This inconspicuous Japanese restaurant tucked away in the less frequented King Albert Park mall proved to be a hidden gem!

If you were to just get one thing from here, the 𝐘𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐮 𝐃𝐨𝐧 ($𝟏𝟒) is a must-try. The thin slices of Angus beef were perfectly tender and juicy as they absorbed the delicious yakiniku sauce 🤤. The meat was accompanied by caramelised onions that brought a touch of sweetness, suitably finished off with a gooey onsen egg 😩. I also really love the rice they used, it was plump and soft, good quality Japanese rice. Every grain was substantially coated in the sauce, ensuring that you won’t end up with plain ol’ white rice at the end of your meal.

The 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐮 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐧 ($𝟏𝟓) came with a generous portion of plump slices of meat. I loved that the katsu wasn’t greasy, it had a light feel and was not dry in the slightest! With the addition of butter in their curry, it weighed heavily on the sweet and creamy side, absent of any spicy kick. The egg was a nice touch, but I think that the curry still lacked a depth in flavour 😔. However, the quality of the meat does help save the dish from the bog-standard.

Fried with less oil, the batter of their tempura is light and still super crispy, removing itself from the oily and greasy feeling you’d usually associate with tempura. The 𝐄𝐛𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐧 ($𝟏𝟒) did just that, with the delicious vegetable and ebi prawn encased in the light crispy batter.

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