I'm not sure if it's because my expectations have become distorted or if the quality has eroded over the years.
We were glad to find a good meal in a restaurant in Orchard Road in Singapore, the most expensive city in the world.
Izakaya Nijumaru Japanese Restaurant at Cuppage Plaza with old fashioned decor- Review with pictures of interior and menu with prices
A food blog from a Singapore-based traveler
Japanese food wouldn’t be complete without a good beer or whisky and over at Izakaya Nijumaru, the beverage list is pretty well curated in their own rights, too.
I would have easily recommended them as the top kushiyaki joint locally. I'm not so sure these days.
This place is inexpensive (I can’t think of any other good Japanese dinner places in Singapore this price) considering the quality and I can understand why it remains popular even though it’s been around so a long time.
When my friend suggested heading to Cuppage Plaza for Japanese, I was the least excited. Although Cuppage Plaza is known for being a treasure trove of Japanese
Some very good tasting Hokkaido oysters were in season. So good.
Today's otoshi was cold grilled chicken with onions. Not one of the better otoshi they have.
Their freshly grilled shishamo was delicious.
Overall, it was a nice experience at Hanashizuku right from reservation to the actual dinner.
Overall, the food was decent and the ambience of the restaurant was enjoyable.
To be honest, I may have just walked past this restaurant several times without knowing there is a legitimate Japanese sushi bar inside. Now you know.
Eventhough Kappo Shunsui's kaiseki is not Kyoto-perfect, with several late Spring ingredients like sweet ayu and hamo (conger eel) missing an appearance, this private kaiseki diner is going down in our book as one of the most authentic we've seen in Singapore. Needless to say, it's highly recommended.
I've never had such a good one in Singapore honestly.
Food at Ramen Santouka is naturally, Japanese cuisine, with a focus on ramen noodles and donburi rice bowls.
