Japanese Cuisine

Lunch at @ichi.umai in @junctionnine .
Buta Kakuni Don (S$12.90)
Braised pork with in-house soy blend on furikake rice
Very tender and flavourful meat but letdown by rather hard and dry (over nite?) rice. Even adding broth from the udon couldn’t save it. Did not come with soup. Would prefer if it was served with onsen egg instead of soft boiled egg.

Isebi Sarada Roll (S$8.90)
Lobster salad on cucumber sushi roll
The seaweed wrap wasn’t holding the rice well. Can see splits.

Tempura Udon (S$10.90)
Crispy batter deep-fried prawns & vegetables with hot soup noodles
Only 1 battered carrot slice. No other vegetables. So sad looking.

Chawanmushi (S$2.90)
Steamed egg with chicken, crabmeat, fishcake & mushroom
More like crabstick instead of crabmeat.

By the way the wasabi was served with soyu - the local style in a saucer, not traditional style.

Ichi Umai
Address 🏡 : 18 Yishun Avenue 9, # 01-19 Junction Nine, Singapore 🇸🇬 768 897
Open ⏰ : 11.30am - 3.30pm, 5.30pm - 9.30pm

Tori Tendon (S$9.90++)
Tempura chicken, chicken karaage, tempura egg, pumpkin, sweet potato
Less S$0.50++ ‘cos requested for less rice.
Available at @tenyasg in @orchardcentral
Served with miso soup
The best part was the egg with the yolk flowing like lava. The karaage was quite salty. Love the sweet soft sweet potato. Waited 20 minutes for a table and another 20 minutes for food to arrive.

Tenya
Address 🏡 : 181 Orchard Road, # B1-01 Orchard Central, Singapore 🇸🇬 249 724
Open ⏰ : 11am - 10pm
Website 🌐 : https://tenya.com.sg/
Note 📝 : iced water FOC

When Teppei provides free lunch cluster delivery service to my hood, of course place order
Delivery slot was between 11.30am to 1.30pm.
Received order just after 1pm. Not bad considering it was pouring heavily when the order arrived.

Crab with Mentaiko Mayo Kaisendon (S$19.80+)
Served with soyu and freshly grated wasabi packed separately. Can’t really taste mentaiko.

Man Man Unagi Bento (S$34+)
Most expensive yet smallest in package. Sauce packed separately. Wish there’s freshly grated wasabi too.

Teriyaki Chicken & King Prawn Bento (S$18+)
Looked most attractive.

Chicken Katsu Curry Udon (S$14+) ..
The udon fared the worst ‘cos the noodles was lumped together.

Teppei
Website 🌐 : https://www.food2gether.com/teppei/
Note 📝 : There’s a 4% booking fee

Checking @kuromaguromd ‘s March menu and these are available for takeaway too.

Premium Well Done Set (S$19.80++)
Fried oyster, mussel, boiled octopus, grilled unagi (eel), tamagoyaki (omelette), boiled shrimp, tuna, steamed crab, and fried white bait
Served with chicken karaage, chawanmushi, fruit and miso soup
Best for those wanted to eat seafood but do not take raw version. The oyster which was covered with a thin crispy breaded crust, was fat and juicy inside.

Kaisen Chirashi Meshi Set (S$19.80++)
Anago (eel), salmon, maguro (tuna), kanpachi (yellowtail), negitoro (minced tuna), crab meat, ikura, prawn, and mussel
Served with chicken karaage, chawanmushi, fruit and miso soup

Available at @kuromaguromd from
Mon - Fri : 5.30pm - 10pm,
Sat, Sun & PH : 5.30pm - 9pm
Available for takeaway & delivery with no service charge
Note 📝 : Only miso soup is included for takeaway & delivery. Other side dishes not included.

Last nite dinner with the girls
Buffet Dinner for 2 pax at S$60nett at @kisekisg in @orchardcentral

Kiseki Japanese Buffet Dinner Restaurant
Address 🏡 : 181 Orchard Road, # 08-01/02/03 Orchard Central, Singapore 🇸🇬 238 896
Tel ☎️ : 6736 1216
Open ⏰ : 11.30am - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm
Website 🌐 : http://kisekirestaurant.com.sg
Note 📝 : remember to drop the table clip into the basket so that the staff will serve hotpot to your table.

Truffle Ramen (S$24.90++/ regular)
2 slices of truffle belly chashu, black truffle jelly, asparagus, hanjuku egg, and 1 piece of nori.
Available at @kanadaya.sg in @payalebarquarter
Smell great. Wish for more jelly for stronger flavour.

Kanada-Ya
Address 🏡 : 10 Paya Lebar Road, # 03-30 Paya Lebar Quarter, Singapore 🇸🇬 409 057
Tel ☎️ : 6966 0505
Website 🌐 : http://www.kanada-ya.sg
MRT 🚇 : Paya Lebar (EW8/ CC9)
Note 📝 : wet tissue is chargeable at S$0.20++

@nirai_kanai20200129 has recently relocated to @greatworldsingapore from Liang Court. One of the rare places serving fully authentic Okinawan cuisine in Singapore!

Okinawan cuisine are said to be good for health and beauty and NIRAI-KANAI means the god's world in the distance of the sea.

Soup Noodle with Simmered Pork Belly (S$7.60++) ..
It is also known as Okinawa Soki Soba. Although it is called “soba”, it is not made from buckwheat but eggs, like your usual ramen noodle. It reminded one of the Chinese style rickshaw noodles.

Simmered Pork Belly (S$9.80++/ 2 pieces)
It is known as Rafute (Okinawan Braised Pork Belly). Classic Okinawan Braised Pork Belly, slow-cooked in three Okinawan favourite seasoning - Awamori (Okinawa distilled liquor), Okinawan brown sugar, and soy sauce! The braised pork looked very fatty but it was very tender with the fat melt in the mouth.

Green Caviar-Seaweed with Ponzu Sauce (S$14++)
The seaweed is actually Umibudo, better known as Sea Grapes. Love 💕 the feel of the popping texture, bringing the taste of the sea to your mouth.

Ended the meal with Okinawan Brown Sugar Pancake with Whipped Cream (S$9.80++) which was also known as Chinbin. Chinbin is a Okinawan traditional sweets which is given for kids on May 4th or 5th of the Lunar Calendar. Slightly chewy in texture. Dip the rolled up crepe in the light whipped sweet cream for extra kick.

Accompanied with iced cold Sanpin-cha (Jasmine Tea) (S$4++). .
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In addition, I would love to share with you that, from 15th Feb 2020 - 15th Mar 2020,
the restaurant will be having a “DINE & GO OKINAWA!!!” campaign in collaboration with Okinawa Prefectural Government Singapore Office (OPGSG). .
Diners at Okinawan Diner Nirai-Kanai will stand a chance to win a direct flight to Okinawa!! .
More details will be posted here: https://www.facebook.com/ sgokinawa.go/ , as well as https://jpassport.asia/ okinawa/whats-new.

Okinawan Diner Nirai-Kanai
Address 🏡 : 1 Kim Seng Promenade, # 01-107/108 Great World City, Singapore 🇸🇬 237 994
Tel ☎️ : 6339 4811
Open ⏰ :
Mon - Fri : 11.30am - 3pm, 6pm - 11pm
Sat - Sun : 11.30am - 3.30pm, 5.30pm - 11pm
Website 🌐 : http://www.niraikanai-sg.hungry.jp

1-for-1 Main at Umi Nami
Using #BurppleBeyond membership via @burpple app

Aburi Scallop Salmon Don (S$17)
Lightly seared scallops, cubed salmon, secret sauce

Was surprised that the place was packed at night. Queue moved pretty quick.
Help yourself to the soya sauce, wasabi, water at the counter.
Order and pay at counter.
Felt that the rice was lacking of sweetness. Kind of too bland.

Umi Nami
Address 🏡 : 8 Lorong Mambong, Singapore 🇸🇬 277 674
MRT 🚇 : Holland Village (CC21)
Note 📝 : No GST or service charge

Checking out the newly opened @ginza_anzu_sg which recently relocated to @greatworldsingapore from Japan Food Town in Wisma Atria.
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Hot Pot Pork Loin Katsu Set (S$28++)
Breaded pork loin cooked in a savoury broth, dressed in egg swirls.
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Ginjo Pork Fatty Loin Katsu Set (S$38++)
Scroll back to check out that thick chunk of fat!
Don’t forget to dip the breaded pork in the Tonkatsu sauce which is available in original and sweet version.
Remember to grind the sesame seeds before adding in the sauce.
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Served with pickled vegetables and soup (miso/ pork belly). Accompanied with free-flow rice (Japanese white/ multi-grain rice), shredded cabbage, and pickled daikon. Help yourself to the creamy shiso dressing or yuzu soyu dressing for the cabbage.
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Don’t forget to use @jpassportsg when dine in here.
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Ginza Anzu
Address 🏡 : 1 Kim Seng Promenade, # 01-113/114 Great World City, Singapore 🇸🇬 237 994
Tel ☎️ : 6262 3408
Open ⏰ : 11am - 10pm
Note 📝 : Free flow Japanese Green tea is chargeable at S$1++ per pax.

Beef Bowl (S$9)
Available at @yoshinoyasg in @juncti8n till 9 February 2020 with double the amount of meat.
Topup S$1 to enjoy unlimited drink.
Served with miso soup.
Don’t forget to add pickled ginger for extra kick. Love the tender meat.

Yoshinoya
Address 🏡 : # 01-38 Junction 8
Website 🌐 : http://www.yoshinoya.com.sg

Bara Chirashi Lunch Set (S$18++)
Available at @kyoajisg in @tripleonesomerset
Accompanied with chawanmushi, side salad, miso soup and dessert

Kyoaji Dining
Address 🏡 : 111 Somerset Road, # 02-05/06 Triple One Somerset, Singapore 🇸🇬 238 164
Website 🌐 : http://www.kyoaji.com.sg
Tel ☎️ : 6694 4068
Open ⏰ :
Mon - Fri : 11.30am - 3pm, 5.30pm - 10.30pm
Sat - Sun : 11.30am - 10.30pm
MRT 🚇 : Somerset (NS23)

Meal at the newly opened @yayoisg in @northpointsg
Hitsumabushi Teishoku (S$20.90++)
Help yourself to free flow of rice, pickles and water at the counter.

YAYOI
Address 🏠 : 1 Northpoint Drive, # B1-103/104 Northpoint City South Wing, Singapore 🇸🇬 768 019
Tel ☎️ : 6970 5592
Website 🌐 : http://www.yayoi.sg
MRT 🚇 : Yishun (NS13)