Easy Peasy Japanesey

Nestled behind The Working Capitol (access via the entrance facing the park), Man Man Japanese Unagi Restaurant specialises in charcoal grilled unagi. The new concept brought in by Teppei Group of Restaurants sees live unagi prepared a la order, so this is as fresh as it gets. Come with a group of friends and start your meal with the Umaki ($15.80) — egg omelette rolled with Japanese eel. The Una Don ($18.60) is a great introduction to unagi, but what we suggest you order is the Hitsumabushi ($26.80). Instead of the usual slab of unagi, it comes with unagi slices over a bed of rice, served with pickles, garnishes, a jar of bonito stock and an empty bowl. You can have the charcoal grilled unagi on its own first, but we recommend scooping out some of the rice and unagi into the empty bowl and adding in the soup stock to enhance the taste of the unagi! Oishii!
Pro tip: If you're not squeamish about blood, opt to sit in front of the glass kitchen, where you get to see Chef Nakagawa slicing and skewering the live, wriggling eels with ease.
Avg Price: $30 per person
Photo by Burppler John Kuan

Best grilled unagi I have had for under $20. It was such a huge piece. Well valued for money.

Set up by two locals, this ramen stall located beside 4 Fingers at Orchard Gateway serves a variety of ramen at pocket-friendly prices. Come with your family in tow for a post-shopping meal and choose from six different ramen flavours, like the soup-based Spicy Tonkotsu ($14.90) and the dry Black Truffle Ramen ($14.90). Opt for the latter — ramen tossed in a generous amount of truffle oil, served with two slices of grilled charsiu. You must add on the Ajitama ($2), flavoured egg to complete the ramen experience.