LiuDeHua 4th Gear October 3, 2014 Share October 3, 2014 http://www.ladyironchef.com/2014/06/singapore-best-chirashi-don/ Happiness in a bowl – this is how we define chirashi-don, which is essentially slices of sashimi scattered atop a good bowl of Japanese pearl rice. It is fuss-free, offers a myriad of flavours and textures, and more than comforting any time of the day. What constitutes to a good chirashi-don? We all have different definitions, and one man’s meat may be another’s poison. But it is unanimous that freshness is key. And then, there is the variety of seafood, quality of rice, and temperature when the don is served. Other subjective factors include the presentation and the cut of the fish. Since forever, we have been on a quest to suss out the best options in town. We spent so many lunches at Japanese eateries and restaurants; some were terribly disappointing that we do not even want to think about them, some are truly impressive and consistently good that we lost count of how much we contribute to the restaurants’ revenue. So here it is. Our picks on Singapore’s top 8 chirashi-don. Did you spot any of your favourites too? AOKI RESTAURANT AOKI at Shaw Centre is somewhere you can go to enjoy good quality Japanese food. The restaurant itself is small, and prices are definitely higher than average, but it is worth paying for. Choose between the Chirashi Sushi Jyo-sen (S$55), or the Bara Chirashi (S$45). For a more affordable option, Aoki serves a Mazechirashi ($35) set that comes complete with miso soup, pickles, and dessert. 1 Scotts RoadShaw Centre #02-17Singapore 228208Tel: +65 6333 8015Mon to Sat: 12noon – 3pm, 6.30pm – 11pmSun: 6.30pm – 11pmNearest Station: Orchard CHIKUWA TEI We LOVE Chikuwa Tei at Mohamed Sultan Road for their chirashi-don. So good that we have to use Chikuwa Tei’s chirashi sushi (S$25) as the benchmark for a good sushi rice bowl – freshness is top notch, slices are thick enough to bring out the sweetness of the fish, serving is generous and filling, and the cherry on top? Its super reasonable price tag. We always find ourselves at Chikuwa Tei when the craving for chirashi-don kicks in. Chikuwa Tei9 Mohamed Sultan Road #01-01Tel: +65 6738 9395Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pmNearest Station: Clarke Quay HIDE YAMAMOTO At Hide Yamamoto, diners can enjoy four different menus – namely: sushi, robatayaki, ramen and teppanyaki. The Ramen & Dining Bar is the least intimidating of all, with prices as low as S$20 for a maki platter. But if you are willing to splurge, treat yourself to the Kaisen Chirashi Don (S$58). What you’d get is a large bowl of premium Japanese rice that is cooked to the perfect plumpness with every grain bursting with sweetness, together with a hint of dashi and vinegar. The fish comes in a rainbow of colours – from richly-hued salmon and maguro (tuna), to tako (octopus) and mekajiki (swordfish). 8 Bayfront Avenue02-05 Casino Side Level 2, Marina Bay SandsTel: +65 6688 7098Daily: 12.00 – 15.00Mon to Wed: 18.00 – 23.00Thu to Sun: 18.00 – 03.00Nearest Station: Bayfront MEZZA9 This may come as a surprise to some, but mezza9 at Grand Hyatt serves a fantastic Sakura Denbu Chirashi during lunch. Expect nothing short of a bowl of heavenly goodness that is so visually arresting and beautifully presented. The seafood are sliced equally to perfection, and we really love how there is a generous serving of ikura (salmon roe) to complete. It is part of their weekday set lunch menu, and you have two options – a two-course lunch (S$32++) and a three-course lunch (S$42++). One of the most value-for-money options, we’d say! Grand Hyatt Singapore10 Scotts RoadMezzanine LevelTel: +65 6730 7188Nearest Station: Orchard RYOSHI SUSHI IKEIKEMARU Ryoshi Sushi Ikeikemaru may be a kaiten (conveyer belt) sushi restaurant, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that they are but a mediocre joint. They have surprisingly fresh sushi at pocket-friendly prices. But Ryoshi’s Chirashi-don (only available at the Westgate outlet) is one worthy mention. For S$29, you get a bowl of maguro slices, negitoro (fatty tuna with minced onion), hotate (scallop), tako, anago (conger eel), amaebi (sweet prawn), ikura, gizzard shad, ika (squid) and tamago (sweet egg omelette). Yes, we were pretty mind-blown by the sheer variety. Ryoshi Sushi Ikeikemaru is also listed in our guide to Singapore’s affordable sushi restaurants. #03-05, Westgate, 3 Gateway DriveDaily: 10am – 10pmNearest Station: Jurong East TATSUYA JAPANESE RESTAURANT A stalwart of the local dining scene, Tatsuya is where in-the-know locals go for top quality Japanese food. The set lunches are extremely value-for-money, and it explains their evergreen popularity. Go for the Bara Chirashi (S$35.90), and you will not be disappointed. We are usually not fans of diced sashimi, but this is one version that we dare say is among the bests in town, one that has earned our frequent patronage and loyalty. On a minute note, the different fish seem to always be scattered in an organized pattern, and the reds and oranges and yellows are so appealing that it is probably the most Instagram-worthy Bara Chirashi. Goodwood Park Hotel22 Scotts RoadTel: +65 6887 4598Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6.30pm – 11pmNearest Station: Orchard TEPPEI JAPANESE RESTAURANT Teppei Japanese Restaurant at the ground floor of Orchid Hotel has been gaining a steady following because of its extremely affordable omakase (prices start from S$50/pax). Another highly-raved about dish that has earned its regulars’ loyalty is its barachirashi (S$17.60). The barachirashi is pretty decent and inexpensive – probably one of the cheapest chirashi you can get in Singapore – but it is not worth the queue. It suffices as an introductory bowl for first-timers, decent enough, but there are many more chirashi-don out there that shout freshness and variety way better. #01-18, Orchid Hotel, 1 Tras LinkTel: +65 6222 7363Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pmNearest Station: Tanjong Pagar THE SUSHI BAR We like the idea of a small Japanese sushi bar ala hole-in-the-wall concept that caters to its regular patrons and the random walk-ins, and The Sushi Bar at Far East Plaza is one such place that has won the hearts of many Singaporeans. The Sushi bar’s Chirashi-don (S$24.90) is one of our favourites, with thickly-sliced and super fresh sashimi. It comes with three slices of salmon, tuna, hamachi, mekajiki, scallop and ikura. For those who are willing to splurge, there is also a premium chirashi-don. #04-28 Far East Plaza14 Scotts RoadMon to Fri: 12.30pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 9pmSat: 12.30pm – 9pmNearest Station: Orchard ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chucky2007 Turbocharged October 3, 2014 Share October 3, 2014 Makes me hungry... Tomorrow I go Taipei find chirashi don n eat Liao! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic October 3, 2014 Share October 3, 2014 Makes me hungry... Tomorrow I go Taipei find chirashi don n eat Liao! Cheap in TW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged October 3, 2014 Share October 3, 2014 Cheap in TW.any place to recommend bro? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic October 3, 2014 Share October 3, 2014 Sashimi... my fav Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuPerBoRed Twincharged October 3, 2014 Share October 3, 2014 any place to recommend bro? 三井.. u won't regret.. If u like teppenyaki.. Go for 犇 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged October 4, 2014 Share October 4, 2014 三井.. u won't regret.. If u like teppenyaki.. Go for 犇 thanks!Waiting for flight now.. 三井..yum yum.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dice 3rd Gear October 4, 2014 Share October 4, 2014 any place to recommend bro? For anyone going to taipei I strongly recommend xiao liu shi tang (小六食堂). Book in advance cos many who walk in have to turn back. http://hsing16.pixnet.net/blog/post/32210492-【食記】台北*中山。小六食堂*食尚玩家推薦 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuPerBoRed Twincharged October 4, 2014 Share October 4, 2014 thanks! Waiting for flight now.. 三井..yum yum.. Enjoy ur trip! Taiwan being ex jap territory... Jap food wise standard generally much better.. I miss the 卤肉饭... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged October 6, 2014 Share October 6, 2014 Found the 三井.. this outlet don't sell Chirashi Don. Ordered the set dinner.. cheap cheap compared to SG. Much more value then the SG same category restaurant. I forgot to take photo of the sashimi, beef, steam fish, and dessert that comes after the starter.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Bear Turbocharged January 3, 2015 Share January 3, 2015 For sashimi lovers. A selection of cheap n fresh seafood from Hokkaido. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy_toy Clutched January 3, 2015 Share January 3, 2015 Chikuwa Tei is not the same after Chef Peter Teo left. He has set up his 4th restaurant after leaving Mitsuba. He is now at Kaiware at Level 2, 111 Somerset. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coltplussport Turbocharged January 3, 2015 Share January 3, 2015 Chikuwa Tei is not the same after Chef Peter Teo left. He has set up his 4th restaurant after leaving Mitsuba. He is now at Kaiware at Level 2, 111 Somerset. His slices of sashimi is still so thick! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unltd 5th Gear January 3, 2015 Share January 3, 2015 Chikuwa Tei is not the same after Chef Peter Teo left. He has set up his 4th restaurant after leaving Mitsuba. He is now at Kaiware at Level 2, 111 Somerset. Had received his SMS but yet to go down to try, been busy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurty Supercharged January 20, 2017 Share January 20, 2017 anyone knows any sashimi buffet for dinner? around $40-$50 per pax. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGoodTrades 4th Gear January 20, 2017 Share January 20, 2017 anyone knows any sashimi buffet for dinner? around $40-$50 per pax. My fav is shin minori. You should try their yellow tail and swordfish. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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