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Delicious sushi!
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Good:- Ordered the Pink dragon roll. It is actually salmon sushi maki. The cooked salmon is tasty and eaten as a whole with the sushi, it tastes heavenly!- Ordered Avocado soft shell roll. The crispy soft shell crab tastes wonderful with the cool avocado at the top.- The sashimi tastes really fresh and soft.- Ordered japanese egg with pork. The pork meat is soft. The egg gravy tastes flavourful yet not too salty.Not-so-good:- Not cheap.Overall:For the fresh and delicious sushi, i will definitely
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- Ordered the Pink dragon roll. It is actually salmon sushi maki. The cooked salmon is tasty and eaten as a whole with the sushi, it tastes heavenly!
- Ordered Avocado soft shell roll. The crispy soft shell crab tastes wonderful with the cool avocado at the top.
- The sashimi tastes really fresh and soft.
- Ordered japanese egg with pork. The pork meat is soft. The egg gravy tastes flavourful yet not too salty.

Not-so-good:
- Not cheap.

Overall:
For the fresh and delicious sushi, i will definitely return again in future! Will also recommend to friends.
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Christmas cum Birthday Celebration at Japanese Din
2013-12-01 6 views
Front view from ground floor of the entrance to the restaurant. No lift for wheelchair bounded people so only suitable for those who can walk up the stairs.As we walked into the restaurant, we felt this is one high class type of Japanese dining as it feel so authentic with very comfortable lighting that shine onto the wooden tables, chairs and wooden floor. The whole concept is great for having a relaxing meal over here but pricing will sure be on the high side. (This is what we called value for
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 Front view from ground floor of the entrance to the restaurant. No lift for wheelchair bounded people so only suitable for those who can walk up the stairs.
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 As we walked into the restaurant, we felt this is one high class type of Japanese dining as it feel so authentic with very comfortable lighting that shine onto the wooden tables, chairs and wooden floor. The whole concept is great for having a relaxing meal over here but pricing will sure be on the high side. (This is what we called value for the $$)

The staff who attended to us since we entered the restaurant is very friendly and attentive though they do not allow me to change to a more spacious table when requested but instead, they are able to counter offer us by saying they will not serve the dishes very fast to suit our table space. For that, I felt quite happy with their service as they knows how to reject customer request in a nice way.
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 Sashimi (5 Kinds) @ $42 (2 slices each) / $63 (3 slices each). Sashimi includes Tuna Belly (Otoro), Salmon, Sweet shrimp, yellow tail and scallop. The quality of the sashimi is great. Sashimi are cut at the same size and placed nicely on top of crashed ice. Most importantly, they taste very fresh.
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 These are one of the special sushi roll listed in the menu and I wanna try it since I never seen anything like these before. The ingredients consist of Spicy seasoned cod roe, sweet omelette (Egg), cucumber and salmon wrapped with Japanese preserved mustard leaf. There is some green taste but it was nice overall taste with sweet omelette and crunchy cucumber on it. Need to eat the whole of the sushi to enjoy the different ingredient being exploded inside your mouth.
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 Even though the salmon sashimi is quite thin, they actually added some sesame (plus sesame sauce) on it making the sashimi very nice smelling and taste nice. The half boiled egg are mixed with their special soya sauce which you can dip the salmon sashimi onto it before putting it into your mouth. The taste, sweet and refreshing taste where I had never really tasted before. I would highly recommend this dish if you eat over at this restaurant. (Do try out the Hamachi aka yellow tail version too @ $17.80)
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 To me, this is a nice dish with juicy beacon mixed together with a special Caesar sauce but not really good for those who are health conscious due to the salty and fatty meat of the beacon.
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 This is one nice but expensive dish. Popular foie gras (aka goose liver) are being marinated with teriyaki sauce before preparing and served it onto a crispy thin slice of bread. Need to eat it all in with one mouth full to enjoy the full delicious taste of this dish.
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 Shiokoji marinated meat platter includes Berkshire pork belly, tender chicken and salmon. I think the meat are a bit hard to bite on and would not really order this dish again as I think there are better ones in the menu to choose from.
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 Lightly grilled Golden eye snapper fillet slices with spicy seasoned cod roe served with green tea bonito soup. To me, it is more like a Japanese version of the Hakka Lei Cha as you need to pour the tea based soup over the rice before eating it as a whole. Taste is sweeter than normal Hakka Lei Cha but still not to my liking as I do not really like to eat Hakka Lei Cha too. Good for anyone who wish to eat healthy though.
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2012-12-25
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The Sashimi lunch groupon experience
2013-06-22 2 views
I'm sure anyone one out there reading this blog would to a certain extent, used or heard of Groupon. It's one of those things on the internet that makes the older generation doubtful about such too good to be true deals. At least that's how my parents react whenever I key in my credit card number on the Internet. I have to confess though, while it makes the dining at a posh place more affordable, there are instances where I have bad if not terrible time using them and reading online articles aga
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 I'm sure anyone one out there reading this blog would to a certain extent, used or heard of Groupon. It's one of those things on the internet that makes the older generation doubtful about such too good to be true deals. At least that's how my parents react whenever I key in my credit card number on the Internet. I have to confess though, while it makes the dining at a posh place more affordable, there are instances where I have bad if not terrible time using them and reading online articles against the use of such deals just emboldens my thoughts about using them.

But amidst those bad ones, there's always better if not unforgettable ones to mediate the use of deals and one of those good experience I'm talking about was found at Sun Japanese Dining, Chijmes. It all begin when one of us started asking around if anyone would be interested to try the $20 for $40 worth of sashimi deal at Sun Japanese Dining. Being the ever gluttonous me, knowing but not attending was just too hard to resist and a reservation for nine was in place.
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 Good quality sashimis are usually not associated with the word, affordable. They just don't go hand in hand or at least I think they don't just like the Scallop Sashimi. Expensive but delectable if not wonderfully plated on crushed ice.
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 While we plan what could we order that is within the range of 40 bucks, three smart alec (including me) decided with to get an array of raw fish for $42 (Five kinds if you insist on knowing). Wise choice I have to confess. Every piece I took just made me wish my wallet could spare for more. No, I am serious about it. It is really fresh and terrific, particularly the red cuts (Tuna). You just don't find good ones in Singapore these days. Maybe because of the price, perhaps?
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 Ever since I started food blogging, I found myself using the word, best excessively. True enough, best is subjective to the individual's taste. Some of you out there would even doubt if best is a good enough description associated with food since there's always something out there better. To me, if there's something that I tried and it taste nothing like before, in fact better, then it deserves the me lavishing my attention on it.

I tried many raw shrimps in Singapore and none of them could rival the ones prepared at Sun Japanese Dining. For me, my search for some of the best sashimi in Singapore might just end with the Ebi Sashimi with the Sun. They were great if not the best ones I had in my life.
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 Being the gluttonous people we always have been, we just can't resist helping ourselves with their menu even though it might just mean one month of mixed rice lunch at the local coffeeshop. Their California Rolls were nothing amazing compared to their sashimis, just a few rolls of rice with avocados, cucumbers and what else green.
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 Overall, if you're searching for top notch japanese foodfare, Sun Japanese Dining at Chijmes might be a place to consider. That is if you're willing to pay for the hefty bill behind it. I was just thankful that we used Groupons this time and service was definitely worth commending since our cups were almost always filled while the staffs took time to explain and take down our orders.
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2012-08-20 21 views
It is pleasant experience dining at this Japanese restaurant as the sashimi are super fresh and service is good. However, the food is relatively more expensive than most Japanese restaurant which I think is reasonable as you pay for what you get. If you are a sashimi lover, the sashimi platter (as shown in the 1st picture) is something which you can order. The sushi platters (as shown in the 3rd and 4th pictures) also taste good. Yumz!
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 It is pleasant experience dining at this Japanese restaurant as the sashimi are super fresh and service is good. However, the food is relatively more expensive than most Japanese restaurant which I think is reasonable as you pay for what you get.
If you are a sashimi lover, the sashimi platter (as shown in the 1st picture) is something which you can order. The sushi platters (as shown in the 3rd and 4th pictures) also taste good. Yumz!
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Japanese Dining Sun
2012-06-13 9 views
- The VibeThe decoration are very contemporary and chic. The ambiance is cozy and comfortable with the warm light setting. Seats are spaciously laid out too.- The FoodTheir food are pricier than other Japanese restaurants especially the Sashimi. The portion of the food is pretty small, however a great part may be attributed to the higher quality of ingredients and what goes into the presentation of the dishes.Four of us spend $241.30 including of GST & Services Charge. We order 3 Green Tea and t
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- The Vibe
The decoration are very contemporary and chic. The ambiance is cozy and comfortable with the warm light setting. Seats are spaciously laid out too.

- The Food
Their food are pricier than other Japanese restaurants especially the Sashimi. The portion of the food is pretty small, however a great part may be attributed to the higher quality of ingredients and what goes into the presentation of the dishes.

Four of us spend $241.30 including of GST & Services Charge. We order 3 Green Tea and the following:

1) Sun Sashimi Salad - $15.00
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 2) Kinoko Olive Oil Tsuke - $9.00
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 3) Wagyu Beef Sirloin - $48 (x2 sets)
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 4) Ribeye Steak - $33.00 (x2 sets)
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 I like my steak medium rare, with a warm, succulent, juicy pink center and I must say not many chef in Singapore understand what is medium rare. But the chef here does! The steak is very tender and has a flavorful black pepper sauce.

5) Dessert Trio - $10.00
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 6) Tofu Cheese Cake - $6.00
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 I heard the Tofu Cheesecake is highly recommended however I prefer the Kuro Goma Pudding ($6.00) which is the other house favourite. The irresistible home made Black Sesame Pudding is so soft that it melts in your mouth. Uncompromising both in food quality and their aesthetic value, these heavenly desserts surely deserve a second serving.

Sashimi is one of my favourite and will definitely be back to try the next time.

- The Service
Service was very prompt and professional. The service staff is friendly and attentive to the customer. Food is served at ideal intervals too.
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Expensive and not filling
2012-01-18 18 views
Located within the picturesque and upmarket CHIJMES, some stair climbing is required in order to get to the main entrance of Sun. There, a classy and sombre interior awaits. Hanging lights coupled with stylish wooden partitions and ambient lighting make for a cosy affair. Together with plush cushions thrown in at corner tables, it is really cosiness personified. Sun practises an open kitchen concept, which allows customers to observe what goes on in the kitchen. In most cases, this would have be
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Located within the picturesque and upmarket CHIJMES, some stair climbing is required in order to get to the main entrance of Sun. There, a classy and sombre interior awaits. Hanging lights coupled with stylish wooden partitions and ambient lighting make for a cosy affair. Together with plush cushions thrown in at corner tables, it is really cosiness personified. Sun practises an open kitchen concept, which allows customers to observe what goes on in the kitchen. In most cases, this would have been a disaster in the absence of a good ventilation system. But not at Sun. The ventilation system was excellent, allowing us to walk away at the end of the meal not reeking of oil fumes.

As you know, the Japanese are famed for their home made beancurd and rightly so. The Oboro Tofu was served on a bed of ice and was cold to the touch. Delightfully smooth yet firm, it slithered down my throat with great ease. No complaints about the texture. However, taste wise, it was nothing out of the ordinary, tasting merely like Tao Huay without the sugar syrup.

In all honesty, I've never seen Foie Gras in a Japanese menu. But that's probably because I don't go to many Japanese food places to begin with. The Foie Gras Lettuce - Teriyaki Foie Gras Canapé was quite well executed in the sense that the bread was extremely well toasted, the lettuce fresh and crisp and most importantly of all, the Foie Gras well seared. The resulting effect through the combination of the 3 items was a myriad of flavours that was accompanied by a crunching sound in every mouthful. Just one small fault though. The Foie Gras was a little too firm for my liking. I prefer ones that are quivery.

The Tontoro Yaki - Grilled Sliced Pork Cheek with Black Pepper was not too thickly sliced and nicely done with a homogeneous sprinkling of black pepper which sought to enhance the overall taste. The pork cheek was tender and held a little bite.

I've honestly had better California Rolls, but Sun's offering was still a cut above the rest. Think Sakae, Genki, Sushi Tei, Kushin Bo blah blah blah. The rice was firm yet not too coagulated and everything comes across as light on the palate and easily digestible.

I've never been a fan of Avocado but I simply couldn't resist the Avocado Soft Shell Roll. As with the California Roll, the rice was well done and the roll had a slightly smoky taste due to the soft shell crab (I'm guessing). Presentation wise was also aesthetically pleasing. You definitely want to try this if you do visit.

For all its aesthetics on display, the Sazae (From Yamaguchi) - Imported Fresh Top Shell didn't amount to much in terms of taste. Sure, it was something unique - you get a whole shell sitting atop a mound of flaming wax. Gimmicks aside, the top shell was fresh, but didn't exactly wow in taste. The tiny mushrooms that came with it actually tasted better, but that's just me.

The Yasai Tofu Steak - Tofu Steak with Vegetable was nothing fanciful and a waste of money. The tofu was rather bland and had this slight oil aftertaste which really marred the whole dish. The skin wasn't as chewy or crispy as I would have liked it to be.

US Kobe Style Beef Sirloin (Gold Grade) - Undoubtedly the star of the evening. The beef was so succulent and tender that I chewed on it ever so delicately. Every bite brings forth a burst of the wonderful juices that lie within the meat. Simply great! The accompanying side of bean sprouts were cooked in beef fat which gave it an irresistible flavour, at least for beef lovers. Pity about the small size of the beef slab though.

Sankai Tempura Mori - Assorted Tempura - Overall speaking, the tempura's batter was rather light which made eating all the more pleasurable. Nothing really stood out in this dish. Rather, all of them were slightly above average.

The Goma Pudding - Black Sesame Pudding tasted like Tao Huay texture wise, but with a black sesame taste. Not too bad, coming across as light and quivery. But too much of it can make you sick, especially when there seems to be traces of milk in it.

The dessert trio came with 3 desserts - Mango pudding, Green Tea Ice Cream and the Goma Pudding.

Right on the onset, the Mango Pudding had hints of peach in it, which made identifying it rather difficult. It was only after much deliberation that we all came to a consensus. It was jelly like and was really average. The only good thing about it was that it wasn't too sweet.

The Green Tea Ice Cream was slightly different from the normal ones you get outside. First of all, it wasn't sweet at all and had this biting aftertaste, just like normal green tea. Second, red bean paste is given to sweeten up the ice cream. A rather interesting combination if you ask me. The red bean paste and the ice cream complemented each other very well. Not much can be said about the texture of the ice cream though.

A staple dessert in any self respecting Japanese restaurant, Sun's rendition of the Tofu Cheesecake was nothing out of the blue, but somewhere along the lines of good. I couldn't make out any tofu taste and the texture seemed to lean more towards pudding than cake. Not that its bad though. On the contrary, it was quite good - fluffy and light. Look out for the minuscule portion though.

At long last, the bill. Standing at an exorbitant $400 for 5 pax (after discount), it was a physically filling but none the satisfying dinner. Why so Because portions were small and we had to resort to gorging on rice to fill our tummies. I recognize the quality of the food but for the price, I expect to have a hearty meal, not some dainty meal with pretty presentations to boot. In all honesty, 3 of us could have finished all the dishes without even breaking a sweat, not to mention 5. So unless you are feeling rich or are rich, you might want to think twice before eating here.
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Nice Bento Sets - Japanese Food
2010-10-30 19 views
Another good and affordable Japanese Restaurant.. The place is situated in Chijmes in town. Easy to go and when you step in the restaurant, you feel "expensive". The service of staff is so-so but they are fast to clear away unnecessary plates on your table. The table is either too small or the serving trays are too big. They serve the meal in a big black tray for presentation purpose. The sashimi are fresh and there are no awful aftertaste of them. There's this mix platter with avocado and mango
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Another good and affordable Japanese Restaurant.. The place is situated in Chijmes in town. Easy to go and when you step in the restaurant, you feel "expensive". The service of staff is so-so but they are fast to clear away unnecessary plates on your table. The table is either too small or the serving trays are too big. They serve the meal in a big black tray for presentation purpose.

The sashimi are fresh and there are no awful aftertaste of them. There's this mix platter with avocado and mango sushi on it. The combination of them is heavenly! We ordered a plate of mixed sashimi sushi too.. they are indeed raw! Looking at the raw-ness, I really have to battled with myself to try it! To our surprise, it taste great! Not that raw at all!!

The bento set is a great match! I personally like the grilled cod fish in terriyaki sauce.. The salad is fresh too! Tempura and fried chicken is fried on the spot! Yummy to the max!!

The place is good for corporate lunch, private dinner with love ones and dinner with a small group of friends.
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