Japanese

Aka Ramen ($18) features chicken meatballs, pickled radish and ramen egg in a nutty chicken broth that is quite unlike the typical tonkotsu ramen broth. A dash of lemon juice helps to cut through the rich broth and keeps it from becoming too jelak. Not bad!

𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘄𝗮 𝗢𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘇𝘂 ($𝟭𝟰) is very special as well. I have tried fried chicken skin before but this is my first time trying poached chicken skin with grated daikon and citrus soy sauce. The citrusy sauce brings balance to the dish and the springy texture of the chicken skin is pretty enjoyable.

𝗚𝘆𝗼𝘇𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 ($𝟭𝟰) is their signature deep fried croquette with gyoza stuffing. This is crispy on the outside and soft and tasty on the inside - goes really well with the tangy sauce and refreshing salad.

ordered the 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘁 ($𝟮𝟯/ 𝟲 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀) as well as a variety of ala carte items to share, and the food was good! The oden is very comforting, not too salty and each ingredient is well simmered in the delicious broth.

We ordered a plate of 𝗚𝘆𝗼𝘇𝗮 ($𝟲.𝟴𝟬) and the combination of tasty meat filling wrapped in thin dumpling skin did not disappoint.

𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗶-𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻 ($𝟭𝟱.𝟰𝟬) features al dente ramen, tender pork chashu and lots of spring onions in rich pork bone broth that is drizzled in burnt garlic oil. This is packed with flavour and absolutely delicious.

The Spicy Tan Tan Tonkotsu Udon ($12.90) features a rich and savory Tonkotsu broth with spicy sesame paste, minced meat, egg, kelp and udon noodles, drizzled in garlic oil. This is packed with so much flavour and absolutely delicious. Slurped all of this right down to the final drop!

The Sukiyaki Set ($18.80) from Tachibana at 100AM (#03-13) comes with thinly sliced beef, a variety of vegetables, tofu, shiitake mushroom and egg in a sweet soy based broth. This is sweet, savoury and full of flavour. The ingredients are pretty generous, though I wish there was more rice. Comfort food!

The Unagi Kaisen Jyu ($19.80) comes with a generous portion of chirashi and a piece of grilled eel. The eel is sweet, savoury and tender. The chirashi is fresh and I love that I can enjoy two types of rice bowl at one go. I also topped up $3 to add a Chawanmushi but I wouldn’t recommend that as there are very little ingredients and it is nothing much to rave about. Nonetheless, still a satisfying meal!

It’s been awhile since I lunch at Teppei and this is still one of the most value-for-money chirashi / kaisen don I have had in Singapore. There is a wide range of rice bowls to choose from and the Scallop Kaisendon ($17++) is so good! The scallops are plump and sweet, and the assorted sashimi is tossed in a delicious sauce and very fresh. The portion is really generous and there is seriously so much sashimi per bowl. Each set also comes with tea and miso soup, and there is a free flow stewed radish side that is really good too - think I had 5 plates of this🙈 Definitely still my favourite chirashi place in town!

The Beef Tongue Gyukatsu Zen ($37) is thickly sliced and though it does not melt in one’s mouth like the A5 Miyazaki Sirloin, I actually prefer this because it is less greasy and the meat has a nice springiness. It is served with a homemade chilli pepper miso sauce that adds a kick to the meat.

Each set comes with an onsen egg, a variety of dipping sauces, a citrusy salad, rice and a rich bowl of miso soup. There is also an accompanying mini stove for you to sear the meat further if you prefer your meat to be a little more cooked.

The A5 Miyazaki Sirloin Gyukatsu Zen ($55) features a deep fried breaded Wagyu steak that is medium rare on the inside and crispy on the outside. The marbled beef literally melts in your mouth and the texture and taste is almost like beef fat.

Each set comes with an onsen egg, a variety of dipping sauces, a citrusy salad, rice and a rich bowl of miso soup. There is also an accompanying mini stove for you to sear the meat further if you prefer your meat to be a little more cooked.