@gyunamisg has come a long way since their beginnings in Amoy Street. Back then, they only had cooked options on the menu, but now they’ve got Salmon Sashimi Ikura Don as well as Salmon Mentaiko Don ($15 nett each) on their menu.⠀
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The salmon sashimi was of decent quality and fantastic freshness. Blowtorching it, however, brings it up to a whole new level. The fat in the salmon had rendered out somewhat, and the salmon acquired a nice, comely char on the outside. The mouthwatering mentaiko sauce is drizzled on top of the seared salmon, and blowtorched. That’s right, the salmon has been aburi’d twice, giving extra smokiness and an additional complexity of flavour. Better yet, the rice underneath is dressed in a mix of vinegar and soy sauce. Hooray, finally a donburi place that doesn’t neglect the rice!⠀
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As for the salmon sashimi, it’s simple but effective. The fresh salmon only carries mild hints of fishiness, but that was easily masked by a quick dip in soy sauce & wasabi. Plus, there’s an abundance of suitably sized slices in the bowl. Combined with the bursty, briny salinity of the ikura (marinated salmon roe), and the simple yet superbly seasoned rice, most sashimi cravings should be sated.⠀
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But what if I told you that you could get a little discount for both of these bowls? That’s right, #burpplebeyond has a deal for you. Two bowls of your choice at Gyu Nami are going for twenty five bucks flat. That’s $12.50 a bowl, which is a good bit of business considering the quality of the food & the location. The portions are on the small side though, so big eaters may consider getting a side dish to pair off with the dons.⠀
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Thanks for hosting us, @gyunamisg & @burpple!