Japanese

The tonkotsu was well-executed with tender pork loin (loved that it was lean while still juicy) and juicy prawn. Coated in thin crisp and flaky Panko crust. Choose between classic rice or their healthier ‘brown rice’ which was an enjoyable mix of chewy rice and barley.

Fresh and chunky sashimi slices served with juicy ikura, crunchy cucumber, and soft tamago. Enjoyed the thick cuts of sashimi and wouldn’t say it’s the best quality but great for the price.

𝐖𝐚𝐠𝐲𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐛𝐨𝐰𝐥 ($16.80) - Tender, juicy, and well-marinated wagyu beef slices. Served together with onsen egg that added creaminess to the rice. Chose to add on beef for $6.80 and it was a truly generous loading of proteins. We did find the meat to have a slight gamy taste which perhaps the truffle Mayo or mentaiko would cover up for those that dislike a string near flavour.

Would recommend the Katsu omu kare raisu ($16.90) which featured crispy premium pork loin, pillowy and creamy omelette swirl, and Japanese curry sauce, and chewy Chuka idako ($5.80).

Have you ever had ice cream with rice 🍦🍚? This unique and strange dish initially had us skeptical but turned out to be palatable and enjoyable. The creaminess of the ice cream went well with the QQ sushi rice, juicy pops of tobiko, and crunchy cucumber.

The fruity melon flavour was sweet and light enough to not overpower the seafood. Mimicked a cold sauce/ gazpacho in pairing with salty and umami lobster salad and ebi, and savory julienned shiso leaves. Creative combination for the adventurous ones, and great for beating the SG heat!

📍 @ameising_sg, @ameising.bar.dining, 01-02A, Hong Leong Building, 16 Raffles Quay, Singapore

Assorted sashimi sushi ($26) ⭐️ 4/5 ⭐️
Bara chirashi ($22) ⭐️ 3.5/5 ⭐️
🍴Tried out Chura’s lunch specials after seeing positive reviews on Google. Among the two sets, found the sashimi sushi set more value for money with the 12 fresh and quality seafood cuts. The bara rendition featured more stringy cuts but was still enjoyable in variety and textural mix.

Each set comes with a choice of cold or hot udon, appetizer, miso soup, and dessert of the day. The appetizer was a small serving of tangy kimchi that went well with the sushi rice but not quite the sashimi. We enjoyed the slurpworthy udon and hearty miso soup, but don’t have high expectations for ‘dessert’ as ours was canned fruit.

📍@churasushibar, B1-122A, Tower 5, Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore

Leveling up their usual kaisendon, Teppei’s new bowl features a wider array of fresh sashimi pieces, tender unagi, juicy ikura, cubed cucumber, and soft tamgo. The sashimi is lightly marinated to feature the natural briny flavours. Their new homemade rich and thick sesame-based soy sauce is served on the side; a flavour bomb that elevated the fluffy Japanese rice but slightly overpowered the fish pieces. Personal preference was to separately eat the pieces with wasabi, and the rice with the sauce.

This premium set is highly value-for-money with the inclusion of salad - crunchy cabbage lightly tossed with sesame sauce, smooth chawanmushi, and udon. The latter was of enjoyable firmness and chew.

Omakase ($99; up $129)
⭐️ 4/5 ⭐️
🍴Came for the overflowing ikura don and glad to say that, along with the rest of the omakase lived up to expectations. We left highly stuffed from the 19-courses and would say the Japanese meal was highly value-for-money.

The ikura was fresh, juicy, and delightful pops of umami. Marinated in their own special sweet sauce and dashi, it wasn’t too rich or salty, allowing one to enjoy it to the fullest.

Other items include
- Assorted appetizers
- Fresh assorted sashimi ✨
- Prawn tempura & salmon in radish broth
- Oyster and millet wheat gluten grilled with miso glaze ✨
- A5 wagyu beef shabu. First experience of soy milk based broth and enjoyed the creamy and slightly umami flavour but found it to slightly overshadow the natural beef goodness
- 5 types of sushi + unagi handroll
- Miso soup
- Black sesame ice cream sandwiched in a crisp and light rice puff. Distinct sesame flavour without being too rich/ sweet, a great sweet end to wrap up the meal ✨

⚠️ The promo price of $99 is limited to 5pm and 5.30pm seatings on weekdays.

📍@kyuubyshunshui_official, 29 Keong Saik Road, Singapore

Sides:
🍆 Grilled miso eggplant - Succulent bites with savory miso glaze
🍤 Crispy fried shrimp - Lightly battered and crispy prawns paired with mentaiko Mayo
🥩Yakiniku wagyu beef cubes - Well-marinated juicy and succulent beef with caramelised onions
🍗 Yakiniku chicken wings - Crispy battered chicken seasoned with tōgarashi
🐔 Crispy chicken Karaage with nanban sauce - Preferred the above as this had lost a slight crunch from the creamy tartar sauce
🐷 Stir fried pork ginger - Flavourful fatty pork belly slices

P.S Lunch sets are available from $16.90 including choice of main, 2 side dishes, miso soup / garlic bread/ kimchi.

Sides:
🍆 Grilled miso eggplant - Succulent bites with savory miso glaze
🍤 Crispy fried shrimp - Lightly battered and crispy prawns paired with mentaiko Mayo
🥩Yakiniku wagyu beef cubes - Well-marinated juicy and succulent beef with caramelised onions
🍗 Yakiniku chicken wings - Crispy battered chicken seasoned with tōgarashi
🐔 Crispy chicken Karaage with nanban sauce - Preferred the above as this had lost a slight crunch from the creamy tartar sauce
🐷 Stir fried pork ginger - Flavourful fatty pork belly slices

P.S Lunch sets are available from $16.90 including choice of main, 2 side dishes, miso soup / garlic bread/ kimchi.

Open from 12pm to 6am daily, this cosy restaurant offers generously-sized and delicious Japanese fare with Western twist. Great option for a hearty lunch or late night supper.

𝐅𝐨𝐢𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐠𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧 (4.5 ⭐️; $28) - Foie gras is not commonly found on menus so was delighted to find it here. Perfectly executed with well-charred crisp pepper-crusted exterior, and juicy buttery interior. The rich creaminess of the duck liver paired well with the fluffy and creamy scrambled eggs and Japanese rice in the tamago don.

𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 (4 ⭐️; $18) - Evenly torched to have an enjoyable char and tender bites, we appreciated the natural unagi flavour. If giving the highest Asian compliment, it was not too sweet 😂. The garlic fried rice was also highly fragrant.

Bara chirashi ($15.80)
Hotate chirashi ($18.80)
⭐️ 4/5 ⭐️
🍴Always on the look out for good chirashi bowls and Inochi is a new restaurant offering decently-priced bowls. The sashimi cuts of salmon, swordfish, prawn, and octopus were fresh and of enjoyable chew, paired with juicy pops of ikura. The sliced scallops in the hotate option were also fresh and tender. The Japanese rice had a stronger vinegar tang than used to but went well with the assorted seafood.

The Bara comes with a signature Japanese salted egg yolk that while unique, wasn’t up our alley. Would describe it as a highly salty and gooey garnish and would have preferred for the usual tamago. Each donburi comes with a side of vegetables marinated in some type of vinegar-oil emulsion (would have preferred it less oily), and comforting bowl of miso soup.

⚠️ P.S As part of their opening special, all donburis are 15% off during dinner (5.30pm onwards)

📍@inochi_singapore, 02-13/14, @shawplaza, 360 Balestier Rd, Singapore