What’s the chances that one would be dining at two concepts by the same dining group in a single week? Turns out, Chura Sushi Bar is the latest new concept that had opened their doors in Suntec City — one can already find their other concepts such as Aburi-En and Tamago-En within the mall, and their latest brand under the En Group umbrella takes over the former premises of The Salted Plum within the mall, offering a dining experience where sushi and sashimi meets alcoholic offerings such as cocktails and other offerings that features Suntory products.

While the menu boasts of many other Nigri Sushi, Roll Sushi and Spoon Sushi that better fits its sushi bar theming, it’s hard not to ignore offerings such as the Chura Chirashi — after all, it’s almost the full works featuring elements such as tuna, salmon, marinated white tuna, red snapper, Japanese rolled omelette (i.e. Tamago), salmon roe, sea urchin, caviar, snow peas, Japanese cucumber, Japanese lily bulb, marinated lotus root and sakura denbu; all atop sushi rice. At $25.80, it’s probably one of the more visually attractive Chirashi Dons out there — served in a wooden box rather than a usual bowl more common for this price point. Look past the aesthetics, and this was one that actually created an impression; whilst the diced cubes of sashimi are relatively fresh, I liked how all the elements come diced in a good size that allows for a good chew that checks all the right boxes in the textural department. There was also sufficient fish to go around with the rice; ensuring a consistent mix of ingredients from start to finish. What really took us by surprise is the bed of sushi rice; served at room temperature, it doesn’t a stark contrast with the raw fish — but we really loved how the sushi rice is aptly sweetened; almost close to that of the Tamago, making it especially appealing to be enjoyed together with the wasabi provides a numbing sensation that tingles the taste buds that binds everything together.

Despite being run by a rather reputable group, Chura Sushi Bar still has some teething issues generally concerning the waiting times for food. Was told when making the order that the waiting time was thereabouts of 20mins, but found ourselves waiting to about 45mins without any further notice, and after asking about our orders once. Not too big of an issue; just probably some details to note considering that they have just settled into their operations. That being said, the Chura Chirashi is something that we wouldn’t mind ordering again; though maybe at a more appropriate time when they are more seasoned with their operations.

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