Sushi Bar is a small cosy restaurant that serves really good Japanese food at an affordable price. The Wagyu Don ($34.90) was packed with high-quality beef that was very tender and well seared. The meat was grilled to perfection and the meat simply melts in your mouth! They were really generous with their portion of beef and the sprinkle of fried garlic definitely added a kick to it.

391B Orchard Road #05-34/35
Ngee Ann City
Singapore 238874
Tel: +65 8818 3535
Daily: 11.30am – 9.45pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

**Multiple outlets islandwide

WAA COW!

If you are a student from NUS, you might have heard or tried the beef donburis at Waa Cow before, and the good news is that they have now expanded to the CBD area. Their Regular Aburi Wagyu Beef consists of premium Wagyu beef, house made Wagyu beef bone sauce, pickles, and an onsen egg topped with tobiko. The meat was really tender and it glides down your throat effortlessly. Packed with so much goodness in a bowl, this dish was absolutely filling and cow-forting!

2 College Avenue West
#01-06 NUS UTown
Singapore 138607
Tel: +65 8168 8777
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 8.30pm
Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm
Nearest Station: Dover

**Multiple outlets islandwide

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

A celebrated stalwart in Singapore’s omakase scene, Sushi Jiro is an institution that aims to provide diners with a lavish, authentic dining experience that comes as close to the ones you can get in Japan itself.

For a multi-sensory journey that aims to let your taste buds feel things that they’ve never felt before, Sushi Jiro employs only the most premium ingredients to create their gastronomical masterpieces. From incredibly fresh seasonal seafood to the best cuts of beef that are air-flown from Japan up to 4-times a week, you can be assured that you’ll be getting the best out of the best when you dine here at Sushi Jiro.

Boasting a spacious floor space that can accommodate over 100 diners, the restaurant’s palatially designed interior mimics that of a traditional Japanese sushi eatery and provides a cosy dining environment for you to enjoy your meal. Also accompanying the welcoming interior is the breathtaking view of Keppel Bay with its sleek architecture and orderly lined-up rows of yachts.

From now until 30 August 2019, our readers can quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making reservations to enjoy 15% OFF Sushi Jiro’s omakase menus. The promotion may not be combined with other discounts, promotions, and vouchers. It is also not applicable for any order of alcohol drinks.

AN OMAKASE EXPERIENCE THAT’S FIT FOR A KING 

The term “omakase” translates to “to trust” in Japanese and that is exactly what you need to do during an omakase; sit back, trust the chef and allow him to showcase his culinary skills and creativity through his edible creations.

Since an omakase meal is based on seasonal produce, there is no fixed menu. This makes it a thrilling dining experience as you’ll never be able to guess what to expect next from the chef.

Few formal dining scenarios are as intimate as an omakase and one can be assured that the experience will be nothing less than elegant, exquisite and poetic. Being seated so close to the chef means that you can watch all the action live — the swift knife skills, the perfect rice-moulding and the careful plating — everything is executed with smooth precision and watching it in real-time is absolutely mesmerising.

There are 3 varying Omakase courses available at Sushi Jiro that come in 6 (S$180), 8 (S$220) and 10 (S$260) courses.

We tried the 10-course meal which includes a starter, 2 sashimi courses, Uni Ikura and Ise-Ebi, a cooked dish, Japanese Premium A5 Beef, a seasonal dish, Nigiri Sushi, soup and dessert.

Every omakase at Sushi Jiro comes with a sashimi course which includes a wide assortment of freshly sliced sashimi. Sushi Jiro takes immense pride in the quality of fish used for their sashimi and therefore, they relentlessly source across Japan for the most premium fish of the season.

The pinnacle of indulgence is best represented by uni, ikura and Ise-ebi, a dish that features a delectable mound of sweet prawns from Ise, a generous serving of uni and a copious smothering of ikura and gold flakes.

Ise-ebi is one of the most celebrated seafood in Japan and the bright red crustacean sports a plump, clear, white flesh that is very sweet, especially when eaten fresh. Combined together with the rich, creamy uni and the sweet ikura, the varying components create a decadent medley of flavours that will leave you hankering for more.

Out of the four Wagyu breeds from Japan, Miyazaki Wagyu is hands down the best of the lot and it is prided for its gorgeous marbling and out-of-this-world tenderness.

The luxurious cuts of meat here at Sushi Jiro are minimally seasoned so that you get to revel in the full impact of all those intense flavours. Every slice of beef has a palate-coating richness that is outrageously tender.

Every 10-course omakase also comes with a seasonal dish that varies across time and the dish for this season is a massive, glossy oyster. Smooth and briny with oceanic notes, the insanely plump and fresh oyster glides into one’s mouth with ease and tastes even better with a splash of zesty lemon.

What is a meal at Sushi Jiro without having a taste of their mind-blowing sushi? Every omakase here comes with a nigiri sushi platter which features a diverse selection of fastidiously assembled sushi.

Each sushi comes with a mound of sticky sushi rice that is dotted with spicy wasabi and draped with a luscious slice of fish. Despite all of them tasting absolutely phenomenal, the standout for us was the otoro (fatty tuna) nigiri which was creamy, buttery and melt-in-your-mouth tender.

PREMIUM JAPANESE WAGYU A5 BEEF DON SET 

If you’re not feeling so much for an intense omakase session, you can instead opt for one of Sushi Jiro’s luxe donburi.

The Premium Japanese Wagyu A5 Beef Don Set (S$68) features impeccably tender A5 wagyu beef slices, a runny onsen egg and shards of garlic atop a bed of fluffy, warm rice. Succulent and juicy with a gorgeous char, it is no wonder they consider the A5 wagyu beef the most premium grade of beef!

CHIRASHI-DON SET 

If you prefer raw fish, indulge in the Chirashi Don Set, where for just S$48, you can get yourself a bowl of Japanese premium rice that is blanketed in thickly cut sashimi and finished off with a dollop of creamy uni.

Each and every slice of sashimi brings its own unique element to the bowl and despite that, the smorgasbord of vibrant flavours and textures still manage to come together to create a gastronomical wonder that’ll leave a lasting impression.

From now until 30 August 2019, our readers can quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making reservations to enjoy 15% OFF Sushi Jiro’s omakase menus. The promotion may not be combined with other discounts, promotions, and vouchers. It is also not applicable for any order of alcohol drinks.

Sushi Jiro Keppel Bay
2 Keppel Bay Vista #02-0
Marina at Keppel Bay
Singapore 098382
Tel: +65 6252 4333
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

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