The Sushi Bar (Far East Plaza)

We saw outside that there was happy hour for sake on Mondays to Thursdays and we decided to give it a go as $5++ for a cup is relatively cheap for alcohol! Sake was very light although the taste of alcohol was much more prominent than that in other sake drinks, which may or may not be to everyone's liking. We also did not ask the staff which sake drink was this, hence we are not even sure if the drink is from the hakushika distillery.

This is absolutely one of the best chirashi don that I have had in Singapore. The slices of fish served were thick and there was a very large variety too! You get salmon, swordfish, tuna, salmon roe, Aburi salmon belly and yellowtail for a bowl that costs only $26.90++! While it is definitely one of the pricier Japanese dishes around, this is really worth it for the freshness and variety of seafood that you get.

In terms of serving size, I think it is just enough to fill my tummy although smaller eaters may want to consider the smaller bowl for $23.90++. I think the dish can be quite filling because the rice used in the don is pretty clumpy!

The Sushi Bar is really popular and there was a queue outside the stall as we were finishing our meal at around 7.30 pm! Hence, you may want to make a reservation if you are thinking of coming down for a meal!

Pitan tofu @ $5.90

Came for the chirashi don (which is really good) but this pitan tofu stole the show! Love the addition of spring onion which gave the dish another dimension in taste and texture. There's also roe and crabstick meat which are great additions to the dish!

Will always come back here when looking for good quality and generous portion of sashimi.

P.S.: this is the smaller (and original) outlet but it's less crowded than the one at ngee ann city.

Ordered:
Aburi Salmon Roll
Original Chirashi Don

Food: 9/10
Thick, fresh sashimi cuts with generous servings. One of the best I've ever had!
Only pity was that the rice that was too sticky.

Ambience: 8/10
Comfortable atmosphere for casual dining and drinks

Massive chunks of fresh sashimi atop a bed of fluffy sushi rice. The Sushi Bar sets the absolute standard for what a solid bowl of Chirashi Don should be.

Salmon, tuna, hamachi(Japanese amberjack fish), scallop, mekajiki, ikura and salmon belly. Such an extensive selection of fresh fish presented on a “Normal” Chirashi Don. You simply cannot miss it out.

Pair it together with their popular Aburi Salmon Roll, a wonderfully-charred and almost “melt-in-your-mouth” creation, and you have an extremely satisfying meal.

Absolutely fantastic, about 8 or 9 pieces of this package of goodness, avocado and raw salmon inside wrapped in lightly charred salmon and a dollop of mentaiko.

Highly encouraged to go to the Far East outlet instead of Taka as is it much less crowded and noisy. Food quality is as good. 👍