Finally had my craving satisfied!! Went on a Friday night and the queue was so long that we decided to queue for sushiro but ended up waiting almost an hour which was even longer :-( decided to go for late lunch on Sat and waited for about 15 mins. Loooove the shiok maki $18.80+ for the eel one. It’s sinful but really so so good. Decided to be adventurous and try the pidan maki $16.80+ but didn’t really like it. Another must order which I forgot to take pic is the salmon fish head soup (sake atama soup $10+). The portion is so big and the warm soup just makes the meal more hearty. Spent about $27 per pax as we ordered agedashi tofu $5+ as well which could have been skipped given that there was tofu and vege in the soup. A must visit, no service charge!
Personally I preferred the Gen 2, but some of my friends thought that this is more authentic Japanese sushi “style” idk man
Both are fire
I believe this is familiar to everyone but interestingly, I actually never had this before.
This is the all famous Shiok Maki ($18.80) from Koh Grill & Sushi Bar, and my oh my I see why it's so famous. I got the gen 1 series which comes with unagi, and it's so generously drenched with some mayonnaise sauce and loads of tobiko. The fresh unagi and salmon pieces within, accompanied by the rich yet tangy sauce and umami from the tobiko, finally with the smoky flavours from the torch, this maki really lived up to it's name. Absolutely lovely. I had the whole maki to myself and it wasn't a problem!
The Yaki Udon ($12) was also good, with sweet savoury flavours and some smokiness from the stir fry. Love the chewy texture from the udon noodles!
Definitely back for more of the shiok maki!
There really isn’t any need to introduce Koh Grill & Sushi Bar at this stage — we might as well be one of the last few batches of people whom have yet to give this fairly well-known “hidden gem” of the past a try before our most recent visit there. It wasn’t that long ago that Koh Grill & Sushi Bar is that go-to spot within Orchard for Japanese sushi rolls — there was, and still is usually a queue around Food Republic at Wisma Atria where hungry patrons patiently queue up for their turn to dine-in; this situation has still pretty much remained the same even after a particular section has been split off from Food Republic to add-on to the dine-in capacity of Koh Grill & Sushi Bar on top of the seating space within the mini restaurant itself. Despite probably best known for their sushi rolls, Koh Grill & Sushi Bar actually serves up quite a wide variety of Japanese fare to the extent that it good probably rival that of some pro-claimed “Izakaya”spots around — think food items that are spread across categories such as Sashimi & Chirashi, Sushi, Handroll, Sushi Roll, Grilled & Deep Fried, Hotplate & Soup, Noodle & Rice, Grilled Skewer and Side Dish. While the menu does seem a little fixed these days, Koh Grill & Sushi Bar does innovate from time to time — the introduction of the Shiok!!! Maki Gen 2 being testament to the statement that the folks of Koh Grill & Sushi Bar aren’t resting on their laurels. The list of beverages available at Koh Grill & Sushi Bar includes both hot / iced green tea, canned drinks and a small variety of Japanese alcohol — this includes Umeshu, Sake and Junmai as well.
There has been quite a bit of talk from those whom have visited Koh Grill & Sushi Bar previously that standards have been a little inconsistent these days, and that some opinions of the Shiok!!! Maki Gen 2 being not quite the same as the Shiok!!! Maki Gen 1. Since this was our very first visit to Koh Grill & Sushi Bar, we found ourselves going for the Shiok!!! Maki Gen 1 — the Shiok!!! Maki Gen 1 is being described on the menu to come with Eel, Avocado and Seared Salmon. Whilst being something that seems to be a little bit more common these days, having tried finally the Shiok!!! Maki Gen 1, we understood how the Shiok!!! Maki Gen 1 catapulted Koh Grill & Sushi Bar into fame within the F&B scene in Singapore. Often mentioned during the mid-2010s as an item that one must-try, the Shiok!!! Maki Gen 1 was everything a foodie could dream of during that era — that overflow of that housemade sauce that seems to have used some sort of mayonnaise as a base, what made it especially “shiok” was how that sauce and salmon beneath was torched using the flame-torch for that smoky note; something that is also synonymous with Aburi and Mentaiko that makes them a crowd favourite in this day and age. The sushi rice came tightly packed; no chances of the sushi rice and the condiments within falling apart here — the sushi rice being aptly sweetened, while one could taste that savouriness of the Unagi and accompanying sauce within. All these elements within the sushi rice are bound together with the avocado, which creates a creamy texture to bring all of these elements with the rice. No doubt some would think the combination to be somewhat common these days and nothing much to shout about, though we could imagine how this can be seen as revolutionary back then in its days — that “Aburi” factor with its smokiness and creaminess being a huge influencing factor for its popularity during that time.
We have also given a couple of other dishes a go since we were already at Koh Grill and Sushi Bar — these dishes include items like the Tofu Hotplate, Sake Sashimi and the Nasu Miso Yaki amongst others. Truth to be told, most of their dishes are fairly pedestrian — this would be especially so for the Chawanmushi, though we definitely have had worse from stalls serving up Japanese cuisine at food courts in the neighbourhoods. There were also items which we personally felt either missed the mark such as the Nasu Miso Yaki where there was just simply too much liquid coming out of the eggplant and thus making the entire dish taste rather flat and overly salty, as well as some dishes that saw unnecessary addition of elements such as that of the Tofu Hotplate where the citrusy element caused the entire dish to be too tangy instead of being refreshing, while the sauce was also absorbed into the fried batter of the tofu causing the batter to be a little too soggy for our liking. In fact, the only other dish that we liked would be the Sake Sashimi — thick cuts of salmon that we found to be be pretty worth the money. Perhaps Koh Grill & Sushi Bar is the sort of place where they are good for some dishes and not so strong at others — possibly the reason why the Shiok!!! Maki Gen 1 is the synonymous with the brand name itself. We are quite sure if we would be rushing to return to Koh Grill & Sushi Bar to experience the other dishes that they have to offer; that being said, we would definitely be saying “Shiok!!! Maki Gen 1” and “Sake Sashimi” if a friend decides to bring us there again.
Loved the cold tofu! It’s silky and the sauce was great. They also gave a generous serving of roe!
Garlic fried rice was fragrant as always!
Back here for the third time and ordered their Garlic Fried Rice ($5), Shiok Maki 1st Gen & 2nd Gen ($16.80 per plate), Tempura ($12) and Beef Yakiniku ($12)!😍 My friends and I really liked Shiok Maki as usual and ordered seconds🤣 The garlic fried rice wasnt as good but the rest were 💯
Overall ratings 8/10! A little pricey with long queues but food was good and would definitely head back again😇
Went to Koh Grill & Sushi Bar again after half a year and I must say... the Shiok Maki ($16.80) is still Shiok😍 This time, I also ordered the Sukiya Beef Hotpot ($16) to try and it was not bad! I expected the soup broth to taste stronger but its quite light🤣 All items were before GST & Service Charge!
Overall ratings 8/10!! Would definitely come back again for the shiok maki🤪
Grilled unagi wrapped in jap rice, and top with aburi, finished it with overflowing mentai mayo sauce and crowned with tobiko.
💰$16.8++.
📍Koh Grill And Sushi Bar.
435 orchard road
Wisma atria
Finally tried this raving shiok maki, and was really delicious, especially their special sauce and the fresh salmon on top of the maki. However, I didn’t find it really worth the queue and the price. That might be because I am a mentaiko fan. Might return if there was no queue to try the Gen 2 maki.
Ordered Shiok maki gen 2 (with fried prawns inside the roll), yaki-udon and 1 enoki wrapped in bacon skewer
Their skewer is freshly grilled and it comes with a slight char that adds a layer to the taste. However, the price of the skewer may be slightly too steep.
I have eaten the yakiudon before and I felt like the taste of the yakiudon was better when i first tried it 1-2 years ago.
The shiok maki is delicious and basic - will definitely suit those who love mentaiko/saucy sushi.
Given the queue and the lack of ambience, i will probably not come back again...
Koh Grill & Sushi Bar needs no introduction - who isn’t familiar with their irresistibly SHIOK Maki…😉
👉Pitan Maki - SGD16.80
combination of sashimi & avocado, served with homemade century egg sauce
👉SHIOK!!! Maki (2nd Gen) - SGD16.80
crispy prawn wrapped with lightly roasted salmon
👉Pitan Tofu - SGD4.50
chilled tofu served with homemade century egg sauce
👉Sake Kawa - SGD4
deep fried salmon skin
If you haven’t try their Pitan Maki/Tofu, 你应该好好反省。
❗️WhatsApp 9180 3805 to make a reservation now
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📍Koh Grill & Sushi Bar
Wisma Atria
435 Orchard Rd 04-21, S238877
🚇#widOrchard
Went to Koh Grill & Sushi bar a few months back and enjoyed a filling lunch🤪 Got the Shiok Maki (of course🤣) ($16.80), Bento D ($15.90), Bento G ($14.90) and a Y17 Enoki Pork Belly Skewer ($4)!
Really enjoyed the bento set, but the shiok maki was a bit gelat towards the end (the sauce is v thick)😅 Overall would rate it an 8.5/10 and would definitely come back again for their lunch bento sets!!😇👍🏻
tried both the unagi & prawn tempura shiok maki ($16.80 ea.) since it’s their signature but found it quite underwhelming.
couldn’t taste much of anything because there was just soooo much kewpie mayo. very jelat also.
we also noticed them leaving plates of it without the sauce in the open. sauce will only be added upon order and hence it’s served very quickly.
this is a tragic photo but rlly good stuff!!! a little too much/rich for one person so it's good we shared! the queue just proves how good it is
So Koh Grill & Sushi Bar's shiok maki is not new to most people as it went viral a few years back. Despite being around for a number of years, the hype for their shiok maki seems to continue as there is always a long queue for dining in.
Shiok Maki ($16.80)
I enjoyed the different layers of the maki, from the seared salmon to the smoky soft grilled eel within the rice, and eventually the sauce that was generously drenched on the maki. The sauce was cheesy and buttery. The generous portion of tobiko topped on it gave it an additional crunch and salty "ocean" taste lol.
Shiok Maki Gen 2 ($16.80)
The main difference in the Gen 2 maki is probably the crispy crunchy tempura prawn that replaced the grilled eel. With the crispy tempura prawn, there is an additional crunch within the maki beyond the otherwise soft mushy texture. The sauce was also slightly different as there was an additional mango flavour to it. It might sound weird but I actually prefer this sauce as it felt less heavy (or for Singaporeans out there - less jelat).
I can't decide which I like best and I will probably continue to order both everytime I visit this restaurant!
Rating: 8 / 10
The signature dish.
Will never disappoint.
Must have!
Fish roe overflowing.
