Feast on unagi from a heritage restaurant, 'black' curry rice, freshly made soba and more
Photos: Japan Foods Garden
The latest Japanese food enclave to open its doors may be nicely tucked away at Shaw Centre's Food Republic, but is no less of a gem.
Housing a cosy cluster of five concept stalls, Japan Foods Garden offers the opportunity to savour a variety of affordable dishes at a go — all the better for lunch or dinner khakis to share.
Despite the no-frills setting, the quality of the dishes, some of which hail straight from the Land of the Rising Sun, left us considerably impressed.
We ate our way through all five stalls and couldn't help but play flavourites.
4. Gyu Tetsu Teppanyaki
Must-try: Signature US Angus Beef Lemon Steak
There’s something very irresistible about teppanyaki, in particular, the smoky aroma of marbled meats cooked a la minute and the deft showmanship of the chefs as they whip up dishes right before your eyes.
At Gyu Tetsu Teppanyaki, premium beef sizzling on a hotplate is what you can expect. We were well satisfied by their Signature US Angus Beef Lemon Steak ($18.80). Thin slices of Angus beef are doused in a delectable citrus sauce and carefully sizzled on a hotplate. We recommend forgoing that Instagram photo and eating the beef right away so as to savour the meat at its optimal tender state.
Other premium highlights worth a try include Seafood Okonomiyaki ($14.80), Gyu Tetstu Hamburg ($15.80), US Wagyu Striploin ($25.80), Teppanyaki Cod Fish ($19.80) and Salmon Head ($14.80).
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