Daiyusan Sushi Bar

Was over at Daiyusan Sushi Bar for dinner earlier this week with my dining companion. Like my first visit, the overall food experience still feels pleasant and enjoyable. This time round, we tasted a different selection of food. The night’s menu consisted of:

~Deluxe Chirashi Don: Definitely the highlight of our meal. This indulgent bowl came with a fresh offering of assorted fish cubes, uni, and ikura, atop a bed of rice that was seasoned really well!

~The Kushiyaki Moriawase (Chicken Wing, Asparagus with Bacon, Cherry Tomato with Bacon, Chicken Thigh , Shitake Mushroom): Each skewer was nicely grilled, and my personal favourites were the Cherry Tomato with Bacon which nicely pairs sweet tomato with the savoury meat, and the lightly salted and juicy Chicken Thigh.

~Buta Kakuni Don: The braised pork belly slices were tender and packed with flavour! This was also served with a soft boiled egg which added a creamy mouthfeel.

~Chawanmushi of the Day (Uni Chawanmushi and Unagi Chawanmushi): Both versions of chawanmushi were good, but we both preferred the unagi one!

In these 2 months of festivities and joyous occasions, why not indulge in some quality yet affordable Japanese cuisine at @daiyusansg, which has 4.7⭐️ on Google Reviews!

Here's what we enjoyed…
👉Deluxe Chirashi Don
👉Japanese Amberjack Cheek grilled with Teriyaki Sauce
👉Chawanmushi of the Day x 2
- Scallop soaked in Sake
- Monkfish Liver
👉Sashimi Mori Platter
- Chutoro x 2
- Otoro x 2 with Uni
- Akami x 2
- Salmon x 4
- Mekajiki x 2
- Hamachi x 2
- Hotate x 2 with Ikura

One look at the menu and you'll see that this cosy Japanese restaurant has something for everyone regardless of how deep your pockets are. Go for their reasonably priced dons, or if you're feeling boujee, dive into their fresh plump sashimi platters!

What's extra commendable about @daiyusansg is how they do take criticisms seriously and improve from there. An example would be their chirashi don - after receiving comments that their truffle rice was too overpowering, we were quite impressed that their dons came with a more balanced taste.

All in all, @daiyusansg is an unexpected surprise nestled amongst the industrial park of Tai Seng & though it may be slightly out of the way, the pocket-friendly menu does make it worthwhile to drop by!

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📍Daiyusan Sushi Bar 大鱼伞
Precise Tree
55 Kim Chuan Drive 02-03, S537098
🕙Closed on Mondays

The sashimi slices were fresh and decently thick, but it was the ingredients beneath that elevated this bowl! The rice had nice bites of crispy tiny shrimps and crunchy puffed rice with mild truffle undertones; something different from the regular flavoured rice you find at other places.

Each piece was really tasty, with some of the fish having been dry-aged, which gave it a richer flavour and more delicate texture! Do note that you might not be getting the same seven pieces you see here as they usually serve it ‘omakase’ style, so it’s dependent on the chef’s ‘mood’ that day.

The beef was tender, and glazed in a well-balanced, glossy sauce that was really flavourful! The fried garlic chips added a savoury crunch too!

Enjoyable assortment of yummy and fresh sashimi with juicy pops of ikura. That said, did find the pieces on the thinner side and the bowl not as value for money when compared to the other sashimi donburis. The rice had lovely bites of crispy tiny shrimps and crunchy puffed rice with mild truffle undertones but there was a mild bitter undertone that we couldn’t quite place.