{"id":7969,"date":"2020-12-24T10:00:37","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T02:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nsman.safra.sg\/?p=7969"},"modified":"2020-12-22T13:04:53","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T05:04:53","slug":"get-into-the-festive-mood-with-japanese-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nsman.safra.sg\/get-into-the-festive-mood-with-japanese-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Into The Festive Mood With Japanese Food"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yes, we may be all sad-face because we can\u2019t travel to Japan, but hey, instead of being hangry, why not get happy with the Japanese-food options here on homeground instead? Say itadakimasu<\/em> to these seasonal-special dishes and drinks at some of Singapore\u2019s familiar and favoured food haunts.<\/p>\n

\"Sushi
Photo: Sushi Tei<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sushi Tei
\nsushitei.com<\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n

One of SG\u2019s most beloved homegrown sushi restaurant chains is doing something extra special for the year-end \u2013 it has created its first-ever series of cocktails, crafted with whisky and gin from the House of Suntory. There are four offerings: the Chita Highball (made with Chita single grain whisky), the Hokkaido Hai (it\u2019s a hot cocktail rustled up from green tea and whisky), and the Roku Classic Gin & Tonic and Yuzu Splash (both concocted from Roku gin and are citrusy-sweet). A glass goes for $11.80 \u2013 two for $19.80 \u2013 and is only available at four outlets: Orchard Paragon, VivoCity, Holland Village and Serangoon Gardens.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>But what is<\/em> available (but no less special) at all its outlets is Sushi Tei\u2019s\u00a0 \u201cFestive Wonderland 2020\u201d menu that features 19 seasonal items. Top picks: a moreish Candied Sweet Potato ($4.80); Lake Saroma Wagyu Steak ($33.80) with seared A5-grade beef that boasts a high marbling score and great mouthfeel; and spicy seafood-starring Kaisen San Shirui Roll ($9.80) and Festive Seafood Roll ($11.80). The \u201cFestive Wonderland 2020\u201d menu is available till 16 February 2021, while cocktails are available permanently.<\/p>\n

Sushi Tei is at multiple outlets.
\nVisit sushitei.com<\/a>; www.facebook.com\/sushiteisg<\/a>; www.instagram.com\/sushiteisg<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Flaming
Photo: Flaming Don<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Flaming Don
\nflamingdon.com.sg<\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n

Charcoal grilled yakiniku + yummy donburi bowls = Flaming Don. If you don\u2019t know how this equation works, simply plop yourself down at the resto and order its new set meal ($28.80; available only from 14-27 December 2020) comprising a Teriyaki Oyster Blade Steak with Foie Gras atop Shoyu Butter Rice, and a melody of sides: Bacon Potato Salad, Asari Miso Soup, and Hot Red Bean Mochi. So lux yet so affordable. Or, if you are having a less-carb day, then try any of its 8 new salad bowls that pairs a meat with julienne carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber chunks, edamame and sweet corn. Our faves of the lot: its Signature Flaming Beef Salad that\u2019s served with diced-cut Australian Oyster Blade ($15.90) and Spicy Mayo Salmon Poke Salad ($15.90) that\u2019s drenched in a special Sriracha mayonnaise sauce, tobiko (flying fish roe) and furikake (Japanese mixed seasoning).<\/p>\n

Flaming Don is at various outlets.
\nVisit flamingdon.com.sg<\/a>; www.facebook.com\/flamingdonSG<\/a>. Online delivery via Capita3Eats<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Tajimaya\"
Photo: Tajimaya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tajimaya
\ntajimaya.com.sg<\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n

Love cooking for loved ones but detest the cleaning up? Then head to this Japanese charcoal grill restaurant where you get to bond with family and friends while having your meats done your way. And while you are at it, why not treat them to Tajimaya\u2019s Christmas specials that are only available on X\u2019mas eve and X\u2019mas day? Pick from 3 different sets: Kurobuta Pork ($108 per pair), Beef ($198 per pair), and Surf & Turf ($138 per pair). Each set comes with a starter, salad, two appetisers, dessert and a selection of meat and seafood cuts that includes A4 Miyazaki Striploin, U.S. Kurobuta Pork Belly and U.S. Lobster.<\/p>\n

Tajimaya is at 1 HarbourFront Walk, VivoCity, #01-102\/103, 098585.
\nVisit tajimaya.com.sg<\/a>; www.facebook.com\/Tajimaya.sg<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"Hot
Photo: Hot Stones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hot Stones
\nhotstones.com.sg<\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n

You might know of Hot Stones as being all about \u2019em sizzling steaks and seafood. Well, it has now pivoted to become a Japanese Yakiniku Steakhouse, but don\u2019t worry \u2013 it is still offering the same premium-grade seafood and meats. Try its Christmas menu offering: a 3-course meal ($59.90 per person; available until 31 December 2020) that comes with a Roasted Butternut Squash or a Homemade Mushroom soup, mesclun salad, garlic rice or French fries, and a choice of mains. A4 Kagoshima Wagyu Karubi Rib Finger is the obvious choice for a Japanese meat-treat, or if you rather other alternatives, then you can choose the Top Dingley Dell Pork French Trimmed or Best Seafood Platter to cook over a serpentine volcanic stone slab.<\/p>\n

Hot Stones is at 3D River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, #01-06, 179023.
\nVisit hotstones.com.sg<\/a>; www.facebook.com\/hotstones.sg<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"SUN
Photo: SUN with MOON Japanese Dining & Cafe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SUN with MOON Japanese Dining & Cafe
\nwww.sunwithmoon.com.sg<\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n

Ever the class standard in Japanese dining, SUN with MOON has launched this year\u2019s Winter menu to celebrate the year-end season. While we may not experience the joy of snow as one might do in Japan, we do get the luxury of indulging in this resto\u2019s Winter specials (available till until early February 2021). Must-tries: fatty mature yellowtail sashimi in Torotaku Goma Buri Roll Sushi ($19.80) or as deep-fried breaded cutlets topped with a cucumber, eggplant and purple shiso pickles tartar sauce in the Buri Katsu Shibazuke Tartar Sauce dish ($15.80). If you prefer something to warm you up, then opt for the Fuyu No Niku Tofu Nabe ($15.80), a Winter hotpot of sliced beef, tofu and vegetables soaked in a sweet sukiyaki stock. End off on a sweet note with the Shiratama Azuki Strawberry Parfait ($10.80) that\u2019s composed of layers of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, sponge cake, and cornflakes, with shiratama dango and red bean paste toppings.<\/p>\n

\u00a0SUN with MOON Japanese Dining & Cafe is at <\/em>501 Orchard Road,\u00a0 Wheelock Place, #03-15, 238880.
\nVisit www.sunwithmoon.com.sg<\/a>; www.facebook.com\/sunwithmoondining<\/a>; www.instagram.com\/sunwithmoonsg<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Kuriya
Photo: Kuriya Japanese Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kuriya Japanese Market
\nwww.kuriyajapanesemarket.com.sg<\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n

Want to feel like you are really fresh food market shopping while eating delish nosh in Japan? Then head to Kuriya Japanese Market\u2019s \u201cTaste of Japan\u201d fair, exclusively held at Great World\u2019s &JOY Dining Hall till 28 February 2021. The first things you must check out (because they are only available till 31 January 2021): the array of shellfish including a meaty Tsubugai (whelk) and tender Mirugai Karatsuki (geoduck), and flown-direct-from-Japan Hon Maguro (bluefin tuna) sashimi ($8.90 for 5 pieces) and sushi ($9.90 for a box). What else to look out for: the Whole Tai Fish Set ($9.80 for 100g) that features one of Japan\u2019s popular fishes and comes with either a complimentary grilled Tai fish head or Tai fish miso soup. Plus, sak\u00e9<\/em> lovers can continue the festivities at home by buying a bottle at 50-percent off with every $70 spent at Kuriya Japanese Market.<\/p>\n

Kuriya Japanese Market is at 1 Kim Seng Promenade, Great World, #B1-132 (within &JOY Dining Hall) 237994.
\nVisit www.kuriyajapanesemarket.com.sg<\/a> and njoydininghall.com.sg<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Feature image: Sushi Tei<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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