Japanese

Shio Hamaguri Soup Ramen ($17.50 inclusive of GST and service charge)
Surprised to find out that they have a michelin star because it tasted pretty normal to me. Portion was not enough as well. Though at this price point, it’s one of the more affordable places to eat in CHIJMES so I can’t complain much!
Highlight was actually the mini clam rice which was served as a complimentary appetiser with every bowl of ramen - clams were really sweet and juicy!

In picture: Negitoro onsen ($21.90) and Kaisen don ($39.90)
Ambience was cozy for a quiet date night.
The negitoro was so flavourful and mixed with the onsen egg it was sublime I liked it a lot. For the kaisen don, the price is a little steep, but at least you will rest assured that you are paying for high quality fresh ingredients.
Overall a good meal and may come back if in the area!

Hana Bara ($18.80)
You won’t be able to get such a premium-tasting chirashi don at this price point anywhere else. Pictured is the ‘mini’ and yet the portion was still ridiculously generous! The assorted sashimi was definitely fresh and of good quality. Below it is fragrant japanese mushroom rice which was pretty unique. Only drawback for some people (not for me), would be that the edible flowers that decorate the bowl, though pretty, may rub off on the sashimi and give it a bit of a floral taste!

Pictured is the Engawa handroll, the last item in their $36 set of 6 handrolls. Torched on the spot and prepared right in front of you. It was warm, sweet and juicy. The taste of the charred exterior combined with the natural slight oiliness of the fish was an amazing combination. Also seasoned well such that it was balanced between salty and sweet. It was a hearty end to their set. The seaweed does not stay crispy for long though so don’t take more than a minute to take your pictures and just eat it as soon as it’s served!

The one on the left looks smaller because I asked for less rice- you are guaranteed to be full after consuming 6 handrolls worth of rice