As enticing as it appeared on screen (you order via an iPad at this restaurant), this rice bowl topped with Buta Kakuni and an "onsen" egg still managed to make my jaw drop when it was placed in front of me.
The big hunk of chopped up pork belly that'd been stewed in a Japanese-style dark sauce, was delectably tender, even down to the leanest parts; the fats - reduced to little more than gooey stickiness. There was just enough of the gravy from the stewed pork poured in the rice so when I broke the wobbly half-cooked egg to stir it in, the result was utterly satisfying.
Except for the Ikura (or salmon roe) which I found to lacking in that crucial firmness of exterior -- it needs to burst rather than simply give way when you bite into it -- the rest of the sushi were more than decent. Prices are based on per piece and are before taxes.
- Aburi Four Gras ($4)
- Hamachi ($2)
- Aburi Shake ($1.50)
- Ikura ($2.20)
They make the sushi slightly smaller here so you can pop the whole thing in your mouth easily.
The thin slices of beef are stir-fried with onions and spring onions in an excellent sweet and savoury sauce. I swear there's red wine in there but no one would confirm it (the staff just repeatedly told me that it's their "special sauce"). Anyway, all that matters is it's yummy!
This forms a good value set meal too with rice, miso soup, pickles, a small side dish of mashed up cooked salmon and tobiko patty, and fruit included.
The hotate sashimi, tobiko hand was good! But then the spicy salmon was... bleah... something good something bad
Today is medium grilled Teriyaki beef, beef is flavourful and tender!
An Akashi branch, their Cha Soba had never failed me even after the fourth time eating it. This Japanese restaurant definitely deserve more good reviews with it's delectable sashimi and their food that is highly affordable :3
With Kallang Leisure Park's recent upgrading work, Akashabu has moved to a new location but it's still on the ground level of the same building. By the looks of it, this move has inspired a reboot of their menu with lots of new items being added.
It's no secret that I go weak in the knees whenever I spot an onsen egg. So yes, I couldn't stop myself from ordering the Gyu Don Set Meal when I saw the photo. Fortunately, it turned out to be pretty good for the price. I wouldn't say the beef was super tender or fantastic in quality but it was fine enough, and tasted delicious cooked with onions in a sweet and savoury sauce. As expected, the onsen egg worked its magical warm, wobbly touch on everything. In summary, the contents of my bowl was gone in 60 seconds :)
