[CLOSED] En Sakaba (Jem)

Grilled pork cheeks

The exterior was Grilled to a slight crisp while the interior had such a luxurious texture. The oil on the plate meant that the fats in this super fatty cut were really well rendered, thus it wasnt anywhere near as greasy as it looked. Almost Melt in your mouth, without much of the chew usually assosiated with pork cheeks, but rather closer to an extremely good cut of pork belly. Sweet sauce accompanied the pork well and the tasteless salad really did it's job perfectly(if it were sour, would have competed with the already slight sour taste of the marinade)

Back at this lovely place for the westie to enjoy Japanese food at affordable-midrange pricing.

Fyi they having Hokkaido Oyster fair now. Read below!

Cravings for Japanese food and lazy to travel further than JE, I decided to come back to this fail-proof location.

Had a list of goodies naming:
Salmon bellies sashimi $5.80, Kaki(oyster) fried $13.80, Tonkotsu Karamiso Ramen $13.80, Wagyu Sukiyaki $24.80

Alas those sashimi is a wonder, thick succulent cuts - top grade feel. Each mouthful is a joy to behold which made us regret not ordering that kaisen don ~$39 as the neighbour beside us has a huge bowl to himself.

Nevertheless, wagyu sukiyaki was great, though I would prefer a thicker cut for mouthfeel texture! Ramen was spicy. I meant the soup but warms the soul on a cold rainy day.

Lastly, tried the fried oyster for a change and was pleasantly surprised. 4 pieces filled with the gooey whole hokkaido oyster in each piece. Dipped with the mixed mayonnaise sauce and it levels up the texture and substance to the overall kaki fried. Its delectable and juicy, if not for my pocket restraint I would have order another serving!

Btw they do have the premium hotpot at $100nett for free flow wagyu/queen crab or you could go for $70nett for a given set which I believe the former offer will be a good deal. Have yet to try but its on my wishlist.

Beef is good.... sashimi is fresh too.....
We enjoy a relax dinner here....

Such a long name and the star of this dish is hidden right below the onsen tamago egg. Egg was great as usual, the foie gras is the highlight although if given at a thicker piece would be wonderful.
Albeit the beef was delectable, I felt its lacking some oomph & char-feel to each bite.
Rice is normal, overall kept me full and satisfying. 3.75/5

Always try whenever I'm craving for sushi wherever I go and has yet to disappoint

If you like crab guts, this is the dish.. A good place for s dishes and sake!