Shop Reviews

Lots of interesting dishes to sample, but nothing outstanding. Will be back to try more. Pricy without alcohol

You know it’s good when you see all Japs eating here once you step in :) 1. Shekwasha beer - very refreshing n smooth, hints of lemon 2. Okinawa peanut tofu - love the hints of wasabi on the smooth creamy tofu 3. Stir fried papaya with tuna flakes - so homey, so interesting! 4. Deep fried okinawa banana fish - must order, fresh fish and crispy sweet potato! The ginger sauce just pairs so well! 5. Deep fried okinawan green seaweed with sakura prawn - another amazing dish that shouldn’t be missed! 6. Yakisoba - it was flavorful, not as interesting as other dishes ;)

I visited this place on a Friday night with a friend and was immediately struck by its authentic atmosphere. The owner and all of the patrons were Japanese, creating a lively ambience. A number of Japanese office workers seemed to be enjoying after-work drinks, and the Okinawa-inspired menu was equally authentic. The place does not smell of grease at all,and it is a very comfortable environment to drink in. 💧Water is complimentary ———————— 🥗 Otoshi (Appetizer) - $8 An otoshi is a small appetiser, typically served at dinner when alcoholic beverages are consumed. We were served a variety of small appetisers made from vegetables such as spinach and radish, braised in different ways. These came together to create a very pleasant starter. It was clear that a lot of effort had been put into making this appetiser, both in terms of presentation and culinary skill. I was just a bit surprised that this was a chargeable item, as I'm not very familiar with the typical Izakaya experience. Good to know that it is chargeable, though. Rating: 4/5 🌟 STARTERS 🍤 Asato Sakuraebi Kakiage - $12 This dish was surprisingly good. It's made of shrimp, seaweed, onions, and deep-fried batter. It’s surprisingly light, and the tiny sakura ebi prawns give it a crispy, fragrant crustacean flavour amidst the savoury fragrance of seaweed. Dipping the tempura in the dipping sauce makes it refreshing and light, making it a really good accompaniment to alcohol.
Rating: 4/5 🌟 🥜 Ji-mami Tofu - $8 This was my first experience with handmade Okinawa ji-mami (peanut) tofu, and its custard-like texture was a delightful surprise. Thick, creamy, and starchy, it had a unique chunky smoothness with low viscosity. The crispy wasabi furikake topping provided a contrasting texture and a hit of spice, while the underlying sweet soy sauce complemented the plain tofu. The combination of the crunchy furikake, jiggly tofu, and savoury sauce was enjoyable. Rating: 4/5 🌟 MAINS
🍜 Soki Soba (Hot) - $18
Soki soba is a traditional Okinawa dish, representative of the prefecture's cuisine. The boneless, stewed pork spare ribs with attached cartilage were a key component. While the meat was a bit tough for my taste, the cartilage remained tender, and the meat was undeniably flavourful. However, the rich taste didn't infuse the broth, which I believe was intentional as the flavours remained distinct. The Okinawa soba noodles differed from the buckwheat noodles I'm accustomed to. Chewy and springy, they resembled handmade flour noodles. Personally, I wasn't a fan of this soba style.
Rating: 3/5 🌟 🦀 Kani Cream Croquette - $15
The two crab cream croquettes were thick but petite. Their interiors boasted a rich, creamy mock crab filling. The light batter, encased in a crisp panko crust, concealed a warm, gooey center. While the cream filling was somewhat heavy when paired with the subtle tartar sauce, the accompanying lemon wedge was a refreshing counterpoint, cutting through the richness.
Rating: 3.5/5 🌟 DESSERT
🍨 Okinawa Brown Sugar Ice Cream - $7
The Okinawa brown sugar ice cream was incredibly fragrant, far surpassing my expectations for a handmade dessert. Surprisingly, I detected subtle notes of ginger alongside a rich, caramelised brown sugar flavour. It was the perfect ending to the meal. We also enjoyed a mochi wrapped in a fragrant, translucent leaf. The soft mochi contained a creamy filling. Rating: 4.5/5 🌟 🍨Okinawa Blue Salt Ice Cream - $7 The Okinawa blue salt ice cream was another pleasant surprise. The saltiness complemented the sweetness of the ice cream beautifully, and the creamy texture provided a satisfying finish. While the $7 price point is steep, this ice cream was undoubtedly a highlight of the meal. Rating: 4.5/5 🌟 ALCOHOL 🍹 Shekwasha High - $7 (Happy Hour)🍹 Suntory Kaku Highball - $12 🍹 Goya-Champuru - $12 🍹 Ume Shu High Ball (Glass) - $12 We enjoyed a few whiskey highballs and an umeshu plum. There are happy hour prices, which are about 20% less than regular prices. After happy hour, the prices were moderate to high,

A rare gem in a not so popular place. There are items that you may not find them in other common Japanese restaurants. The starter is compulsory and chargeable at $8/pax. It was some seasoned fish and seaweed bitter gord. A little sour and bitter to act up your appetite. We ordered the wasabi octopus, simmered pork, fried chicken gizzards, fried somen noodles (delicious), vegetables sakura shrimp tempura, fish intestines, seaweed, spicy blue fin tuna and salmon avocado sushi, seaweed tamagoyaki, and finally fried banana fish. Disappointed that the peanut tofu was out of stock. A very satisfying dinner for 4!

You know the food is gonna be good when the restaurant has more Japanese customers than locals. Best to make a reservation as when we were dining in on a Friday evening, even though the restaurant wasn’t full, customers were turned away as they were already busy with the existing diners in the restaurant. Service is very good and there’s always someone around to help you with anything you need. Would definitely be back again.

Chanced upon this Okinawa diner which only opens at night. Food was really good overall. Standouts include the grilled squid, garlic fried rice, bittergourd champuru. No gst so reasonably priced.

Second time trying Okinawan food in SG. Found it randomly on Chope. Food feels authentic and there's Jap customers too. Sashimi while fresh is pretty pricey. Other dishes were better priced and tasted good too, very homely. Loved the stir-fried papaya dish (never tried cooked papaya before so this was interesting & delicious), deep fried sea grape with sakura shrimp, Okinawan yakisoba (so diff from usual Jap ones), grilled prawns with cheese. Although highly rated, we didn't fancy the peanut tofu. Okinawan pancake so-so. Food takes a while so don't dine here if you're in a rush. Friendly staff. Located in Orchard Plaza, wouldn't recommended to bring kids here. Please note $8 per pax oroshi charge for dinner.

An amazing Japanese restaurant. Don’t let the ambiance fool you: the food is amazing. The waitress didn’t speak English well, but with “hands and feet”, she knows to assist you to select great choices of food. No surprise the other guests were all Japanese. Maybe a tad pricy, but worth every penny. If you arrive a bit later, don’t let the ‘dead’-ish shopping mall scare you off. Delicious! We made reservation via Chope. I can imagine you have to wait a while if they’re full.

Very freindly and welcoming madam. Unfortunalety, there were no plane items I was looking for but had a pleasant chat more then a half an hour over airplane. I felt her love and passion to the aviation. I had limited time but surely visit again soon. Recommendable shop.

This store is at the top level of quite an empty mall. The old lady was nice and really helpful, but a little reluctant to let u touch the model. Price of this Singapore airlines 737 Max was at $100, compared to $60 online, which is very high especially for a model this size