A trip to Emporium Shokuhin isn’t quite like your ordinary supermarket experience – especially when you get to shop for in-house dry-aged beef or savour it right at Gyuu+ Yakiniku Grill, located beside the meat deli section. And thanks to their direct sourcing capabilities, cost savings are passed on to customers like you and me, so that we may enjoy a premium selection of beef at more affordable prices! While USDA Prime and Australian beef are available here, the real star of the restaurant is none other than the award-winning Japanese A5 Miyazaki beef, known for its cherry-red hue and buttery-fleshed texture. For marbled indulgence, grill thick slices of A5 Mizayaki Jo Karubi (short rib, $56 per 100g) and bump it up another flavour level by getting the 21 or 28-days aged version. The A5 Mizayaki Shin Shin ($32 per 100g) sports lesser marbling but has the best meat-to-fat ratio overall. Our favourite though, was the A5 Miyazaki Zabuton ($38 per 100g). Zabuton means ‘cushion’ in Japanese and is another tender cut from the short rib that melts-in-your-mouth with no additional sauces or condiments necessary. Tip: Try a one-bite option, where your choice wagyu is grilled, dipped in egg then cloaked over rice.

Beyond Beef

You can also order the freshest catch from Emporium Shokuhin’s live seafood market to your grill! For example, the Hamachi ($15, pictured) comes clad in shoyu sauce with a cube of butter on top, before it is placed above the heat in an aluminium foil.

And this unassuming bowl of Gyuu+ Reiman ($14) was an unexpectedly refreshing delight, much-needed especially against the richness of our previous wagyu dishes. If you love Korean naengmyeon (cold noodles), you must try this Japanese version that comprises springy potato starch noodles in a light bonito broth with kimchi, cucumbers, a poached egg and watermelon. Gyuu+ Yakiniku Grill @ Emporium Shokuhin Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard #01-18, Singapore 039594 Opening Hours Mon to Sun: 11.30am - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm

Written by Peh Yi Wen Images: Gyuu+ Yakiniku Grill