Hana Bara Don would be the star dish. Fresh, melts in mouth fish. Tempura Mori, Agedashi Tofu, Chawanmushi and wrapped sushi are great too. Reservation highly recommended or you’ll be turn away or be prepared to wait for at least an hour as it’s a small joint. Food are prepared upon order. Made reservation via Instagram.
chin wah john Tan
5
After trying to walk in countless times to no avail, I finally made a reservation at Age-Ya. It's a small, bustling spot, and it's clear why it's so popular.
A quick heads-up on the ambiance: the restaurant is cozy, and on the day I visited, the air conditioning wasn't working optimally. We were at the counter right in front of the steamer, which made it quite warm. You can see the chef working at full speed, but it's a busy place, so they're definitely hustling to keep up with the crowd.
That said, the food more than made up for everything. We genuinely loved every single dish we ordered.
The Hana Bara Premium was a showstopper—almost too pretty to eat, with gorgeous, vibrant toppings. The tempura was perfectly executed: incredibly light and crispy, with no greasy feeling at all. Another standout was the Kinoko Tofu, which was unique and packed with flavour.
But the biggest surprise? The rice. It was so tasty all on its own that I couldn't stop eating it. It’s rare for the rice itself to be such a memorable part of the meal, but it was outstanding.
Jac
5
We ordered kaisen don, premium kaisen don and century egg tofu. Sashimi was fresh and portions were generous. Rice was perfectly cooked with the right amount of vinegar. We were amazed with the lady who is serving all the tables. Despite having to manage multiple tasks such as serving food, clearing tables, manage incoming diners etc, she was attentive and promptly top up our green tea whenever it is half full. This restaurant has limited seats so please make reservation in advance and be prepared to wait for your food. It was our second visit and we will be back again.
Teo Richard
5
I have been coming here for almost 2 years. Food is great and service is good. But for a small restaurant and its limited seats.. one really have to call in advance to book their seats and dont bother waiting because who will rush over a nice Japanese meal.
So to those who waited or to those were told its full even when it seems empty, it is because of the grace of the owner to allow advance booking, otherwise we were all be disappointed or queuing wasting precious time. Therefore book your table early and enjoy your time there.
Looking forward to my visit this week again..
CHOLE
5
Definitely recommend to reserve a table before dining as the queue gets really long once it opens.
Great place with excellent found made on the spot and served fresh and crispy! Love the tempura, it is so crispy and light without being heavy and totally recommend everyone who comes to eat to order a plate! The agedashi tofu was also salty, smooth and piping hot at first making it savoury and flavourful.
The soft shell crab, the california roll, the making and the kaisen don was the best I ever tasted with great nigita rice and salty shavings. No words could describe how good the food was.
Sup per
5
Checked out this gem for a delightful Hana Bara Don ! The colorful array of fresh sashimi, bursting with flavors, was a feast for the eyes and the palate. Every bite was a taste of the ocean. The rice was perfectly seasoned, too!
The ambiance was cozy and the service was attentive. Perfect for a chill meal with friends or a solo treat. Remember to make appointment
joey ng
5
MUST ORDER: cod fish don
The codfish don is a gem!!! SO SOFT, generous and TASTYYYYY!!!
The sashimi boxes was cute and yummy too!
Their seasonal special of pitan tofu is wow… BEST APPETISER EVER!!
Best to WhatsApp them for reservation!!
Samuel Swee
5
Dropped by Age Ya for a late lunch and there was still a queue. It's definitely important to make a reservation via Whatsapp.
For starters, I got the Kinoko Tofu ($8) which was so good. I wasn't sure if there was really tofu, but it was certainly shaped like one. Once I dug in, all I saw were slices of shitake mushroom. This is such a unique dish, and the broth that it comes in makes for a good start to your meal. I also got the Yasai Tempura ($11) which was pretty decent. It's a mixed bag for this dish - the eggplant could have been more firm, but the lotus root had a good bite to it. I was quite surprised to find yam as one of the eight vegetables as that's not something one would usually find in a Japanese restaurant in Singapore. The highlight for me is the Hana Bara Don ($23) which can be seen all over social media. You have two boxes, the first contains cubes of fresh sashimi while the other box contains the special sushi rice with cubes of tamago. I loved how fresh the fish is and the tastiness of the accompanying rice. Would highly recommend this place!
Travel With Jack Chee
5
Age Ye (楊屋) is a casual Japanese eatery that boasts an offering of sashimi, donburi, chirashi and Japanese favourites. There is a photo placed at the restaurant entrance revealing its chef had prepared meals for the late former Singapore prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew and his wife.
Being a small and cosy 18-seater restaurant, it is recommended to make a dining reservation via WhatsApp.
I had arrived at 12 noon on a Saturday for my lunch. The place was fully booked which I had observed several walk-in customers being turned away. Although there were two chefs preparing the dishes, there was a wait for the food. I had ordered a total of eight dishes for my group of three. The entire dining experience took 1.5hrs, which was attributed to the food preparation time. My meal included the following items:
1. Agedashi Tofu - $6
2. Pitan Tofu - $4.50
3. Tako Wasabi - $5
4. Hotate Sashimi (Two) - $28
5. Salmon Sushi (Three) - $6
6. Cheese Mentai Maki - $18
7. Ebi Tempura - $18
8. Yasai Don - $12
9. Japanese Tea (Three) - $6
The total bill costs $113.85. There is no GST, though a 10% service fee is applicable. I am pleased the wait staff had been diligently refilling my hot tea.
The food is worth the wait and with its affordable price, I would love to patronise Age Ya again!
J C
5
This is truly a hidden gem with 2 chefs behind the scene and a lady fronting as server and cashier. We had two types of sashimi dons, century egg tofu (I forgot the photo!) and otoro sushi. All in all, damage is $110. No GST but inclusive of 10% service charge.
The food is so good! Sashimi is very fresh and the century egg tofu is truly amazing. Please be prepared to wait but it’s worth it! Do whatsapp in advance to make reservations as I have seen more than 5 groups of people walked in and left disappointed.