Japanese Cravings

Bought a Chope 1-for-1 voucher ($28.96) and chose the Trio Salmon Chiraishi Don (UP $28) and Garlic Prawn Pasta (UP $24).

Salmon Chiraishi Don had quite a number of salmon slices (both normal and aburi), a spoonful of ikura, tamago on a stick, as well as crispy salmon skin with mayo and ebiko on top - but ultimately this tasted just average. Aburi salmon was a disappointment as it was more 'half-cooked' than seared. Salmon slices were thick but wasn't fresh. Tamago wasn't freshly made too.

Garlic prawn pasta tasted really plain and could use alot more garlic bits and more spice, but the big and crunchy prawns alleviated the meh-ness slightly.

Also had a half pint of Yuzu Frozen Beer ($15), which was just regular beer flavoured with yuzu jam (it settles at the bottom so use a straw to stir every now and then) and the slush on top does taste like beer but in a bad way.

Enough has been said about Omote's Chiraishi - while not the cheapest anymore, you will certainly get bang for your buck here. Deceptively filling too, though so take note that the chunks of sashimi already has a soy glaze on them so it leans more on the saucy side.

Also opted for the Power Up! set (additional $9.80++) which was a no-brainer - all those extra sides for less than 10bux? Of course! Standouts were the salmon sashimi, jellyfish, eggplant, and mochi. With this upgrade, think one bowl would be enough to share between 2 pax.

Side note, tables seem a little to close to the neighbouring ones .

A huge slab of salmon doused in a delicious mentai sauce, stop a bed of fluffy rice drizzled with a savoury-sweet tare. This was good, but after the first few bites this became boring pretty quick. But if you like salmon and mentaiko sauce, this is for you!

Kinmedai Saikuoyaki Set ($16.50)
Perfectly grilled fish, you can even taste the freshness. Wide variety of options to choose from! Kinmedai was so luscious and decadent - a fatty fish mild in flavour but full of umami goodness. Price is outstanding for this quality.

A staple for any department lunch with cause to celebrate. Nigiri Ume lunch set ($22) was simple yet you could taste the freshness of the fish, well worth the price considering the accompanying tofu burger (not pictured), soup, salad, chawanmushi, fruits, and free flow green tea.

Teishoku set is so worth. Ramen is good, love the gyoza side, and wash everything down with the iced green tea - all for only $14.90 👍🏻

Off the beaten track with a nondescript facade, this place served up stick after stick of delicious meat grilled right in front of you. Don't skimp on the veges either - the lotus root and onions are a must-order! Just look through the extensive menu and pick what you like; you'll be satisfied whatever comes.

Simple and cheap, good for a quick and yummy meal.

Chicken Teri Don ($12) was affordable and decent, staff were friendly, and their drinks are cheap.

Pork Yakiniku Don and Oyakodon. For a ramen specialty place, their rice dishes are pretty decent too if you want a change of pace.

Decided to pop by after seeing so many Tiktoks about this. Could see that the price increased by alot but I guess that's to be expected. Had the Mental Don ($12 for small) and the Salmon Sashimi ($16 for 5 pcs). The Don, while good taste-wise, will be quite lacking for a big eater. The salmon sashimi was as thick as what's shown in the toks, but I don't think it's worth the queue and price (and definitely DON'T try to eat the entire disH by yourself, it was too much by the 3rd pc). Might come back to try the makis, but I think I could get better quality at about the same price elsewhere. Also, THEY ONLY ACCEPT CASH.

Burpple 1 for 1 deal applies only for the Don and Udon items. We decided to get the Unagi Don ($15.90+) and Yakitori Don ($14.90+). Nothing to shout about for the Udon, it was your typical Udon soup handled fine. The Yakitori were well charred and had a nice sweet glaze. Wouldn't pay the full price for the meal though. Would come back for their Happy Hour promos.