Adding to the Japanese restaurants-dominated area, Keisuke’s latest concept at Onze marries two classic dishes — beef sukiyaki and gyu don.

Tucked at the corner of the estate, hidden behind Tanjong Pagar Plaza and a short walking distance from the MRT, Beef Sukiyaki Don Keisuke is a compact 14-seater restaurant with an even more concised menu. With just two items, the Beef Sukiyaki Don ($13.90) was more than decent but their Kiwami Wagyu Sukiyaki Don ($29.90) simply stole the show with the premium cut’s luxe mouthfeel.

Prepared a la minute with leeks and a small bit of chilli padi, the proteins were cooked to the ideal shade of pink yet having tried both, the US Prime beef was certainly leaner and tougher in texture. Thus, I would highly recommend the Wagyu Don held in the dazzling golden bowl despite the damage to the wallet. Well-worth the splurge, the tender and juicy slices had just the right amount of fattiness. The special sukiyaki sauce too was nicely balanced - not overly sweet or salty.

Stacked on steamed koshihikari rice, shimeji mushrooms, shirataki noodles, crunchy cabbage and a silky braised tofu, the succulent heap was a beef lover’s dream come true. The substantial donburi also came with side servings of handmade mochi-like sesame tofu coated in dashi ankake sauce, a savoury onsen egg for dipping, traditional miso soup and assorted pickles on the counter to cut the richness.