If you like yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) and beef, then file this aside for special nights out. Elegantly outfitted, this Boat Quay restaurant is perfect for dates as well as business meetings. Prices are definitely on the high side, so read on for our advice to stretch your dollar. Burppler Muriel A highly recommends the Kiriotoshi (value assorted meats, $29), which features an assortment of beef cuts including rib-eye and tenderloin. The meats come doused in a sweet sauce that added flavour without overpowering. Another dish worth ordering is either the Tan Sagari (lower tongue portion, $26) or the Tsurami (beef cheeks, $28), which sees slightly chewy strips with a nice bite — just be sure not to overcook it! Apart from the quality beef, the service here is commendable. The waitstaff are all smiley, polite and efficient, which is another reason we would return. Towards the end of the meal, the delicate cold broth of the Inaniwa Noodle with Ice ($6 for half, $10 for full portion) makes a lovely palate cleanser, so you can fully enjoy dessert. Both the Red Bean Ice Cream ($6) and Roasted Green Tea Ice Cream ($5) are great.
Pro tip: If you're thoroughly confused or spoilt for choice, the Omakase (from $98) is a good option.
Avg price: $80
Photo by Burppler Muriel A
This lean cut boasts moderate marbling, perfect if you're not very fond of fatty meat. Personally, I would recommend ordering another Kiriotoshi platter instead of this.
As the name suggests, you get an assortment of cuts in this platter. We tried to find out exactly what the cuts were, but the staff could only tell us that one was rib-eye and another one was tenderloin. Regardless, we enjoyed the variation of quality cuts.
It came doused with a sweet sauce, that thankfully wasn't overpowering.
