Shop Reviews

Not new to this restaurant, and the reviews get updated based on how the most recent visit went. On this particular visit, the service seems to have improved. Daisy, who seems to always be there when we visit, was super nice as usual. She even asked if i wanted a non-alcoholic welcome drink as i have a broken finger. And even took the effort to help me check if an item on the menu had onions inside. 🥲 The only problem this time was a small piece of paper that i found mixed in with the rice when i removed the lid. They did replace the dish... but sadly, the perfect egg that came with the first gyudon was replaced by a more cooked one along with the replacement.

I ate here awhile back, forgot what i wanted to review already. But I think it’s around 4 stars because nothing particularly memorable. But not really a fan of beef sushi, because there’s some beefy after taste.

Dined at NIKU KAPPO by WATAMI at ION ORCHARD and indulged in the Unagi and Wagyu Yakiniku Don. This luxurious rice bowl exceeded expectations! Grilled unagi and wagyu beef melted in my mouth, complemented perfectly by the rich homemade sauce. Highly recommend for those seeking a premium yakiniku experience.

This restaurant, part of the Watami Group, isn't overly fancy, but it’s a solid choice when you’re strolling around Ion Orchard without any specific cravings. It’s a place that won't let you down. We've dined here multiple times and have tried most of the menu items. The soups and hotpots are a must-try—they used to be quite rich and flavorful, but now the recipes have been adjusted to be less salty and less oily. The beef sushi is decent. In the past, the raw beef was lightly marinated, keeping its fresh color and raw taste. However, the current version is more heavily marinated, resulting in a less fresh appearance. The skewers are excellent—well-seasoned and perfectly grilled. The chicken karaage is also a highlight, offering a unique and delicious flavor. Overall, it’s a restaurant we enjoy and definitely worth trying.

Ordered the wagyu rice lunch bento set which comes with a mini salad and miso soup. Selected drinks are on a discount price of $2 with any order of the lunch set. Same goes for selected side dishes. Overall taste and quality of the lunch set is reasonably priced and yummy.

First time to this restaurant, the Tokachi Butadon was very very disappointing despite being a recommended item on the menu🤦🏻‍♀️ the pork slices were over-grilled so the sides were dry and hard, and the sauce was also glazed till it turned quite sticky and dark? Sweetness was overbearing and I could hardly finish the don... leaving me feeling still hungry at the end of the meal... But at least the manager waived the service charge upon my feedback at the counter 🫠

Located in Ion Orchard, away from the food halls and tucked away with other sit down options, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. It’s nice to have table service (if you) don’t want to wait with trays etc. The wagyu is cooked at the table with a theatrical element and the food was really delicious. Highly recommend!

The wagyu beef Don is superb. The Mt Fuji hot pot well worth it with nice presentation. Just a lot of tau gay inside. The amount of beef and the beef slices are actually very good. But the soup is not really Japanese flavour. It’s just tasty. And too much tau gay taste in the end. I think if they offer sukiyaki version it will be perfect for me.

We always return for mt fuji wagyu nabe, love the soup the bean sprout and the beef! We also like their namban chicken, yakitori and beef and salmon carpaccio. Once seated the server will offer welcome drink, a cocktail with/without sake. It is a restaurant serving good japanese beef with a reasonable price at Ion.

Nice food and service staff! Served with complimentary cocktails! Beef and pork were great for the price paid! Ordered some of their 'must-try' items especially the wagyu sushi! We had our stomach filled with a damage of only $100+! Will definitely come back for more!