If you’re looking for fresh and affordable sashimi dons, look no further!

This don comes with thick, chunky pieces of sashimi coated with a layer of soya sauce.

Unfortunately, their portion sizes have decreased a little recently, but I believe it’s still the most worth it sashimi don around town ($15.80 for up to 4 types of sashimi).

This is apparently one of the most popular ramens in Niigata, Japan - the broth is created using dried small sardines seasoned with soy sauce and rich mild pork fat. It sounded pretty delicious so I decided to give it a try.

To my dismay, it was not what I was hoping for. The broth tasted like a highly diluted fish broth. I could barely taste the sardines and soy sauce that the menu had promised. Basically, the broth was weak. They did add some chopped onions which added marginally to the flavour of the meal.

Nevertheless, Sanpoutei remains one of my favourite ramen places in Singapore because I love the thick, chewy texture of their ramen noodles! The texture of these noodles didn’t disappoint.

Would return to Sanpoutei, just not for this Niigata special.

When I took my first bite, the cheese was a little too strong for my liking and I had been hoping for a stronger matcha taste (given that I’m an avid matcha lover). But as I continued eating, the taste grew on me and sort of tasted like a matcha cheesecake in a cold cream form. Disclaimer: This soft serve is not for those who like intense matcha in its purest form.

Besides the interesting taste, the texture is to die for - soft, smooth, and creamy. It had just the right amount of creaminess.

The price is also relatively worthwhile ($3.90 for a cone/cup), compared to one small cheese tart ($4.20).

Would definitely come back for more if I wanted a cold, refreshing dessert with a hint of matcha!