YAYOI (100AM)

We also tried the 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 ($11.90). Succulent scallops were served sizzling in a hot plate. Floating in a heavenly wafu sauce, the scallops were superb.

The service rendered by Simon was also impeccable. Polite, articulate, highly knowledgeable in Yayoi’s offerings and extremely attentive to customers’ needs, he made the dining experience an absolute joy.

The 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗭𝗲𝗻 ($30.90) had five items intricately arranged on a tiered wooden platform. The pork katsu, salt-grilled mackerel, chicken dumplings and salmon sashimi were good, but the captivatingly crispy prawn katsu stood out.

Yayoi, a stalwart of Japanese casual dining, has recently revamped its menu after a decade in Singapore.

The 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗮 𝗬𝗮𝗸𝗶 𝗭𝗲𝗻 (base price $24.80) came highly recommended. Customise it by choosing the type of meat (we picked the 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗸, + $4). Grill the protein, resting in miso paste on a magnolia leaf, for 30 seconds per side. The leaf imparted a subtle fragrance to the tender pork, while the magnificent miso paste made it more delectable.

The accompanying tempura prawns, salmon sashimi and salad all tasted great. The 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻 (+ $2.90), rice fried in a fish stock, was very fluffy with an intoxicating aroma. The complimentary 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲 provided a sweet ending.

A okay bowl of chicken don, chicken is slightly dry. The wasabi mayo is good but can be more generous in the amount given.

Nikki Udon - surprisingly more substantial than I imagined. 👍 quality was good. worth the price. Paid $15.18

These were the dishes I tried this time round:
-Pork Mix Toji Teishoku ($16.90++ or $14.90++ for ala carte): Half pork cutlet, one breaded pork and sliced pork on a hot plate
-Shogayaki Teishoku ($12.90++ or $10.9++ for ala carte): Stir fry pork belly in ginger sauce


While the Pork Mix Toji Teishoku was similar to the other Toji Teishokus which I have countless times before, I like this pork mix combo as you get both a fried pork cutlet and sliced pork! Best of both world! I like the soupy eggy broth to drench my rice in them!


It was my first time trying the Shogayaki Teishoku! When it got served, I thought it was weird that they gave a side of mayo sauce to go with the ginger sauce pork belly. But oh my, it was the best combination ever and I loved it! I also like that the ginger sauce wasnt tooo gingery, so I could enjoy the dish still!

It was also the first time the service staff came round to explain their signature dishes to us, and I got to know that they pride themselves in the RICE and MISO SOUP! Wow, that is a very bold statement to make, to say that your RICE is good. But omg, the rice is really good! No wonder I find myself being a rice bucket and finishing up my rice everytime I dine here!