Pumpkin Chawanmushi? Eggplant with Yuzu Miso? Dragonfly Maki Roll? Definitely some of my recommended items here and not the things you'll see on a typical Japanese restaurant menu. Went to Shin Minori @ Katong Square to enjoy their 1-for-1 promotion for ala-carte lunch buffet and the overall impression was quite alright, though my bf and I had to share a 4-seater with another couple because we didn't make a reservation.

Loved their sashimi which were fresh and thick, their pumpkin which was sweet, and Dragonfly Maki Roll which was filled with crispy soft shell crab, topped with eel and avocado and drizzled with a sweet sauce. Their Gyuniku Shogayaki (beef with special sauce) is worth a mention is well, but it definitely needs some rice to cut the saltiness. The yakimono (grilled items) weren't impressive, their green tea is highly diluted, and don't waste your calories on their scallop bacon pizza. It also seemed like the servicecrew are unable keep up with the orders, resulting in a very slow service after 12.30pm.

It was good with 1-for-1 promotion, but it'll definitely be below expectations of we were to pay the full price.