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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!

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.

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!

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!!

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

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.

The wait time for two bowls of chirashi was at least 30 minutes, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. That said, the food was pretty good and reasonably priced. I ordered the Salmon Don and Kaisen Don—both were fresh and satisfying. Service was average, and the small seating area isn’t the most comfortable, especially with weak air-conditioning. Still, I’d definitely come back for the food. Just manage your expectations on everything else.

Something like izakaya style concept. A shop unit eateries that can only host around 20 pax plus minus. Mostly by reservation, walk in merely by luck and we got it on 2nd visit! Seems like a family business of 3. Mother server, father and son in charge of kitchen. Thou waiting time maybe a little longer but both of them didn’t stop at all during the opening hours. Like the salmon mentai roll very much. very unique toppings that goes well with the sushi. Chawanmushi is smooth like tofu but price a little steep for it.

Such a nice little Japanese place with good quality food and reasonable pricing! The ebi tempura, prawn toast, salmon belly sashimi and aburi salmon are must-tries 💖 The chawanmushi, scallop hot plate and aburi engawa are good too! There aren’t many seats though so expect to q, however they also have a WhatsApp reservation option.

Pleasant experience overall. The space is izakaya style with 3-4 tables and 5-6 counter seats. But I went right after peak lunch hour and it wasn’t crowded. I ordered the premium sushi rice that was excellent. Could see the chef meticulously preparing each pieces. Definitely not a place to bring large parties. Good for solo lunches or a party of 4 max. Will come back!