It is hard to find a restaurant in town that makes you feel quite so relaxed and at home. On the first floor of Orchard Plaza is this humble restaurant with affordable, great food. Order the comforting Zou Sui ($5.80), a hearty Japanese chicken porridge that sees a big bowl of rice combined with chicken, egg and leek in a flavourful broth. This is good for two to share as a base. Then, order the impeccably grilled P-Toro ($5.80 for two), a pair of pork neck skewers slathered in an addictive sauce. This is a must-order here. The Sagari ($5.90), or beef harami, the super tender cut of meat near the diaphragm, is excellent, beautifully tender and pink in the middle. Don't leave without trying the Ren-kon ($4.90 for two), a fun pair of lotus root skewers that are lightly breaded and deep fried. If you're in the mood for fish, the Saury ($7), which comes whole and with grated radish on the side, will satisfy. Sake is affordably priced, as is the beer. We can imagine coming here for just about anything — casual weeknight dates, to have a comforting meal alone, or with a few friends.
Avg Price: $30 per person with drinks
Photo by Burppler Jayne Tan